Business

September 16, 2024 5:55 PM

Google to manufacture Pixel Phones in Tamil Nadu, says CM MK Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced on Friday that Google will soon commence local production of its flagship Pixel smartphones in the state. The manufacturing facility will be set up near Chennai in collaboration with Foxconn, a leading contract electronics manufacturer. Addressing the...

May 24, 2024 10:52 AM

Nifty-Sensex continue to rally, election result uncertainty reducing rapidly

Indian indices Nifty and Sensex opened flat on Friday, near the record closing of the previous day. The Nifty Index opened at 22,930 points, very close to the 23,000 mark. The Sensex also sustained Thursday's rally and opened near 75,335, close to the 75,500 mark. "The net inflow number by FIIs on ...

May 23, 2024 7:34 PM

South Korea unveils $19 bln package to compete in global chip ‘warfare’

South Korea announced on Thursday (May 23) a 26 trillion won ($19 billion) support package for its chip businesses, citing a need to keep up in areas like chip design and contract manufacturing amid 'all-out warfare' in the global semiconductor market. Earlier in the day, South Korea's President Yo...

September 16, 2024 6:44 PM

RBI approves dividend of Rs 2.11 lakh crore to government for FY24

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) board approved the transfer of Rs 2,10,874 crore as surplus to the Central Government for the accounting year 2023-24. The decision was taken at Apex Bank's 608th meeting of the Central Board of Directors. Presided over by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, the boar...

September 16, 2024 6:43 PM

UAE honours Indian Embassy, Consulate at MoFA Excellence Awards

India's diplomatic missions in the UAE were recognized for their outstanding work at the 5th Minister of Foreign Affairs  Excellence Awards ceremony held under the patronage of Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan,  Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates. In a rare distinction, In...

May 21, 2024 6:07 PM

Indian Exporters Showcase Sustainable Fashion at Dubai’s IATF

-Vinod Kumar Over 35 Indian apparel exporters, primarily from the MSME segment, are participating in the 17th edition of the International Apparel and Textile Fair (IATF) in Dubai to showcase their sustainable and eco-friendly apparel products. According to the Apparel Export Promotion Council ...

October 25, 2024 4:52 PM

Delhi govt orders schools to close amid soaring temperatures

The Delhi government has ordered all private and government-aided schools in the capital city to close for summer vacation with immediate effect till June 30. The decision was made in light of the soaring temperatures in the region. According to a circular issued by the Directorate of Education, ma...