Tata Power Trading, a subsidiary of Tata Power, and Singapore-based asset manager and operator Keppel have entered into a strategic collaboration to launch Cooling-as-a-Service (CaaS) solutions in India. CaaS offers businesses and building owners long-term, energy-efficient cooling solutions without the need for heavy infrastructure investment, enabling significant energy and cost savings, the companies said in
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) proposed on Thursday to mandate that valuations of mutual fund investments in repo transactions with a tenure of up to 30 days be conducted on a mark-to-market basis, aligning them with the norms for all other money market and debt instruments. Currently, the valuation of repurchase (repo)
Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) on Thursday reported a 13.5% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 491 crore for the quarter ended September 30 (Q2FY25), marginally below Street estimates of Rs 499 crore. Revenue from operations was up nearly 2% y-o-y to Rs 3,667 crore, which compares favourably with a Rs 3,631-crore estimate by
The top Muhurat trading picks of 2023 have given an average return of nearly 6%, significantly underperforming the benchmark indices. While only 3 of the 12 gave returns above benchmark indices, none outperformed broader market indices. The data considers recommendations made by 11 brokerage firms for Samvat 2080, and includes only 12 stocks which were
Kia launched the new-gen Carnival called Carnival Limousine earlier this month at a price of Rs 63.90 lakh (ex-showroom). This makes the new Carnival almost Rs 30 lakh dearer than its predecessor. Interestingly, Kia claims the new Carnival to be locally assembled CKD model whereas the previous-gen model was a fully-imported CBU. The Korean carmaker
Worker safety at construction sites is a critical concern, especially considering the high-risk nature of the industry. Construction workers face numerous hazards daily, from falls to machinery accidents, and tragically, many lives are lost each year due to accidents that could have been prevented. According to recent data, accidents at construction sites in India have
8th Pay Commission: The National Council of the Joint Consultative Machinery (JCM), the apex body in the JCM scheme which deals with various issues affecting central government employees, will reportedly hold a meeting next month. The scheme of JCM is a platform for constructive dialogue between the representatives of the staff side and the official
Petronet LNG on Thursday reported a surge of 4% in its consolidated net profit on year at Rs 848.99 crore in the quarter ended September. However, on a sequential basis, the company’s net profit declined by as much as 23% due to a decline in the revenue from operations. The company’s revenue from operations for
The combined market capitalisation of seven of the top 10 most valued companies surged by Rs 1.83 lakh crore last week, with Hindustan Unilever emerging as the biggest gainer. During the week, the BSE benchmark rose by 1,315.5 points, or 1.72%, while the Nifty gained 389.95 points, or 1.68%. Equity markets remained open on Saturday
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in the Union Budget 2025-26, introduced significant changes to the New Tax Regime, tweaking tax slabs to make it more attractive for especially lower and middle-income taxpayers. With lower tax rates and minimal deductions, the new regime has been structured to simplify taxation, while the old regime continues to offer tax
Reliance Retail has launched the ‘Shein India Fast Fashion’ app, reviving Shein’s presence in India after a five-year hiatus. The Chinese fashion giant had been banned in 2020 alongside other Chinese apps like TikTok, following escalating diplomatic tensions and concerns about data security. Founded in 2012 and later headquartered in Singapore, Shein became known for
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced significant changes to tax slabs under the new tax regime in the Union Budget yesterday, resulting in positive changes to the taxes you will pay for the financial year 2025-26. In her Budget speech, the FM stated that individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh will pay NIL tax. However
In a bid to provide a fillip to Gujarat’s GIFT City, FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced several measures to further incentivise investment in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pet project. The incentives doled out in the Union Budget include a slew of incentives aimed at promoting investment, employment and off-shore funding at GIFT’s International Financial Services Centre