It’s been an action-packed year for the competition watchdog both in terms of the umber of cases handled, and the changes made in the current regulations to both strengthen the commission, and to create a conducive environment for businesses. In March, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) notified two much-needed tools – commitment and settlement
The department of telecommunications (DoT) has projected state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) to turn profitable in FY27 with a profit of Rs 558 crore. The projections are based on the potential increase in revenues expected in the coming years with the launch of 4G and 5G services. For FY27, DoT it has projected the company’s
Despite the demand from some partners for inclusion of investment protection treaties in the free trade agreements that are under negotiation, India would stick to its stand of signing separate treaties for investments and not making them part of FTAs, a senior official said. India is currently negotiating trade agreements with the UK, European Union
Avaada Group is looking to raise $1 billion (over Rs 8,400 crore) in debt by March next year to fund its projects. “We will raise this debt to fund wind, solar and other projects. We have already raised equity,” chairman Vineet Mittal told FE. The group has an operational capacity of over 4 gigawatt (GW)
Starbucks workers’ union, representing more than 10,000 baristas, initiated a five-day strike on Friday, citing unresolved issues related to wages, staffing, and schedules. Initially impacting Starbucks stores in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle, the strike is now expanding to Columbus, Denver, and Pittsburgh. The union, Workers United, plans to escalate the walkouts, potentially involving “hundreds
Luxury sells. And, the capital leads in lapping it up. With this month’s landmark deal of a flat in Gurugram’s DLF Camellias for Rs 190 crore, luxury real estate in Delhi-NCR is on a new high. Among the top seven cities in India, Delhi-NCR stood out with a remarkable 64% share of luxury residential launches
By Farooq Wani A commitment to giving back to society with a charitable and compassionate spirit has been at the core of the business model adopted and followed by the Delhi-based Hamdard Laboratories India during its 118 years of existence. Hamdard originates from two Persian words – “Hum”, meaning “companion”, and “Dard” meaning “pain” –
Global IT services leader Accenture’s Q1 FY25 results and upgraded revenue guidance have emerged as a confidence booster for the Indian IT sector. Analysts view the performance as a positive signal for an industry navigating muted demand and cautious client spending. Accenture revised its FY25 annual revenue growth projection to 4–7%, up from 3–6%, citing
The Centre in January this year announced the 8th Pay Commission, which will submit its report to the central government for revision of salaries and pensions. Ever since the pay panel was announced, central government employees and pensioners have been eagerly awaiting the appointment of 2 committee members and the chairman. The government is expected
Wipro Share Price Today Highlights, 17 Mar, 2025: The Wipro share is in news and the counter closed trade on 13 Mar, 2025 at Rs 264.2. The shares touched intraday high of Rs 271.0 in the last trading session while the intraday low was at Rs 263.3. The company’s market capitalization, as on 13 Mar
Are you being greedy now when others are fearful? If the answer is yes, what are the kind of stocks are you buying? Are you averaging the existing stocks in your portfolio or are you buying new ones? Well, if you are sitting on a few multibaggers and are looking to buy the same stocks
The Modi government has introduced a slew of reforms over the past many years to ensure social security for all citizens, with special focus on the marginalized section of society. Many reforms have been initiated in the pension sector to cater to the post-retirement needs of people irrespective of their work status. The government has
US-origin Fashion brand, Forever 21’s operator F21OpCo filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sunday. This is the second time in six years the retailer has taken the decision amidst withering sales. As Forever 21 fails to remain profitable, the company said the liquidation sales at their stores will soon follow. In the ever-increasing e-commerce market