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Gig economy to add 90 million jobs, 1.25 per cent to GDP: Report

India’s gig economy could add 90 million jobs enabled by large multinationals, according to a white paper released by the Forum for Progressive Gig Workers. The study said that the country’s gig economy market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17% to reach a gross volume of $455 billion

India’s iron ore production rises 4 pc in Apr-Oct 

Iron ore production in the country rose 4.1 per cent to 158.4 million tonnes (MT) in the April-October period of the ongoing fiscal year, the government said on Thursday. As per provisional data, iron ore production was 152.1 MT in the year-ago period. Continued growth in production of iron ore in the current financial year

ONGC makes four oil discoveries in Ashokenagar, awaits mining lease from WB govt

State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has made four more discoveries since it first made an oil field near Ashokenagar in West Bengal six years back but is still awaiting the state government’s nod for a petroleum mining lease to develop them, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Thursday. ONGC notified the first

Godrej Enterprises Group unveils new brand logo

The Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG) on Thursday unveiled a refreshed brand identity, it said in a release. The move is aimed at “unlocking new worlds for customers and other stakeholders”. The new logo marks a clear shift from three colours to a single colour, which the company said, allows ‘for greater consistency and synergy across

Wipro poised for a turnaround, says Nuvama; Favourable portfolio mix, an internal CEO, inexpensive valuations to bring winds of change

IT services major Wipro is at a crossroads once again– new CEO, new expectations, new hopes. However, Nuvama Institutional Equities said, there are two big differences this time: 1) its portfolio with higher exposure to discretionary spends is favourably placed to ride the macro recovery; and 2) the CEO this time is an internal lifer

Sustainability and Innovation: Shaping the Future of Textiles in Emerging Markets

As the textile industry grapples with environmental concerns and changing consumer preferences, sustainability has become a core focus for leading manufacturers. Rohit Aggarwal, who recently took over as CEO of Lenzing AG, an Austrian leader in sustainable fibers, shares his vision for the company’s future, particularly in emerging markets like India. In an exclusive conversation

Vardhman Textiles approves capex of Rs 350 crore to increase processed fabric capacity

Vardhman Textiles on Thursday announced that its board of directors approved to increase the processed fabric capacity at Vardhman Fabrics, Budhni, Madhya Pradesh, by about 31 million meters per annum with a total capital outlay of approximately Rs 350 crore. The company has an existing processed fabric capacity of about 175 million meter per annum

BEML bags order worth Rs 3658 crore from Chennai Metro Rail

BEML on Thursday announced that it has bagged an order worth Rs 3658 crore from Chennai Metro Rail. The contract encompasses a comprehensive scope including design, manufacture, supply, testing, commissioning, training of personnel and maintenance contract of standard gauge metro rolling stock (electrical multiple units) and depot machinery & plant. Also ReadAircastle withdraws insolvency case
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Upcoming LG Electronics India’s Rs 15,000 crore IPO: What’s the catch? 5 key facts investors must know

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Stock market holiday today: BSE, NSE shut for Holi observance

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) will remain closed on March 14 in observance of Holi. Trading in equities, derivatives, SLBs, currency derivatives, and interest rate derivatives will remain suspended for the day. The commodity derivatives segment will also be shut during the morning session from 9:00 am to 5:00

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