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Fairfax-backed Go Digit General Insurance files DRHP for IPO

Balaji Solutions files draft papers with Sebi for IPO

Is the worst over for LIC as stock jumps 3% post Q1 results?

DFM Foods stock jumps 20 per cent on delisting proposal

Equities open higher after July inflation dips

SAIL eyes improved profitability as imported coal prices dip

Breaking resistance: Aluminium exhibits bullishness

Cement cos import discounted Venezuelan petcoke to replace coal

Crude oil continues to trade lower on Chinese factory, retail data

Crude oil extends losses as weak demand outlook lingers

Rupee falls 4 paise to close at 79.66 against US dollar

Rupee falls 9 paise to 79.71 against US dollar in early trade

Rupee falls 36 paise to close at 79.61 against US dollar

Rupee trades in narrow range against US dollar in early trade

Rupee rises 15 paise to close at 79.48 against US dollar

SAIL eyes improved profitability as imported coal prices dip

Breaking resistance: Aluminium exhibits bullishness

Cement cos import discounted Venezuelan petcoke to replace coal

Crude oil continues to trade lower on Chinese factory, retail data

Crude oil extends losses as weak demand outlook lingers

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India banned by FIFA, stripped of U17 Women’s World Cup hosting rights

Second ‘low’ on trot pops up over Bay, to intensify as depression

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WPI drops to 13.9% but double digit streak extends to 16th month

WPI drops to 13.9% but double digit streak extends to 16th month

The Monetary Policy Committee is expected to go for another round of rate hikes in light of high CPI and WPI rates

Housing prices up 5% YoY: CREDAI-Collier report

Housing prices up 5% YoY: CREDAI-Collier report

Housing prices cross pre-pandemic level amid rising demand and costlier construction

CAIT wants action against LOTS wholesale

CAIT wants action against LOTS wholesale

CAIT demands penalty of three times the turnover of its last fiscal from the Siam subsidiary

With ‘leniency plus’ regime, competition regulator wants to act tough with cartels

With ‘leniency plus’ regime, competition regulator wants to act tough with cartels

Proposed model will encourage firms under probe to give info on groups unknown to CCI

Agri Business

Rain clouds converge over West Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat

Rice exports: Buyers resist price hike despite fears of weather affecting crop

Modi tries a balancing act between chemical and natural farming

WayCool recreates tricolour with fresh vegetables

India achieved 10 per cent ethanol blending target ahead of schedule: PM

Indian spices market draws big branded players

How Rajasthan has turned out to be the dark horse this kharif season

Money & Banking

Bank of Baroda and Ujjivan SFB introduce new deposit products

Bank of Baroda and Ujjivan SFB introduce new deposit products

Senior citizens will earn an additional interest rate of 0.50 per cent, said Bank of Baroda in a statement

Paytm partners with Samsung stores to deploy smart PoS devices, offers Paytm Postpaid

Paytm partners with Samsung stores to deploy smart PoS devices, offers Paytm Postpaid

The company broadens offline payments distribution through this tie-up

Tata Mutual Fund eyes majority stake in UTI AMC

Tata Mutual Fund eyes majority stake in UTI AMC

As of the June quarter, UTI AMC has an average asset under management of ₹2.24-lakh crore

Roadmap to convert SFBs into Universal Banks

Roadmap to convert SFBs into Universal Banks

Small finance banks have bounced back after the impact of Covid – the recent incremental liberalisation by RBI is a positive sign

How green finance can strengthen the MSME sector

How green finance can strengthen the MSME sector

The efforts of governments and financial institutions are crucial to be able to tap the endless opportunities in this field

LIC’s Covid-19 claims surge 614% in Q1 to ₹2,334 crore

LIC’s Covid-19 claims surge 614% in Q1 to ₹2,334 crore

The total number of Covid-19 claims shot up 721% at 85,928

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Quick Take: Why the stock markets cheered, while bond markets sulked post Budget

Though the Budget had every excuse to announce some populist handouts ahead of upcoming State polls, it seems to have refrained

Amrutanjan reports lower net profit in Q122

India banned by FIFA, stripped of U17 Women’s World Cup hosting rights

Second ‘low’ on trot pops up over Bay, to intensify as depression

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MIC Electronics forays into EV business

Tapping the expertise of retired employees

How India overcame food emergency, attained self-sufficiency

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Adani Logistics acquires inland container depot Tumb for ₹835 cr

Adani Logistics acquires inland container depot Tumb for ₹835 cr

ICD Tumb is located near Vapi between Hazira port and Nhava Sheva port along Western DFC

India banned by FIFA, stripped of U17 Women’s World Cup hosting rights

India banned by FIFA, stripped of U17 Women’s World Cup hosting rights

The international governing body says the move was ‘due to undue influence from third parties’

Is the boycott culture hurting Bollywood business?

Is the boycott culture hurting Bollywood business?

Industry voices concern about the boycott trend on social media as it is not just detrimental to movie business but would kill the creativity

Fairfax-backed Go Digit General Insurance files DRHP for IPO

Fairfax-backed Go Digit General Insurance files DRHP for IPO

Proposed offering is to combine fresh isue of ₹1,250 crore and an offer for sale of 10.94 crore shares by promoters and selling shareholder for an und

Housing prices up 5% YoY: CREDAI-Collier report

Housing prices up 5% YoY: CREDAI-Collier report

Housing prices cross pre-pandemic level amid rising demand and costlier construction

OPPO Pad Air: A near-perfect budget all-rounder

OPPO Pad Air: A near-perfect budget all-rounder

Lightweight, and geared to optimise your entertainment experience

Apple lays off recruiters as part of its slowdown in hiring

Apple lays off recruiters as part of its slowdown in hiring

Rare move: nearly 100 contract workers were let go, company to be more “deliberate” in is spending

SpiceJet settles disputes with lessor Goshawk

SpiceJet settles disputes with lessor Goshawk

The settlement will allow induction of two more fuel-efficient Boeing 737 MAX aircraft into the SpiceJet fleet

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Companies

Wonderla Holidays posts highest ever footfall in Q1 at 1.1 million

Wonderla Holidays posts highest ever footfall in Q1 at 1.1 million

The company recorded PAT of ₹64.38 crore for the quarter

Pfizer CEO tests positive for Covid-19, with mild symptoms

Pfizer CEO tests positive for Covid-19, with mild symptoms

CEO Bourla started taking Pfizer's Paxlovid pill treatment and is isolating

Companies in India expected to give 10 per cent salary hike in 2023, highest in APAC: Report

Companies in India expected to give 10 per cent salary hike in 2023, highest in APAC: Report

58 per cent of Indian employers have budgeted for higher salary increases for the ongoing fiscal year

SAIL eyes improved profitability as imported coal prices dip

SAIL eyes improved profitability as imported coal prices dip

PSU steel-maker SAIL expects post-monsoon pick-up in domestic demand

Apple lays off recruiters as part of its slowdown in hiring

Apple lays off recruiters as part of its slowdown in hiring

Rare move: nearly 100 contract workers were let go, company to be more “deliberate” in is spending

SpiceJet settles disputes with lessor Goshawk

SpiceJet settles disputes with lessor Goshawk

The settlement will allow induction of two more fuel-efficient Boeing 737 MAX aircraft into the SpiceJet fleet

Info-tech

Apple lays off recruiters as part of its slowdown in hiring

Apple lays off recruiters as part of its slowdown in hiring

Rare move: nearly 100 contract workers were let go, company to be more “deliberate” in is spending

Making conversational AI solutions easier: Kore.ai opens XO platform for SMBs, developers

Making conversational AI solutions easier: Kore.ai opens XO platform for SMBs, developers

The no-code platform comes with seamless integration in a pay-as-you-go model

T-Hub to conduct cohort for semiconductor startups

T-Hub to conduct cohort for semiconductor startups

The six-month hybrid cohort will pick 20 startups that are working to reshape semiconductor supply chains

Paytm partners with Samsung stores to deploy smart PoS devices, offers Paytm Postpaid

Paytm partners with Samsung stores to deploy smart PoS devices, offers Paytm Postpaid

The company broadens offline payments distribution through this tie-up

In a first, DoT decides to auction backhaul spectrum

In a first, DoT decides to auction backhaul spectrum

Seeks TRAI recommendations on the auction of E-band and V-band spectrum

Tapping the expertise of retired employees

Tapping the expertise of retired employees

SeniorExperts.in, start-up founded by two retired men, unleashes hidden consultancy potential to help SMEs

Portfolio

LIC may offer a smoother ride for investors going ahead

LIC may offer a smoother ride for investors going ahead

Sustained improvement in APE growth, but retail market share needs monitoring

Index Outlook: Sensex and Nifty 50 nearing an inflection point

Index Outlook: Sensex and Nifty 50 nearing an inflection point

Strong resistances with potential to trigger a reversal are coming up that has potential to trigger a reversal

How India Inc fared in Q1 and the road ahead

How India Inc fared in Q1 and the road ahead

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This Independence Day, break free from investment hassles

This Independence Day, break free from investment hassles

4 steps for ease of investing and financial well-being

Should you subscribe to Syrma SGS Technology IPO?

Should you subscribe to Syrma SGS Technology IPO?

At current valuation, the offer leaves little wiggle room if risks to the business play out; the IPO price band is ₹209-220

Why you should accumulate NTPC stock

Why you should accumulate NTPC stock

Assured return model from regulated projects and reasonable valuation augur well; the stock trades at ₹158 level

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