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Shares of Ola Electric fell nearly 3% on Monday, marking the third straight session of decline, as the company faces scrutiny over its pricing practices. The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, has asked the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer to clarify recent price cuts on its S1 X 2 kWh electric scooter during a ...

India’s ship recycling industry is poised for substantial expansion, with an expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10% by 2028, positioning it as a key player in the global market. According to a report by CareEdge Ratings, India accounted for 33% of the global gross tonnage (GT) dismantled in 2023, placing it second only to Bangladesh, which handled 46% ...

As global nuclear powers continue modernizing their arsenals and tensions rise over potential use of these devastating weapons, the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese grassroots organization of atomic bomb survivors. The group, comprised of survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, has long advocated for the complete elimination of nuclear weapons. The Norwegian Nobel Committee, which ...

The Indian financial market has been witnessing a significant surge in the number of demat accounts, according to a recent report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services.  The total number of these accounts reached 175 million in September, up from 171 million in August. This increase is a testament to the robust performance of the Indian stock market, which continues to ...

The Indian stock market started the day on a subdued note, reacting to weak signals from the U.S. markets. Major banking stocks were hit hard, pulling down indices, though select sectors like technology showed resilience and gained traction in the face of a broader decline. By mid-morning, the Sensex was down 142 points, or 0.17%, at 81,469, while the Nifty ...

Insurance sector has doubled its revenues in fiscal 2023-24 reaching Rs 100.28 crore, compared to Rs 48.74 crore in FY22-23, reports said. Founded in 2016 by Ankit Agrawal and Ish Babbar, Gurugram-based insurtech platform Insurance Dekho that compares and offers  data on various types of insurance purchases, including motor, health, life, travel, and pet insurance, said in its report. It ...

The Indian stock market is on the cusp of a critical week, with the upcoming RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, second-quarter (Q2) corporate earnings, and industrial production (IIP) data expected to shape market trends. Investors are bracing for potential volatility as these key indicators, combined with global market dynamics and geopolitical tensions, will provide insights into the health of ...

As the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets from October 7-9, experts are predicting that the central bank will maintain the current policy rates. The decision is expected to be influenced by persistent inflationary pressures and uncertainties in the global economic landscape. While the U.S. Federal Reserve has recently cut rates, signaling a potential easing cycle, ...

In a calculated move to enhance logistics operations, Amazon and the Department of Posts signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday. This partnership will leverage India’s vast postal network, comprising over 1.6 lakh post offices, to facilitate faster parcel delivery across the country, including remote regions. The collaboration aims to optimize logistics and business operations for both parties. Amazon ...

In a significant development in India’s burgeoning IPO market, SoftBank-backed food delivery giant, Swiggy, has received approval from its shareholders to increase the size of its fresh issue in its upcoming IPO. The approval will allow the company to raise the fresh issue size to 50 billion rupees ($595 million), a substantial increase from the previously planned 37.5 billion rupees. This ...

Hyundai Motor India, the country’s second-largest car manufacturer, is reportedly planning to launch a $3 billion Initial Public Offering (IPO) on October 14, 2024. This IPO, if it goes ahead, would be the largest in India after the Life Insurance Corporation’s (LIC) IPO, which was around Rs 21,000 crore. The IPO of Hyundai Motor India Limited will be an offer for ...

Indian markets were hit hard on Thursday as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East led to a sharp decline in equity indices, wiping out Rs 10 lakh crore in market capitalization. The benchmark BSE Sensex nosedived 1,769 points (2.10%), closing at 82,497, while the Nifty 50 plunged 546 points (2.12%) to 25,250. This broad sell-off led to significant losses ...

In a horrifying incident that unfolded on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, a school bus carrying students and teachers on a field trip caught fire. The tragic event, which occurred on October 1, 2024, has left an estimated 25 people feared dead and 16 passengers hospitalized. The incident has sent shockwaves through the nation and the international community, triggering debate on ...

On Wednesday, the West Bengal Assembly passed a resolution, introduced by the ruling Trinamool Congress, demanding the abolition of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and advocating for the return to state-level entrance exams. This move positions West Bengal as the second state, after Tamil Nadu, to formally call for the scrapping of NEET. This resolution follows recent incidents ...

Ola Electric has unveiled new pricing structures for its S1 X line of e-scooters, alongside details regarding delivery. The S1 X series, available in three battery variants – 2 kWh, 3 kWh, and 4 kWh, will now be priced at Rs 69,999 (introductory offer), Rs 84,999, and Rs 99,999, respectively. Deliveries are slated to commence next week. A spokesperson from Ola ...

BSE Sensex is down by more than 300 points on Tuesday after a plunge of 845 points on Monday, continuing the declining trend amid concerns about general elections, geopolitical factors, and uncertainty in the markets. Sensex is trading at 73,040 points, down by 358 points. Sensex is on the verge of falling below the 73K mark if the weakness persists. IT ...

A panel comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta is set to address all concerns regarding Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) during a hearing scheduled for April 16, 2024. Tomorrow, the Supreme Court will review a series of petitions advocating for the implementation of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) to cross-verify votes. VVPAT offers an independent mechanism for voters to ...

The enigmatic figure behind Bitcoin’s creation, known as Satoshi Nakamoto, has captivated the imagination of the cryptocurrency community since the inception of Bitcoin. The potential unveiling of Nakamoto’s identity has spurred intense speculation and debate, prompting considerations about the ramifications for Bitcoin’s future. Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous individual or group responsible for birthing Bitcoin, remains a mystery to this day. ...

US private space agency SpaceX completed the flawless deployment of 46 Starlink internet satellites into low-Earth orbit within a span of just six hours on Monday, heralded as the Elon Musk-owned firm’s reusable Falcon 9 rocket embarked on its mission from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. SpaceX and NASA are targeting as ...

India’s parliament faced continuous disruption and now women’s groups are planning nationwide protests following a sexual assault and indecent parade of women during the beginning of ethnic clashes in Manipur state. The violence, which erupted on May 3, has so far resulted in at least 125 fatalities and displaced over 40,000 individuals in Manipur. The clashes originated when the Kuki ...