New Delhi: The Confederation of Indian Industry on Sunday suggested a framework for a National Global Capability Centres Policy, that can position the country as the global HQ for innovation-driven GCCs, generate 20-25 million jobs and contribute up to $600 billion in economic impact. Source link
Budget airline SpiceJet has delayed salaries for a sizable section of its employees over recent months, a source told PTI.While workers earning up to Rs 55,000 per month have received their August salaries, senior staff — largely at Assistant Manager level and above — are waiting for their payments, the source added.“SpiceJet has once again … Read more
State-owned AI Engineering Services Ltd (AIESL) is exploring strategic partnerships to gain direct access to proprietary aircraft manuals and technical literature required for high-end component maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) activities, officials said.AIESL, which was carved out of Air India after the government sold the airline to the Tata Group in January 2022, has emerged … Read more
State-owned power major NTPC is planning to set up nuclear projects both through joint ventures and on a standalone basis, Chairman and Managing Director Gurdeep Singh has said.In a company document, Singh said NTPC is collaborating with nuclear technology providers as well as state governments to explore projects independently. “We are collaborating with various nuclear … Read more
TOI correspondent from Washington: US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has warned India will lose access to the American market unless it buys US-grown corn, grinding ahead with tough language as the two sides are set to resume delicate trade negotiations. After threatening to “sort out” India for buying Russian oil and claiming New Delhi would … Read more
The United States and China launched trade talks in Madrid on Sunday, with both sides confirming discussions on economic issues as well as the ongoing dispute over TikTok, according to AFP. The meeting brings together US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng at a time when trade tensions between the two … Read more
The withdrawal of several Western companies from the Russian market has created gaps across critical sectors, paving the way for Indian MSMEs and exporters to expand their footprint. Dmitry Zavgorodniy, Chief Executive Officer of Russian exhibition leader ITE Group, said Indian businesses are increasingly competitive and well-positioned to fill the demand, reported news agency ANI.ITE … Read more
Gold prices are expected to hold their gains but may witness some consolidation as investors await the outcome of the US Federal Reserve’s policy meeting on September 17, analysts said.Traders will also track inflation data from major economies including the UK and Euro zone, along with policy decisions by the Bank of England and Bank … Read more
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaking at a joint conclave of trade and industry associations in Chennai (Picture credit: PTI) Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday described the latest Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms as a huge victory for every Indian, saying they would ease the tax burden on citizens while giving a … Read more
The combined market valuation of eight of the 10 most valued domestic firms jumped Rs 1,69,506.83 crore last week, in line with an upbeat trend at Dalal Street. Bajaj Finance led the gainers, while Hindustan Unilever and LIC were the only laggards.During the week, the BSE benchmark surged 1,193.94 points or 1.47 per cent, boosting … Read more