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Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana’ in January 2024 for the installation of rooftop solar for 1 crore (10 million) homes should provide an incremental boost to wire makers. Energised by India's robust economic growth, the wires and cable industry (40-45% of the electrical sector market) has witnessed a massive surge over the last few years. Major players have experienced significant topline and profitability gains.

₹1.51 lakh (ex-showroom), maintaining the same price level as before. This move positions the bike competitively without any increase in cost. The 2024 Bajaj Pulsar N250 introduces a digital console equipped with Bluetooth connectivity, a significant upgrade from its predecessor's analog-digital unit.

National, 3rdApril-2024: Simpolo Group, a pioneering force in the ceramic industry, is proud to announce an expansion that will triple its existing capacity, a huge leap in India's ceramic industry. With an investment of over ~ Rs. 1,000 crore over the next two to three years, the group is embarking on a transformative journey, setting the stage for two ground-breaking manufacturing facilities strategically located across the nation.

credit reports through a number of means, primarily through credit bureaus authorised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and regulated by the Credit Information Companies Regulation Act (CICRA). Ajay Mishra wants to raise ₹10 lakh personal loan and before he negotiates with the bank for favourable terms, he wanted to explore different options to access his credit report. 1.

Professor Shashank Joshi, President, Indian Academy of Diabetes & Consultant Endocrinologist, Lilavati Hospital & Joshi Clinic, & Dr. Prashanth Subramanian, Head of Medical Affairs, Emerging Asia & India, Diabetes Care, Abbott, share their insights on diabetes and how to manage the condition better. Professor Shashank Joshi: The status of diabetes prevalence in India underscores a pressing public health challenge, with approximately 101 million individuals diagnosed with diabetes and an additional 136 million in pre-diabetic stages as per a recent ICMR study.

Apple has hit the headlines in India, ToI reported on April 10. Offline mobile retailers in the country — represented by the All India Mobile Retailers Association (AIMRA) – have been left fuming over what they termed as «discriminatory pricing» by the iPhone maker. AIMRA is a forum representing 1,50,000 mobile phone retailers.

MI) versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) fixture in the IPL 2024 has stirred immense excitement among cricket enthusiasts. Scheduled for April 11, Thursday, this showdown promises a riveting spectacle, set to unfold at the Mumbai venue.

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd. gained 1.11 per cent to Rs 2649.95 at 01:03PM (IST) in Wednesday's trade. The scrip has hit a high of Rs 2649.95 and low of Rs 2605.0 so far during the session. The stock had closed at Rs 2620.75 in the previous session. The counter has had a total traded volume of 9297 shares so far with a value of Rs 2.43 crore on the NSE. It traded at a price-to-earnings multiple of 56.6 and a price-to-book ratio of 23.88.

Akshay Kumar & Tiger Shroff’s upcoming action thriller ‘Bade Miya Chote Miya’ may just open big on Eid! According to a box-office tracking portal Sacnilk.com report, the action extravaganza has sold 43,000 tickets. This translates to a gross earning of Rs 1.1 crore on day one. Earlier, the movie was supposed to hit the theatres on April 10 (Wednesday), along with Ajay Devgn’s sports drama ‘Maidaan’. However, as Eid is being observed on April 11 this year, the release date has been changed to Thursday.

Sensex, which crossed the 75,000 milestone in Tuesday's session, had broken the 25,000 barrier 10 years ago on May 16, 2014, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi won the Lok Sabha elections. This translates into a return of three times on the index itself. The market capitalisation of all BSE-listed stocks on that day 10 years ago was just Rs 81 lakh crore and has now jumped multi-fold to an all-time peak of Rs 400 lakh crore, making India the fifth largest stock market in the world.

Havells India Ltd. traded at Rs 1508.6 on BSE at 12:48PM (IST) on Wednesday, down 0.27 per cent from previous close. The scrip quoted a 52-week low price of Rs 1158.5 and a high of Rs 1590.9.

Zetwerk on Wednesday said it has earmarked Rs 1,000-crore investment for expanding its electronic manufacturing capacity across IT hardware, television, mobile phones, hearable and wearable product segment. The company aims to be the leading ODM (original design manufacturer) and electronics manufacturing services provider in the mobile phones, hearable and wearable space. «The company is now producing one device a second from its factories. It has earmarked Rs 1,000 crore investments to grow its Electronics business,» Zetwerk said in a statement.

mehndi designs for Eid al-Fitr 2024, ranging from Arabic to Indian styles. However, if you want to enjoy your day with pretty designs of mehendi that are easy to try out, here are your options. The floral designs

The report that was released recently reports 7-12% annual salary increases within current jobs. Manufacturing and operations roles are in demand, so are talents for data, generative AI and machine learning roles. Sustainability and compliance skills have become hot topics in hiring. Renewables, electric vehicles (EVs) and the auto sector are expected to be in focus. Global capability centres (GCCs) are seeing a talent increase, it says. Senior-level hiring and salary insights

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) globally have observed a day of protest and fasting in solidarity with party chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in an alleged money laundering case. Kejriwal was arrested by the ED on March 21, hours after the high court refused to grant him protection from coercive action by the federal anti-money laundering agency. He is currently lodged in Delhi's Tihar jail. AAP volunteers in the US, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia gathered in front of Indian embassies and popular locations on Monday to protest Kejriwal's arrest and call for his immediate release, a media release said. «Arvind Kejriwal is a symbol of hope for millions of Indians who are fighting for a more just and equitable society,» said AAP member Jeswanth Reddy from Los Angeles. «His arrest is an attack on democracy and the right to dissent. We will not be silenced.»

Sherman, considered to be one of the best friends of India in the US Congress, said that India and the US have seen a strengthening of the bilateral relationship during the tenure of Prime Minister Modi. However, he said that India's defence relationship with Russia is a challenge in the Indo-US relationship «He (Modi) has become the face of India, and we've seen very significant economic progress. Of course, every country has its challenges, every leader has its challenges. I don't ascribe the success of a country just to one leader. I mean, you've got 1.3 (sic) plus billion people and they're all working together to try to make India a more successful country,» Sherman told PTI in an interview on Tuesday.

Mumbai Congress chief Sanjay Nirupam on Wednesday said his old party will be out at zero in the coming Lok Sabha elections. In a post on social media platform X, Nirupam said, “In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Congress won two seats in Maharashtra. In 2019, the party won one seat. This time, Ubatha has given Congress seats like alms. According to this calculation, Congress will be out at zero in 2024.” “That's why many leaders have become non-reachable by mobile. After June 4, they will all start hiding. Foreign trips on a large scale may also be arranged,” he added in his post.

While speaking to the design team at Flipspaces, we uncovered the secret sauce behind the awe-inspiring designs that we see. The journey started with an immersive engagement with the BFIL team, where Flipspaces conducted extensive focus group discussions to grasp the diverse aspirations across multiple stakeholders. This research-driven approach served as the cornerstone for coming up with the winning formula of a vibrant, biophilic, and rural-themed design. These three themes are beautifully complimented in every nook of the office across meeting rooms, reception, workstation bays and breakouts. The moment you enter the office you will be welcomed by rural-themed murals representing various facets of rural India, empowerment of which is the vision of the BFIL brand. The meeting rooms depict art and culture of various states where BFIL is present, through interesting wall graphics and artefacts. Biophilia is a common thread in high-density zones such as workstation areas, where the natural greens give a soothing effect to the eyes. Across the office, we see colour-blocking at its best through vibrant hues to break the monotony.

NLC India Ltd.(up 4.82%), Jyoti Structures Ltd.(up 4.00%), Transformers & Rectifiers(India)Ltd.(up 3.18%), Kalpataru Projects International Ltd.(up 3.08%), Suzlon Energy Ltd.(up 2.94%), Energy Development Company Ltd.(up 2.39%), JSW Energy Ltd.(up 1.87%), Indo Tech Transformers Ltd.(up 1.69%), PTC India Ltd.(up 1.50%) and Orient Green Power Company Ltd.(up 1.17%) were among the top gainers.

Jefferies has reiterated its buy stance on state-run Coal India (CIL) and two private sector players viz. Tata Steel and Hindalco Industries amid signs of optimism in the metal space. Meanwhile, the US brokerage has maintained a 'hold' view on JSW Steel. In Jefferies' view, the global recovery in manufacturing including one in China is driving the sector and there are now signs of a rising trade.