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MUMBAI : The operating environment for Indian banks has strengthened as economic risks associated with the covid-19 pandemic have ebbed, Fitch Ratings said in a note on Wednesday. It said a number of prudential indicators for the sector have also improved compared with pre-pandemic levels, though growing risk appetite in a relatively benign operating environment (OE) highlights importance of buffers against potential stress.

A plan for how Indonesia will spend $20 billion to transition to cleaner energy was submitted Wednesday to the government and its financing partners

World Cup final clash. The all-European encounter promises a riveting spectacle as both nations strive to capture their maiden World Cup glory. Set to take place on Sunday at 6 a.m. ET, this showdown will unfold at Sydney's iconic Stadium Australia, igniting the fervor of soccer enthusiasts across the globe.

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The exchange says it has been granted approval by the National Futures Association (NFA), a self-regulatory organisation designated by the CFTC, making it the first crypto-native platform to directly offer traditional spot crypto trading alongside leveraged crypto futures.Coinbase applied with the NFA nearly two years ago and says it has been working with regulators since then to ensure it will comply with all regulations and that its business model meets the CFTC’s customer protection requirements. Greg Tusar, VP, institutional products, Coinbase, writes in a blog: "We believe this is a watershed moment to be able to bring regulated crypto products to US customers."The approval is regulatory win for Coinbase, which has been publicly locking horns with the SEC.

Stacey Solomon had been trolled lately for her '£40k' holiday in Turkey with husband and kids. The singer has brushed it aside and announced her next move to fans. Stacey, who is now mother to six children, had earlier shared an Instagram post hinting at a new career move in “September 2023”. In a new post on her Instagram stories, Stacey posted that she was «so, so nervous» for the next chapter in her life. The Loose Women star told her fans and followers that she is all set to turn businesswoman!

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Days after a ‘secret meeting’ between Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) founder Sharad Pawar and his nephew Ajit Pawar ignited a buzz in the Maharashtra political circle, Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Wednesday claimed that PM Modi set a condition before the nephew that he should rope in Sharad Pawar if he wanted to become the chief minister.

Apple has relocated the position of the red end call button from the lower right to lower middle of the screen. Previously, a report surfaced that pointed out that with the beta release of iOS 17, the call button was aligned right side. Reportedly, the repositioning of call screen controls by Apple appears to have been aimed at creating space for the Contact Posters, a novel feature of iOS 17.

Bengaluru, known for its technological prowess, is gearing up for a unique celestial event – Zero Shadow Day – which is set to occur for the second time this year on August 18. This captivating occurrence, happening at 12:24 PM, will result in an intriguing phenomenon: pedestrians strolling along the city's streets will struggle to discern their own shadows. During this time, stationary objects like people or poles will cast no shadows on the ground, unless, of course, they decide to leap.

Climate change is a major issue for India, as it is for many other countries. The construction industry, which contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, plays a critical role in exacerbating climate change. As India strives for sustainable development, it must consider the environmental impact of its built environment. Regulating net-zero buildings aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, promoting affordable and clean energy, sustainable cities and communities, and climate action.

InterGlobe Aviation shares tanked 4.6% in trade on Wednesday as IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal offloaded 5.1% or around two crore shares in a block deal in early trade. The floor price for the offer was presumed to be set at Rs 2,400 apiece, which would come in at a 5.8% discount to Monday’s closing price of Rs 2,549. 

Foxconn Technology Group in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu is gearing up to dispatch the latest iPhone units shortly after their initial rollout from Chinese factories, reported Bloomberg. This move is aimed at rapidly ramping up the quantity of new iPhones manufactured in India, according to individuals acquainted with the situation. As per the report, Apple is engaged in a multiyear initiative to broaden its manufacturing beyond China.

RBI) upper tolerance limit of 6%, driven by high food and vegetable prices. The retail inflation in June was 4.81%. However, core inflation data was seen as a relief.

₹1 trillion by the end of this decade, on its multiple green initiatives and is planning to scale up its renewable portfolio to 10 GW by 2030," it said. The Maharatna company is also actively exploring collaborations with leading players to leverage various low-carbon energy opportunities including renewables, green hydrogen, green ammonia and other derivatives of green hydrogen, the statement added. The company said that it has aligned itself with India's ambitious goals and is contributing to the nation's aim to curtail carbon emissions by 1 billion tons and simultaneously reduce carbon intensity by 45% by 2030.

Google plans to train 20,000 Nigerian women and youth in digital skills and provide a grant of 1.2 billion naira ($1.6 million) to help the government create one million digital jobs in the country, its Africa executives said on Tuesday. Nigeria plans to create digital jobs for its teeming youth population, vice president Kashim Shettima told Google Africa executives during a meeting in Abuja.

MUMBAI : A declining core inflation, amid a 15-month high retail inflation, gives no reprieve to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which recently called for supply-side interventions to cushion food price shocks. Inflation, without accounting for food and energy prices, known as core inflation, stood at 4.9% in July, as against 5.1% in June. Economists believe it will remain sticky in the coming months.

MUMBAI : A declining core inflation, amid a 15-month high retail inflation, gives no reprieve to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which recently called for supply-side interventions to cushion food price shocks. Inflation, without accounting for food and energy prices, known as core inflation, stood at 4.9% in July, as against 5.1% in June. Economists believe it will remain sticky in the coming months.

Workplaces have a vital role to play in Pride inclusion. Even as we see the number of Pride-friendly employers grow, let us examine how organizations can make the leap from tokenism to fostering a truly inclusive workplace culture.

SUV segment in India, today unveiled the “Vision Thar.e" at its signature Futurescape event in Cape Town, South Africa. The auto major said that the Thar.e boldly strides into the future on the INGLO-born electric platform, equipped with a cutting-edge high-performance AWD electric powertrain. Veejay Nakra, President – Automotive Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.