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These high-performing stocks that rallied more than 10% during the session included, 52 Weeks Entertainment(14.36%), Fmec International Financial(13.89%), Indokem Ltd(13.79%), Amber Enterprises(12.68%), Star Cement(11.18%), Ventura Text(11.15%), Maris Spinners(10.62%), Prag Bosimi Syn(10.14%), PVV Infra(10.00%) and Ishaan Infrastru(10.00%).

Drone startup Garuda Aerospace on Monday said that the company has been granted 20 patents, including six international patents covering a range of agriculture drone solutions spanning mapping, surveying, spraying, inspections, crop health monitoring, field surveillance, yield monitoring, seed dropping and more.

nano urea requirement for the ongoing 2024-25 rabi season is estimated at 2.36 crore bottles of 500 ml each, with Uttar Pradesh leading the demand, government data shows. The maximum requirement is from Uttar Pradesh at 43.38 lakh bottles, followed by Maharashtra (34.7 lakh bottles) and Punjab (20.82 lakh bottles).

Indian boxing endured a turbulent year marred by coaching turmoil, crushing defeats, and a medal-less Paris Olympics campaign, all of it made worse by the national federation's negligence that brought unprecedented embarrassment to the country. There were very few positives to count in a year when, after a widely successful 2023, expectations were sky high.

«Our GDP numbers came lower. If you see the corporate tax collection growth which the data came, it is just about in high single digit, that shows that even the earnings going forward may not see any meaningful upside,» says Gurmeet Chadha, Complete Circle Consultants. Help us with your take on the markets. How do you see the weakness and especially the weakness that we are seeing on the broader markets? Do you believe that we could be in for some more weakness from these levels? Gurmeet Chadha: So, if you see, I made this point in our previous interactions, whenever the bond yield in US surges, whenever the dollar index crosses 107, I think we see heightened volatility, which again is the case.

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India and Kuwait signed four Memorandum of Understandings in the areas of defence, sports and cultural cooperation during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Gulf nation, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday. MEA Secretary CPV and OIA, Arun Kumar Chatterjee during a special briefing today, said the MoUs are expected to deepen the multifaceted bilateral relationship as well as open avenues for newer areas of cooperation. «Following the delegation level talks today, four bilateral documents were signed during the visit. The first one is a Memorandum of Understanding on defence cooperation, the second one is a Cultural Exchange program for the years 2025-2029, the third is an executive program on cooperation in the field of sports for the period 2025- 2028. We also had Kuwait joining as a member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA),» he said.

I2U2 Group, a groundbreaking quadrilateral partnership between India, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States. The event, titled «I2U2: Towards a Transformative Quadrilateral Partnership», brought together distinguished experts who explored the partnership's role in reshaping international cooperation and economic integration. The event held virtually was organised by the CUTS International, a leading public policy body of India. In his opening remarks, Pradeep S Mehta, Secretary General of CUTS International, emphasised the partnership's innovative approach, noting that «I2U2 deliberately sidesteps traditional conflict narratives. Instead of focusing on historical tensions or regional disputes, the I2U2 partnership prioritises pragmatic economic cooperation and technological innovation.»

Over the years, the untimely deaths of several prominent Indian entrepreneurs and company founders in their 40s and 50s have underscored the dangers of stress, the pressures of leadership, and the physical toll that intense work can take on the human body. While these individuals were often seen as the driving forces behind their businesses, their sudden departures have raised concerns about the importance of mental and physical health in today’s fast-paced corporate world. Here, we take a look at some of the Indian business leaders who passed away prematurely due to cardiac arrest, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire despite their untimely departures.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Uttar Pradesh government is working to unveil a new export policy for 2025-30, aiming to significantly enhance the state’s contribution to India’s overall exports. In an interview, UP’s minister for industrial development and export promotion Nand Gopal Gupta said the proposed policy targets increasing the state's share in India’s total exports to 7.5%, up from the current share of about 5%, by focusing on key sectors, including agricultural products.

The sector, which is poised to contribute USD 1 trillion to India's economy by 2047, however, is looking up to the government for policy interventions, such as unified licensing, workforce upskilling, and targeted infrastructure investments to enable the vertical meet demand generated by India's drive towards becoming the world's third largest global economy. «India aims to become the third-largest economy by 2047, and the hospitality sector is set to play a pivotal role in achieving this goal. The sector's multiplier effect on the economy surpasses that of manufacturing and agriculture,» Hotel Association of India (HAI) President KB Kachru told PTI.

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sustainable aviation fuel by utilising its ethanol supplies and availability of lipids feedstocks like non-edible industrial oils, according to a senior official at the global airlines' grouping IATA. With decarbonisation in focus, efforts are being made to reduce emissions and over the years, Indian carriers have operated some flights with a blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and traditional Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). Hemant Mistry, Director of Net Zero Transition at the International Air Transport Association (IATA), said the ecosystem for SAF has developed but there is more work to be done.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The freelance economy in India has witnessed extraordinary growth, transforming from a niche working arrangement into a mainstream career choice. With more than 15 million active freelancers and an industry projected to reach $50 billion by 2032, the sector represents a significant shift in how Indians approach work.

Mark Burnett, the power producer who helped reintroduce Donald Trump to a national television audience with «The Apprentice,» is being tapped by the president-elect as special envoy to the United Kingdom in his upcoming administration. «With a distinguished career in television production and business, Mark brings a unique blend of diplomatic acumen and international recognition to this important role,» Trump announced Saturday. Burnett, who was born in London, helped produce hits like «Survivor» and «The Voice,» but is perhaps best known for teaming up with Trump for «The Apprentice,» which first aired on NBC in 2004.

Ravichandran Ashwin's surprise retirement midway through the India-Australia series, PM Narendra Modi wrote a letter to the star cricketer acknowledging and thanking him for his phenomenal services to cricket. «As you bid farewell to international cricket, jersey number 99 will be sorely missed. Cricket lovers will miss the sense of expectation they felt when you took to the crease to bowl — there was always a feeling that you were weaving a web around the opponents which would trap a victim any moment. You possessed an uncanny ability to outwit batsmen with good old off-spin as well as innovative variations, as the situation demanded,» the PM wrote. Referencing one of the iconic weapons from the off-spin great's legendary bag of tricks, PM Modi said the shock announcement by Ashwin felt like a «carrom ball that bowled everyone».

Federal Reserve's projection of fewer rate cuts next year, triggering foreign fund outflows. The benchmark BSE Sensex lost 1176.46 points or 1.49% to settle at 78,041.59, while the broader Nifty 50 index closed at 23,587.50, lower by 364.20 points or 1.52%.