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₹1,800 crore) in 2025 from only $15.44 million in 2017, registering a growth rate of 39.79%. UNLOCK CONVENIENCE At their core, smart locks do not enhance security compared to mechanical locks, but they add a layer of convenience that in turn, leads to better access control and raises the security posture. Arindam Paul, chief business officer at Atomberg, an Indian company which manufacturers and retails smart locks, says, “Some people feel smart locks are safer than traditional locks as they can remotely monitor and track every entry and exit." Smart locks make it easy to get in and out without the need to juggle keys or have someone lock/unlock the door.

Balkrishna Industries share price were locked in 5% upper circuit and touched 52-week high following strong Q4 results. The company's profit after tax (PAT) for the quarter ended March (Q4FY24), jumped 88% year-on-year to ₹481 crore from ₹256 crore. Sequentially, the PAT grew 56%, as per the exchange filing.

monsoon rains will lead to better crop yields and boost rural demand. Motorcycle manufacturers, farm-equipment makers and producers of fast-moving consumer goods have rallied following forecasts of timely and above-normal monsoon rains in 2024, after extreme and unseasonal heat wreaked havoc on Indian agriculture in the last two years. Sales volumes in rural areas are improving and several major consumer goods firms have predicted stronger business ahead.

index majors helped the indices rebound from early lows. In today's special trading session, shares of ZEE, Delhivery, Bandhan Bank, JSW Steel, Concord Biotech among others will be in focus due to various news developments and quarterly earnings. ZEE ZEE Ltd has reported a net profit of Rs 13.35 crore for the quarter ended March 2024, compared with a loss of Rs 196 crore in the same quarter of last year.

Nirmala Sitharaman called for a ramp-up in domestic manufacturing to make India self-reliant and boost the country’s participation in global value chains, dismissing suggestions that the government should focus only on services. The government would like to partner India Inc in the country’s development, she said at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) annual business summit in the Capital on Friday. “We see a very big role for private sector and would like to partner with them for (the) development (of India), with the government acting as a facilitator and enabler,” Sitharaman said. She exuded confidence that PM Narendra Modi would come back to power after the general elections with a substantial majority. Elections end on June 1 with counting on June 4. “Soon after government is formed, we look forward to a more pointed engagement with CII to see what best can be done in the July budget, which will be the full year's budget,” she said. “A lot of consultation can begin with CII team as well.”

ALSO READ: US says Boeing can be prosecuted for 737 MAX crashes The Boeing AGM was conducted online, and a moderator asked Calhoun and Steven Mollenkopf, the new chairman of Boeing's Board of Directors, a handful of shareholder questions. However, reports noted that none of the questions were too pointed.

interim stay was put on Friday on the implementation of an order suspending manufacturing licences of more than a dozen medicines of Patanjali Ayurved Ltd and Divya Pharmacy. The interim stay is being imposed with immediate effect on the basis of a preliminary inquiry report of a high level committee, Pankaj Kumar Pandey, Secretary Ayush, Uttarakhand government said in an order. «The order of the suspension is illegal and should not have been passed by the licensing authority in the manner it has been passed,» the committee looking into the matter said in its report. The firms had challenged the last month's suspension order of the Uttarakhand state licensing authority.

Top news on May 17: From logistics firm Delhivery announcing to conduct research and development in drone technology and manufacturing, to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) rejecting allegations levelled by party's Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal in assault case, here are some of the top stories. Logistics firm Delhivery reported a rise in fourth-quarter revenue on Friday as it clocked strong volumes in segments such as part truckload (PTL) freight, and truckload services. Before announcing its Q4 results, the company said it has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary, Delhivery Robotics Pvt Ltd, to conduct research and development in drone technology and manufacturing.

auto component manufacturers, electric mobility and companies with auto export potential. The fund house, meanwhile, claims that this is an indicative list. The classification of companies following the automotive and allied business activities will be largely guided by the Association of Mutual Funds in India's (AMFI) basic industry classification.

In recent years, the shift towards sustainable living has brought the electric vehicle (EV) industry into the spotlight. India is experiencing a significant surge in EV adoption, and there are compelling reasons why now may be the ideal time to consider purchasing an electric vehicle in the country.

domestic manufacturing and investment. Jaishankar highlighted the importance of considering national security in business decisions, particularly in relation to China.

₹2,076 crore in the quarter from ₹1,860 crore a year ago, while loss after tax narrowed to ₹69 crore from ₹159 crore a year ago. On an annual basis, revenue from services rose 13% to ₹8,142 crore in FY24 while losses narrowed to ₹249 crore from ₹1,008 crore in FY23. "FY24 has been a crucial year for us.

solar panels and electric vehicles driving the demand for silver, the price of the industrial metal is seen surging to Rs 1 lakh a kg in the next one year and up to Rs 92,000 per kg within the next 3 months. “Silver being an industrial metal, may benefit from upside in base metals and bullish sentiments in emerging market equities. So, we expect silver to trade with a positive bias benefiting from enhanced industrial applications. Hence, an extended slowdown in the Chinese economy is one of the major risks to our outlook. Silver prices may trade in a range of Rs 75,000 – 92,000 in the next 3 months,” said Kaynat Chainwala, Senior Manager of Commodities Research at Kotak Securities.

«EV made a lot of sense because the expertise that we can get globally will help our businesses and which is why we were open to getting partners and they have added a lot of value in terms of what they bring and in other businesses, in growth gems in particular, we can look for global partners where we can get their insights and their guidance to be able to grow the business faster,» says Anish Shah, Group CEO & MD, Mahindra Group. Are you late in the EV race or was that a conscious strategy? For us, it is important to have outstanding vehicles when we launch and which is why we took the time to make sure that we have a born electric platform and that we have got designs that consumers are going to look at and say, wow, I love that design. We have got the technology, the features in the car. So, all of that is important. And if that takes a little longer, that is fine but more critical is the quality of the vehicle.

Linde India shares surged by 5%, reaching an all-time high of ₹9,431 per share in today's intraday trade, driven by heavy trading volumes. This latest rally marks a stellar gain of 55.23% over the past six months and an astounding 140% over the course of a year. The stock has consistently built on its gains year after year.

Dixon Technologies (India) surged almost 10 percent in intra-day deals on Friday to their record high of ₹9,064 apiece, after global brokerage firm Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to 'equal-weight' from an earlier 'underweight’ rating post its March quarter results (Q4FY24). However, the brokerage has a target price of ₹8,696 for the stock, implying a 4 percent downside from today's record high. Morgan Stanley expects an earnings CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 42 percent for the firm during FY24 to FY28, which led to this upgrade.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has advocated for a greater emphasis on the manufacturing sector during her speech at the CII Annual Business Summit 2024 held in Delhi on Friday. Sitharaman highlighted the importance of manufacturing alongside services and underscored the need for increased investment and governmental backing to strengthen this sector. “Manufacturing must increase, India must also increase manufacturing with the help of policies, its share in manufacturing in global value chains.

Engineering and construction conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Friday said its buildings and factories business vertical has bagged multiple orders. The company has bagged a project from the Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata, for constructing a medical college and hospital campus in Kolkata on a design and build mode. This involves a 605-bed hospital and a medical college. The project is to be executed in two phases over a period of 60 months. The scope of work includes civil structure and external development works.

Vaccines manufacturer Serum Institute of India (SII) on Friday said it is acquiring 20 per cent stake in IntegriMedical, to advance needle-free injection system technology. IntegriMedical has developed a US patented needle-free Injection System (N-FIS) that utilises high-velocity jet stream using mechanical power to effectively and consistently administer biologics and drugs, Serum Institute of India (SII) said in a statement. The company, however, did not disclose the financial details of the transaction. The innovative drug delivery solution aims to alleviate pain during administration, providing needle-phobic patients with a stress-free experience.

BEIJING — China reported data Friday that pointed to slower growth on the consumer side while industrial activity remained robust.

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