Mobile Financial News

Gensol Engineering Ltd on Monday said it has won the bid for 116 megawatt of solar projects in Gujarat. These projects will be distributed across 27 locations, all under the purview of Paschim Gujarat Vij Co. Ltd. (PGVCL), the state electricity distribution company, Gensol Engineering Ltd said in a statement.

Reasons to BuyReasons to AvoidThe INALSA Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner is a versatile home cleaning machine with a 15-liter capacity and 1400 W power. It features a HEPA filter, powerful suction of 20 kPa, and a blower function for cleaning hard-to-reach areas. This vacuum can handle both wet and dry messes, making it ideal for various cleaning tasks.

MUMBAI : Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd’s reported profit jumped sharply during the first quarter of FY25 (Q1FY25), thanks to its insurance arm stake sale. Standalone net profit rose as much as 81% year-on-year to ₹6,250 crore, aided by an exceptional gain after the bank divested 70% stake in Kotak General Insurance to Zurich Insurance. Excluding the stake-sale gains, the bank’s net profit stood at ₹3,520 crore.

smartphones, mobile accessories, laptops, TVs, and home appliances. Shoppers can also benefit from an instant 10% discount of up to ₹5000 when using Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, and IDFC First Bank credit cards. The sale, which started recently, will run until July 25.Originally priced at ₹79,990, the Apple iPhone 15 is now available for ₹65,490 on Flipkart.

₹38,765 crore. While this dip was largely anticipated, the real letdown came from its retail arm, Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL), where growth momentum slowed significantly. RRVL’s revenue growth stood at 7% year-on-year in Q1, even as the average area operated in terms of square feet increased by 18%.

5G networks in the world, and post-the launch of 5G services, India's international rank on mobile broadband speeds has improved from 118 to 15 in March 2024, the Economic Survey 2023-24 said Monday.

Hindalco Industries, the world's largest aluminium rolling and recycling company, is looking at a bigger play in the auto component business by leveraging the growing electric vehicle (EV) industry, said people aware of the company's plans. Towards this, the Aditya Birla Group metals flagship is devising ways to become a direct supplier to automakers as part of a broader strategy to strengthen its aluminium «downstream businesses (value added products),» the people said. EVs, which utilise many aluminium parts since the metal is lighter than steel, will be the centrepiece of its new strategy. To fast-track the plan, Hindalco is also scouting for acquisitions in this space, the people said.

5G capex spends, analysts said. Analysts expect the recent headline tariff hike to give Mukesh Ambani-led Jio's stagnant ARPU (average revenue per user) a much needed boost in coming quarters.

Gaming laptop buying guide: Transform the way you play games with our key considerationsThe Razer Barracuda Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming and Mobile Headset is a top pick during the Amazon Prime Day sale. Featuring SmartSwitch dual wireless, a lightweight 250g ergonomic design, and Triforce 40mm drivers, this headset offers superior audio quality.

Indian Oil Corporation, the nation's largest oil firm, is targeting to become a USD 1 trillion company by 2047, combining growth in traditional oil refining and fuel marketing with clean energy avenues like green hydrogen and EV charging, its chairman said. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) posted a record net profit of Rs 39,619 crore (USD 4.7 billion) on a revenue of Rs 8.66 lakh crore (USD 104.6 billion) in the 2023-24 (April 2023 to March 2024) fiscal. The company will continue to invest in fossil fuels and new energy avenues to have a balanced portfolio that will help achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2046, company chairman Shrikant Madhav Vaidya said in its latest annual report. It will expand oil refining capacity, and invest in petrochemical units that will convert crude oil into value-added chemicals directly, while also increasing its focus on gas, biofuels and clean mobility.

UPSC candidate with muscular dystrophy has been denied any service despite having cleared the examination four times, reported TOI. This comes amid the controversy over IAS officer Puja Khedkar allegedly misusing the disability quota. IIT Roorkee graduate Kartik Kansal, who has been using a wheelchair since he was 14 years old, was selected for the civil services four times in 2019 (rank 813), 2021 (271), 2022 (784) and 2023 (829). Kansal is currently a scientist in Isro, a post for which he was selected through all-India central recruitment. In 2021, he ranked 271 even without a disability quota and should have got IAS as ranks 272 and 273 got IAS in that year. However, in 2021, muscular dystrophy was not included in the list of conditions in functional classification eligible for IAS.

Tech enthusiasts can anticipate significant markdowns on essentials like laptops, tablets and smartphones. Whether you're in need of powerful computing tools or the latest in mobile technology, Prime Day offers matchless deals on top brands.Home appliances are another highlight, with discounts expected on essential items such as air conditioners (ACs), televisions (TVs), washing machines, refrigerators, and vacuum cleaners.

BJP government in UP for eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route. Violators will have to pay a Rs 2,000 fine for the first offence and Rs 5,000 if they defy this order for the second time, Ujjain Mayor Mukesh Tatwal said on Saturday. This order is aimed at ensuring safety and transparency and not intended to target Muslim shop-keepers, the mayor said. Ujjain, the hometown of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, is known for its sacred Mahakal temple, attracting devotees from around the globe, especially during the Savaan month, which starts on Monday. Tatwal said the Mayor-in-Council of Ujjain had approved a proposal for shopkeepers to display their names on September 26, 2002, followed by the Corporation House, and subsequently sent it to the state government for objections and formalities. «All formalities have been already completed. The implementation was delayed as the nameplates were initially required to be of the same size and colour. Now, we have relaxed these terms. Displaying the names and mobile numbers of shopkeepers will suffice,» he told PTI over the phone.

The average incentive in the second quarter of 2024 rose to Rs 31,258 from Rs 24,350 a year earlier, according to data collated by consultancy firm Jato Dynamics. Diesel cars topped the list with offers totalling Rs 66,203 on average, followed by electric (Rs 31,185), petrol (Rs 29,209) and CNG (Rs 19,353). The industry had seen a surge in sales after the pandemic, driven by pent-up demand, increased preference for personal mobility and low interest rates, allowing manufacturers to raise prices by an average 6.5% during 2022-2023. The latest market trend suggests cooling demand, as well as intensifying competition which may require automakers to reset their strategies, say industry trackers.

Squid Game" season 2 release date on Netflix has been fixed in December 2024. Now all eyes are on «Squid Game» mobile game which are due to come out on the OTT streaming giant, as per a report WhatsOnNetflix. Netflix has been adding new titles to its mobile game library, count of which has crossed 100. Netflix has stated that the streaming giant was developing a video game based on the Squid Game universe. The multiplayer game will allow gamers to compete with friends like that of the «Squid Game» series.

Allem Appaiah, the District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO) of Mulugu in Telangana, undertook a challenging journey to deliver essential supplies to remote tribal communities. On July 16, Appaiah set out on a 16km trek that took over five hours, crossing treacherous terrain, wading through a swollen stream, and climbing hills to reach a remote settlement in Wajedu mandal. As per a TOI report, Appaiah's mission was to deliver medicines, mosquito nets, and provisions to 11 tribal families from the Guthi Koya tribe. His efforts were driven not only by the need to provide essentials but also by a desire to convince the families to relocate to the plains for their safety. The challenging conditions in their current location, including the difficulty in accessing medical facilities during emergencies, prompted this request. To better understand the living conditions of the tribe, Appaiah spent the night at the thanda in Penugolu village. This settlement, housing 39 residents including young children, is situated in a hazardous location, making it hard to provide necessary medical support.

«Making sure that our clients have the best possible experience, with minimal disruption, is of upmost importance to us,» a spokesperson for Schroders said. «To make this happen, we are allowing further time to complete the work on our platform.» Plans to roll out the platform were revealed in February 2024. Schroders forms fixed income leadership team following Andrew Chorlton's departure «This is an exciting milestone for Schroders Personal Wealth and the first of many new developments that we will be looking to make, starting with the launch of our mobile app later this year...

Livemint, Ranjit Babu, Director of Wireless and Home Entertainment at Amazon India, shared insights into the evolving landscape of consumer electronics, how smartphone penetration is rapidly increasing in tier 2 and tier 3 cities, upcoming offers for Prime Day 2024, and much more.Here are the edited excerpts:Amazon has observed a notable shift in consumer behaviour towards premium and ultra-premium products. In the television segment, 4K TVs now dominate the market, with nearly two-thirds of Amazon's TV sales coming from this category.

DATE: 19 July, 2024

banks whether their customer-facing channels- branches, ATM, mobile banking and net banking — were operating well after technical problem at the US tech giant Microsoft and its vendor American cyber security company Crowdstrike, led to a global tech outage. The banking regulator has made similar enquiries with payment aggregators, they added. The banking regulator has asked banks and payment aggregators to update them on the impact of the outage. Most banks and payment companies told ET that their services were not affected. Speaking to a wire agency, Dinesh Khara indicated that their systems were not affected. «We are all fine,” he told the wire agency.

No, it is not a bank holiday on July 20, 2024, as it is the third Saturday of the month, and this will be the last working Saturday ahead of July 31 Income Tax Return deadline. The next Saturday, July 27, banks will be closed as it is the fourth Saturday of the month. If you have not yet filed your income tax return, it's important to ensure that your banking tasks are completed this Saturday. In the event that your net banking or other online payment methods are not working, you can still pay your taxes in person or through RTGS / NEFT at your bank's physical location as these services should be operational on that day. Additionally, you may need to visit the bank to obtain documents such as interest certificates and Form 16A. <div data-placement=«Mid Article Thumbnails» data-t