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Marico said FMCG demand sentiment stayed consistent vis-à-vis the preceding quarters with trends in urban and rural consumption largely converging. The company is anticipating a “slight uptick" in volumes in its fourth quarter India business. In the December quarter, Marico had reported a 2% jump in quarterly volumes in India.

NEW DELHI : Nestle India’s board has approved a staggered increase in royalty payout to the company’s Swiss parent Société des Produits Nestlé S.A. The consumer goods company will hike its payout to Nestlé S.A.

water crisis in the city, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the Karnataka State Cricket Association and other state authorities concerned to furnish details of water being used at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium during the IPL matches here. Apart from the state cricket association, NGT has also asked the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) and Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) to submit the particulars about the quantity and source of the water by May 2. «We are studying the notice, and as such the stadium complies with the NGT norms. So, we are confident of going ahead with the matches,» said Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) CEO Shubendu Ghosh. The Tribunal has taken suo motu cognizance after reports emerged that the Chinnaswamy Stadium has been getting treated water supply for IPL matches.

Legally Blonde is currently in production for Amazon Prime Video. The series is being produced by the likes of Reese Witherspoon, alongside Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage. Moreover, Schwartz and Savage also are working on the creative aspect of the series. Witherspoon was also a part of the production of two previous Legally Blonde films which were massive successes. This series, being adapted along the film's world, will see Amazon MGM as an integral part

Gautam Budh Nagar (Noida) boasting assets valued in crores. BJP's Mahesh Sharma Leading the pack is Mahesh Sharma, representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), whose financial portfolio has witnessed a remarkable surge over the past half-decade. From Rs 47 crore in 2019, Sharma's assets have skyrocketed to an impressive Rs 83 crore this year. A significant portion of his wealth is attributed to his ownership stake in the Kailash Group of hospitals, a prominent healthcare conglomerate in the region. Furthermore, his spouse, Uma Sharma, a distinguished gynaecologist, holds key positions within these medical establishments, contributing to their combined financial prowess.

Air India employees, CEO Campbell Wilson expressed gratitude for their hard work and dedication, which he credited for the airline's progress over the past year. He also announced that the annual appraisal cycle is currently underway and will be retroactively effective from April 1. «The end of the Financial Year also caps off the annual appraisal cycle which has been underway for some time, as well as allows us to tally our annual financial results,» he added in the first 'Friday Message' of 2024-25 to employees. «Please bear with us whilst this important but necessary process runs its course.» Wilson highlighted Air India's ambition to become «a world-class, global airline with an Indian heart,» noting the accelerated progress of its Vihaan.AI initiative. He also mentioned the successful onboarding of the first batch of cadet pilots, who are set to begin ground training in the US. Additionally, he acknowledged the cabin crew for clearing the backlog of training batches, leading to the addition of the 4,000th crew member since privatization.

Mindy Kaling, the comedic genius behind hits like "The Mindy Project," is making a triumphant return to Hulu with her latest creation, "Murray Hill." The streaming platform, known for rescuing «The Mindy Project» from cancellation in 2015, emerged victorious in a competitive bidding war for Kaling's new single-camera sitcom. This marks a significant milestone as Hulu grants Kaling a script-to-series commitment, signaling confidence in her creative prowess, as per a report by Collider.

The Bahnsen Group CIO David Bahnsen previews Fed Chair Jay Powell’s testimony before Congress and shares his expectations for upcoming job data.

Circle Squared Alternative Investments founder Jeff Sica discusses the DOJ antitrust lawsuit against Apple that claims the tech giant monopolized smartphone markets, on 'Varney & Co.' 

famous Rameshwaram cafe in Bengaluru had injured at least 10 people on March 1. Sai Prasad allegedly had contacts with suspects in Theerthahalli and Chikkamagaluru. The NIA had earlier conducted raids on the residences of two youths and a mobile shop owner in Theerthahalli.

RBI reports that for Q1FY25, services sector companies and infrastructure firms expect higher input costs. While services sector firms expect selling prices to rise, the same is not expected by the infrastructure firms. In PMI surveys, manufacturing firms indicated a rise in input prices, but do not expect output prices to rise.

PTI reported. In an official statement, the High Commission of India said on April 5, "Upon the request of the Government of Maldives, the Government of India has allowed for export of certain quantities of essential commodities for the year 2024-25 under a unique bilateral mechanism, wherein, the quotas for each of these items have been revised upwards.

The Brooklyn District Attorney’s office has seized 21 web domains associated with fraudulent cryptocurrency investments and “pig butchering” scams. 

South Korean crypto voice phishing attackers are developing more sophisticated ways to dupe victims out of cash and tokens, a report claimed on April 4.

Callan Family Office, a bespoke investment advisory firm based in Pennsylvania, has just achieved a significant asset milestone.

India are expected to rise 66% this year after nearly doubling in 2023 as state subsidies help fuel demand and supporting infrastructure comes up in the country, according to research firm Counterpoint. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT The rapid growth in sales comes at a time when EV growth in other key markets such as the United States and China are slowing.

Kalyan Jewellers on Friday reported 34 per cent increase in consolidated revenue for the quarter ended March and a 31 per cent growth in the entire 2023-24 fiscal driven by better demand despite rise in gold prices. The company did not provide the actual revenue figures reported for the fourth quarter and entire FY24. Kochi-based Kalyan Jewellers, which has 253 showrooms across India and the Middle East, had posted a revenue of nearly Rs 3,400 crore during the fourth quarter of the last fiscal, and Rs 14,109.33 crore revenue for the entire 2022-23.

Indian Army has initiated the induction of control and reporting systems under 'Project Akashteer' to bolster its air defense capabilities. This project aims to deliver an unprecedented level of situational awareness and control for the force to ensure the safety of friendly aircraft and engage hostile aircraft in contested airspace. The deployment of 'Akashteer' began with the flagging off of the first batch of control centers from BEL-Ghaziabad. Developed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) as part of the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative, this project is poised to significantly enhance the operational efficiency and integration of the Army's air defense mechanisms. 'Project Akashteer' is a cutting-edge initiative designed to automate air defense control and reporting processes by digitizing them. By integrating radar and communication systems at all levels into a unified network, 'Akashteer' aims to deliver an unprecedented level of situational awareness and control.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will play each other on April 6 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. RCB will play their fifth match of the IPL 2024, while this will be RR's fourth match overall. In their opening game on March 24, RR defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by a score of 20 runs. On March 28, they defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by a margin of 12 runs. Rajasthan also triumphed over the Mumbai Indians (MI). They won by six wickets against Hardik Pandya's squad on April 1. With the exception of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), only RR has won its opening three games. On March 22, RCB lost to Chennai Super Kings by a margin of six wickets. On March 25, they defeated the Punjab Kings (PBKS) by a margin of four wickets. On March 29, they then suffered a 7-wicket loss to KKR. They also suffered a defeat in their fourth game, this time against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Bengaluru suffered a 28-run defeat on April 2.

Hanwha Aerospace said on Friday it will spin off its semiconductor equipment and video surveillance businesses, carving out units that contributed about 16% to revenue in favour of focusing on its flagship defence division. The announcement sent the firm's share price down 8% in morning trade on profit-taking. The stock had jumped on Tuesday by more than 15% after local media reported the spin-off plan. Hanwha Aerospace said it will spin off chip equipment maker Hanwha Precision Machinery and surveillance camera maker Hanwha Vision, with the two businesses eventually merging into a single industrial solutions company.

Shockwave Medical for $12.5 billion, in a deal that would help broaden its portfolio of medical devices used in treating heart diseases. The transaction — which is J&J's biggest since its $16.6 billion acquisition of heart pump maker Abiomed in 2022 — would give it access to a medical device that uses shockwaves to break down calcified plaque in heart vessels, similar to how kidney stones are treated.