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Ultraviolette plans to invest up to USD 100 million (nearly Rs 870 crore) in the next three to four years to fuel growth, including expansion of product portfolio, manufacturing and network, according to its founders. The company, which announced plans to bring ten new products, including scooters and long-range cruiser bikes, in the next three years, is targetting annual sales of 1 lakh units in this period, with presence not just in India but also in Europe and South East Asia, Ultraviolette CEO & Co-founder Narayan Subramaniam, and CTO & Co-founder Niraj Rajmohan told PTI. Rajmohan said the company has already made investments on R&D to build the fundamental building blocks, including charging systems, battery systems, motor control and vehicle control electronics, smart connected systems and advanced sensing systems. «We are in discussions from a larger investment point of view in the order of the USD 70-100 million that is meant to scale across product portfolio expansion, geographic expansion and growth,» he said when asked about planned future investments in the next three to four years.

international women's day, the ET Awards for Corporate Excellence 2024 honoured the exceptional leadership of Vishakha Mulye, CEO of Aditya Birla Capital, with the award for Businesswoman of the Year. «Behind every successful man, there is a woman, but for a woman to be successful, I think, lots of things has to fall in place, right from family she is born in to she marries, the institutions she works and the ecosystem she operates in, said Vishakha Mulye, CEO of Aditya Birla Capital after receiving the ET's 'Businesswoman of the Year' award. Vishakha Mulye has redefined leadership at Aditya Birla Capital by transitioning its portfolio from large lumpy wholesale clients toward smaller and better yielding retail clients — driving consolidated growth.

Neeta’s journey is one of resilience, strength, and unshakable determination. In an interview with the Humans of Bombay, she shard her story. Born into a household that never wanted her, she endured relentless abuse from her mother, while her father, lost in alcoholism, remained indifferent. At just six years old, tragedy struck when her mother died by suicide, and soon after, her father abandoned her. Left with no choice, Neeta’s maternal grandparents took her in, but their care was short-lived. By the age of 14, she was married off to a 22-year-old police officer—an abusive man who mirrored the same darkness she had grown up with. Within two months of marriage, she was pregnant, and with no escape in sight, she surrendered to her fate. Over the years, she had three children and weathered every storm by her husband’s side, especially when financial hardships forced them to move into a slum. It was here that Neeta learned to ride a scooter—an act that would unknowingly set the foundation for her future. But what truly ignited the fire within her was her husband’s scornful words: “You can’t do anything.” Determined to prove him wrong, she took charge of her own destiny. She learned to drive vans and cars and soon turned her newfound skills into a business, ferrying schoolchildren daily.

Donald Trump took office, the country is already grappling with increasing challenges, as per a report.

Champions Trophy 2025 final is set to be a thrilling encounter between India and New Zealand on Sunday, March 9, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM IST (5:00 AM ET), with the toss taking place at 2:00 PM IST.

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West Bengal's Purba Bardhaman district are pinning their final hopes on police and district administration to end a caste-based discriminatory tradition of three centuries and receive their Constitutionally-guaranteed right to worship their God. The families at Daspara area of Gidhgram village, all having 'Das' surnames and belonging to the traditional community of cobblers and weavers, have allegedly been forced to stay away from the steps of Gidheswar Shiv temple, the only place of worship in the locality, by the shrine committee and other villagers on grounds that they belong to a «low caste», victims alleged. At their wits' end, victims at the receiving end of this discrimination now plan to take «the fight to the end» and even seek legal recourse if the state administration fails to resolve the crisis.

FPIs) have continued their selling spree in Indian equities in March, with total equity outflows amounting to Rs 24,753 crore as of March 7, taking the total to Rs 137354 crore in CY25 so far. However, the pace of selling appears to have slowed down slightly in recent sessions, according to market experts.

investor confidence. Amidst this turbulence, seasoned market expert Punita Kumar Sinha of Pacific Paradigm Advisors shared her perspective in an ETNow interaction, offering a grounded take on valuations, FII movements, and key sectors to watch. While the market is no longer overheated, it hasn’t exactly become a bargain hunter’s paradise either.

Women are making waves in the world of finance, which is an exciting development of the last few years. While women now account for 22% of India’s stock market investors (a significant 6.8x surge since 2015), many are still letting their hard-earned money sit idle. It's time for more women to take charge of their financial futures. Research by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) shows that 17% of female investors across B30 and T30 cities are now regularly contributing to SIPs (Systematic Investment Plans). More women are entering the stock market and their share of mutual fund industry assets has grown significantly in the last few years. This growth is powered by increased financial literacy, rising financial independence, and more women entering the workforce. Thanks to initiatives by SEBI, fund houses are now hosting women-centric educational sessions, making investing more accessible and empowering for women.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A Friday rally can’t hide the fact that the stock market is stuck in an ominous pattern—and it’s not clear what will shake it out. Indexes notched their worst weekly performances in months as markets were whipsawed on tariff news.

Anand Mahindra has once again highlighted an inspiring Indian success story, demonstrating how small-town entrepreneurs are emerging as global business powerhouses. In a recent tweet, the Chairman of Mahindra & Mahindra shared a video showcasing Morbi, a town in Gujarat, and its dominance in the ceramic industry. The video details how Morbi, covering just 50 by 9 km, has become a global ceramic hub, producing 90 per cent of India's ceramics. According to the video, nearly 1,000 family-owned factories in Morbi have been manufacturing tiles and ceramics since the 1930s, successfully competing with China's pricing and matching Italy’s quality. The video states that these businesses collectively control 13 per cent of the world's ceramic production, creating an industry worth thousands of crores and employing approximately four lakh people.

Gensol Engineering on Friday announced that they will be considering and approving a stock split of the company’s shares from a face value of Rs 10 in its upcoming board meeting scheduled on March 13. “Pursuant to regulation 29 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulation, 2015, notice is hereby given that a meeting of Board of Director of the Company will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2025, inter alia; To consider the proposal for alteration in the share capital of the Company by way of sub-division/ split of the existing Equity Shares of the face value Rs. 10/- each, fully paid-up, in such manner as may be determined by the Board of Directors subject to approval of the shareholders of the Company and any regulatory/ statutory approvals, as may be required under applicable law,” the company said in an exchange filing.

K-Pop sensation Jennie recently caused a stir when she was seen getting emotional while performing one of the songs from her new album Ruby at a promotional event. During The Ruby Experience, the ‘Solo’ hitmaker was seen with tears in her eyes as she performed one of the singles ‘Twin’. The lyrics, ‘Can you just bear with me? We were ten years in/ And young and dumb and innocent, my friend/ But I knew all along that we were both wrong,’ along with the diva’s obviously emotional response got netizens speculating who the song could be about. Some fans theorised the song may have been a tribute to Jennie’s close friendship with former idol Chahee.

Gensol Engineering’s promoters announced on Friday that they have sold 2.37% of the total equity in the company, amounting to 9 lakh shares, to ‘unlock liquidity and reinvest in the business.’ This move comes after the stock plunged 70% over the last eight trading sessions. In a separate filing, the board also disclosed plans to consider a stock split and explore fundraising options, including equity issuance, foreign currency convertible bonds, and other financial instruments, during its upcoming board meeting on March 13.

Costco Wholesale Corp. says it is looking to reduce its reliance on Canadian products in its stores in the United States in response to tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump news updates LIVE: US President Donald Trump is set to deliver remarks to the media shortly, with expectations high regarding potential statements on key policy issues and ongoing developments in his administration.While the White House has not disclosed specific topics, Trump’s address comes amid rising economic concerns, including weaker-than-expected job growth in February, the impact of his federal workforce cuts, and new trade tariffs.Also, Trump’s remarks may touch on foreign policy matters, particularly the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and his recent statement on potential new sanctions against Moscow.The media briefing follows a period of heightened political and economic activity, and analysts will be closely watching for any policy shifts or announcements that could shape the administration’s next steps.US President Donald Trump has announced that he is "strongly considering" imposing large-scale economic sanctions on Russia in response to its intensified military offensive in Ukraine. In a post on Truth Social, Trump emphasised the urgency of diplomatic negotiations while threatening severe financial measures."Based on the fact that Russia is absolutely 'pounding' Ukraine on the battlefield right now, I am strongly considering large scale Banking Sanctions, Sanctions, and Tariffs on Russia until a Cease Fire and FINAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ON PEACE IS REACHED," Trump wrote."To Russia and Ukraine, get to the table right now, before it is too late.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : Competition Commission of India (CCI) has proposed to prevent its employees from specified investments, including any direct or indirect investments in commodity derivatives and equity-related investments other than certain exceptions like mutual funds, to protect the integrity of its regulatory decisions. CCI employees are currently covered by central civil service rules, and the proposed norms seek to add explicit additional conduct requirements for the regulator like in the case of other regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi).

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Learning to disagree, and working with customers and employees who have polarized views are lessons that will prepare graduates from the Kellogg School of Management for the real world. Francesca Cornelli, dean of Kellogg School of Management, told Mint that while attraction towards a master's in business administration (MBA) has not dwindled, what is taught in the classroom has changed to keep pace with the global environment.

Oil prices extended gains on Friday, rising more than $1 a barrel, after Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said OPEC+ may reverse its oil output hike after April if needed. Novak told reporters that the producer group will go ahead with the April increase, but after that it may consider other steps.