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Punit Lalbhai, VC & Executive Director, Arvind, says, «We are rapidly decarbonizing our energy footprint. So, a lot of renewables, we are replacing fossil fuels for thermal energy using agro waste, so sustainability is a very, very strong theme. So, I think these are the couple of big themes right now — consolidation, more verticality, and a huge focus on sustainability.» «In the 80s, I think when my father started getting very active in the business, he realised that traditional textiles were under a lot of pressure from the unorganised segment. So, he had this vision called Renovision, where he reinvented the company and pivoted it to an export-oriented model and that has what made Arvind the largest denim company in the world,» says Kulin Lalbhai, Executive Director, Arvind Ltd. How would reflect on the journey of the Arvind Group? Kulin Lalbhai: If we just go back to the journey of this group, I think one definition or one pattern has been that we have had a constant reinvention. I think for any business to survive for 100 years, you have to constantly change and as you said when we started out, when the whole Swadeshi movement was there, we were producing a lot of traditional textile clothing. In the 80s, I think when my father started getting very active in the business, he realised that traditional textiles were under a lot of pressure from the unorganised segment.

Amidst the weather warnings, Dubai Airport issued advisories, urging travelers to check flight statuses with airlines due to potential delays caused by rescheduled flights. They advised allowing extra travel time and utilizing the Dubai Metro, operational until 5 AM on Friday, for smoother commutes. Emirates Airlines echoed these precautions, cautioning travelers about possible road delays and suggesting proactive measures to mitigate travel disruptions.

Plans to use a renovated cruise ship to house more than 600 workers as they build a liquefied natural gas facility near Squamish, B.C., have been voted down by the local council.The ship arrived in B.C. waters in January after a 40-day journey from Estonia, where it had sheltered Ukrainian refugees, but Woodfibre LNG didn’t obtain a permit from the district to operate the so-called “floatel.”Squamish councillors voted three to four against a one-year permit at a meeting on Tuesday that raised concerns about the safety of women and girls, traffic issues, waste management and potential natural hazards.Woodfibre wanted workers to start living on the ship this spring on the shores of Howe Sound, outside Squamish.The Woodfibre website shows the B.C.

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Mint explores. The heatwaves sweeping eastern, central and southern states began two weeks back. A heatwave, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) says, happens when a rise in air temperature turns fatal for humans exposed to the heat—when maximum temperatures are at least 4.5-degree Celsius higher than normal.

Mint, “With the onset of early summer, beer demand has surged across India. "However, the industry is concerned that supplies may fall short. Prolonged elections and related restrictions are disrupting supply chains all over the country.

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THUNDER HORSE OIL PLATFORM—This hulking production base 150 miles offshore from New Orleans has long embodied BP’s outsize ambitions in the Gulf of Mexico and also reflected its recurring setbacks. Stretching roughly three football fields and pumping crude from more than a mile below the water’s surface, Thunder Horse in 2005 was found listing so precariously that it appeared in danger of sinking. Once it got roaring in 2008, three years behind schedule, it helped BP cement its position as one of the Gulf’s leading producers, capable of some of the industry’s biggest technical marvels.

A study says the climate phenomenon known as El Nino and not climate change was a key driver in low rainfall that disrupted shipping at the Panama Canal last year

artificial brain cells. A team comprising scientists from Utrecht University in the Netherlands and Sogang University in South Korea has developed artificial neurological junctions called synapses using a mix of water and salt. It is considered an important achievement paving the way for the development of advanced computers that mimic the performance of a human brain.

JSW Energy, Jindal Power, Adani Power, Swan Energy, Vedanta, Coal India and NTPC are among 26 companies that have shown interest in acquiring debt-ridden 1,800 MW KSK Mahanadi power project. People aware of the development told ET that some funds have also shown interest in acquiring the plant, which is undergoing a fresh round of auction under the insolvency process. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) vacated the stay on the auction of the power project on April 5, paving the way for a fresh round of bidding. The total claim of lenders on the project is pegged at about Rs 32,000 crore. These companies have given 'expressions of interest', which were to be submitted by April 26 and the timeline to give a resolution plan by the interested parties is June 18, according to the timeline set by resolution professional Sumit Binani.

In this article, we delve into the realm of ice-making excellence to present you with the top 5 ice makers on the market. From compact countertop wonders to robust machines designed for commercial use, we've curated a selection that caters to every need and preference. Say goodbye to lukewarm drinks and hello to icy perfection!

5 Money Changes in May 2024: Two major banks, ICICI Bank and YES Bank, are set to revise their charges for savings accounts from May 1. YES Bank and IDFC First Bank credit card holders will have to shell out extra 1% fee now on all utility bill payments. In the fixed deposit space, HDFC Bank will end its special FD offer for senior citizens on May 10.

CAZ Investments Chief Investment Officer Christopher Zook weighs in on the Fed's handling of the economy as rate cut expectations plummet, Japan's Yen and tech earnings.

MUMBAI : Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd (TEIL) may have to pay up more for acquiring a controlling stake in Sir Shadi Lal Enterprises (SSLE) than its current open offer, or exit its investment, as transaction at the current price remains unlikely, proxy advisory firm InGovern said in a report on Sunday. Triveni Engineering had made an open offer of ₹262.15 per share for acquiring a controlling stake in SSLE in January. However, the SSLE scrip, which closed at ₹156.8 on the BSE on the day the open offer was announced, has since nearly doubled to open at ₹292 on the BSE on Monday.

Bengaluru weather update: For the second day running, Bengaluru city saw its maximum temperature hold steady at 38.5 degrees Celsius, according to CP Patil, Director of Meteorological Centre, Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Bengaluru. Meanwhile, Raichur district in Karnataka recorded the highest temperature in the state at 43 degrees Celsius, PTI reported. IMD had previously forecasted that Bengaluru's maximum temperature would reach 39 degrees Celsius today.

Nature cited scientists as predicting that the islands in the Maldives could be completely submerged by 2100. “The Maldives is also one of the countries most vulnerable to sea-level rise," the article read. It added that 80 percent of its islands are less than one metre above sea level, and less than one percent of the area in the island nation is actually land.

New York Post reported that US and Danish scientists who created Life2vec have issued a warning to the people of a fraud by various imposters.