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Solar to nuclear, a promise of energy security

The BJP will push a variety of programmes to ensure energy Centre.

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April 15, 2024
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Realty gets a pledge of 30 mn homes, reinforced Rera

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) The owed to build 30 million new houses and strengthen the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (Rera) in its 2024 Lok Sabha election manifesto.

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April 15, 2024
Making India a major product nation, more jobs top list of vows
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Making India a major product nation, more jobs top list of vows

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has pledged to transform India into a global manufacturing hub and boost employment in crucial sectors such as electronics, defence, mobile, and automotive.

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April 15, 2024
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Shipping reforms for faster growth find a mention

A head of the Lok Sabha elections, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has promised to encourage the growth of Indian maritime sector through legislative changes, according to its election manifesto released on Sunday.

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April 15, 2024
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No compromise on fiscal prudence

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Tin its manifesto released on Sunday, said it would continue on the path of fiscal prudence and stay committed to expanding India's economic strength after forming the government at the Centre following the Lok Sabha elections.

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April 15, 2024
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Auto sector may hit top gear on volume and price uptick

Commodity price deflation may also help revenue rise up to 15 percent

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April 15, 2024
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Q4 signals strong foundations for realty despite presales dip

Leading real estate companies are expected to report a 9-19.2 per cent growth in revenue for the fourth quarter ended March, driven by continued demand and timely completion of projects.

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April 15, 2024
TRUCK FREIGHT RATES IN BENGALURU, CHENNAI INCREASED IN MARCH
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TRUCK FREIGHT RATES IN BENGALURU, CHENNAI INCREASED IN MARCH

The cost of transporting goods by trucks in Bengaluru and Chennai saw an uptick in March.

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April 15, 2024
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Edelweiss AIF to deploy ₹6,500 cr on road, energy

Edelweiss Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) will deploy ₹6,500 crore over two years to acquire operating projects in two segments roads and energy before it begins to monetise its portfolio through sale to Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InVITs).

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April 15, 2024
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Carlyle picks i-banks to help arrange Hexaware IPO

Carlyle Group Inc. has selected JPMorgan Chase & Co and Kotak Mahindra Bank to help arrange Hexaware Technologies Ltd's planned initial public offering in Mumbai this year, according to people familiar with the matter.

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April 15, 2024
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DoT may seek Trai view on satcom spectrum

Likely to approach on method, pricing for allocation of spectrum and scope of licences to be issued

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April 15, 2024
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FY25 hiring to be better than FY24: TCS' Lakkad

Says firm has begun FY25 campus hiring, given offer letters to 11,000 freshers

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April 15, 2024
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Tata Electronics steps up hiring at Hosur iPhone hub

Tata Electronics, which is expanding its iPhone assembly hub at Koothanapalli in Tamil Nadu's Hosur, is set to increase its employee strength by 175 per cent to 55,000 from 20,000 now, two sources said.

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April 15, 2024
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World on the edge after Iran launches attacks on Israel

A direct fight could hit global economy, send fuel prices into tailspin

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April 15, 2024
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PS5s to gold coins: Blinkit's big-ticket profitability play

Gurugram-based gamer Aryan Singh could hardly believe it when his coveted Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5) arrived within just 15 minutes of ordering, along with his groceries.

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April 15, 2024
BJP MANIFESTO LISTS 24 MODI GUARANTEES Will work 24x7 for 2047, says PM
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BJP MANIFESTO LISTS 24 MODI GUARANTEES Will work 24x7 for 2047, says PM

Launching the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s election manifesto on a day that the shadow of conflict threatened to spread further across West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said a \"strong government with a full majority was necessary\" in the prevailing uncertain international environment.

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April 15, 2024
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Stock prices-corporate earnings gap climbs to highest since 1990

As the Indian equity markets scale a new high, the gap between stock prices and the underlying corporate earnings has widened to its highest level in more than 30 years.

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April 15, 2024
iPhone exports under PLI double to $10 bn in a year
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iPhone exports under PLI double to $10 bn in a year

Exports expected to cross 80% of its production

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April 15, 2024
Mary Kom resigns as Paris Olympics chef-de-mission
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Mary Kom resigns as Paris Olympics chef-de-mission

Six-time world champion boxer M C Mary Kom on Friday stepped down as India's chef-de-mission for the upcoming Paris Olympics, saying she is \"left with no choice\" due to some personal reasons.

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April 13, 2024
Hotel bookings, airfares on strong wicket as IPL fever catches on
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Hotel bookings, airfares on strong wicket as IPL fever catches on

Hotel tariffs up nearly 20% as compared to last year; flight bookings surge 10%

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April 13, 2024
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Gloomy picture: Near-term gains unlikely for PVR Inox

Firm may face tough times amid forecast of weak box-office collections

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April 13, 2024
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Bharti Hexacom sparkles on debut; gains 43%

Shares of telecom service provider Bharti Hexacom surged as much as 54 per cent during their trading debut on Friday.

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April 13, 2024
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MFs take passive route in search of differentiation

The passive mutual fund (MF) space is seeing a spurt in action as fund houses are opting for the index fund route to launch differentiated offerings.

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April 13, 2024
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High anticipation for capital mkt reforms in full Budget'

The markets are trading at record highs. MAHAVIR LUNAWAT, managing director at Pantomath Capital Advisors, told Puneet Wadhwa in an email interview that he expects the new age technology sector will be one of the key sectoral opportunities in the next five years. Edited excerpts:

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April 13, 2024
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₹falls, bonds weaken on US inflation data

The rupee and government bonds weakened on Friday following higher-than-expected US Consumer Price Index (CPI) for March which came in at 3.5 per cent, against the anticipated 3.4 per cent.

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April 13, 2024
Yellow metal glitters on China demand
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Yellow metal glitters on China demand

This comes mid lack of lack of retail investor euphoria with regards to gold, says Chris Wood

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April 13, 2024
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Gold, silver scale fresh peaks

Gold and silver prices rallied for the fourth straight session and hit fresh peaks on Friday, with the yellow metal gaining sharply by 1,050 to breach ₹73,000 per 10 grams level amid bullish global trend.

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April 13, 2024
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HAL gets ₹65K cr MoD tender for 97 more Tejas Mark 1A fighter jets

In what could be the government's largest-ever purchase of indigenously-built military equipment, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) a request for proposal (RfP) for 97 Tejas Mark 1A fighter aircraft.

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April 13, 2024
Japan's MUFG in talks for $1.7 bn stake in HDFC unit
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Japan's MUFG in talks for $1.7 bn stake in HDFC unit

Plans to buy 20% in HDB Financial Services that offer consumer loans

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April 13, 2024
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Modi's new BJP at 44

As the BJP heads for a likely third successive term in power, it's fascinating to debate how true it looks to the original proposition: A party with a difference

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April 13, 2024