Lenskart valued at $5 billion after $200 million funding round

Lenskart, Asia's largest eyewear retailer, has raised $200 million in a secondary investment from Singapore's Temasek and Fidelity Management and Research Company (FMR).

Factory orders, output slower in May, PMI manufacturing index falls to 57.5

India’s manufacturing sector remained firmly in expansion midway through the first fiscal quarter, despite a mild loss of growth momentum even as the seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index™ fell from 58.8 in April to 57.5 in May, signalling a slower but still substantial improvement in the health of the sector.

PM MODI'S NEW VISION FOR A DEVELOPED INDIA, INSIGHTS FROM KANNIYAKUMARI

The fervour of the elections filled my heart, and amidst the memories of rallies and heartfelt blessings, I found a profound and humbling peace in meditation

PTerror threat looms, J&K DGP says launch pads active, 70 terrorists waiting

Aroun round 60 to 70 militants remain \"active\" on launch pads across the Line of Control (LoC), despite what Director General of Police Rashmi Ranjan Swain described as a \"degraded capability.\"

ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT DIRECTS JUDICIAL OFFICER TO EXPLAIN PASSING OF TWO CONTRADICTORY ORDERS ON SAME DAY IN SAME CASE

The Allahabad High Court in the case observed and has directed the then Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate of Ghaziabad to file his personal affidavit for passing two contradictory orders on the same day in the same case.

Citizens mobilise for vigilance on counting day

Civil society organisations across the city and country are preparing for a citizen's vigil on June 4, the day election results are announced, to ensure the integrity of the vote-counting process.

Full emergency alert at Mumbai airport after bomb threat note on Vistara flight

A Vistara flight bound for Mumbai from Paris, carrying 306 passengers and crew, received a bomb threat, prompting a full emergency alert at Mumbai Airport, sources said.

Mumbai RJ's song on Pune Porsche case goes viral

The ongoing Pune hit-and-run case has sparked massive outrage online.

₹CORPORATE GAME': RAUT AFTER EXIT POLL PREDICTS THUMPING VICTORY FOR BJP-LED NDA

After exit poll predictions showed the BJP-led NDA gaining a comfortable majority in the Lok Sabha elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday called it a \"corporate game\" and said that the I.N.D.I.A. Alliance is going to form the government by winning 295-310 seats.

Philippines President seeks stronger ties with India, peace in region

President Marcos Jr. became the first Philippine leader to deliver the keynote address at the President opening of the 21st International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue in Manila on Friday.

May GST collection at Rs 1.73 Lakh Cr: Down from April, Up 10% YoY

The gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection for May stood at Rs 1.73 lakh crore, according to the release by the Ministry of Finance.

Exit polls forecast BJP and allies' big win, securing Narendra Modi's third consecutive term

Most exit polls for the Lok MSabha elections 2024 suggest that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is poised to secure another term in power, with Narendra Modi likely to serve as India's Prime Minister for a third consecutive term.

TEL AVIV FLOODED AS 120,000 PROTESTERS DEMAND HOSTAGE SWAP, NETANYAHU'S OUSTER

Anti-government sentiments surged through the streets of Tel Aviv as protesters voiced their demands for a hostage swap deal with Hamas and the removal of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

INDIA'S FOREX RESERVES DIP BY $2BN FROM RECORD HIGHS

India's foreign exchange reserves declined a little over $2 billion in the week that ended on May 24, to come off from its all-time high it experienced a week prior

M MODI TO LEAD SEVEN MEETINGS TODAY ON 100-DAY AGENDA AND CYCLONE REMAL

PM will lead discussions on the extensive celebration plans for World Environment Day, emphasizing environmental conservation and sustainable practices to enhance public awareness and engagement

Monsoon safety, ONGC reduces offshore helicopter flights to prevent accidents

India's leading oil and gas producer, ONGC, has temporarily reduced helicopter sorties to its offshore installations on both the east and west coasts to prevent deadly accidents during the monsoon season.

Tata Steel to cut 2,500 UK jobs as part of green push, CEO Narendran

NarenTran has confirmed that the company will inevitably cut around 2,500 jobs at its UK operations due to its transition to low-emission electric arc furnace (EAF) production.

Central banks diverge on interest rate cuts as economies face different pressures

The European Central Bank (ECB) is poised to potentially weaken the euro on Thursday with its first interest-rate cut of the cycle, setting the region on a different monetary policy path from the US.

ELECTION UNCERTAINTY PROMPTS FPIS TO WITHDRAW RS 25,586 CR FROM INDIAN EQUITIES

Analysts attribute the sell-off to high valuations and weak earnings in financial and IT sectors, political uncertainties, Chinese market appeal, and rising US bond yields driving FPIs towards US bonds

1 OUT OF EVERY 2 INDIAN CONSUMERS CONSIDER HYGIENE: REPORT

Creamline Dairy Products Limited (CDPL), a subsidiary of India’s largest and diversified agribusiness, Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL), recently released a milk report.

IVOOMI OPENS DEALERSHIP IN RAJASTHAN

Electric vehicle player - iVOOMi, has entered Rajasthan with the appointment of its first dealer in Ajmer.

BATA INDIA CELEBRATES NINE WEST'S INDIA LAUNCH

It was a glamourous affair at the exclusive preview of Nine West’s latest collection in the capital hosted by Bata India!

GHATKOPAR HOARDING COLLAPSE: COURT SENDS ACCUSED TO CUSTODY

Mumbai Crime Branch’s SIT on Friday has produced Manoj Ramakrishna Sanghu, the accused in the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse case before the Esplanade Court.

Delhi HC rejects plea seeking Transparency’ in SC Collegium

The Delhi High Court has dismissed with costs of Rs 25,000 a petition seeking detailed reasons from the Supreme Court collegium when rejecting recommendations for high court judges’ appointments.

ED ARRESTED LALIT TEKCHANDANI

Currently, he is under judicial custody. His interrogation has revealed that the funds received from the homebuyers that were laundered by the builder for personal gains and the creation of assets in various names, including family members.

BYD enters Nagpur to reach 25 outlets

Expanding its dealership reach to 25 showrooms across India, BYD India, has inaugurated its first dealership facility for electric passenger vehicles in Nagpur, in Maharashtra.

Culer Motors raises additional Rs 200 crore

Euler Motors, a leading manufacturer of electric commercial vehicles, has successfully closed its Series C funding round, raising an additional Rs 200 crore.

LUXURY CARS' DEMAND ON RISE IN MP

Raipur in Madhya Pradesh has noted La marked rise in demand for luxury cars.

AGRICULTURE GROWTH LIKELY T0 BE BETTER

Riding on 8.2 per cent GDP growth, along with a record dividend of Rs 2.1 lakh crore from the Reserve Bank of India, the government has the option of lowering the fiscal deficit target of 5.1 per cent in FY25.

Hyundai May sales at 63,551 units, up 6.6% year-on-year: COO Garg

Hyundai Motor India (HMIL), registered total sales of 63,551 units (domestic 49,151 units and exports 14,400 units) in May 2024.