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  1. Aadhaar-based eKYC of LPG customers underway to weed out fake consumers

    In New Delhi, state-run oil companies are carrying out Aadhaar-based eKYC authentication of LPG customers to weed out fake ones, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said.This is done to eliminate fake customers in whose names cooking gas is reserved, but which is used by commercial establishments...
  2. Indian PSUs emerging as strong customer base for Industry 5.0 startups: Accel's Subramanian

    New Delhi, Indian PSUs open to adopting digital solutions are emerging as a promising customer base for Industry 5.0 startups that are on the cusp of significant opportunities, says Barath Shankar Subramanian, partner at leading equity firm Accel riskWith India emerging as a key manufacturing...
  3. 7 out of 10 largest Indian companies set clear sustainability targets: Report

    According to the research report, about 61.3 per cent of manufacturing companies in the country expect to see measurable results from their ESG initiatives in the medium to long term, while 13.3 per cent expect results in the near term (zero-1 year). Company IMA India and Unicus Consultech...
  4. Vegan leather from sugarcane: PETA sees potential in India's agro-waste

    New Delhi: Animal rights group PETA India said on Wednesday that India's position as a major global sugarcane producer offers significant opportunities to expand the use of sugarcane-based vegan leather.The organization highlighted that India's vast sugarcane production could be harnessed to...
  5. Two Indians from Singapore, victims of fraud in America, jailed

    Singapore, Two Singaporean men of Indian origin were sentenced to prison for defrauding victims in the United States through at least 50 companies, two of which received money through bank accounts, including transactions from China and the United Arab Emirates.Ishan Sharma, 34, was sentenced...
  6. Corporate Affairs Ministry fines Heroux and two individuals

    New Delhi: The corporate affairs ministry on Tuesday fined startup Herox Pvt Ltd and two individuals, who are part of the Munjal family, for violation of significant beneficial owner norms.According to an order, a total fine of Rs 8 lakh has been imposed on Heroux, while a fine of Rs 1.5 lakh...
  7. Trump has vowed to stop outsourcing if elected president

    "Stop outsourcing and turn America into a manufacturing superpower," said Trump's 2024 Republican Party Platform, released ahead of the party's convention next week to anoint him the party's nominee for the White House in his third campaign. .The platform is a list of 20 promises that...
  8. 'Workforce growth in Indian online gaming industry increased 20 times 2018 to 2023'

    According to the report published by the Foundation for Economic Growth and Wellbeing (EGROW Foundation), in collaboration with Primus Partners, the online gaming industry is growing to become one of the key job-generating industries in the coming years.Notably, the female workforce within the...
  9. Mcap of BSE-listed companies hits record high of Rs 451.27 lakh crore

    New Delhi, The market capitalization of companies listed on the BSE on Tuesday hit a new all-time high of Rs 451.27 lakh crore on a day when the BSE Sensex hit a record closing level.The 30-share BSE benchmark index rose 391.26 points or 0.49 per cent to settle at a fresh closing high of...
  10. EU-India relations on the rise with growing economic influence: Envoy

    New Delhi, EU-India relations have followed an "upward trajectory" with a growing economic footprint, said the ambassador of the European Union Delegation to India, Hervé Delphin.He said the ongoing negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the EU and India "would promise to...
  11. PLI scheme for ACs and LED lights will advance 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' goal: Industry

    The application window for the scheme will be open from July 15 to October 12.So far, 66 applicants with committed investment of Rs 6,962 crore have been selected as beneficiaries under the PLI scheme.Daikin, Voltas, Hindalco, Amber, PG Technoplast, Epac, Metube, LG, Blue Star, Johnson...
  12. All foreign, Taiwanese companies need to adapt to India's business model: TAITRA on Foxconn appointment controversy

    New Delhi, Amid controversy surrounding Foxconn's hiring practices, Taiwanese trade promotion organization TAITRA said on Monday that there might be some cultural issues but that all foreign companies, including Taiwanese ones operating in India , must adapt to the country's business...
  13. Government reopens window for White Goods PLI scheme as companies keen to invest

    The ministry said this was a result of market growth and confidence generated due to manufacturing of key components of air conditioners and LED lights in India under the PLI scheme for home appliances.The application period opens with the same terms and conditions stipulated in the PLI home...
  14. Pub raided in Hyderabad; 24 people arrested for drug consumption

    Hyderabad: Twenty-four people, including employees of multinational companies and two DJ operators, were arrested for alleged drug consumption following a raid at a pub here, officials said on Sunday.On reliable information, teams of Cyberabad Police, Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau...
  15. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif says a new era of Pakistan-China cooperation has begun

    Islamabad Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that a new era of cooperation between Pakistan and China in the information technology (IT), communications, mining and energy sectors has begun and will lead to economic development and deepening of bilateral relationship tested by time...
  16. Promise of investment of US$ 5 billion for oil and gas exploration in Pakistan: Sharif

    Islamabad, Pakistan, is expected to receive US$5 billion investment over the next three years from local and international companies for the exploration and development of oil and gas reserves, saving the troubled country's valuable foreign exchange. of liquidity and will provide relief to the...
  17. Budget wish list: Pharma industry wants tax benefits, effective intellectual property rights regime

    New Delhi: Incentivizing R&D investments, offering corporate tax concessions and establishing an effective intellectual property rights regime are needed to boost the growth of the domestic pharmaceutical industry, according to industry bodies.Outlining the sector's wish list for the upcoming...
  18. Government meets auto industry to include companies on Right to Repair portal

    New Delhi, The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) held a meeting with automobile associations and companies on Saturday to encourage their participation in the newly launched Right to Repair Portal India, which aims to provide consumers with easier access to information about product repair...
  19. Government brought startups into the mainstream; Dramatic change from the days when startups were at the bottom of the food chain: Paytm founder

    New Delhi: The government has onboarded startups, ushering in a truly golden period for them, Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma said, adding that this is a dramatic change from the days in which new companies were located at the bottom of the "food chain" in recruiting jobs.The folklore of...
  20. Tokyo Expo brings together 2,000 companies and showcases Japanese craftsmanship

    Tokyo [Japan], A manufacturing-themed exhibition was held in Tokyo, attracting some 2,000 companies from Japan and around the world.Japanese products are world-renowned for their exceptional quality, a reputation maintained by numerous small businesses and master craftsmen involved in...