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Sebi bans Rajesh Exports’ CMD for fin irregularities
MUMBAI: Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday banned Rajesh Mehta, CMD of Rajesh Exports from dealing in the shares of the company till further orders. In its interim order, Sebi also directed Rajesh Exports to cooperate with the regulator’s investigating officer and forensic auditors to look into the books of the company.Sebi’s initial investigations showed that…
India’s 500 GW clean energy goal could create 44 lakh jobs, says study
New Delhi: India’s target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 could generate more than 44 lakh full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs, with rooftop solar emerging as the single largest employment generator, accounting for nearly 43% of the total, according to a new study.The findings are significant as rooftop solar gains momentum across…
District economy data: Govt issues uniform framework for district GDP estimates with 2022-23 base year
The statistics ministry on Wednesday released a uniform framework for compiling district-level economic output estimates with the revised base year of 2022-23, a move aimed at improving consistency and comparability of economic data across states and Union Territories, PTI reported.The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) said the finalised Guideline for Compilation of District…
BHEL secures order worth over Rs 2,000 crore from Nigerian firm
State-owned BHEL on Wednesday said the company has secured an order worth Rs 2,000-2,500 crore from a Nigerian entity. The contract agreement was signed with Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals Free Zone Enterprise on June 2, according to a regulatory filing. The order pertains to design, manufacturing, supply and supervision of erection and commissioning…
Rupee slides 40 paise to 95.76 against dollar as tariff concerns, oil prices weigh on sentiment
The rupee weakened for a second straight session on Wednesday, falling 40 paise to close at 95.76 against the US dollar amid concerns over proposed US tariffs, rising crude oil prices, persistent foreign fund outflows and escalating geopolitical tensions, PTI reported.Forex traders said investor sentiment came under pressure after the Office of the United States…
India’s economy shows resilience amid geopolitical uncertainty, says RBI deputy governor
India’s economy has remained resilient despite geopolitical tensions, supply-chain disruptions and volatile commodity prices, supported by strong industrial and services activity, broad-based demand and improving corporate performance, RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J said.In a speech at the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Columbia University, the Deputy Governor said inflation remains within the Reserve…
Coal gasification has saved Rs 28,000 crore in forex so far
New Delhi: Coal gasification has so far saved Rs 28,000 crore in foreign exchange by reducing reliance on imported oil, methanol and ammonia, govt said recently as it prepares to launch the second phase of the programme.At a recent meeting with investors, coal ministry said the first phase of scheme, launched in 2023-24, had mobilised…
Ford recalls nearly 4.2 lakh vehicles over seat belt defect linked to injury risk
Ford Motor Co. is recalling nearly 4.2 lakh vehicles in the US due to a seat belt issue that could increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash, AP reported citing National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).The recall covers certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles from model years 2018 through 2022.According…
Why did TCS shares crash over 8% today? Stock logs worst single-day fall since Covid-era rout
Just a day after helping power a sharp rebound in technology stocks, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) turned into one of Dalal Street’s biggest losers on Wednesday, with the stock plunging more than 8% in its steepest single-day decline since the Covid-driven market crash of March 2020.The sell-off erased the gains accumulated during the recent rally…
Dip in foreign investment is part of a self-correcting cycle : Bank of America’s Sahu
Vikram Sahu, India CEO and Country Executive, Bank of America, hosted the bank’s investor conference in India with foreign institutional investor participation rising 20% from the previous year. According to Sahu, despite the short-term challenges interest in India remains undiminished.Q. With the monetary policy committee meeting around the corner what do you expect from the…