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AI to boost productivity, may lead to job cuts, says Chandra

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Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran highlighted the impact of AI on productivity and job losses. "It's a mixed bag. We need to reskill and upskill to handle this change. While there will be job losses, AI will create jobs in data management," Chandrasekaran, who is also TCS chairman, said at the company's AGM held virtually on Friday. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/r6qLD8o

Stripe goes 'invite-only' in India

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Core sector growth up at 6.2%

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Sensex clocks marginal gain after 5-day loss

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‘IBC resolved as many cases in 7 yrs as BIFR did in 30 yrs’

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated on Thursday that the seven-year-old Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has facilitated the rescue of 3,171 distressed companies and aided in the closure of those that are unviable. She pointed out that this is a significant improvement compared to the less than 3,500 cases resolved by the Board of Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR) during its over 30-year tenure, starting from 1987. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/TRAHha1

RBI moves 100 tonnes gold from UK to its vaults in India

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Reserve Bank of India has moved 100 tonnes of gold from the UK to its vaults in India, marking a significant shift in gold storage. The transfer was for logistical and storage diversification reasons. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/qa5Wgoe

RBI puts curbs on 2 Edelweiss companies

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RBI has imposed restrictions on ECL Finance and EARCL, companies of the Edelweiss group, for 'evergreening' stressed loans, where lenders extend credit to borrowers unable to repay existing loans. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/loaWQVz

MSMEs need common platform for freshers' hiring, training: CEOs

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MSMEs are facing challenges in availability and employability of technical school graduates and diploma holders. CEOs at a roundtable emphasized the need for a common platform for recruitment and training. Automation, digitalisation, and AI can address manpower shortage and quality issues. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/gRrOMc1

Adani Enterprises gets nod for ₹16,600 crore share sale

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Adani Enterprises, part of Gautam Adani's Adani Group, secured board approval to raise Rs 16,600 crore ($2 billion), following Adani Energy Solutions' approval for Rs 12,500 crore ($1.5 billion), backed by investments from Rajiv Jain's GQG, Qatar Investment Authority, and TotalEnergies, overcoming challenges from a previous Hindenburg short-seller attack. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/h6Afk0E

Adani in talks with Vijay Shekhar Sharma to acquire stake in Paytm

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Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani is considering buying a stake in One 97 Communications, the company behind Paytm, as confirmed by sources. This potential deal would mark Adani Group's entry into the fintech sector, competing with major players like Google Pay and Jio Financial. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/dEmS7Cu

Sensex hits 76,000 for first time, gives up gains amid volatility

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Sensex and Nifty faced profit booking and volatility ahead of major events, with investors cautious of knee-jerk reactions. Market awaits key economic data for near-term direction. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/T5rh90g

Increase in personal income tax due to dividend income: Report

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Dalal Street braces for volatility as Lok Sabha elections enter last leg

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Odisha Board 10th result 2024 declared at bseodisha.ac.in, 96.07% students pass: Access scorecards after 11:30 AM

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The Odisha Board announced the Class 10th Result 2024 today, with 5.41 lakh students appearing for the exams. Achieving a commendable 96.07% pass rate, 5,30,153 students successfully passed, albeit slightly lower than last year's 97.99%. Girls outperformed boys, and top-performing districts were Cuttack and Jagatsinghpur, while Nuapada recorded the lowest pass rate.To access results, visit orissaresults.nic.in or bseodisha.nic.in and provide Roll Number and Date of Birth. To qualify for the 11th grade, students must score at least 30 marks in each subject and maintain an overall grade point average of 33%. from Latest Education news - Board Exam Results, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis and Question Papers | Times of India https://ift.tt/UqAS368

Indian Railway ICF Chennai Recruitment 2024: Apply for 1010 vacancies, direct link here

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Indian Railway ICF Recruitment: The Indian Railways' Integral Coach Factory has started online applications for 1010 apprentices in various engineering trades at pb.icf.gov.in. Here is the direct link to apply, eligibility details, stipend and more. from Latest Education news - Board Exam Results, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis and Question Papers | Times of India https://ift.tt/CszpuEO

JIPMAT 2024 city intimation slip released, admit cards expected soon: Direct link to check

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the city intimation slip for the Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT) 2024. Candidates can now download their exam city slip from the official website, jipmat.nta.ac.in, using their application number and date of birth. This slip is not the official admit card. from Latest Education news - Board Exam Results, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis and Question Papers | Times of India https://ift.tt/ZeO5QbL

'India should impose wealth tax on ultra rich to tackle inequality'

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A new paper by the World Inequality Lab proposes an annual wealth tax and an inheritance tax for those with net wealth exceeding Rs 10 crore. The paper, authored by Thomas Piketty, Nitin Kumar Bharti, and others, aims to tackle wealth concentration at the top. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/QSPhCWN

Google invests $350 million in Flipkart for minority stake

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Google has invested $350 million in Flipkart as part of a funding round led by Walmart, increasing Flipkart's valuation to over $35 billion. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/6HpUWeb

IndiGo nets nearly $1 billion annual profit, a first for Indian carriers

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Soon, all health insurance claims will be processed via centralised platform NHCX

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Patients who visit a hospital for treatment provide their insurance policy details or a card issued by the third-party administrator (TPA) or insurance company. The hospital then accesses the claim processing portal of the company and uploads the required documents for pre-authorisation or claim approval. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/G1ufCTY

Two 10-rupee notes recovered from SS Shirala to go under the hammer in Mayfair

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LinkedIn, Nadella & others fined by RoC

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India's mcap crosses $5tn for 1st time, $1tn added in 6 mths

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Record bank profits to boost loans to poor, MSMEs: PM Modi

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PM Narendra Modi praised banks for record profits in FY24, aiding the poor, farmers, and MSMEs. Challenges like bad loan provisions, bank insolvency, and govt recapitalisation were overcome, leading to a significant banking sector turnaround. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/zKx6jEB

Kumar, Pai not to renew advisory role with Byju's

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Veggies, pulses face heatwave price pressures

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Russia freezes Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, UniCredit assets

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CEA: Are futures & options trading volumes sign of progress or worry?

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A finance ministry official raised concerns about the impact of futures and options trading volumes on capital market growth and household savings. The discussion included financial sector development, Nirmala Sitharaman's caution, and various financial indicators like investments in physical assets, bank advances, and mutual funds. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/rukpqav

Government to work with private sector for development journey: Finance minister Sitharaman

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Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman advocated for higher manufacturing investment, contrary to some economists' advice. She emphasized collaboration with the private sector and addressed Raghuram Rajan's support for a services-led strategy. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/hDB4sIi

'Looking at right time to list Flipkart'

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Sensex swings 1,200 points, ends higher even as volatility spikes

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Dalal Street witnessed ongoing volatility with the sensex fluctuating over 1,200 points intraday, driven by domestic fund buying. India VIX surged, FIIs sold off funds, and news of new stocks on the MSCI index hinted at fresh FPI flows. Prashanth Tapse commented on the market's volatile trading session. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/4pnl1U5

SBI hikes short-term FD rates, may push other PSBs to relook

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SBI increases short-term deposit rates by up to 75 basis points to boost liquidity, replacing wholesale deposits. The move follows GST outflows and equity sales by foreign institutional investors, pushing rivals to review rates too. Mention of MSID 110157382, public sector banks, Bank of Baroda, Yes Bank, IndusInd Bank, IDFC Bank, and Dinesh Khara's statements. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/yzm1oCX

Urban joblessness up to 6.7% in FY24 Q4 from 6.5% in Q3

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According to the most recent official data issued Wednesday, the unemployment rate for people aged 15 and up in metropolitan areas fell slightly to 6.7% in the January-March quarter of 2023-2024, down from 6.8% the previous year. Joblessness rate, which had soared to double digit during Covid, has stabilised over the months as curbs to ward off the pandemic lifted and economic activity gathered momentum. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/j8RayBK

OpenAI's chief scientist and co-founder is leaving the company

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Ilya Sutskever, co-founder and chief scientist of OpenAI, departs from the company following the removal of CEO Sam Altman, marking the end of a narrative that shocked Silicon Valley. Sutskever mentioned starting a new project, with Jakub Pachocki taking over as chief scientist and OpenAI unveiling a new edition of its ChatGPT chatbot, showcasing advancements in generative AI technology. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/ygDRVre

Work with Sebi to avoid futures & options blowout, Finance minister Sitharaman tells exchanges

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Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the importance of preventing an 'explosion' in retail futures & options to maintain investor confidence amid a shift to capital markets, while also addressing dollar appreciation, rupee trade, stability under PM Modi, and promoting an investment-led growth strategy with greater openness and transparency. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/OS57RQs

Election effect: Sensex swings 1k pts as FPIs keep up selling

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The Sensex experienced significant fluctuations, dropping almost 200 points before recovering and closing with a slight increase. Market sentiment is influenced by uncertainties related to polls and foreign fund selling activities. Foreign investors have sold stocks worth Rs 22,800 crore in May, while domestic investors have purchased stocks worth close to Rs 23,000 crore. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/F15d92t

FPIs sell over Rs 17k cr stocks in 6 sessions on poll jitters

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Foreign fund managers in Mumbai are withdrawing funds due to increased market volatility caused by uncertainty about the Lok Sabha election results. Domestic institutions, especially mutual funds, have been significant purchasers on Dalal Street. Market players cite concerns related to polls and a surge in Chinese stocks as reasons for the fund outflow from India to China and Hong Kong. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/ldz4Reg

‘GenAI impact to be unimaginable’: TCS chairman N Chandrasekaran makes important observation

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N Chandrasekaran, the chairman of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), highlighted in the annual report 2024 the significant impact that generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technologies will have on various sectors and countries in the future. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/k0tw1SV

Maharashtra Board Result 2024: MSBSHSE addresses speculations surrounding the release of SSC, HSC results

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The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBHSE) has addressed speculations surrounding the release of the Maharashtra SSC and HSC Result 2024. With over 14 lakh HSC and 15 lakh SSC candidates this year, the board is expected to announce results in the third or fourth week of May. To check results, students can follow simple steps outlined on the official website. Passing criteria mandate a minimum of 35% in both theory and practical subjects. from Latest Education news - Board Exam Results, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis and Question Papers | Times of India https://ift.tt/mfDqQ3a

IRDAI approval paves way for Reliance Capital sale to IIHL

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The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has given approval for a third Indian investor to hold 26% in Reliance Nippon Life, Reliance General, and Reliance Health insurance companies. This move paves the way for IndusInd International Holdings (IIHL) to acquire Reliance Capital. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/r3hnqPO

Industrial output grows 5.8% in FY24, slows a tad in March

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Numbers released by the National Statistical Office on Friday showed the index of industrial production (IIP) rose an annual 4.9% in March, slightly lower than the downwardly revised 5.6% in Feb but above the 1.9% posted in March last year. For the 2023-24 fiscal year, industrial output growth rose to 5.8% from 5.2% in the previous year. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/g8Sx15E

Small cars not disappearing anywhere, says Maruti Suzuki

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Sensex witnesses year's 2nd biggest fall, back at January level

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From an intra-day low at 72,334, sensex closed at 72,404, down 1,062 points. It was the second biggest fall this year. Nifty lost 345 points to close at 21,958 points. "Investors turned risk averse in the ongoing poll season and further lightened equity exposure to avoid being caught off guard," said Prashanth Tapse, Senior VP (Research), Mehta Equities. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/81dZDFt

From teens to seniors: RBI talks UPI scale-up with companies

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Rural FMCG demand outpaces urban for 1st time in over 2 years

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India now net exporter of medical consumables

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The country exported consumables and disposables worth $1.6 billion, while it imported products worth only about $1.1 billion in 2022-23, Union pharma secretary Arunish Chawla said on Tuesday. Exports went up 16% compared with the previous fiscal, while imports fell 33%. India is known as pharmacy of the world because of its generic medicines and low-cost vaccines. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/0AhFaqu

HC relief for holding companies facing GST notices over corporate guarantees

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Inclusion of foreign workers in PF unconstitutional: High Court

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Kotak Bank sees Rs 300-500 crore hit to profit from RBI curbs

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NEET-UG sees record candidates for exam in India

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Millennial, Gen Z homes spur Q-commerce growth

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In the past one year, half the new customers that we have added are all pure play quick commerce customers, who often do not make planned purchases and end up buying 4-15 times a month from our platform,” said Seshu Kumar Tirumala, chief buying and merchandising officer at BigBasket. Goldman Sachs said Blinkit's implied valuation - estimated at $13 billion - is now higher than that of parent Zomato's core food delivery business, indicating the rapid growth of the segment. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/Ytvx9aP