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Stock Market: Sensex, Nifty close at all-time high, led by metal and auto shares

Indian equity indices closed in the green on Thursday led by metal, auto and banking stocks.

Sep 12, 2024

Adani Ports to develop berth at Gujarat's Kandla Port for multi-purpose cargo

Adani Ports Set to Build New Multi-Purpose Cargo Berth at Kandla Port, Gujarat

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Wednesday announced it will develop a multi-purpose berth at Kandla Port in Gujarat.

Sep 11, 2024

Sensex snaps 3-day losing streak on rebound in FMCG and Pvt Bank shares

Sensex trades flat amid weak global cues, with 69 points up

Nifty midcap 100 index was up 291 points or 0.49 per cent at 59,330 and Nifty smallcap 100 index was up 88 points or 0.46 per cent at 19,405.

Sep 11, 2024

Power demand in India declines for 1st time in 15 months, hydro gains steam

Peak power demand in India is estimated to have declined to 217 GW in the month of August compared with 238 GW a year earlier which was the second-highest level recorded in fiscal 2024, a report showed on Tuesday.

Sep 10, 2024

Sensex snaps 3-day losing streak on rebound in FMCG and Pvt Bank shares

Indian equity indices closed higher on Monday, snapping its three-day losing streak following a rally in FMCG and private bank stocks.

Sep 9, 2024

India's Beauty Market Set to Outpace Global Giants

India is on track to become a global powerhouse in the beauty and personal care market, surpassing other major markets such as China, the US, Japan, and South Korea. A report by online beauty and fashion marketplace Nykaa predicts a growth rate of 10-11% by 2028, taking the market value to $34 billion, a significant leap from the current $20 billion.

Sep 6, 2024

1st consignment of Indian pomegranates reaches Melbourne from Mumbai

First consignment of Indian pomegranates reaches Melbourne from Mumbai

The first consignment of Indian pomegranates from Mumbai to Melbourne in Australia has been successfully facilitated, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) informed on Thursday.

Sep 5, 2024

Sensex closes 151 points down, Reliance and Tata Motors top losers

Indian frontline equity indices closed in the red on Thursday due to heavyweights like Reliance, Tata Motors and Nestle losing the most in the Sensex.

Sep 5, 2024

IPO-bound Swiggy clocks Rs 2,350 crore net loss in FY24

Zomato's rival Swiggy, set for its initial public offering (IPO) posted Rs 2,350 crore in net loss in the last fiscal year (FY24).

Sep 5, 2024

Sensex closes flat, ICICI Bank and Bajaj Finserv top gainers

Indian equity indices closed flat on Tuesday amid mixed global signals and the absence of significant new catalysts.

Sep 3, 2024

Sensex closes above 82,500 points for first time ever

Indian equity indices closed at a record high on Monday following a positive sentiment in the market.

Sep 2, 2024

Sensex opens at all-time high on positive global cues

Indian equity frontline indices opened at an all-time high on Monday following a rally in the US market.

Sep 2, 2024

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)

Digital Bharat Nidhi: A Leap Towards Democratizing Telecom Services

The Indian government has launched 'Digital Bharat Nidhi', replacing the Universal Service Obligation Fund, to democratize telecom services. The initiative aims to improve telecom services in underserved areas and promote innovation in the sector.

Sep 2, 2024

Maruti Suzuki India's sales down 3.9 pc in August, Kia India logs 17.1 pc growth

Maruti Suzuki India sold a total of 1.82 lakh units in August, down nearly 3.9 per cent (year-on-year) from 1.89 lakh units in the same month last year.

Sep 1, 2024

TRAI Extends Deadline to Oct 1 for Whitelisting URLs, APKs, and OTT Links to curb misuse of social media

TRAI has extended the deadline for whitelisting URLs, APKs, and OTT links to curb misuse of messaging services. The new deadline is October 1, providing relief to Indian mobile users, especially for banking and app services.

Aug 31, 2024