Tuesday, September 17

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Adani Power, Adani Green shares increment 6% on power supply pact with Maharashtra discoms
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Adani Power, Adani Green shares increment 6% on power supply pact with Maharashtra discoms

Adani Company shares, which were trading in the red last week as a result of the latest revelations by Hindenburg which claimed that funds linked to the company were frozen by Swiss authorities, have bounced back somewhat.Adani got a big dealThis is even more true in the case of Adani Green Energy and Adani Power shares. The company's shares rose more than 5 percent in the early hours of the intraday trading session on Monday. This development happened when Adani Energy received a letter of intent from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited for the supply of 6600 MW hybrid solar and thermal power.The company provided this information through an exchange filing on September 15. In the exchange filing, the company said, "MSEDCL has issued a letter of intent to Adani Powe...
SBI General and Maruti Suzuki join hands to empower Meghalaya with insurance awareness
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SBI General and Maruti Suzuki join hands to empower Meghalaya with insurance awareness

SBI General Insurance and Maruti Suzuki Insurance Broking have come together to enhance insurance awareness in the Ri-Bhoi district and Shillong. Their latest initiative, an insurance awareness camp in Nongpo, Ri-Bhoi, focused on educating locals about the critical role insurance plays in safeguarding against unexpected events like medical emergencies, property damage, and more. The camp offered free vehicle and eye check-ups, drawing enthusiastic participation from the community. It follows a similar session at St. Mary’s Higher Secondary School in Shillong, where over 62 students learned about the importance of insurance and its various types, including health, motor, home, and fire insurance. "Being the leading insurer in Meghalaya, we’re committed to helping people make informed...
Granules India shares downgrade 16% after USFDA inspection concludes with 6 observations
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Granules India shares downgrade 16% after USFDA inspection concludes with 6 observations

Shares of Granules India tumbled over 16 per cent during intraday trading on Thursday, September 12, after the company announced that the inspection of its Gagillapur FD facility by the USFDA, conducted from August 26 to September 6, 2024, concluded with six observations.In response, the company issued a statement to reassure concerned investors, underscore its commitment to resolve the issues raised. "We acknowledge that many investors have sought clarifications, and we would like to assure them that we are actively addressing the comments and remain fully committed to resolving the issues raised," Granules India said in its stock exchange filing.The company further added that, "At Granules, quality and compliance are paramount, and these principles are deeply embedded in our ongoing rev...
TCS in partnership with Government of Karnataka announce 25th Edition of TCS Rural IT Quiz
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TCS in partnership with Government of Karnataka announce 25th Edition of TCS Rural IT Quiz

The 2024 edition of Tata Consultancy Services’ iconic quiz aims to raise awareness amongst students from smaller towns and districts across India. Now in its silver jubilee year, the program is recognized by the Limca Book of Records as the first IT Quiz for rural students in India and has grown into one of the largest IT quizzes in the country, engaging over 21 million students so far. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, and the Department of Electronics, IT, BT and Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka, are pleased to announce that registrations are now open for the 25th edition of the TCS Rural IT Quiz program. A part of the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024, the quiz comprises of ...
Equity fund inflow increment by 3 percent to Rs 38 thousand crore in August
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Equity fund inflow increment by 3 percent to Rs 38 thousand crore in August

Mumbai: Open-ended equity mutual fund inflows rose 3.03% to Rs 38,239 crore in August on the back of strong demand for small-cap and mid-cap funds, taking industry-wide assets under management past the Rs 66.7 lakh crore mark in the month under review from Rs 64.96 trillion in the previous month. The Nifty50 gained 1.14% during the month under review, while the benchmark Sensex rose marginally by 0.76%. Despite the muted performance of equity markets, investments surged led by large-cap funds, which attracted net inflows of Rs 2,636.86 crore in August, a 293% jump over July. Inflows into small-cap funds rose 52% to Rs 3,209.33 crore and net inflows into mid-cap funds rose 86% to Rs 3,054.68 crore, according to the latest data released by industry lobby Association of Mutual Funds of...
Vi raises security standards with PCI DSS 4.0 certification
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Vi raises security standards with PCI DSS 4.0 certification

Vi has made headlines in the telecom sector by becoming the first Indian operator to secure the Payment Card Industry-Data Security Standard version 4.0 (PCI DSS 4.0) certification. This major achievement not only elevates Vi's status but also highlights its unwavering commitment to protecting customer payment data with top-notch security measures. The PCI DSS 4.0 certification, developed by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), represents the pinnacle of data protection, setting stringent protocols to guard against data breaches and fraud. This milestone is particularly noteworthy as it exceeds the RBI’s existing security mandates for financial institutions, setting a new standard for the telecom industry. In Shillong, this certification is a game-changer....
Paytm share price upsurge over 8%; up 120% in four months. Is there more fire left?
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Paytm share price upsurge over 8%; up 120% in four months. Is there more fire left?

Paytm share price continued to rally for the second consecutive day, gaining over 8% on Tuesday amid heavy buying. Paytm shares rose 8.23% to ₹ 679.70 on the BSE. The shares of One97 Communications, the parent company of fintech giant Paytm, continue to rise. Paytm's share price has risen by more than 13% in a week and more than 33% in a month. Paytm's share price has jumped more than 74% in the last three months. Moreover, Paytm share price is now up nearly 120% from its 52-week low of Rs 310 per share on May 9, 2024. On August 28, Paytm declared that it had received approval from the Finance Ministry to invest in its payments services business. With this approval, Paytm Payments Services Ltd (PPSL) will proceed to resubmit its payment aggregator application. In the meantime,...
Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra Sri CP Radhakrishnan inaugurates the iconic statue of NSE Bull
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Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra Sri CP Radhakrishnan inaugurates the iconic statue of NSE Bull

Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra Shri C P Radhakrishnan has inaugurated the iconic statue of NSE Bull and launched a commemorative Coffee Table Book titled "The Journey of Empowering 1.4 billion Dreams," at NSE Headquarters along with Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO, NSE. The statue of NSE Bull represents strength, power, and resilience—qualities that are key to India’s economic growth. The bull's strong legs, prominent hump, and formidable presence symbolize the nation's robust financial ecosystem. Surrounded by figures representing the People of India from diverse backgrounds — such as a school-going boy, a village woman, and professionals—the sculpture underscores the inclusivity and unity of India’s investment landscape. This iconic creation reflects the collective efforts...
Rapido raises $200 Mn in Series E at $1.1 Bn valuation
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Rapido raises $200 Mn in Series E at $1.1 Bn valuation

Rapido, India’s leading ride-sharing platform, has raised $200 million in its latest Series E funding round, boosting its valuation to over $1.1 billion. The round was led by WestBridge Capital, with participation from existing investor Nexus and new investors Think Investments and Invus Opportunities. This funding comes on the back of rapid user growth, with Rapido now facilitating 2.5 million daily rides, a 2.5x surge in GMV over the past year. The investment will be used to expand Rapido’s operations and enhance its technology platform, strengthening its leadership in urban mobility. Co-founder Aravind Sanka said, "This investment empowers us to innovate and expand our offerings to meet evolving customer needs. Our growth has been tremendous, and we are committed to enhan...
Air India’s loss to upturn by 60% to Rs 4,444 crore in FY 2024: Tata Group
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Air India’s loss to upturn by 60% to Rs 4,444 crore in FY 2024: Tata Group

It said that during the year under review, 800 daily flights were operated, including to 55 domestic and 44 international destinations, carrying 40.45 million passengers.Tata Group-owned Air India's loss narrowed by 60 per cent to Rs 4,444.10 crore in FY2024 compared to the previous year, according to Tata Sons' annual report for 2023-24.The airline had reported a loss of Rs 11,387.96 crore in FY2013, the annual report said.The report said that the turnover during the year under review increased by 23.69 percent to Rs 38,812 crore as against Rs 31,377 crore.The group is strengthening its aviation presence with the merger of AirAsia India (AEX Connect) with Air India Express and the ongoing merger of Vistara with Air India, the report said.It also said Air India recorded its highest-ever c...