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Volumes soar at Garware Technical Fibres Ltd counter

an hour ago

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Garware Technical Fibres Ltd clocked volume of 20620 shares by 10:54 IST on BSE, a 13.83 times surge over two-week average daily volume of 1491 shares..

Aurobindo Pharma tumbles after subsidiary gets warning letter

2 hours ago

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Aurobindo Pharma fell 3.77% to Rs 774.95 after the company's wholly-owned step-down subsidiary, AuroLife Pharma LLC, received a warning letter from the US drug regulator for its oral solid manufacturing facility situated at Dayton, New Jersey...

Telecom shares gain

2 hours ago

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Telecom stocks were trading in the positive zone, with the S&P BSE Telecom index rising 3.41 points or 0.33% at 1045.51 at 09:54 IST...

Religare Enterprises allots 81,250 equity shares under ESOP

2 hours ago

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In pursuant to the said allotment, the issued, subscribed and paid up equity capital of the Company stands increased from Rs. 2,588,439,020/- divided into 258,843,902 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each to Rs. 2,589,251,520/- divided into 258,925,152 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each...

Outcome of board meeting of Tejas Networks

2 hours ago

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Held on 21 October 2020..

National Peroxide spurts on strong Q2 results

3 hours ago

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National Peroxide jumped 7.17% to Rs 2119.95 after the company's consolidated net profit surged 286.33% to Rs 22.33 crore in Q2 September 2020 from Rs 5.78 crore in Q2 September 2019...

Syngene International slips after weak Q2 performance

3 hours ago

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Syngene International fell 1.63% to Rs 543.25 after the company reported 34.3% fall in consolidated net profit to Rs 84.10 crore on 11.8% rise in net sales to Rs 519.60 crore in Q2 FY21 over Q2 FY20...

Bajaj Finserv slips after Q2 PAT declines 18% YoY

3 hours ago

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Bajaj Finserv fell 1.29% to Rs 5,830 after the company's consolidated net profit fell 18.06% to Rs 986.29 crore on 5.82% increase in total income to Rs 15,051.59 crore in Q2 September 2020 fover Q2 September 2019...

US Market falls as investors await stimulus

4 hours ago

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At closing bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average index declined 97.97 points, or 0.35%, to 28,210.82. The S&P 500 index dropped 7.56 points, or 0.22%, to 3,435.56. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index fell 31.80 points, or 0.28%, to 11,484.69...

KPIT Technologies consolidated net profit declines 22.33% in the September 2020 quarter

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Sales decline 10.78% to Rs 485.46 crore..

Tejas Networks reports consolidated net profit of Rs 4.53 crore in the September 2020 quarter

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Sales rise 25.90% to Rs 110.06 crore..

Sagar Cements consolidated net profit rises 917.61% in the September 2020 quarter

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Sales rise 22.84% to Rs 325.88 crore..

Agro Tech Foods consolidated net profit declines 42.25% in the September 2020 quarter

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Sales rise 11.75% to Rs 228.49 crore..

Lakhotia Polyesters (India) reports standalone net profit of Rs 0.02 crore in the September 2020 quarter

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Sales rise 130.34% to Rs 3.34 crore..

Bajaj Finserv consolidated net profit declines 18.06% in the September 2020 quarter

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Sales rise 5.82% to Rs 15049.58 crore..

Britain's appeal court judges rule migrants deportation policy unlawful

14 hours ago

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Britain's Court of Appeal ruled Wednesday that a government policy that gave migrants as little as 72 hours' notice before they are deported is unlawful...

US election: Many Americans distrust campaign info amid stark divide

17 hours ago

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In a presidential election year that has thrown the country's divisions into stark relief, Americans can agree on this..

Nifty Oct futures trade at discount

19 hours ago

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India VIX rose 1% to 22.91...

Dilip Buildcon climbs on emerging as L1 bidder for EPC project

21 hours ago

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Dilip Buildcon 2.43% to Rs 333 after the company through its joint venture has been declared as the lowest bidder (L-1) for the tender floated by the National Highways Authority of lndia...

Colgate Palmolive Q2 PAT rises 12% to Rs 274 cr

22 hours ago

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Colgate-Palmolive (India) posted a 12.32% rise in net profit to Rs 274.19 crore in Q2 September 2020 from Rs 244.11 crore registered in Q2 September 2019...

Energy shares fall

22 hours ago

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Energy stocks were trading in the negative zone, with the S&P BSE Energy index falling 58.1 points or 0.94% at 6105.34 at 13:54 IST...

Auto stocks edge lower

22 hours ago

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Auto stocks were trading in red, with the S&P BSE Auto index decreasing 113.31 points or 0.63% at 17742.37 at 13:54 IST...

Your guide to indulging without overindulging this festive season with California Walnuts

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New Delhi [India] October 21(ANI/NewsVoir): In India, the month October often heralds the arrival of a number of festivals. The country truly comes to life during this period, with people dressing up in their finest, cleaning and decorating their homes, and of course, preparing a variety of delicious festive sweets and snacks. What starts with Ganesh Chaturthi progresses to Navratri and culminates in the grandest of all - Diwali...

TCS partners with KBZ MS General Insurance and KBZ Life Insurance

yesterday

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Implements TCS BaNCS Cloud for Insurance..

Reliance Jio-Qualcomm collaborate for 5G solution

yesterday

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Reliance Industries (RIL) on Tuesday (20 October) informed that Reliance Jio will develop 5G solution in collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies...

Shiva Cement spurts after board OKs expansion

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Shiva Cement soared 10.26% to Rs 11.50 after the company said its board approved the plan for setting up of 4000 TPD clinker unit alongwith a 1 MTPA grinding unit...

CRISIL slips after Q3 PAT falls 14% YoY

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CRISIL fell 1.14% to Rs 1843.40 after the credit rating agency recorded a 14.2% fall in consolidated net profit to Rs 90.23 crore on 11.3% rise in net sales to Rs 484.99 crore in Q3 September 2020 over Q3 September 2019...

Motherson Sumi to acquire Bombardier's wiring business in Mexico for $10 mln

yesterday

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The auto components manufacturer on Tuesday (20 October) said it is acquiring Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) performed at Bombardier Transportation's manufacturing site in Huehuetoca, Mexico (BT Ensambles Mexico) for $10 million...

Nifty nears 12,000 mark; FMCG shares slide

yesterday

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Key indices were trading near the day's high in morning trade. The Nifty was currently trading near the 12,000 mark. FMCG shares extended decline for second day...

L&T Construction secures large contracts for its various businesses

yesterday

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Value of contracts is between Rs 2500 cr to 5000 cr..

IEX Q2 PAT slips 9% to Rs 44 cr

yesterday

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Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) fell 1.71% to Rs 195.60 after the company's consolidated net profit declined 9.2% to Rs 44.34 crore on 5.1% increase in net sales to Rs 70.92 crore in Q2 September 2020 over Q2 September 2019...

IndusInd Bank Ltd Spikes 3.3%, S&P BSE BANKEX index Rises 1.53%

yesterday

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IndusInd Bank Ltd has added 15.27% over last one month compared to 15.3% gain in S&P BSE BANKEX index and 7.51% rise in the SENSEX..

India Receives Highest Ever FDI In Apr - Aug FY20-21: Commerce Ministry

yesterday

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For the financial year 2020-21, during April to August, total FDI inflow of US$ 35.73 billion is received, the ministry of commerce stated. It is the highest ever for first 5 months of a financial year and 13% higher as compared to first five months of 2019-20 (US$ 31.60 billion). FDI equity inflow received during F.Y. 2020-21 (April to August, 2020) is US$ 27.10 billion. It is also the highest ever for first 5 months of a financial year and 16% more compared to first five months of 2019-20 (US$ 23.35 billion). Total FDI inflow grew by 55%, i.e. from US$ 231.37 billion in 2008-14 to US$ 358.29 billion in 2014-20. FDI equity inflow also increased by 57% from US$ 160.46 billion during 2008-14 to US$ 252.42 billion (2014-20)...

Aggregate Sales Of Manufacturing Companies See Sharp Contraction Of 41.1% In Q1FY21 Says RBI

yesterday

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The Reserve Bank Of India (RBI) released data on the performance of the private corporate sector during the first quarter of 2020-21 drawn from abridged quarterly financial results of 2,5361 listed non-government non-financial (NGNF) companies. The bank noted that aggregate sales of 1,619 manufacturing companies recorded a sharp contraction of 41.1% (Y-o-Y) in Q1:2020-21 following 15.6% decline in Q4:2019-20 reflecting the impact of the pandemic induced lockdown; the contraction was broad based and varied across industries - only pharmaceutical companies recorded higher sales on both annual (Y-o-Y) and sequential (Q-o-Q) basis...

Market may open in positive zone

yesterday

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Trading of Nifty 50 index futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty could rise 34 points at the opening bell...

Fischer Chemic reports standalone net profit of Rs 0.10 crore in the September 2020 quarter

yesterday

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Reported sales nil..

Monnet Ispat & Energy reports consolidated net profit of Rs 241.89 crore in the September 2020 quarter

yesterday

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Sales rise 45.74% to Rs 944.84 crore..

International Constructions reports consolidated net loss of Rs 1.10 crore in the September 2020 quarter

yesterday

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Reported sales nil..

ICC: NZ's Barclay, Singapore's Khwaja in race to replace Shashank Manohar

2 days ago

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New Zealand Cricket's Gregor Barclay and Imran Khwaja of Singapore are the only two prominent names who will be fighting for the ICC chairman's post to replace Shahshank Manohar..

Nifty Oct futures trade at premium

2 days ago

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VIX was stable above 21...

Rallis India Q2 PAT falls 2% to Rs 83 cr

2 days ago

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On a consolidated basis, Rallis India reported 2.25% decline in net profit to Rs 82.95 crore on 3% fall in revenue from operations to Rs 725 crore in Q2 September 2020 over Q2 September 2019...

Century Textiles slips on posting Q2 net loss of Rs 10 cr

2 days ago

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Century Textiles & Industries fell 1.34% to Rs 317.25 after the company posted a consolidated net loss of Rs 10.35 crore in Q2 September 2020 as against net profit of Rs 187.34 crore in Q2 September 2019...

Volumes jump at Bank of Maharashtra counter

2 days ago

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Bank of Maharashtra saw volume of 58.83 lakh shares by 14:19 IST on NSE, a 8.39 fold spurt over two-week average daily volume of 7.01 lakh shares..

MCX gallops after launching India's first base metal index

2 days ago

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MCX rose 2.30% to Rs 1,782.55 after the trading platform introduced futures trading on the country's first tradable real-time base metals index, MCX iCOMDEX Base Metal...

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd slips for fifth straight session

2 days ago

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Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd is quoting at Rs 596.5, down 1.67% on the day as on 13:29 IST on the NSE. The stock jumped 0.12% in last one year as compared to a 2.19% rally in NIFTY and a 1.11% fall in the Nifty Auto index...

MOIL Ltd in demand

2 days ago

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MOIL Ltd is quoting at Rs 135.3, up 2.07% on the day as on 12:59 IST on the NSE. The stock is down 3.77% in last one year as compared to a 2.29% slide in NIFTY and a 3.4% slide in the Nifty Metal index...

Steel Strips Wheels rallies after order win

3 days ago

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Steel Strips Wheels (SSWL) spurted 5.51% to Rs 487.35 after the company said it received new orders worth over $238,000 from the US...

Indiabulls Integrated Services Ltd leads gainers in 'A' group

3 days ago

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Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd, Somany Ceramics Ltd, Central Bank of India and Amber Enterprises India Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 19 October 2020...

Volumes soar at Tata Communications Ltd counter

3 days ago

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Tata Communications Ltd clocked volume of 51343 shares by 10:54 IST on BSE, a 7.44 times surge over two-week average daily volume of 6905 shares..

Inox Wind climbs after order win

3 days ago

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Inox Wind rose 1.61% to Rs 40.95 after the company announced new orders for the supply and installation of wind turbine generators of 40 megawatts from retail customers spread across various industries...

Dwarikesh Sugar Industries commissions Co2 plant at Dwarikesh Nagar

3 days ago

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The plant envisages capturing of Co2 emission from distillery operations and selling the same on commercial basis which would commence from the 19 October, 2020. Though a small, yet a very significant step, as it reinforces the company's commitment to provide clean & healthy environment to the society. The sale from said product would be classified under the head Miscellaneous sales"...

Subex Ltd Slides 3.22%

3 days ago

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Subex Ltd has added 39.41% over last one month compared to 9.61% gain in S&P BSE IT Sector index and 3.71% rise in the SENSEX..

Sensex, Nifty advance in early trade

3 days ago

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Local stocks are trading on a strong note in early trade on buying demand in index pivotals. At 9:25 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, was up 306.91 points or 0.77% at 40,289.89. The Nifty 50 index was up 85.55 points or 0.73% at 11,848. The Sensex surged above the psychological 40,000 level in early trade...

Avenue Supermarts slips after Q2 PAT declines 38% YoY

3 days ago

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Avenue Supermarts fell 1.04% to Rs 1962.95 after the company's consolidated net profit tumbled 38.4% to Rs 199 crore on 11.4% fall in revenues to Rs 5,306 crore in Q2 September 2020 over Q2 September 2019...

Tata Communications hits the roof after stellar Q2 result

3 days ago

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Tata Communications was locked in 5% upper circuit at Rs 921.45 after the company's consolidated profit after tax soared 613.4% to Rs 384 crore in Q2 September 2020 over Q2 September 2019...

Dr. Reddy's, HDFC Bank, Avenue Supermarts in focus

3 days ago

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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories and Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), Russia's sovereign wealth fund, announced that they have received approval from the Drug Control General of India (DCGI) to conduct an adaptive phase 2/3 human clinical trial for Sputnik V vaccine in India. This will be a multicenter and randomized controlled study, which will include safety and immunogenicity study...

Manage expenses with an instant personal loan from Bajaj Finserv

4 days ago

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Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 17 (ANI/BusinessWire India): With the festive season upon us, everyone is bound to have a number of small and big expenses lined up. And while the smaller spends may not put a dent in someone's savings, it is the bigger expenses that may pose a hurdle if one doesn't have the right planning and assistance in place...

USCI launches innovative programme with focus on emerging technologies

4 days ago

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Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 17 (ANI/NewsVoir): With the COVID-19 pandemic, our lives have moved further into the digital world. It is highly impossible to imagine how life would have been in 2020 without technology - without video calls and OTT platforms during lockdown, virtual classes or online meetings...

Narayana Health City performs 2 complex surgeries within 10 days and saves a patient

4 days ago

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 17 (ANI/NewsVoir): Team of doctors at Narayana Health City successfully performed two complex surgeries for two different life threatening conditions within a span of 10 days on a 54 year old patient from Bihar...

Tube Investments of India receives reaffirmation in credit ratings

4 days ago

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From CRISIL..

Parsharti Investment reports standalone net profit of Rs 0.01 crore in the September 2020 quarter

4 days ago

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Sales reported at Rs 0.02 crore..

ISGEC to set up 11.5 MW water to energy plant for Karnataka Power Corporation

4 days ago

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The plant will have a capacity to use 600 tonnes of segregated waste per day to produce power. The scope of the project includes Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply, Civil Works, Construction, Commissioning and Performance Guarantee Testing...

Board of Shoppers Stop appoints MD and CEO

5 days ago

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At meeting held on 16 October 2020..

Zydus Cadila receives USFDA final approval for Ursodiol Capsules

5 days ago

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Also receives USFDA tentative approval for Linagliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride Tabs..

Plastiblends India standalone net profit declines 18.22% in the September 2020 quarter

5 days ago

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Sales decline 5.37% to Rs 142.45 crore..

Mask Investments reports standalone net profit of Rs 0.06 crore in the September 2020 quarter

5 days ago

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Sales reported at Rs 0.03 crore..

Tinplate Company of India standalone net profit rises 26.91% in the September 2020 quarter

5 days ago

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Sales decline 0.66% to Rs 490.99 crore..

Sacheta Metals standalone net profit declines 9.76% in the September 2020 quarter

5 days ago

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Sales decline 15.31% to Rs 22.79 crore..

Prestige Group presents the 5th Edition of KEYS 2020 - South India's Biggest Residential Property Expo

5 days ago

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 16 (ANI/ BusinessWire India): There's reason to rejoice for home buyers looking for properties across South India. Undeterred by the myriad challenges of the pandemic world, Prestige Group today unveiled KEYS 2020, the 5th edition of South India's biggest residential property expo. The six-city expo is being held from 16 - 18 October, 2020, from 10am to 8pm...

Ritesh Rawal's "Manifestism" has been Awarded as "Innovation of an Education Philosophy" in the Education Innovation Awards

5 days ago

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New Delhi (India), October 16 (ANI/NewsVoir): The Education Innovation Awards by Entrepreneur Media recognizes inspiring leaders and innovative trendsetters from the field of education for outstanding contributions in transforming education to enrich the lives of learners everywhere...

Healthcare e-Compendium and Online CMEs an initiative of DPSRU and DRSC

5 days ago

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New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI/NewsVoir): Healthcare e-Compendium is the joint initiative of DPSRU (Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University) and DRSC (Doctors' Resource and Science Centre for Continuing Education)...

Tribute to a corona warrior: Geeta Venkadakrishnan

5 days ago

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Kolkata (West Bengal) [India] October 16 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Geeta Venkadakrishnan made herself available wherever there was a crisis and her help could alleviate anybody's pain. In the times of the COVID pandemic, right from the day of lockdown, when people were sitting in the comforts of home fearing the virus, she was on the forefront, helping the neediest, feeding the migrant workers and homeless. She provided sanitary napkins to women and relocated pregnant women...

Merck Foundation together with First Ladies of Nigeria and Ghana announces the winners of "Stay at Home" Media Awards to raise awareness about COVID 19

5 days ago

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Abuja [Nigeria]/Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 16 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announced the winners of "Stay at Home" Media Recognition Awards for Ghana in partnership with Rebecca Akufo-Addo, The First Lady of Ghana and for Nigeria in partnership with Dr Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, The First Lady of Nigeria...

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises in relation to Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited's IPO

5 days ago

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New Delhi/Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 16 (ANI/NewsVoir): Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised in relation to Rs 443.68 crore IPO of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited's (Mazagon Dock) initial public offering (IPO)...

Campaign for #RISEAGAIN by JD Institute of Fashion Technology continues

5 days ago

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Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], October 16 (ANI/PRNewswire): After collaborating with ace Fashion Choreographer and Actor, Rahul Dev Shetty for their #RISEAGAIN campaign, JD Institute of Fashion Technology recently shot with industry stalwarts from verticals like Retail Sector and Entertainment...

Rohit Sharma to endorse Vega

5 days ago

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New Delhi/Mumbai (Maharashtra)/ Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], October 16 (ANI/NewsVoir): Ace Indian cricketer and Captain of Mumbai Indians, Rohit Sharma has been signed up by India's leading beauty accessories brand, Vega, for it's men's personal grooming electronics range under the 'Vega Men' brand...

Thai PM rejects calls for his resignation, faces renewed protests

5 days ago

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Thailand's prime minister rejected calls for his resignation Friday, while his government failed to stop student-led protesters from rallying again..

Intellect Design Arena wins IDC Real Results Award 2020

5 days ago

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Aligning with the Bank's aspiration to be a purely digital bank, Intellect's digital wealth solution for CIMB Thai empowered Bank's Relationship Managers (RMs) to deliver on-the-go advisory with a completely de-desked solution (only tablets)...

Angel Broking tumbles 9% in three days

5 days ago

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Angel Broking fell 4.63% to Rs 245.20, extending its losing streak to third consecutive trading session...

BEML wins awards at 8th Annual Equipment India Awards 2020

5 days ago

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The awards were given in recognition to the best selling companies in various construction equipment categories. The winners are selected by an eminent jury panel comprising professionals from across the value chain of construction equipment Industry...

Volumes jump at IDBI Bank Ltd counter

5 days ago

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IDBI Bank Ltd witnessed volume of 47.54 lakh shares by 14:19 IST on NSE, a 8.51 times surge over two-week average daily volume of 5.59 lakh shares..

Federal Bank Q2 PAT slips 26% YoY

5 days ago

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Federal Bank reported 26.1% decline in net profit to Rs 307.62 crore on 8.7% increase in total income to Rs 3997.23 crore in Q2 September 2020 over Q2 September 2019...

Shakti Pump rallies after turnaround Q2 numbers

5 days ago

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Shakti Pumps jumped 6.61% to Rs 248.45 after the company posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 15.24 crore in Q2 September 2020 compared with net loss of Rs 1.70 crore in the same period last year...

India Exports Rise 6% To USD 27.58 Billion In September

6 days ago

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India's exports in September 2020 were USD27.58 Billion, as compared to USD 26.02Billion in September 2019, exhibiting a positive growth of 5.99 percent. Imports in September 2020 were USD 30.31Billion, which is a contraction of 19.60 per cent lower in Dollar terms, as per the government data released on Thursday. It was $37.69 billion in the same month last year. The trade deficit narrowed to USD 2.72 billion, compared to a shortfall of USD11.67 billion in the year ago-month. Gold imports declined by nearly 53 per cent to USD 601.43 million in September. During the April-September 2020 period, exports declined by 16.66 per cent to USD 221.86 billion, while imports fell 35.43 per cent to USD 204.12 billion over the same period last year. Major export commodities that have recorded positive growth during September include iron ore, readymade garments, rice and drugs and pharmaceuticals...

Persistent Systems slips 8% in two sessions

6 days ago

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Persistent Systems fell 2.82% to Rs 1,254.75, extending losses for the second consecutive day...

Benchmarks extend gains; breadth positive

6 days ago

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The benchmark indices extended gains in mid-morning trade. At 11:23 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, was up 207.92 points or 0.52% at 39,936.33. The Nifty 50 index added 67.50 points or 0.58% at 11,747.85...

Air conditioning makers rally after Govt bans AC imports

6 days ago

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Shares of three air conditioner makers rose by 2.38% to 5% after the government banned the import of air conditioners (ACs) with refrigerants...

Volumes soar at Voltas Ltd counter

6 days ago

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Voltas Ltd clocked volume of 2.42 lakh shares by 10:54 IST on BSE, a 7.13 times surge over two-week average daily volume of 33880 shares..

HCL Technologies consolidated net profit rises 15.94% in the September 2020 quarter

6 days ago

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Sales rise 6.09% to Rs 18594.00 crore..

Zydus Cadila receives USFDA approval for Fingolimod Capsules

6 days ago

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Also receives USFDA approval to market Verapamil Hydrochloride Injection..

Utilties shares gain

6 days ago

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Utilties stocks were trading in the positive zone, with the S&P BSE Utilities index rising 8.56 points or 0.61% at 1411.79 at 09:54 IST...