Markets climb for 3rd day on firm global cues

Markets climb for 3rd day on firm global cues

Wednesday, 24 April 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher for the third session in a row on Tuesday, following gains in telecom, tech and consumer durable shares amid a firm trend in the global markets. After rallying over 400 points, the 30-share BSE Sensex ended 89.83 points or 0.12 per cent higher...

Majority of top 100 companies making disclosures about carbon emissions: PwC India

Monday, 22 April 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

Supplementing the efforts of the Indian government to achieve a net-zero emission target by 2070, as many as 51 per cent of the top-100 companies have started making disclosures on a voluntary basis about carbon emissions, says a PwC India survey. The survey further said that about 31 per cent of...

UltraTech Cement acquires grinding unit from India Cements

Monday, 22 April 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

Aditya Birla group company UltraTech Cement has announced the acquisition of a grinding unit from India Cements for Rs 315 crore and said it will invest an additional Rs 504 crore to expand capacity of two units. In a stock exchange filing, UltraTech said its board has approved acquisition “of a...

Insurance regulator IRDAI abolishes age restriction on health insurance product

Monday, 22 April 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

With a view to widen the market and foster adequate protection from healthcare expenses, insurance regulator IRDAI has removed the age limit of 65 years for individuals buying health insurance policies. This marks a significant departure from the conventional constraints that limited individuals in securing comprehensive coverage. By abolishing the maximum age...

Indian Biogas Association joins hands with HAI to promote hydrogen

Monday, 22 April 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

Indian Biogas Association (IBA) has partnered with Hydrogen Association of India (HAI) to promote bio-based energy solutions with a special emphasis on green and blue hydrogen. Talking to PTI, IBA Chairman Gaurav Kedia said, “IBA and HAI have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting the production of green...

Direct tax collections exceed estimates in FY24

Monday, 22 April 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

India’s net direct tax collections surged by a massive 17.7 per cent year-on-year to Rs 19.58 crore in the fiscal year ended March 2024, surpassing even revised estimates by a wide margin, the tax department said on Sunday. Net collections of income and corporate taxes, which make up for most of...

Six of top ten valued firms take `1.40 lakh crore hit in mcap

Monday, 22 April 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

The combined market valuation of six of the top 10 valued firms eroded by Rs 1,40,478.38 crore in a holiday-shortened week, with IT majors Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys taking the maximum hit. Last week, the BSE benchmark declined 1,156.57 points or 1.55 per cent. Stock markets were closed on...

Direct tax collections exceed estimates in FY24; jump 18 pc to Rs 19.58 lakh crore

Direct tax collections exceed estimates in FY24; jump 18 pc to Rs 19.58 lakh crore

Sunday, 21 April 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

India's net direct tax collections surged by a massive 17.7 per cent year-on-year to Rs 19.58 crore in the fiscal year ended March 2024, surpassing even revised estimates by a wide margin, the tax department said on Sunday. Net collections of income and corporate taxes, which make up for most of...

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