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ED offers Flipkart to close Fema case by paying penalty, admitting mistake
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is learnt to have offered the option of closing a Fema violation case against Flipkart if the Walmart group firm admits its mistake and pays a penalty, sources aware of the development said. The option was given by ED to Flipkart last week under the compounding rules of Fema…
Consumer tech expansion: Philips to widen India portfolio with global products; focus on male grooming, mother and child care
Philips India is set to broaden its footprint in the domestic market by introducing more global product lines and strengthening its offerings in male grooming and mother and child care, responding to rising consumer demand for premium personal care products.The company, which recently rolled out its rechargeable intimate skin-protect grooming product, OneBlade, aimed at Gen…
Women in banking: SBI aims for 30% female workforce by 2030; steps up inclusion and health initiatives
The State Bank of India (SBI) has set a target to raise the share of women in its workforce to 30 per cent by 2030 as part of a broader push to strengthen gender diversity and inclusivity across all levels of the organisation.SBI Deputy Managing Director (HR) and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Kishore Kumar Poludasu…
Trade talks: India, EU wrap up 14th round of FTA negotiations; push on to seal deal by December
India and the 27-nation European Union (EU) have concluded the 14th round of negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) in Brussels, as both sides look to resolve outstanding issues and move closer to signing the deal by the end of the year, PTI reported citing an official.The five-day round, which began on October…
Telcos network costs rise: Gap between expenditure and revenue exceeds Rs 10,000 crore; COAI flags rising network investment burden
The gap between telecom operators’ network expenditure and revenue continues to widen, prompting industry body COAI to defend calls for higher mobile tariffs, citing the increasing financial burden of network deployment on service providers.Speaking at the India Mobile Congress, Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) Director General, SP Kochhar, told PTI that while the government…
EY and Microsoft launch AI skills passport: Free program to train youth in AI; focus on career growth
EY and Microsoft on Saturday launched the AI Skills Passport, a free online learning initiative aimed at equipping Indian students and early-career professionals with essential artificial intelligence (AI) skills. The program targets individuals aged 16 and above and is designed to bridge the country’s growing AI skills gap, according to an EY statement, ANI reported.Part…
Gold rate outlook: Gold and silver prices set for volatile week; Festive demand and US inflation in focus
Gold and silver are poised for a volatile week ahead as investors navigate the interplay between domestic festive buying, physical market premiums, and crucial macroeconomic developments in the US, analysts said. With Federal Reserve officials, including Chair Jerome Powell, set to comment on policy on Tuesday, bullion markets are expected to closely track any cues…
US-China trade war: When Trump’s tariff push met Beijing’s counterpunch; key points explained
The trade tensions between the United States and China have flared up once again, after a brief phase of calm, exposing how deep the divide and mistrust between the two giant economies still run.What began as a simmering disagreement over rare earth exports has now escalated into a full-blown confrontation, with both Washington and Beijing…
Environment minister Bhupender Yadav heads to Brazil: India engages in pre-talks ahead of COP30; climate finance and adaptation on agenda
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav is set to travel to Brasília on October 13-14 for a pre-COP meeting as India steps up preparations for the UN climate summit COP30, scheduled in Belém, Brazil, in November. The meeting aims to streamline negotiations on key issues and build consensus among ministers before the main conference. He confirmed…