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ONGC takes over control of Vedanta-operated oil block The Government has directed state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) to take interim operational control of an oil and gas block from Vedanta, after rejecting the company’s request to renew its contract.Vedanta, which produces about one-fifth of India’s crude oil, has challenged the decision in the…
FMCG drops popular Rs 5 & Rs 10 packs Popular price points of Rs 5 and Rs 10 are disappearing from India’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) shelves. Parle-G, after two decades of selling its smallest biscuit pack at Rs 5, has now priced it at Rs 4.45. Other everyday items are also shifting- the Rs…
NEW DELHI: Indian IT companies are preparing to cushion the impact of the US administration’s steep hike in H-1B visa fees, with analysts saying the blow, while sharp, is unlikely to be fatal for the sector. On September 19, President Donald Trump signed an executive order raising the fee for new H-1B applications to $100,000,…
MUMBAI: He’s been called America’s most powerful banker, a man whose words are taken seriously by markets and policymakers around the world. Jamie Dimon is more than just chairman and CEO of JP Morgan, US’s largest bank, he’s become synonymous with it as it draws closer to becoming the first in the industry with a…
BENGALURU: Some Indian IT stocks took a hit on BSE after US President Donald Trump‘s latest proclamation on the H-1B visa, deepening concerns in an already fragile demand environment. TCS and Tech Mahindra led the losses among the top five IT firms, each falling more than 3%. HCLTech saw the least decline at 1.8%. Among…
BENGALURU: Even amid protectionist rhetoric from successive US administrations, the Indian IT industry has invested over $1 billion in local upskilling and hiring, driving a sharp rise in local recruitment. Over the years, Indian and India-centric firms in the US have steadily reduced their dependence on H-1B visas while expanding their domestic workforce. According to…
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: The ‘first day first show’ in the new GST regime saw a strong opening and footfalls didn’t disappoint, along with deliveries and bookings. As lower GST on a host of consumer products such as cars, two-wheelers, TVs, ACs, FMCG food products, budget footwear and clothing, coincided with onset of Navratri, the buzz came…
India is intensifying efforts to secure stable supplies of critical minerals from South America, targeting resource-rich nations like Peru, Chile and Argentina amid a growing focus on renewables and green mobility.A high-level delegation from India’s mines ministry is visiting Peru this week to explore opportunities for lithium, copper and rare earth imports, while the country…
NEW DELHI: Ultra Gas & Energy Ltd (UGEL), a new-age clean-tech venture of the Essar group, plans to invest Rs 900 crore to expand its LNG (liquefied natural gas) retail network for freight carriers to 100 outlets across India, the company said on Monday.It has already commissioned six refuelling stations along major freight corridors. These…
Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) on Monday announced a sweeping price revision for its full model range, passing on the benefits of GST Reforms 2025 directly to customers.The move makes popular models such as the Honda Amaze, Honda City, and Honda Elevate more accessible after revamped GST rates rollout starting from September 22.Kunal Behl, Vice…
