127 Indian companies committed to net-zero targets: Report
Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS) About 127 companies in India are committed to net-zero targets, according to a report. The report by ICRA ESG Ratings’ showed that about 7 per cent of these belong to high emissions sectors like construction materials and mining, while others are from sectors like textiles, software, and services — typically considered […]
Centre developing ‘eMaap’ to ensure fair trade, protect consumers
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) To ensure fair trade and consumer protection, the government on Wednesday said it is developing the National Legal Metrology Portal (eMaap) to integrate state legal metrology departments and their portals into a unified national system. The initiative by Department of Consumer Affairs aims to streamline processes for issuing licenses, conducting […]
I haven’t seen George Soros in 50 years, don’t talk to him: Jim Rogers
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Ace American investor and financial commentator Jim Rogers has revealed that he has not seen US billionaire George Soros — with whom he founded Quantum Fund long back — in about 50 years and does not talk to him anymore. In 1970, Rogers joined New York-based investment bank Arnhold and […]
Take care of your health first: Mark Mobius tells GenZ investors
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) As the GenZ population strives to become wealthy in a jiffy, ace global investor Mark Mobius has an advice for them: Take care of your health first. Speaking to IANS, 88-year-old Mobius said that in his new work titled ‘The Book of Wealth: A Young Investor’s Guide to Wealth and […]
Indian stock market opens in green, Nifty above 24,500
Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS) The Indian stock market opened in green on Wednesday, as buying was seen in the public sector enterprise (PSE) and IT sectors in early trade. At around 9:36 am, the Sensex was trading at 80,094.12 after gaining 248.37 points or 0.31 per cent, while the Nifty was trading at 24,534.05 after […]
India sold more 2-wheelers than China in 2023 as rural consumption surges
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Driven by the surge in rural consumption, India sold more two-wheelers than China in 2023, as entry-level manufacturers in the country expanded their reach to the rural areas of the country. As per data by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), 16.6 million units of two-wheelers were sold in […]
5 carmakers to recall nearly 300,000 vehicles for faulty parts
Seoul, Dec 4 (IANS) Hyundai Motor, BMW Korea and three other carmakers will voluntarily recall nearly 300,000 vehicles due to faulty components, the transport ministry here said on Wednesday. The five companies, including Kia, Honda Korea and Mercedes-Benz Korea, are recalling a total of 298,721 units of 84 different models, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure […]
No logistics, telecom disruptions reported amid martial law turmoil: Companies
Seoul, Dec 4 (IANS) Companies in the logistics, maritime and telecom sectors have reported no damages or service disruptions as of Wednesday, amid a short-lived declaration of emergency martial law that shook the nation. E-commerce platforms Coupang Inc. and SSG.com Corp. said their delivery services were being carried out without any problems. CJ Logistics Corp., […]
‘90s sensation’ Mamta Kulkarni is back in ‘aamchi’ Mumbai after ’25 years’
Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS) Popular 90s actress Mamta Kulkarni is now back in Mumbai, India after 24 years and she said that she is really overwhelmed. A selfie video was shared on her Instagram handle that goes by the name “mamtakulkarniofficial____” . In the clip, the former actress was heard saying: “Hi guys, this is […]
Hansika Motwani and Sohael redefine their anniversary romance at this exotic location
Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS) Actress Hansika Motwani and her husband Sohael Kathuria marked their second wedding anniversary in the most romantic way possible—a dreamy getaway to the Maldives. The couple, who tied the knot in a lavish ceremony two years ago, shared glimpses of their celebration on social media. Hansika took to her Instagram handle […]
