Tech boom? India to see 40 startups launch IPOs in the next two years

Around 40 new-age firms could go public or be ready for an initial public offering ( IPO) by fiscal year 2025 as the ecosystem has turned its focus on profitability, according to a report by consulting firm Redseer.  SaaS, B2C Product Companies, and FinTech are amongst the most promising categories to produce IPO-ready… Continue reading Tech boom? India to see 40 startups launch IPOs in the next two years

Amid disagreements over Ukraine, China bats for more dialogues with EU

China and the European Union (EU) should conduct more institutional dialogues to inject new and strong impetus into the China-EU comprehensive strategic partnership, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday, Xinhua reported. This comes a month after China cancelled High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell’s… Continue reading Amid disagreements over Ukraine, China bats for more dialogues with EU

India Inc profit surges 65%, world entering green energy era

World entering a highly disruptive green energy era, says Mukesh Ambani Reliance Industries (RIL’s) annual report released on Sunday highlighted the company’s focus on new energy solutions, with Chairman and Managing Director (MD) Mukesh Ambani stating that the age of fossil fuels will not conti­nue much longer. RIL has sought shareholders’ approval to give Ambani… Continue reading India Inc profit surges 65%, world entering green energy era

Gold, silver prices remain unchanged, yellow metal trading at Rs 601,60/10g

The price of 24-carat gold was unchanged in Monday’s early trade, with ten grams of the precious metal selling at Rs 60,160, according to the GoodReturns website. Silver price also remained steady, with 1 kg of the precious metal selling at Rs 75,100. The price of 22-carat gold was also unchanged at Rs… Continue reading Gold, silver prices remain unchanged, yellow metal trading at Rs 601,60/10g

Laptop import curb, Data Protection Bill, markets, GST in gaming

Laptops, tablets and personal computers have joined the list of products that need a license to enter India. While the government did not cite any reason for last week’s surprise move, experts believe it was done to nudge companies to make in India. And it came days after the PLI scheme for hardware failed… Continue reading Laptop import curb, Data Protection Bill, markets, GST in gaming

UK supports UAE, looks forward for strong participation at COP28: Envoy

Edward Hobart, ambassador of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland to the UAE, affirmed his country’s support for the UAE hosting of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) and UK’s active participation and engagement in the UN climate conference. “In COP28, we think… Continue reading UK supports UAE, looks forward for strong participation at COP28: Envoy

Army foils infiltration bid in J-K’s Poonch, guns down one terrorist

Jammu-based defence PRO Lt Col Suneel Bartwal said an army ambush party established contact with terrorists in Garhi battalion area around 2 am | Photo: ANI Twitter A terrorist was gunned down in a gunfight as Army troops guarding the Line of Control (LoC) on Monday scuttled an infiltration attempt from across the border… Continue reading Army foils infiltration bid in J-K’s Poonch, guns down one terrorist

Dhankar flags concerns on disruptions

Amid the ongoing disruptions and deadlock in both Houses of Parliament over the Manipur situation, Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman, Jagdeep Dhankar, on Sunday said the Parliament is a temple, where debate, discussion and dialogue have to take place. Addressing a valedictory function of the ‘Festival of Libraries’ in Delhi, Dhankar also flagged… Continue reading Dhankar flags concerns on disruptions