The representation of women in the Indian workforce has plateaued at 26 per cent, with just 16 per cent of the fairer sex seen in the executive or C-level positions, according to a report on Tuesday. The report by Great Place To Work, a workplace assessment and recognition organisation, showed that there remains an 11 … Read more
India's manufacturing sector growth slowed down in the month of September, as rates of expansion in factory production and sales receded for the third straight month, both of which were at their weakest since the turn of the year but above their respective long-run averages. Besides, international orders rose at the slowest pace in a … Read more
ICRA in its latest report has said that revenues of Indian pharma companies are likely to expand by 9-11 per cent in the current financial year (FY25), albeit a moderation from the increase of 13-14 per cent recorded in the previous year. It stated this projected revenue will be driven by 9-11 per cent growth … Read more
The Make in India initiative in sectors like space and geospatial will drive growth in the country by 2047, said G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant on Tuesday. He was speaking at a high-level seminar on ‘Make in India for Space and Geospatial Sector’, organised by the Geospatial World Chamber of Commerce (GWCC) in the national capital. … Read more
NTPC is currently trading at Rs. 445.30, up by 2.20 points or 0.50% from its previous closing of Rs. 443.10 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 446.45 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 447.85 and Rs. 443.50 respectively. So far 145244 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group … Read more
Indian equity indices opened in the green on Tuesday following positive cues from Asian peers and US markets. At 9:39 a.m., Sensex was at 84,461, up 161 points or 0.19 per cent and Nifty was at 25,858, up 47 points or 0.18 per cent. The market trend remained positive. On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), … Read more
Indian equity indices opened in the green on Tuesday following positive cues from Asian peers and US markets. At 9:39 a.m., Sensex was at 84,461, up 161 points or 0.19 per cent and Nifty was at 25,858, up 47 points or 0.18 per cent. The market trend remained positive. On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), … Read more
The total estimated employment in manufacturing industries showed a robust growth of 7.4 per cent in the fiscal 2022-23 over the previous year, according to the latest government data. The employment rose to 1.84 crore in 2022-23 from 1.72 crore in 2021-22 — highest-ever increase in the sector in more than a decade, as per … Read more
Driven by rising disposable incomes, especially in the small cities and towns amid growing digital payments, the India festive season has kicked off to a roaring start, ecommerce platforms said on Monday. Amazons said it witnessed a record 11 crore customer visits in the first 48 hours, with 80 per cent coming from tier 2 … Read more
In yet another feat for the Adani Group, three portfolio companies — Adani Enterprises (via its subsidiary Adani New Industries Ltd), Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), and Ambuja Cements — have joined the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 'Transitioning Industrial Clusters' initiative, forming the Adani Mundra Cluster, it was announced on Monday. The Adani … Read more