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CBI FIR in co-location case weakens NSE IPO prospects, dims consent plea hopes

Decks for the public offer will only be cleared after CBI completes its investigation from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2LN2i2L

SBI, Power Finance Corp working to resolve 11 power projects under SBI Samadhan Scheme

Last week, SBI said banks will soon come out with a plan to resolve Rs 70,000 crore worth of non-performing assets (NPAs) in the power sector from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2LaudbG

Mid-market hotels set to see best ever occupancy levels, says Patu Keswani

The founder of Lemon Tree Hotels talks about life before and after listing the company on the BSE, the upcoming boom in hospitality industry and how he wants to leave his legacy from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2su1TZZ

Personal Income and Outlays, April 2018

Personal Income and Outlays, April 2018 Personal income increased $49.5 billion (0.3 percent) in April according to estimates released today by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Disposable personal income (DPI) increased $60.9 billion (0.4 percent) and personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased $79.8 billion (0.6 percent). Full Text

IDBI MF seeks SEBI#39;s approval for open-ended equity scheme

The scheme that will be following value investment strategy will allocate at least 65 percent of its assets in equity and equity related instruments from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2kGUlQ1

India continues to be fastest-growing economy ahead of China; GDP grows 7.7% in Q4, 6.7% in FY18

Gross Value Added grew 6.5 percent in 2017-18, slower than the previous year’s 7.1 percent from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2svAas5

India ahead of China as fastest-growing economy; GDP grows 7.7% in Q4, 6.7% in FY18

Gross Value Added, which is GDP minus taxes, serves as a more realistic proxy to measure changes in the aggregate value of goods and services produced in the economy from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2H58eAw

Elon Musk about Tesla in India and why he can#39;t visit the country

He said that Tesla Motors chief financial officer who is also from India would decide on the timeframe from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2H7oYae

Government sets modest target for electric vehicle sales: Report

The government has taken into consideration the possible roadblocks in the process of adopting electric mobility while setting new targets from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2J72gRC

In the face of challenges, govt sets modest target for increasing electric vehicle sales

The government has taken into consideration the possible roadblocks in the process of adopting electric mobility while setting new targets from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2J3wmoT

HDFC Mutual Fund seeks SEBI approval for ultra short term fund

The scheme will deploy its entire corpus in debt instruments, including securitised debt and money market instruments. from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2kBoRLa

Hackers demand $1m in Ripple coins after gaining access to sensitive bank data

It was not clear however if the hackers wanted the ransom equivalent in US dollar terms or Canadian dollars from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2H6jKve

Tata Motors inks MoU to deploy 1,000 EVs in Maharashtra

As part of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) inked with the state government today, Tata Motors along with Tata Power will also facilitate setting up of EV charging stations in the Maharashtra. from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2kEmZBC

MM to invest Rs 500 cr in Chakan plant to expand EV portfolio

In a statement issued today, MM said it will make efforts to become fully electric ready by further investing in its Chakan plant for manufacture of EVs, e-motor, controller, battery pack and other electric vehicle components for multiple mobility applications. from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2H78Vcu

Principal Mutual Fund revises benchmark index for blue chip fund

The scheme will be benchmarked against Nifty Large Midcap 250 Index from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2LIuQu1

Ideas for profit: Coal India#39;s Q4 earnings ignites new hope

The company is expected to report an earnings per share (EPS) of about Rs 27 a share in FY19. from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2LIuG5T

Ideas for profit: Coal India Q4 earnings ignites new hope

The company is expected to report an earnings per share (EPS) of about Rs 27 a share in FY19. from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2sm2eii

Xiaomi launches Mi 8 flagship smartphone

The company also launched a special variant, Mi 8 Explorer Edition, which has additional features such as in-display fingerprint sensor, transparent back and 3D face recognition from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2xDDC9Z

Fox 2.0: Lachlan Murdoch’s ascension could mean new offerings for Indian viewers

Rupert Murdoch’s fascination with news business has been well-documented and the only stumbling block has been the FDI rules from Moneycontrol Business News https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/fox-20-lachlan-murdoch’s-ascension-could-mean-new-offerings-for-indian-viewers_10960881.html

On comeback trail, French consumer brand Thomson turns to #39;Make in India#39;

The main reason behind the company wanting to manufacture locally is that custom duty on completed built units is 21 percent, while that on locally-made ones is around 8 percent from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2J4PAKT

US FDA approves first artificial iris

"Today#39;s approval of the first artificial iris provides a novel method to treat iris defects that reduces sensitivity to bright light and glare. It also improves the cosmetic appearance of the eye in patients with aniridia." he said. from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2LMjPYU

ADB funds $375 mn project for irrigation boost in Madhya Pradesh

The total cost of the project cost is USD 535.1 million, of which USD 160.71 million will be provided by the government. It is estimated to be completed by September 2025. from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2sqR9M4

Fox 2.0: Lachlan Murdoch’s ascension could mean news offerings for Indian viewers

Rupert Murdoch’s fascination with news business has been well-documented and the only stumbling block has been the FDI rules from Moneycontrol Business News https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/fox-20-lachlan-murdoch’s-ascension-could-mean-news-offerings-for-indian-viewers_10960881.html

AirAsia case not to have impact on Air India stake sale process: Official

The deadline for submitting Expression of Interest (EoI) for 76 per cent stake in the debt-laden Air India is ending today. from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2kFbtG2

IOC most profitable PSU for 2nd year in a row; displaces ONGC

Indian Oil Corporation, which has for decades been India#39;s biggest company by turnover, last week posted a record net profit of Rs 21,346 crore in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018 (FY 2017-18), up 12 per cent from Rs 19,106 crore in the last fiscal. from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2kC8sGo

Income tax authorities to examine Walmart-Flipkart deal: Report

Walmart earlier this month announced that it would purchase a 77 percent stake in Flipkart for USD 16 billion from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2J2sTLa

Lupin launches specialty women health drug Solosec in US

Analysts estimate the drug to hit peak sales of USD 100 million per annum in next four years from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2L51Xac

Baba Ramdev#39;s Patanjali launches Kimbho app to compete with WhatsApp

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev#39;s Patanjali on Wednesday launched a new swadeshi messaging application called Kimbho to compete with WhatsApp from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2LKlDRT

IRDAI revokes suspension order of RK Live Well#39;s corporate agency licence

The licence had been revoked based on some past observations from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2IXYJZw

Royal Enfield appoints Shubhranshu Singh as Global Head of Brand

Royal Enfield has been increasing its focus on international markets, and Singh’s mandate will include overseeing the expansion of the brand in various countries. from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2xrfhE3

Faux pas: Petrol, diesel prices cut by 1 paisa, not 60 paise

The oil companies Wednesday morning announced a reduction in petrol price by 60 paise to Rs 77.83 a litre and diesel by 56 paise to Rs 68.75 in Delhi. This was rectified to 1 paisa a litre. from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2xpxBxt

Apollo Hospitals#39; Q4 net profit rises 23.7% to Rs 59.6 crore, but misses street estimates

A Reuters poll of analysts estimated the net income to be Rs 68 crore for Q4FY18 from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2xAGqVl

Not just at time of joining a new job, background checks are now on repeat mode

Rescreening ensures that changes in employee circumstances were being accounted for as they moved through their career from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2LFzZD7

BOI AXA Mutual Fund aims to garner Rs 200 crore via arbitrage fund NFO

The open-ended scheme will open for subscription on May 31 and close on June 14. from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2J0Mdo9

Gross Domestic Product, 1st quarter 2018 (second estimate); Corporate Profits, 1st quarter 2018 (preliminary estimate)

Gross Domestic Product, 1st quarter 2018 (second estimate); Corporate Profits, 1st quarter 2018 (preliminary estimate) Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.2 percent in the first quarter of 2018 (table 1), according to the "second" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter of 2017, real GDP increased 2.9 percent. Full Text

Podcast | Story of the Day - Why bank employees are on a strike

Considering it’s the end of the month, the bank strike is likely to affect salary withdrawals from Moneycontrol Business News https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/podcast-|-storythe-day-why-bank-employeesonstrike_10956341.html

PNB fraud case: ED attaches 4 wind power plants owned by Nirav Modi in Rajasthan

The plants earn up to Rs 5 crore a year due to share purchase agreement with Rajasthan#39;s state electricity board from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2L8HyB5

Jobs galore in logistics sector, 3 million roles will be on offer by 2022

About 1 million of the total 13.9 million total logistics jobs in 2022 will be in e-commerce retail logistics. from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2LI9ME3

DATA STORY: If data is the new oil, then Indian analytics firms are laughing all the way to the bank

Data has indeed become the new oil for businesses as a majority of organisations rely on data analytics to perform simple and sophisticated tasks. from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2IUrwye

Podcast | Deep dive: All you need to know about GDPR

At the core, GDPR is a new set of rules designed to give EU citizens more control over their personal data from Moneycontrol Business News https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/podcast-|-deep-dive-all-you-need-to-know-about-gdpr_10955821.html

Google launches ARCore technology in China; Xiaomi’s Mi Mix 2S to be the first supported device

In addition to Xiaomi, Google has confirmed it has Samsung and Huawei as additional partners. from Moneycontrol Business News https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/google-launches-arcore-technologychina-xiaomi’s-mi-mix-2s-to-befirst-supported-device_10955761.html

PNB fraud case: ED attaches 4 solar power plants owned by Nirav Modi in Rajasthan

The plants earn up to Rs 5 crore a year due to share purchase agreement with Rajasthan#39;s state electricity board from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2LKfm94

FinMin to start another special refund drive from May 31 to expedite exporters’ GST-related refunds

The ministry’s statement comes a day after Federation of Indian Export Organisations said that GST-related refunds as much as Rs 20,000 crore is pending with the Centre and state tax departments from Moneycontrol Business News https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/finmin-to-start-another-special-refund-drivemay-31-to-expedite-exporters’-gst-related-refunds_10955641.html

Swiggy, BigBasket eyeing purchase of milk delivery startups: Report

The companies are attempting to boost their presence in the online delivery space from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2seqymb

NBCC: Management optimistic of FY19 growth with strong order pipeline

Management is expecting more and more projects to come from the redevelopment of government and PSUs land from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2sjs86i

US duo drives Tesla#39;s Model 3 for 975 km in a single charge achieving a new hypermiling record

The Tesla Model 3, however, had to be towed away to a service centre as it could not be charged after the battery was drained from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2sh0ZAG

India #39;open, flexible#39; on Apple, will wait for formal proposal from co: Ravi Shankar Prasad

In an interview to PTI, the IT minister said: "We are in the process of serious engagement with Apple. Let us await their response. I can only tell you, Apple will not be a loser in India (because of the opportunities it presents)... but let us wait for the formal proposal." from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2J0tMQH

Manpasand Beverages stock slide hits mutual funds

The value of a mutual fund scheme of Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund has been eroding after Manpasand Beverages scrip plunged 20 percent for two consecutive days from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2LKaqky

Fears of cash-less ATMs rise as 10 lakh banking employees go on a strike over wage hike

The IBA could meet the unions on June 12 to restart wage negotiations. Bank unions are demand a 15% percent as opposed to the meagre 2% offered to them. from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2sksxVc

No bids for Air India so far, will not extend deadline: Aviation secretary

The government will not extend the deadline for submissions of interest in Air India, R.N. Choubey said on Wednesday. The deadline for receiving bids has already been extended once to May 31 from May 14. from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2H2tU02

Amazon India rebrands groceries service

The competition in the segment is expected to intensify further as Amazon.in#39;s arch-rival, Flipkart is also firming plans to enter the grocery segment. from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2IWszhd

NCLAT asks Tata Steel if it will pay dues of Bhushan Steel

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), hearing appeals against the acquisition filed by Bhushan Steel#39;s founding Singal family and the firm#39;s operational creditor Larsen and Toubro, asked Tata Steel to submit a statement of statutory dues of the company. from Moneycontrol Business News https://ift.tt/2snW0h6