Financial performance of Indian airlines likely to remain under pressure

New Delhi (IANS) The financial performance of Indian airlines is likely to remain under pressure in the near term, even as recovery in domestic passenger traffic has been healthy, said Corporate Rating firm ICRA.

Elevated ATF prices will continue…

Capgemini acquires Quorsus to boost capital markets service offerings

London (IANS) Technology services major Capgemini on Monday acquired Quorsus, a UK-based firm specializing in consultancy services to financial institutions, for an undisclosed sum.

Headquartered in London, the team at Quorsus works across…

Companies go for 25 kg packs to avoid 5% GST on pre-packed food items

Noida (IANS) After the Centre imposed 5 per cent GST on unbranded labelled and pre-packaged food items weighing less than 25 kg in July, most of the companies are now packing their goods, in excess of 25 kg, in a single packet to be exempted from…

TCS posts Rs 10,431 cr PAT, to pay 2nd interim dividend of Rs 8

Chennai (IANS) Software major Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS) closed the second quarter of FY23 with growth in its net profit and revenue.

The company board also announced a second interim dividend of Rs 8 per equity share of Re 1 each.

PMI Electro emerges as 2nd largest electric bus brand in India

New Delhi (IANS) With over 777 electric buses running across the country, PMI Electro Mobility, India's leading electric bus manufacturer and operator, on Friday announced that it is now the second largest electric bus brand in the country.

OPEC announces big cut in oil production

London (IANS) OPEC+ said on Wednesday that it will slash oil production by 2 million barrels per day, the biggest cut since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, media reports said.

The group of major oil producers, which includes Saudi Arabia…

Rupee slips down against dollar on oil price increase

Mumbai (IANS) Rising international oil prices saw the Indian rupee depreciating to Rs 81.94 against the US dollar.

The rupee opened at Rs 81.52 on Thursday at the interbank forex market and then went down to Rs 81.94.

Experts said demand…

Slow recovery of low income households slowed down India's economic recovery

Chennai (IANS) The slow economic recovery of the low income households post Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in the overall economic recovery of the country, said Kotak Securities Ltd.

In a research report, Kotak Securities said, post Covid-19…

Plea seeks NGT to look into flat construction sans EC in Delhi

New Delhi (IANS) A plea before the National Green Tribunal has sought directions against the construction of a housing project at GT Road adjoining Model Town, Delhi allegedly violating Environmental Clearance.

The applicant Victoria Gardens…

Honda Motorcycles and Scooter overtakes Hero Motorcorp in retail sales

Chennai (IANS) The month of September 2022 saw Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India overtaking the world's largest two-wheeler maker Hero Motocorp Ltd in terms of retail sales.

Last month, over 2.85 lakh two wheelers, rolled out by Honda…