Semiconductor supply improving; waiting periods coming down, says Maruti Suzuki

New Delhi (IANS) The availability of semiconductors has slowly-but-surely improved which has allowed for greater production as well as reduced waiting periods for some car models, automobile major Maruti Suzuki India said.

The global shortage…

Equity indices extend losses: RIL, SBI in red

Mumbai (IANS) The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) on Monday opened on a negative note during the morning trade session.

At 10 a.m. the S&P BSE Sensex of the BSE traded at 59,235 points, down 0.67 per cent.

It opened at 59,710 points…

Airtel raises prepaid tariffs by 20%, effective from Nov 26

New Delhi (IANS) Telecom major Bharti Airtel will raise the prepaid tariffs by around 20 per cent.

Accordingly, the new tariffs will come into effect from November 26, 2021.

"Bharti Airtel has always maintained that the mobile 'Average…

'Domestic gas production expected to get a boost'

New Delhi (IANS) India's domestic gas production is expected to get a boost from KG Basin, from Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFSL).

"Domestic gas production would get a further boost, primarily from RIL and ONGC's assets in the…

India may harvest over 112 mn tonnes of wheat: IIWBR Director

New Delhi (IANS) Favourable weather conditions and expectations of remunerative prices are the encouraging factors for the farmers to grow more wheat in the ongoing rabi season and India may hit a fresh record for the seventh consecutive year, said…

Economic recovery to gain further traction during H2FY22: Ind-Ra

New Delhi (IANS) Economic recovery is expected to gain further traction during the second half of FY22, said India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra).

Accordingly, the rating agency expects the economic recovery to gain momentum on the back of fading…

Centre begins asset monetisation of BSNL, MTNL

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre has begun the non-core asset monetisation of telecos -- BSNL and MTNL.

Accordingly, DIPAM (Department of Investment and Public Asset Management) has begun auction of BSNL and MTNL assets.

The monetisation…

Prices of pulses substantially stabilised due to pre-emptive measures: Centre

New Delhi (IANS) The retail prices of pulses have substantially stabilised in the past five months and till date, the prices of gram, tur, urad and moong have either declined or remained stable in comparison to 2020, the government claimed on Thursday.

Businesses allowed to encash tax credits for improving liquidity

New Delhi (IANS) In order to improve liquidity of businesses, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has decided to allow full transfer of cash balances in electronic ledgers to taxpayers after they has paid their tax dues.

In…

Markets open on positive note; Zomato, Asian Paints in green

Mumbai (IANS) The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) on Thursday opened on a positive note during the morning trade session.

At 9.30 a.m., the S&P BSE Sensex of the BSE traded at 60,166.86 points, up 0.26 per cent.

It opened at 60179.93…