Singhania Quest+, in collaboration with the World Book of Records (London, UK), has launched ‘Go Coderz,’ India’s first and largest national coding competition aimed at school students. This pioneering event aligns with the New Education Policy (NEP), which integrates coding into the education system, and targets students from grades 3 to 10. The competition promises…
The rupee on Thursday weakened by 6 paise to close at 83.64 (provisional) against the US dollar as the strength of the US currency in the overseas market and overnight rise in crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiments.Forex traders expect the rupee to trade with a slight negative bias due to the strong US…
BJAUT reported stable Q1 (revenue/EBITDA growth of 16%/24% YoY; 20.2% EBITDA margin, aided by 50bps of PLI gain). Domestic 2W prospects are good, although BJAUT’s position has now fallen (even in 125cc motorcycles); The reaction to the newly-launched CNG motorcycle needs to be monitored. MGMT is guided to make export recovery gradual, and its focus…
Dealers’ body FADA on Monday said that automobile retail sales grew by 9 percent year-on-year in the June quarter of FY25, with all segments except tractors registering increment. Total retail sales increased to 61,91,225 units in the April-June period from 56,59,060 units in the same quarter of FY24. Passenger vehicle retail sales rose 2.53 percent…
Chanakya IAS Academy, Guwahati, has announced its latest initiative, the ‘SUPER 20 Batch’, designed to elevate education standards for UPSC 2025 aspirants. This specialized program features a unique teacher-student ratio of 1:20, emphasizing personalized mentorship and comprehensive preparation across all stages of the UPSC examination. Launching on August 20, 2024, the SUPER 20 Batch integrates…
State Bank of India (SBI) has increased its marginal cost of lending rates (MCLR) by 5 to 10 basis points (bps) for most tenures from today, July 15. Shares of State Bank of India, India’s largest public sector bank (PSB), are trading at ₹868.00, up 0.97 percent from its previous close. SBI MCLR increase MCLR…
Personal income tax collections are overtaking corporate tax collections, with cumulative net direct tax collections rising by nearly 20 percent to Rs 5.74 lakh crore during the period April 1 to July 11 of the current financial year (2024-25), Income Tax Department said in a statement late Friday night. Personal income tax collections continue to…
The Times Now Doctors Day Conclave gathered renowned medical experts to celebrate their contributions and address critical health challenges facing India. Among the pressing issues discussed was the pervasive impact of tobacco use, despite ongoing national efforts to curb its consumption. The Conclave highlighted the persistent failure of current tobacco control policies, which have struggled…
Shipping stocks continued their impressive rally for the second consecutive session on Friday, with Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) rising 16.40% to hit a record high of ₹384.20 per share. In the previous trading day, the stock had touched the upper circuit limit of 20% due to positive developments. This recent rally in the stock…
Next Bharat Ventures IFSC Private Limited, a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, has announced the launch of a ₹340 crore fund aimed at fostering social impact startups in India. The fund will target entrepreneurs working in agriculture, financial inclusion, rural supply chains, and rural mobility. The flagship initiative, the Next Bharat Residency program, offers a…
