Centum Electronics shares rose over 5 percent on March 17 and closed at Rs 1,350 per share. This development comes after the company announced that it has raised Rs 210 crore through its qualified institutional placement (QIP). Notably, Prashant Jain’s 3P India Equity Fund acquired 3.52 percent stake (over 5.17 lakh equity shares) in the…
In the Imphal West district’s deep woods, Manipur security forces conducted a targeted operation and seized a sizable weapons stash. The joint squad, which included Manipur Police Commandos and Indian Army soldiers, received information of illicit weaponry caches in the area and, after searching the Sandum Hill Range near Loitang Khullen hamlet, found the buried…
Philip Morris International (PMI) is advocating for regulatory modernization in India’s tobacco industry to introduce scientifically backed, less harmful alternatives for its 300 million tobacco users, including 100 million smokers. Speaking at the Times Group ET NOW Global Business Summit 2025, Frederic De Wilde, President SSEA, CIS & MEA Region at PMI, emphasized that progressive…
Security forces in Manipur have recovered a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives during intensive search and area domination operations in the vulnerable fringe areas of the state’s hill and valley districts. The operations were aimed at neutralizing threats and ensuring stability in the region. During a search operation near the eastern side of…
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports rose 7.6% in February from the same month last year, government data showed on Monday, boosted by growth in sales of both electronics and non-electronics. The increase was against a Reuters poll forecast of an 8.7% rise and followed a 2.1% decline in January.The statement from Enterprise Singapore did…
The Kuki-Zo Council in Manipur has officially withdrawn the indefinite shutdown that had paralyzed the hill areas since March 9. However, the council reiterated its firm opposition to the free movement directive issued by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, arguing that it undermines the pursuit of justice. In a statement released on March 13, the…
Tata Steel shares rose 2 percent on March 13 to become one of the top gainers in the Nifty 50 after JPMorgan raised its target price for the stock. International brokerage JPMorgan raised its price target for the stock to Rs 180, implying an upside potential of about 20 percent from Wednesday’s closing price. Further,…
The Parliament was reassured by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday that the government was doing everything it could to help Manipur, which was ravaged by conflict, recover economically. “We are offering every possible piece of support to help the (Manipur) economy recover more quickly. In response to the discussion on the Supplementary Demands for…
The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) has finally claimed the body of Lalgouthang Singsit, who died during a clash with security forces on March 8, following days of protests against the free movement directive issued by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Singsit’s remains had been lying unclaimed at the Kangpokpi District Hospital Morgue as CoTU…
Silver exchange traded funds have seen a massive surge in assets under management in less than three years, crossing the ₹13,500 crore mark in January 2025. SEBI allowed asset management companies to launch silver ETFs in November 2021. Since then, silver ETFs have seen massive growth. In January 2022, AUMs were Rs 123 crore and…
