Stocks in Asia-Pacific were blended in Thursday trade as investors kept an eye on shares of China Evergrande Group in Hong Kong ...

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SEBI said it will not captivate any application for virtual internship in its legal department after relaxation of Coronavirus associated restrictions ...

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The Bitcoin Strategy ETF, trading under the "BITO" ticker, rose 3.1 percent to $41.03 in its first session, an eagerly-anticipated event in the world of crypto-money that boosted bitcoin futures....

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Bitcoin fell somewhat in Asian hours on Thursday, a day after marking an all-time high up on optimism around the launch of the very first U.S. bitcoin futures ETF ... Existing bitcoin exchange-traded funds and items have actually seen sharp inflows given that September.Hong Kong: Bitcoin fell a little in Asian hours on Thursday, a day after marking an all-time high up on optimism around the launch of the first U.S. bitcoin futures ETF. The world's largest cryptocurrency was last down 1.3% at $65,184 after hitting a record $67,016 on Wednesday, but still above a previous peak of $64,895 seen in April. We believe its going to go greater and we can get to 80 or 90,000 by the end of this year easy, however that won't be without volatility, said Matt Dibb, COO of Singapore-based Stack Funds.In the previous couple of days, he stated, traders were beginning to pay high rates to borrow to purchase bitcoin futures, which's an indication that we could be a bit overextended, and there could be a pullback to come. He included he prepared for traders would turn out of bitcoin and into major 'altcoins' - other cryptocurrencies.Ether, the world's second biggest cryptocurrency, increased 1% to $4,203 and there were also sharper gains in smaller tokens.Market players say the most recent wave of purchasing has been supported by the launch of the first U.S. bitcoin futures-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) with investors wagering this will open a path to greater investment from both retail and institutional investors.Existing bitcoin exchange-traded funds and products have actually seen sharp inflows considering that September.Average weekly flows to bitcoin funds amounted to $121.1 million in October, up from $31.2 million a month previously, data from London-based CryptoCompare shows.The three months prior to September had seen outflows following steep losses for bitcoin in May and June.(This story has actually not been modified by TheIndianSubcontinent personnel and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

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Retail inflation for farm and rural labourers experienced a slide in September 2021 as it stood at 2.89 percent and 3.16 percent respectively ...

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With the recent cut, the interest rates on home loans starts at 6.50 per cent, compared to 6.85 per cent earlier, while rates on vehicle loans start at 6.85 per cent, compared to 7.35 per cent earlier...

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IndusInd Bank revealed the launch of the EMI center on debit cards, which will allow customers to transform their high value deals into simpler instalments ... IndusInd Bank has partnered with more than 60,000 offline merchant outletsIndusInd Bank today announced the launch of the EMI or related regular monthly instalments center on debit cards, which will permit consumers to convert their high worth transactions into easier instalments.With the introduction of this center, a debit card holder of IndusInd Bank can stroll into any getting involved store, and avail it by swiping or tapping their card at a merchant PoS (point-of-sale) terminal - where retail deals are completed.IndusInd Bank has actually partnered with more than 60,000 offline merchant outlets - consisting of big format sellers, hypermarkets, multi-brand and stand-alone shops to facilitate purchases throughout categories such as electronics, customer durables, clothing, home décor, vehicles, medical facilities and more.The bank will also partner with leading e-commerce platforms to enable online purchases as well. The debit card holders can avail the center of purchasing products and after that pick an EMI alternative with periods from 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, and 24 months.Customers can also inspect their eligibility for availing the alternative through SMS - by typing 'MYOFR', addressed to 5676757. IndusInd Bank has constantly been at the forefront at driving customer benefit by introducing products that bring unparalled value to their banking experience.We are delighted to launch an EMI facility for our debit card holders that will enable them to purchase products of their option from a large variety of categories, and also give them the versatility of paying in simple instalments over a period of time, said Ms. Charu Mathur, Chief Digital Officer - & Head-Business Strategy, IndusInd Bank.On Wednesday, October 20, shares of IndusInd Bank settled 0.56 per cent higher at Rs 1,201.1 apiece on the BSE. IndusInd Bank opened on the BSE at Rs 1,193.80, swinging to an intra day high of Rs 1,213.35 and an intra day low of Rs 1,172.35, throughout the trading session today.

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Bitcoin, the world's most significant cryptocurrency, touched $63,337.54 after the listing, its greatest because mid-April and near its record of $64,895.22 ... Bitcoin, the world's biggest cryptocurrency, touched $63,337.54 after the listingBitcoin struck a six-month high and was within striking range of its all-time peak on Tuesday as traders wagered the listing of the very first bitcoin futures-based U.S. exchange-traded fund might herald investment streams into cryptocurrencies.The ProShares Bitcoin Technique ETF on NYSE Arca, owned by Intercontinental Exchange Inc, listed on Tuesday under the ticker BITO. That followed the end of a 75-day duration in which the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission might challenge the listing.The brand-new ProShares ETF opened at $40.88 and was last at $41.64. ETFs are securities that track an asset and can be bought or offered on a stock market. Analysts stated the ETF would likely streamline access to cryptocurrencies for retail financiers. It can bring in circulations from investors who prefer the ease of an ETF over the perceived threat of an exchange, stated Martha Reyes, head of research at crypto exchange Bequant.Bitcoin, the world's biggest cryptocurrency, touched $63,337.54 after the listing, its greatest given that mid-April and near its record of $64,895.22. Known throughout its 13-year life for its volatility, bitcoin has actually risen by some 40 per cent this month on hopes the introduction of bitcoin ETFs - of which several remain in the works - will see billions of dollars managed by pension funds and other large financiers flow into the sector.Still, other experts have cautioned the fund will not invest directly in bitcoin - but in Chicago-traded futures - therefore any immediate ramifications for flows might be limited.But speculators have actually been betting its launch is a favorable signal for area rates anyhow. Bitcoin futures increased 1.2 per cent, last trading at $62,380. This might lead to more continuous purchasing pressure on CME, causing the open interest to rise. This will attract more cash and carry chances, causing buying pressure in the area market, cryptocurrency experts at Arcane Research said in a note.Crypto ETFs have actually launched this year in Canada and Europe in the middle of surging interest in digital assets. VanEck and Valkyrie are amongst fund managers pursuing U.S.-listed ETF items, although Invesco on Monday dropped its plans for a futures-based ETF.The Nasdaq on Friday approved the listing of the Valkyrie Bitcoin Strategy ETF and Grayscale, the world's largest digital currency manager, prepares to convert its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust into a spot bitcoin ETF, the business confirmed.

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Stocks in Asia-Pacific were mixed in Thursday trade as investors monitored shares of China Evergrande Group in Hong Kong...

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RBI has actually imposed a charge of Rs one crore on Paytm Payments Bank for breaking provisions of Payment and Settlement Systems Act 2007 ...

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Bitcoin rallied to a record, topping $66,000 for the very first time as optimism surged for greater mainstream acceptance in the wake of the successful launch of the inaugural exchange-traded fund for U.S.... Bitcoin increased as high as $66,976, bringing its gain for the year to almost 130%. New Delhi: Bitcoin rallied to a record, topping $66,000 for the first time as optimism surged for greater mainstream acceptance in the wake of the successful launch of the inaugural exchange-traded fund for U.S. investors. While the historically unpredictable digital currency invested current days hovering in a narrow variety as it approached its previous April high, the vault past the threshold happened much faster: The price included more than a thousand dollars in a minute simply after the open of stock exchanges in the U.S. Big moves tied to significant chart levels have actually been a common phenomenon in the little more than a years history of cryptocurrency trading. It's a validating moment, stated Jesse Proudman, co-founder and chief executive at Makara, a crypto advisory firm. It's no longer a question of does this asset class continue to exist-- I believe that's a really significant mark in the history of the broader digital-asset class. Need for the ProShares Bitcoin Method ETF continued to rise, with more than 29 million shares changing hands Wednesday, or more than throughout the fund's practically record-breaking debut. That's equal to more than $1.2 billion in volume. The first Bitcoin-linked exchange-traded fund listed in the U.S. released on Tuesday as the second-most heavily traded fund on record. Bitcoin has reached its newest high atop a tide of pandemic-era liquidity, speculative bets and expectations of wider adoption by institutional investors. The trip was volatile: The token plunged below $30,000 in June amidst criticism of its energy consumption and China's cryptocurrency crackdown. It then began to recuperate in part as the crypto sector gotten used to China's broadsides.Amid all the rate hysteria, many quarters of the Wall Street facility nurse a deep hesitation about Bitcoin's role in financing. Securities regulators are stepping up their examination of cryptocurrency, with the U.S. federal government efficiently obstructing a Bitcoin loaning program at Coinbase Global Inc. Critics have likewise cast doubt on claims the asset's scarcity makes it a long-term store of value and note its slow uptake as an unit of exchange.Bitcoin increased as high as $66,976 throughout New york city trading hours, bringing its gain for the year to practically 130%. The biggest digital currency by market value gained more than 300% in 2015 and 95% in 2019 after tumbling 73% the previous year.With turnover of practically $1 billion, the ProShares fund launching Tuesday lagged only a BlackRock carbon fund for a very first day of trading, the latter ranking greater due to pre-seed investments, according to Athanasios Psarofagis at Bloomberg Intelligence. Plainly, the launch of a Bitcoin futures ETF in the U.S. has actually sent rates soaring to these levels, said Leah Wald, president at Valkyrie Investments, which has an application out for a futures-based fund. Traders and investors maybe see this is precursor to the holy grail-- an area Bitcoin ETF-- and their optimism is pouring into the largest cryptocurrency at a furious pace, with all money FOMOing into the trade from all corners of the market. Bitcoin's most significant advocates back questionable arguments that the virtual currency is a store of wealth and a hedge against the most potent hazard from inflation in many years. Wall StreetEnthusiasm has also increased in some corners of Wall Street: Bank of New York City Mellon Corp., Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Morgan Stanley are among companies providing crypto-related services. Dawn Fitzpatrick, chief investment officer of Soros Fund Management LLC, stated her company holds some coins and that crypto has gone mainstream. At the very same time, there is a still a long way to go. SkyBridge Capital creator Anthony Scaramucci said that while there's a feeding craze in crypto among about 10% of financial-services companies, the vast bulk are reluctant about the possession class.Over the past couple of years, a whole new crypto-economy has actually formed. Non-fungible tokens or NFTs-- which allow holders of digital art and collectibles to track ownership-- have actually surged into the limelight.Decentralized FinanceSo has the decentralized financing-- DeFi-- environment, which permits people to provide, borrow, trade and secure insurance directly from each other, without use of intermediaries such as banks.Bitcoin's record comes in time for its birthday-- the digital coin was born on Halloween 2008 with the publication of a research paper by someone who passed the name Satoshi Nakamoto.The paper was entitled Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System. Its birth ignited a digital currency revolution that caused the emergence of more than 12,000 other coins, according to CoinMarketCap.com information. The overall market price of cryptocurrencies surpasses $2.5 trillion.

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Gas and diesel costs got on Wednesday, October 20, following a surge in international crude oil rates ... In Delhi, gas and diesel rates jumped 35 paise to cost Rs 106.19 and Rs 94.92 per litre respectively.Petrol, Diesel Cost Today: Fuel rates jumped on Wednesday, October 20, to strike fresh all-time highs following a rise in worldwide petroleum rates. In the national capital, gas and diesel rates soared 35 paise to cost Rs 106.19 and Rs 94.92 per litre respectively, according to Indian Oil Corporation.Petrol now costs 34 percent more than the price at which air travel turbine fuel (ATF or jet fuel) is sold to airline companies. ATF in Delhi costs Rs 79,020.16 per kilo litre or roughly Rs 79 per litre.In Mumbai, a litre of gas now costs Rs 112.11, and diesel is cost Rs 102.89 per litre. Fuel rates in Chennai breached the Rs 103 per litre-mark and is presently sold at Rs 103.31 per litre. Amongst the four metro cities, fuel rates are the highest in Mumbai, according to the state-run oil refiner. Fuel rates vary across the states due to value-added tax or VAT. (Likewise Check out: How To Inspect Latest Gas And Diesel Rates In Your City). Here are the gas and diesel price across the metro cities: State-run oil refiners such as Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum revise the fuel rates every day, by taking into account the crude oil prices in the worldwide markets, and the rupee-dollar exchange rates. Any changes in fuel and diesel costs are executed with impact from 6 am every day.Globally, oil prices climbed up and were near multi-year highs as an energy supply crunch continued around the world. Brent crude rose 75 cents to settle at $85.08 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures increased 52 cents to settle at $82.96.

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L&T Tech's income from operations in the 2nd quarter of the present fiscal stood at Rs 1,607.7 crore, compared to Rs 1,313 crore in the year-ago period ...

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Tesla Inc on Wednesday beat Wall Street expectations for third-quarter earnings on the back of record deliveries as the electrical car maker browsed through an extended global lack of chips and raw... Tesla published a record profits in the July to September period.New Delhi: Tesla Inc on Wednesday beat Wall Street expectations for third-quarter profits on the back of record shipments as the electric vehicle maker navigated through a prolonged global shortage of chips and raw materials.Tesla stated it aims to increase production in the 4th quarter from the previous quarter, adding that the magnitude of growth will be determined mainly by outdoors factors. A variety of obstacles, consisting of semiconductor shortages, blockage at ports and rolling blackouts, have actually been impacting our capability to keep factories running at full speed, the company said.Tesla, the world's most valuable automaker, has actually weathered the pandemic and the worldwide supply-chain crisis better than competitors, publishing record revenue for the fifth consecutive quarter in the July to September duration, sustained by a production ramp-up at its Chinese factory.Led by billionaire Elon Musk, Tesla deals with difficulties of maintaining its development in the face of a prolonged chip shortage, with its factories starting production in Berlin and Texas this year.Tesla shares, up about 23% this year, were down about 0.6% in extended trade late on Wednesday.Revenue increased to $13.76 billion from $8.77 billion a year earlier.Analysts had anticipated income of about $13.63 billion, according to IBES data from Refinitiv.Tesla's automotive gross margin, leaving out environmental credits, rose to 28.8%, from 25.8% the previous quarter.Tesla has been raising rates in the United States, which assisted cushion the effect of the supply-chain costs, experts said. Tesla's average selling price (ASP) of lorries were greater than anticipated and the U.S. market drove that, stated Gene Munster, handling partner at venture capital firm Loup Ventures, a financier in Tesla.Tesla said its ongoing cost-cutting efforts assisted counter the declines in its ASPs coming from sales of lower-priced lorries like the Design 3 and Design Y.Tesla has cut costs with using more Chinese parts consisting of batteries.The company posted robust sales in China, where its Shanghai factory has actually surpassed the Tesla factory in Fremont, California, in regards to production. Tesla shipments rise for the sixth successive quarter.(This story has actually not been modified by TheIndianSubcontinent staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

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IMF's Chief Economist Gita Gopinath will leave her task in January next year and return to the distinguished Harvard University, according to the international financial institution ... Gita Gopinath,Mysuru-born, is the first-ever woman Chief Financial expert of the IMF.Washington: IMF's Chief Economic expert Gita Gopinath will leave her task in January next year and go back to the prestigious Harvard University, according to the global financial institution.The 49-year-old prominent Indian-American financial expert had actually joined the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as the Chief Economic Expert in January 2019. She was the John Zwaanstra Teacher of International Researches and Economics at Harvard University when she signed up with the Washington-based international lender.IMF Handling Director Kristalina Georgieva on Tuesday revealed that the search for Gopinath's successor would start quickly. Gita's contribution to the Fund and our membership has actually been really amazing - quite merely, her effect on the IMF's work has been remarkable, Georgieva said.Ms Gopinath, Mysuru-born, is the first-ever female Chief Economic expert of the IMF.Harvard University had extended her leave of lack on a remarkable basis by one year, which has actually permitted her to function as Chief Economic expert at the IMF for three years. She made history as the very first female Chief Economic expert of the Fund and we benefited tremendously from her sharp intellect and deep knowledge of global financing and macroeconomics as we browse through the worst economic crisis because the Great Depression. Gita also won the regard and appreciation of coworkers in the Research study Department across the Fund, and throughout the membership for leading analytically rigorous work and policy-relevant jobs with high impact and impact, Georgieva said.The IMF stated that as part of her lots of substantial efforts, Ms Gopinath co-authored the Pandemic Paper on how to end the Covid-19 pandemic that set worldwide backed targets for immunizing the world.This work caused the development of the Multilateral Task Force comprised of the leadership of the IMF, the World Bank, the World Trade Organisation and the World Health Organisation to assist end the pandemic and the facility of a working group with vaccine producers to identify trade barriers, supply traffic jams, and speed up delivery of vaccines to low- and lower-middle income nations, the IMF stated in a statement.Among her other key achievements, Ms Gopinath helped establish an Environment Modification team inside the IMF to analyse, to name a few things, optimum environment mitigation policies. I wish to reveal my individual appreciation to Gita for her excellent contributions, her constantly sensible counsel, her commitment for the objective of the Research study Department and the Fund more broadly, as well as her widely identified inclusive and available method to colleagues and personnel, Georgieva added.Born in December 1971 to Malayalee parents, Ms Gopinath had her schooling in Kolkata and finished from the Woman Shri Ram College of Commerce in Delhi. She did Masters from the Delhi School of Economics in addition to from the University of Washington.Ms Gopinath did her Ph.D in economics from Princeton University in 2001 and she was assisted by Kenneth Rogoff, Ben Bernanke and Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas.She joined the University of Chicago in 2001 as an Assistant Professor prior to transferring to Harvard in 2005. She ended up being a tenured Professor there in 2010. She is the 3rd female in the history of Harvard to be a tenured professor at its prestigious economics department and the very first Indian since the Nobel laureate Amartya Sen to hold that position.(This story has actually not been modified by TheIndianSubcontinent personnel and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

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Fuel costs continue to rise for the 2nd straight day on Thursday, October 21, to hit fresh all-time highs following a rise in global petroleum rates ... In Delhi, fuel and diesel rates skyrocketed 35 paise to cost Rs 106.54 and Rs 95.27 per litre respectively.Petrol, Diesel Price Today: Fuel prices continue to increase for the second straight day on Thursday, October 21, to strike fresh all-time highs following a rise in international crude oil rates. The rates were kept unchanged for two days previously. In the national capital, gas and diesel rates skyrocketed 35 paise to cost Rs 106.54 and Rs 95.27 per litre respectively after the most recent hike, according to Indian Oil Corporation.Petrol now costs around 35 percent more than the price at which aviation turbine fuel (ATF or jet fuel) is sold to airlines. ATF in Delhi costs Rs 79,020.16 per kilo litre or roughly Rs 79 per litre.In Mumbai, a litre of gas now costs Rs 112.44, and diesel is sold at Rs 103.26 per litre. Fuel rates in Chennai breached the Rs 103 per litre-mark and is currently cost Rs 103.61 per litre; while diesel rates stood at Rs 99.59. Amongst the four city cities, fuel rates are the greatest in Mumbai, according to the state-run oil refiner. Fuel rates differ across the states due to value-added tax or VAT. (Also Check out: How To Examine Most Current Gas And Diesel Rates In Your City). Here Are The Petrol And Diesel Prices Throughout Metro Cities: State-run oil refiners such as Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum modify the fuel rates daily, by taking into consideration the petroleum prices in the worldwide markets, and the rupee-dollar currency exchange rate. Any modifications in fuel and diesel costs are implemented with result from 6 am every day.Globally, oil rates climbed up and were near multi-year highs as an energy supply crunch continued across the globe. Brent crude increased 0.21 per cent to $86.04 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures increased 1.10 percent to $83.87.

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According to a statement released by Mahanadi Coalfields, the company broke its own record of dispatching 5.45 lakh tonnes of coal within a fortnight ...

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Gross non-performing assets of banks are likely to rise to 8 per cent to 9 per cent by the end of 2021-22, compared to 7.5 per cent of last year,...

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Telecom Ministry has likewise provided 90 days time to telcos to indicate if they wish to go with converting the interest amount into equity ... Vodafone Concept's board has actually accepted the government's deal of four-year moratoriumWeeks after the federal government had announced using telecom business a four-year spectrum charges payment moratorium, cash strapped Vodafone Concept stated on Wednesday that its board has actually okayed the proposal.The business said in a regulative filing that its board of directors has authorized the exercise of the choice of deferment of the company's spectrum auction instalments for a duration of 4 years (October 2021 to September 2025) in accordance with the alert provided by the Department of Telecommunication to the company . The federal government recently had asked telecom business like Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio as well as Vodafone Idea, to notify it by October 29, whether they are keen to select the four-year dues moratorium period.The option belongs to the government's reforms for the telecom sector which it had revealed recently to bail out business which have actually been financially stressed.The Telecom Ministry has likewise given 90 days time to the operators to show if they wish to choose converting the interest amount referring to the moratorium period into equity.

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According to data launched by the Ministry of Mines, the index of mineral production of mining sector was 103.8 for August 2021 ...

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Reliance Retail obtained a majority 52 percent stake in pioneering designer Ritu Kumar's label, that includes purchasing out 35 per cent stake held by Everstone Capital in Ritika Privat Limited-the... Reliance Brands acquired a majority stake in Ritu Kumar's designer labelReliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL)- the retail arm of billionaire Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Industries obtained a bulk 52 per cent stake in popular designer labels of Ritu Kumar, in its most current bet on the nation's fast-expanding high-end designer market.The bulk stake acquisition included buying out the 35 per cent stake held by Everstone Capital in Ritika Private Limited-the business that owns Ritu Kumar brands.The collaboration between the pioneering designer and Reliance Retail aims to highlight the country's re-emerging role in the worldwide couture industry. The goal of the partnership to reinterpret the age-old styles, themes, and patterns, that take the story of the country's artisanal culture beyond the existing ideas in couture and style. Really few nations can match the elegance, design and creativity of design, especially in printing and painting of textiles and weaves, found in India. We are thrilled to partner with Ritu Kumar, who has strong brand name recognition, potential for scale, and innovation in style and retail - all essential ingredients to build a complete way of life brand, stated Ms Isha Ambani, Director, Reliance Retail Ventures Limited. Together, we want to construct a robust platform and consumer ecosystem for our native textiles and crafts - both in India and across the world - so that our crafts get the honor and recognition they should have in international couture, added Ms Ambani.Ritika Private Limited owns- Ritu Kumar, Label Ritu Kumar, RI Ritu Kumar, aarké, and Ritu Kumar House and Living. The classical 'Ritu Kumar' brand name is rooted in the nation's abundant tradition of textile aesthetics, and all her brands maintain the core depth of embroidery, as well as artisanal crafts and prints. This really positive partnership will even more the work I started in looking into and restoring India's textile history and wealth while highlighting our design ability. It's a story that requires to be informed again. When upon a time, India had 57 per cent of the world's GDP dependent only on its textiles said Ritu Kumar, the founder of the nation's oldest fashion house.Just recently, Reliance purchased a 40 per cent stake in a style home run by popular designer, Manish Malhotra. On Tuesday, October 19, shares of Reliance Industries settled 0.91 per cent greater at Rs 2,731.50 each on the BSE.

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PayPal's shares were down about 3.5 percent on Wednesday, while Pinterest was up over 10 per cent at $61.55 ... PayPal made an offer to purchase digital pinboard site Pinterest IncPayPal Holdings Inc has made a deal to buy digital pinboard website Pinterest Inc for $45 billion, individuals acquainted with the matter said on Wednesday, a mix that might herald more tie-ups in between financial innovation and social media business in e-ecommerce. The per share cost would represent a 26 percent premium to Pinterest's closing cost of $55.58 on Tuesday. PayPal prepares to fund the acquisition mostly through stock, the sources said.The payments leviathan was amongst the huge winners of the pandemic as more individuals utilized its services to shop online and pay expenses to prevent marching. The pandemic increase over the previous 12 months have driven up its shares by about 36 per cent, providing it a market capitalization of nearly $320 billion.PayPal's shares were down about 3.5 percent on Wednesday, while Pinterest was up over 10 per cent at $61.55. Pinterest's shares, which had actually jumped over 13 percent earlier in the day requiring trading to be stopped quickly, have shed about 16 percent of their worth this year.San Jose, California-based PayPal and Pinterest did not right away react to Reuters' requests for comment. The sources requested anonymity as the conversations are confidential.News of the possible offer comes less than a week after Pinterest co-founder Evan Sharp revealed strategies to leave the company to sign up with LoveFrom, a firm led by Jony Ive, the designer of many iconic Apple products.Sharp established the San Francisco, California-based online scrapbook and photo-sharing platform along with Ben Silbermann, who is the business's ceo, and Paul Sciarra, who left in 2012. Over the previous few years, PayPal has actually shown growing ambitions to increase its footprint in online shopping through a series of acquisitions, including a $4 billion offer to buy online discount coupon finder Honey Science in 2019, a $2.7-billion deal to purchase Japanese buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) company Paidy in September this year, and a deal to buy return-service supplier Happy Returns in May.

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Central Electricity Authority said that plants with less than four days of coal have come down to 58 as on October 18 compared to 69 from a week ago....

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Hindustan Unilever Q2 FY22 Results: Hindustan Unilever Limited - the country's leading fast-moving consumer goods maker reported a net profit of Rs 2,187 crore on a standalone basis, registering a......

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In September 2020, 3.9 million travelers boarded the flights compared to 7.1 million in 2021, a rise of 79.23 per cent, stated DGCA data ... Airline companies carried 71 lakh guests on domestic flights in SeptemberThe domestic air travelers step is up by about 80 percent in September 2021, compared to the corresponding month in 2015, according to data by aviation regulator Director General Civil Air Travel (DGCA). In September 2020, 3.9 million guests boarded flights compared to 7.1 million in 2021 - a rise of 79.23 percent, said DGCA data.Airlines carried 71 lakh guests on domestic flights in September, compared to 39 lakh passengers in the corresponding month in 2015. The domestic airline companies likewise brought 5.5 per cent more travelers in August, signing up a boost of 33.83 per cent compared to July 2021. The load factors - travelers carried per flight, in September 2021 was highest for SpiceJet at 78.8 percent. The load aspects for GoAir stood at 74.1 per cent, IndiGo at 73.6 percent, Vistara at 72.4 percent, AirAsia India at 68 per cent, and Air India at 63.7 per cent, according to the DGCA.The domestic passenger footfall - which reached the highest level post-COVID in February, started declining after the second wave of the pandemic hit India March in 2021. The return of guests and boarding of more flights began in June after COVID cases declined in the nation and the vaccination drive got. The festive season has actually likewise set the tone for the revival of domestic passengers in the country.In a recent statement, the government permitted 100 per cent flying capacity to the airline companies after a one year long constraint due to the pandemic. A drop in the number of new Covid cases, government's easing of constraints on the capability offered by airlines, and vaccination doses are some reasons that travel analysts the development to continue.

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Indian Energy Exchange skyrocketed 20 per cent to a record high on Tuesday, after the energy trading platform said it would consider bonus offer concern of shares ...

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