Indian EV Industry to become major power consumer amid robust growth: Report

NEW DELHI: With nearly four million electric vehicles (EVs) sold in India cumulatively by March this year, the market is in the midst of an explosive growth phase and will become a major power consumer, a report said. From merely 1.3 lakh EVs sold in 2020, an estimated 1.6 million EVs were sold in the […]

SC rejects telcos’ plea on AGR dues owned to govt

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has dismissed a batch of pleas filed by companies, including Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel, seeking the correction of alleged errors in adjusted gross revenue (AGR) and recall of the apex court’s 2019 order directing them to pay Rs 1.47 lakh in AGR dues to the telecom department. Curative petitions […]

Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals Brings Innovative Techniques In Plastic Surgery, Oncology To Kashmir

Dr. Shahin Nooreyezdan highlights monumental advances in plastic surgery Dr. Sameer Kaul elaborates on pioneering work in cancer care SRINAGAR: As part of its initiative to provide advanced treatments across the country, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, organized a press conference highlighting monumental advances in plastic surgery and oncology. The event aimed to highlight the […]

FCIK pays tributes to Mohammad Shafi Pandit

SRINAGAR: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has expressed deepest condolences on the passing of Mohammad Shafi Pandit, a distinguished administrator, social activist, and reformer who breathed his last on Thursday. A large number of FCIK members including President Shahid Kamili, Shakeel Qalander, Mohammad Ashraf Mir and others participated in the funeral prayers […]

India becomes 3rd global cross-border capital destination for land, dev sites

NEW DELHI: India rose to third place in the list of global cross-border capital destinations for land and development sites in the first half of 2024, a report showed on Thursday, adding that investments in Indian real estate sector will remain steady. With $3.5 billion of inflows in the January-June period, institutional investor interest in […]

Bengaluru’s centi-millionaires population to grow over next 16 years: Report

NEW DELHI: A recent report highlighted that Bengaluru is poised for dramatic growth in its population of centi-millionaires over the next 16 years. According to the Henley & Partners’ Centi-Millionaire Report 2024, the city is also forecasted to witness an increase of over 150 per cent in its ultra-rich population. Home to nearly 13,200 millionaires, […]

Cabinet approves continuation of schemes of PM-AASHA

NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Wednesday approved the continuation of schemes of Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) to provide remunerative prices to farmers and to control price volatility of essential commodities for consumers. The total financial outgo will be Rs 35,000 crore during 15th Finance Commission Cycle […]

Govt approves fixing of NBS rates for Rabi Season on Phosphatic & Potassic fertilizers

NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for fixing the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for the Rabi Season 2024 on Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers. The proposal was shared by the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers for fixing NBS rates for the Rabi Season from October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025. The […]

India sees healthy 8 pc increase in overall rainfall, positive for inflation outlook

NEW DELHI: India saw a healthy 8 per cent increase in overall rainfall above the long-term average (till September 13) as average retail prices of vegetables and milk cooled down, a report showed on Monday. Cumulative weekly rainfall was 14 per cent above the long-term average (as of September 11). With overall sowing nearly completed, […]

Long-Term Investments: 4 Large Cap Stocks Expected to Grow in 2024

Long-Term Investments: 4 Large Cap Stocks Expected to Grow in 2024

Investing in large cap stocks has always been a preferred strategy for those seeking stability and consistent returns in the share market. Large cap stocks, typically those of companies with a market capitalization exceeding $10 billion, are well-established, financially sound, and often lead their respective industries. For long-term investors, these stocks offer a balanced combination […]