Marico may buck the industry trend with the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) major reporting strong growth and favourable commentary in a weak quarter for the industry. The company reported consolidated revenue growth of 8 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in Q2FY25. Domestic revenue growth was 8 per cent Y-o-Y with 5 per cent volume growth (4 per cent in Q1FY25).

The Reserve Bank of India on Monday issued an operational framework for reclassification of investment made by a foreign portfolio investor to foreign direct investment (FDI) if the entity breaches the prescribed limit. Markets regulator Sebi too has issued a circular on procedure for reclassification of FPI investment to FDI.

State-owned Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has realigned its commission structures for its distributors in accordance with new surrender value norms but has no plans to introduce any "clawback", it said in a post-earnings analyst call on Friday. "It depends on our experience because the new products have been filed from October 1," said Siddhartha Mohanty, managing director and chief executive officer. The insurance regulator has revised the surrender value norms, and the revised ones came into effect on October 1.

This comes as the neighbouring country strengthens defence ties with Gulf and Western European countries, and its long-standing ally Turkiye, the officials said.

The explosion ripped through the provincial capital Quetta's railway station as passengers gathered on the platform before the scheduled departure of the Jaffar Express to Peshawar.

In “India Conquered”, Jon Wilson demystifies the British rule in India

Myriad factors inspire him as a musician, says ghatam exponent Udupi S. Sreedhar

Thekkae Theruvu Malika witnesses several landmark events in the history of Travancore

Youngsters share their stories of living with Type 1 diabetes

As Chennai gears up for Margazhi magic, NAVEENA VIJAYAN discovers a thriving culture for Western contemporary music in the city

Try deep, milky flavoured gelatos and light, refreshing fruit sorbets at Fun Stick

Clothing, pickles, packaging... the city has a thriving organic ecosystem, writes RANJANI RAJENDRA

‘Election Atlas of India’, through photo collages and thematic maps, is a seminal ready reckoner on Lok Sabha elections

Kolkata’s Town Hall, where the swadeshi movement formally began and which had a strong association with the Indian nationalist movement, will be opened to public soon

The story of a doctor who holds a stethoscope and a camera with a flair

The event at Women’s Christian College has choirs performing music across genres

A day-long rice fest or ‘bhaat mahotsav’ will showcase 300 varieties of indigenous rice and visitors get a taste of dishes made with over 24 varieties 

This Endemic Bird Day (May 13), look out for birds that are local to your region, and document them to participate in a nation-wide birding event. City birders share their plans for the day

On this World Environment Day, a look at the boom in biodegradable cutlery and crockery made from agricultural residue

Tamil Nadu bodybuilders move to Chennai to pursue their dreams of a ripped physique, medals, fame, and a Government job

Hyderabad FC scripted a sensational comeback to sink Kerala Blasters 2-1 in a thrilling Indian Super League match.

The double Olympic medallist last competed in Brussels in the Diamond League Final in September and will spend 31 days in Potchefstroom.

PV Sindhu says if she remains injury-free and in peak physical condition, she will aim for a third medal.

India's Harmanpreet Singh was crowned as Men's Player Of The Year and his former compatriot PR Sreejesh was named Men's Goalkeeper Of The Year, announced the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Friday.

Pankaj Advani clinched a historic 28th World title, his seventh in a row, after outclassing England's Robert Hall 4-2 in the final.

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr scored a hat-trick to help the LaLiga champions snap a two-game winless run in all competitions.

Ajit Chouhan and Rohit Raghav shone bright as U Mumba edged out UP Yoddhas 35-33 in a nail-biting contest to open the Noida leg of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida on Sunday.

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Arjun Deshwal capped off an exceptional solo performance to lead Jaipur Pink Panthers to a 39-32 win over Bengaluru Bulls in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) in Noida on Tuesday.

Grab is in the midst of developing maps that are built with self-driving vehicles in mind.

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Fajrin said 'unsubsidised' transactions for Bukalapak account for over half of its total sales.

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The firm is particularly looking at those with differentiated technology, especially if it's scalable, says its MD Marc Dragon.

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The company plans to place its application in the second or third quarter, said Mohd Khairil Abdullah.

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He led MDI Ventures to clock a record five exits in a single year in 2019.

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The digital telco firm is also looking to enter new markets.

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Coronavirus may trigger positive investment sentiment in ancillary segments of healthcare, says its MD Sunil Thakur.

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Paytm plans to double down on existing categories like payments, content and gaming and push usage in Tier 3 and 4 geographies.

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The BigBasket and Portea Medical promoter expects to see venture debt rising as an asset class in India.

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