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Horticulture production in India pegged at 353.19 million tonnes in 2023-24: Centre
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Horticulture production in India pegged at 353.19 million tonnes in 2023-24:...

New Delhi, Sep 21: The horticulture production in the country is estimated to reach about 353.19 million tonnes in 28.98 million hectares area in 2023-24, the new government data showed on Saturday. The production of fruits, honey, flowers, plantation crops, spices and aromatics and medicinal plants...
Zoho CEO denies reports about investing in Odisha for Rs 3,034 crore chip plant
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Zoho CEO denies reports about investing in Odisha for Rs 3,034 crore chip plant

New Delhi, Sep 20: Cloud software major Zoho’s Co-founder and CEO, Sridhar Vembu, on Friday denied reports about investing in Odisha for a Rs 3,034 crore semiconductor plant. Earlier reports claimed that Silectric Semiconductor Manufacturing Pvt Ltd, formed by the directors of Zoho, plans to...
‘Make in India’ iPhone 16 hits market, thousands queue up to own new Apple devices
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‘Make in India’ iPhone 16 hits market, thousands queue up to own new Apple...

New Delhi/Mumbai, Sep 20: It was a 'wow moment' for thousands of Apple lovers in India on Friday as they started receiving ‘Make in India’ iPhone 16 at Apple BKC in Mumbai and Apple Saket in New Delhi and Apple along with at other Apple Authorised resellers stores amid long queues since early...
ADB approves $500 million loan to boost Indonesia
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ADB approves $500 million loan to boost Indonesia's energy transition

Manila, Sep 20: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday said it has approved a policy based loan of $500 million to accelerate Indonesia's transition towards sustainable and clean energy. The Affordable and Sustainable Energy Transition Program will support various policy measures for the country...
Yogi govt to purchase 120 e-buses for enhanced public transport in UP
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Yogi govt to purchase 120 e-buses for enhanced public transport in UP

New Delhi, Sep 19: The Government of Uttar Pradesh will purchase 120 electric buses which will operate across Lucknow, Aligarh, Moradabad, Ayodhya, and Gorakhpur. Under the directives of UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the process to add 120 electric buses in addition to 100 buses to the fleet of...
US Fed cuts interest rate by a half percentage point
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US Fed cuts interest rate by a half percentage point

Washington, Sep 19: The US central bank on Wednesday announced a large half percentage point cut in the interest rate, the first reduction in four years. It comes down from 5.35 per cent to between 4.75 per cent and 5 per cent. "Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to...
India becomes 3rd global cross-border capital destination for land, development sites
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India becomes 3rd global cross-border capital destination for land, development...

Mumbai, Sep 19: 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...
15 mn kirana stores in India embracing digital innovation via eB2B platforms: Report
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15 mn kirana stores in India embracing digital innovation via eB2B platforms:...

Bengaluru, Sep 18: Over 15 million kirana stores in India, long relied on fragmented, traditional trade-distribution models, are embracing digital innovation through eB2B ecommerce led business to business platforms, fuelling rapid growth and operational efficiency in the sector, a report said on...
IPO market boom: India held highest share globally in first half of 2024
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IPO market boom: India held highest share globally in first half of 2024

New Delhi, Sep 18: India's equity market witnessed highest Initial Public Offerings (IPO) globally due to strong domestic inflow in the market, according to a report. Wealth management firm Angel One Wealth said, "In the first half of 2024, more than 5,450 companies have been listed across the...
Amazon appoints Samir Kumar as India operations head
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Amazon appoints Samir Kumar as India operations head

New Delhi, Sep 18: E-commerce giant Amazon on Wednesday appointed Samir Kumar as the country manager for India after the abrupt exit of Manish Tiwary. Kumar, an Amazon veteran since 1999, is expected to assume operational responsibilities for India starting October 1, according to a company update...
Climate resilient policies vital, says Naidu; greets PM at renewable energy meet
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Climate resilient policies vital, says Naidu; greets PM at renewable energy meet

Amaravati, Sep 16: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, N Chandrababu Naidu who met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investor's Meet in Gandhinagar on Monday, stated that it was imperative to devise climate-resilient strategies for the energy sector. CM Naidu, whose Telugu...
Meal kit brand KOOK achieves 10x revenue growth in 12 months
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Meal kit brand KOOK achieves 10x revenue growth in 12 months

Mumbai, Sep 16: KOOK, a leading brand in the ready-to-cook meal kit industry, has announced a tenfold increase in monthly revenue, surging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 50 lakh over the past year. This substantial growth highlights a thriving market and a notable shift in consumer preferences towards...
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