U.S. oil stocks have declined for five consecutive weeks, the longest such streak since January 2021. Oil prices rose in early Asian trading on Thursday, extending strong gains in the previous session after the killing of a Hamas leader in Iran raised the threat of a wider Middle East conflict and on signs of strong… Continue reading Oil rises on risk of broadening Middle East conflict
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India’s growth and prosperity must be driven by job creation, says Anand Mahindra
Anand Mahindra New Delhi: “While we continue to invest in building manufacturing capacity, we must also be aware of the important role the private sector plays in job creation,” Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group, reiterated at M&M’s 78th annual general meeting in Mumbai. He referred to the recent Budget which paid particular emphasis… Continue reading India’s growth and prosperity must be driven by job creation, says Anand Mahindra
Domestic steel companies to coordinate on import price
Under the suggested coordination plan, each steel company would buy coal on its own but would share the price information through a task force operationalised for this purpose by the ministry, the official said. A panel set up by the steel ministry has recommended that coking coal buyers share their import price to prevent mispricing… Continue reading Domestic steel companies to coordinate on import price
Mahindra Q1 net profit increases by 20% to INR 3,283 crore
“With this momentum and relentless drive towards execution, we will continue to ‘deliver scale’ in FY25.” Mahindra & Mahindra reported a 20% increase in its consolidated net profit for the first quarter ended June 30, 2024, achieving INR 3,283 crore. This is up from the INR 2,745 crore profit after tax recorded in the same… Continue reading Mahindra Q1 net profit increases by 20% to INR 3,283 crore
US says start of new China tariffs will be delayed by at least two weeks
The largest two categories, making up USD 13.2 billion of the targeted imports from China in 2023, are lithium-ion batteries, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. The U.S. Trade Representative‘s office said on Tuesday some of the steep U.S. tariff increases on an array of Chinese imports, including electric vehicles and their batteries, computer chips… Continue reading US says start of new China tariffs will be delayed by at least two weeks
Mitsubishi to join Honda, Nissan alliance as Chinese juggernaut rolls on
With Mitsubishi now set to join this duo, there will hopefully be more savings on costs in the electrification journey. New Delhi: It was sometime in 2018 when a top member of Yamaha Motor’s leadership team told this writer that too much was being read into the (then) prevailing wave of consolidation in the Japanese… Continue reading Mitsubishi to join Honda, Nissan alliance as Chinese juggernaut rolls on
India to add 80 GW coal-based capacity by 2032, total investment pegged at INR 6.67 lakh cr
In addition, the government has laid new transmission lines and created new sub-station capacity under the Green Energy Corridor Scheme for the evacuation of renewable power. New Delhi: In a bid to meet the anticipated electricity demand by 2031-32, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has completed generation planning studies, stating that India needs to bolster… Continue reading India to add 80 GW coal-based capacity by 2032, total investment pegged at INR 6.67 lakh cr
Rupee expected to hold close to record low ahead of Fed outcome
The dollar index was down slightly at 104.3, while most Asian currencies nudged higher, with the offshore Chinese yuan up 0.1% at 7.23. The Indian rupee is likely to open largely unchanged near its record low on Wednesday and trade in a tight band ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy decision due later in… Continue reading Rupee expected to hold close to record low ahead of Fed outcome
Q1 results today: Maruti, M&M among 115 companies to announce earnings on Wednesday
Revenue from operations may increase 16% Y-o-Y, according to an average estimate of four brokerages, while net profit is likely to be flat or seen declining up to 14% YoY. The first quarter earnings season is underway and as many as 115 companies will announce their quarterly numbers on Wednesday. Key results to watch out… Continue reading Q1 results today: Maruti, M&M among 115 companies to announce earnings on Wednesday
Mahindra taking steps to prepare staff for green shift, says Group CEO & MD Anish Shah
CEO & MD Anish Shah The Mahindra Group is ensuring a “fair and just” transition of its workforce, as the eight-decade-old Indian multinational dives into a few ‘green businesses’ and products that are more sustainable for the planet. The Group, according to CEO & MD Anish Shah, is making sure that no employee is left… Continue reading Mahindra taking steps to prepare staff for green shift, says Group CEO & MD Anish Shah