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Gujarat private firm chairman held in Rs 762-crore GST fraud

Ahmedabad, Feb 23 (PTI) The chairman of a Bhavnagar-based firm was arrested on Wednesday by the state Goods and Services Tax (GST) department with the help of the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) in a case of using fake invoices of Rs 762 crore to claim fraudulent input tax credit of Rs 137 crore.The state GST [...]

IKEA India appoints Susanne Pulverer as first woman CEO

New Delhi, Feb 23 (PTI) Sweden-based IKEA, the world's leading home furnishing retailer, on Wednesday announced the appointment of Susanne Pulverer as its first woman chief executive officer (CEO) and chief sustainability officer (CSO) for its India business. Pulverer will replace the outgoing IKEA India CEO and CSO Peter Betzel, IKEA said in a statement. [...]

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IndiGo to start Pantnagar-Dehradun flight services from Mar 27 Mumbai, Feb 23 (PTI) Budget-carrier IndiGo expanded its regional flights network, adding services to Pantnagar in Uttarkahand from Dehradun and to Delhi, starting March 27, according to a statement released on Wednesday. IndiGo said it will operate exclusive direct flights from Pantnagar to Dehradun and new [...]

Sonowal reviews Dredging Corp performance

New Delhi, Feb 23 (PTI) Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday reviewed the performance of Dredging Corporation of India and exhorted its employees to work as a team for meeting the expectations of the country. The minister noted that DCI is a very important organisation in the maritime sector and [...]

Welspun India to raise Rs 500 cr via NCDs

New Delhi, Feb 23 (PTI) Welspun India on Wednesday said it plans to raise Rs 500 crore by issuing non-convertible debentures (NCDs) or commercial papers on a private placement basis. Its board in its meeting on Wednesday "approved raising of funds, by way of the private placement, up to Rs 500 crore, inter alia, by [...]

Crompton Greaves Consumer to acquire 81% stake in Butterfly Gandhimathi Appliances for Rs 2,076 cr

New Delhi, Feb 23 (PTI) Electrical consumer durables company Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd (CGCEL) on Wednesday announced to acquire a majority stake of 81 per cent in Butterfly Gandhimathi Appliances for a total consideration of Rs 2,076 crore. Tamil Nadu-based Butterfly Gandhimathi Appliances operates in kitchen and small domestic appliances and the deal will [...]