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Premier Li Keqiang says job growth key to prop up China’s economy

Beijing, Mar 11 (PTI) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Friday defended the lower target of 5.5 per cent growth for the GDP, saying employment is key for the country, the world's second largest economy, to maintain the potential economic growth. China will be able to achieve its potential economic growth as long as it can [...]

GROHE and Hurun India Launch ‘Builders of Tomorrow’

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (NewsVoir) GROHE and Hurun India have been publishing the GROHE Hurun India Real Estate Rich List - a list of the most successful real estate entrepreneurs in the country - for nearly half a decade. It has been an enriching experience collaborating, tracking and celebrating the stories of these respected leaders of [...]

Institute of Risk Management-India Affiliate Announces Results for February 2022 Level-1 ERM Examination

Nishant Kumar Sharma, Senior Manager, Corporate Planning, NTPC Limited , secured All-India rank with 85.5% while Palak Aggarwal, NMIMS Alumnus and Advisory Associate Analyst, Deloitte, secured 85.1% MUMBAI, India, March 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Institute of Risk Management (IRM) - India Affiliate, recently announced the results of the February 2022 ERM Level-1 examination. Nishant Kumar [...]

State-owned banks on course to book better profits next fiscal: Report

Mumbai, Mar 11 (PTI) Strengthening economic recovery and stable financial metrics will help state-owned banks have stable earnings during the next financial year, aided by the gradual unwinding of regulatory forbearance through the year, according to a report. Fitch Ratings in the report on Friday also said private sector banks are better placed to reap [...]

‘Unthinkable’ has happened, we’ve war in Europe, says IMF MD

Washington, Mar 11 (PTI) Russia's invasion of Ukraine has consequences not only on that country, but also in the region and the world, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has warned, saying the "unthinkable" has happened in Europe. The top official of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), during a media round table on Thursday on the [...]
Automobile dispatches dip 23% in February as supply-side challenges continue: SIAM

Automobile dispatches dip 23% in February as supply-side challenges continue: SIAM

Automobile dispatches from factories to dealerships across the country declined 23 per cent in February, as various supply-side challenges, including semiconductor shortage, and rise in vehicle prices due to the implementation of new regulations continued to impact demand scenario, industry body SIAM said on Friday. Wholesales of domestic passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers declined 23 [...]

Lanka IOC hikes fuel prices yet again

Colombo, Mar 11 (PTI) The Lanka Indian Oil Company (LIOC), the Sri Lankan subsidiary of India’s oil major Indian Oil Corporation has hiked the retail prices of petrol and diesel with effect from Friday due to the significant depreciation of the Sri Lankan Rupee, the third time the firm has increased fuel prices in a [...]

As pandemic wanes, Kerala expects to attract more tourists

Ahmedabad, Mar 10 (PTI) As the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic wanes, Kerala is expecting to attract tourists in large numbers by reinventing itself as a preferred destination for travellers, an official of Kerala Tourism said on Thursday. The official said immediate focus is on domestic tourism in which Gujarat is a key market [...]