Business

17 Jul

CoronaVirus effect : Microsoft Trims Jobs As It Enters New Fiscal Year.

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Microsoft Corp said it had trimmed its workforce across geographies and teams as it entered a new fiscal year from July 1. The Washington-based software giant declined to elaborate on the roles which had been eliminated, their numbers or their locations. The company cut roles at its online news portal MSN.com, as it shifted to an AI-powered algorithmic feed, according to the report, which added that jobs were also cut in the Microsoft Azure cloud division. According to a report by Business Insider, the company cut under 1,000 jobs across its business this week. The spokesman said it is common…

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17 Jul

Apple iPhone assembler joins wave of tech investment in India

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Apple Inc assembly partner Pegatron Corp is making preparations for its first plant in India, adding to a large influx of foreign tech investments in the country this year.In June, the Indian government set out a $6.6 billion plan to woo the world’s top smartphone manufacturers, offering financial incentives and ready-to-use manufacturing clusters. Pegatron is now setting up a local subsidiary and joining fellow Taiwanese electronics assemblers Foxconn Technology Group and Wistron Corp, who have already been making some iPhone handsets in southern India. Smartphones are a focal point for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's much-touted Make in India program. Ravi…

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17 Jul

Britannia Q1 pre-tax profit Rs 737 cr, revenue rises 26%

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Foods company Britannia reported a stellar quarterly growth on Friday posting a profit before tax of Rs 737 crore for Q1FY20, a rise of 88 per cent when compared to the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. The net profit for the biscuit maker grew 117 per cent to Rs 546 crore on YoY basis. The consolidated revenue of the Bengaluru-headquartered firm witnessed a strong growth of 26 per cent on a YoY basis at Rs 3,384 crore, ahead of expectations. The company’s volume growth for the period underreview stood at 22 per cent, higher than analysts' expectations of 17-20 per cent.…

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17 Jul

Sony updates Extra Bass wireless speaker range

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With the launch of SRS-XB43, SRS-XB33 and SRS-XB23, Sony India updated its Extra Bass speaker range. The wireless speakers are equipped with enhanced audio quality and are designed to support deep and punchy bass which is perfect for house parties. The SRS-XB43 sports a unique rectangular diaphragm design which ensure deep bass and clear vocals, delivering best sound quality, SRS-XB33 is an all-rounder with tough design and long-lasting battery life and SRS-XB23 are perfect outdoor companion with easy portability and compact design. The SRS-XB43 & SRS-XB33 support 24 hours of music playback to ensure uninterrupted music throughout the day. The…

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17 Jul

UTI Equity Fund is suitable for long-term investors

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UTI Mutual Fund is suitable for any long term investor. UTI Equity Fund is an open ended equity scheme investing across large cap, mid cap, small cap stocks, having a corpus of over Rs. 9,500 crores and having over 12 lakh investors (as on June 30, 2020). The scheme’s top ten holding consists of Bajaj Finance Ltd., HDFC Bank Ltd., Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd., HDFC Ltd., L&T Infotech Ltd., Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., Infosys Ltd., Info-Edge (India) Ltd., Shree Cement Ltd. and Astral Poly Technik which accounts for around 42% of the portfolio’s corpus as of June 30, 2020. UTI…

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16 Jul

Bandhan Bank grows stronger – now has 2.03 crore customers

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Bandhan Bank today announced the results of the first quarter of financial year 2020 - 21. The Bank’s total business grew 24.99% year-on-year to reach Rs.1,34,941 crores. The Bank started operations in FY15-16 and will complete five years of operations in August this year. In just 5 years, the Bank has 4,559 banking outlets through which it serves 2.03 crore customers. The total number of employees working at Bandhan Bank stands at 41563. The Bank’s deposit book grew 35.30% over the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The total deposits now stand at Rs.60,610 crore. The current account + savings…

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16 Jul

Amway India hosts a webinar with FICCI

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Amway India, one of the country’s leading FMCG direct selling companies, partnered with FICCI to host a webinar on Entrepreneurship Opportunities in the North-East post-COVID-19 era. The webinar was attended by Ashish Phookan, Chairman, FICCI Assam State Council, Kekhrievor Kevichusa, Commissioner & Secretary to the Government of Nagaland and Ronn Pakrashi, Chairman- sub-committee of agro-food processing, FICCI Assam state council amongst others. The special digital event focused on the emerging opportunities created by various industries in the region with the rise of the gig economy in the current scenario.  Rajat Banerji, Mentor, FICCI Direct Selling Task Force and Vice-President -…

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16 Jul

RLG India’s Clean to Green Campaign Commences E-waste Collection Program in Five New Cities This Year

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Under the aegis of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and in line with the Digital India movement, RLG India drives the Clean to Green campaign to encourage safe and responsible disposal of electronic waste (e-waste). Through the campaign, RLG India reinforces its commitment towards building a sustainable and greener environment and preventing the poisoning of our ecosystem due to the flow of e-waste into landfills. Ms. Radhika Kalia, MD, RLG India, who drives the Clean to Green campaign, said, “Under this program, we acquire discarded and unwanted electronic products and recycle them to protect the environment. The e-waste…

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16 Jul

Extension of OYO’s ‘Sanitised Stays’ initiative

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One of the world’s leading hotel chains,  OYO Hotels & Homes has partnered with Unilever, the global consumer goods company, to enhance OYO’s ‘Sanitised Stays’ initiative with the help of Unilever’s leading home and personal hygiene brands which will be used in the cleaning and disinfecting of OYO properties. Through this partnership, select OYO properties will have Unilever hygiene kits for guests and cleaning supplies for staff. To provide a cleaner and more hygienic experience to guests right from check-in to check-out, OYO has upgraded its cleanliness and hygiene protocols to suit the ‘new normal’ with ‘OYO Sanitised Stays’. With higher…

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16 Jul

‘The Big 3 – Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald’

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 GIA India recently organized a Knowledge Webinar on “The Big 3 – Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald” for members of the Bangiya Swarna Shilpi Samity in Hanschara, West Bengal. More than 45 members from the association attended this webinar to learn important information about the three gemstones. GIA India Instructor Mohit Agrawal shared insights on the colours, qualities, sources and treatments for rubies, sapphires and emeralds. The webinar also taught the participants about laboratory-grown gems and simulants, along with a few care and cleaning tips. Sriram Natarajan, Managing Director of GIA India, said, “The COVID-19 crisis has brought new sets of…

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