Oil Prices Drop as Trump Signals Possible Iran Agreement
Apr 17 (BNP): Crude oil prices fell more than 2 per cent in futures trade on Friday, as easing geopolitical tensions and expectations of a possible US-Iran agreement reduced concerns over global supply disruptions. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude…
ABHFL Secures INR 2,750 Crore Investment from Indriya in Stake Deal
Apr 17 (BNP): Aditya Birla Capital has announced that its housing finance subsidiary, Aditya Birla Housing Finance Ltd (ABHFL), has raised ₹2,750 crore through the sale of a 14.29 per cent stake to Indriya Ltd, an entity associated with private equity…
10 Indian AI Startups Chosen for IndiaAI Global Expansion Initiative
Apr 17 (BNP): The IndiaAI Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has selected 10 Indian artificial intelligence startups for the second cohort of its global acceleration programme. The initiative is designed to…
Tragic Crash in Andhra Pradesh: 8 Karnataka Devotees Killed in Bolero–Lorry Collision
Kurnool, April 16(BNP): In a tragic road accident, eight people from Karnataka lost their lives in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district on Thursday. The incident occurred near Chilakaladona village under Mantralayam mandal when a Bolero vehicle,…
Asit Tripathy Elected First President of Odisha Steel Producers’ Association
Bhubaneswar, Apr 17 (BNP): Former Odisha Chief Secretary Asit Tripathy has been elected as the first president of the newly formed Odisha Steel Producers’ Association (OSPA), which brings together leading steel companies operating in the state.…
Faith Peaks in Prayagraj as Devotees Perform Ritual Bath on Vaishakh Amavasya
Apr 17 (BNP): Thousands of devotees gathered in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on the occasion of Vaishakh Amavasya on Friday, performing ritual bathing at the sacred Triveni Sangam. From early morning hours during Brahma Muhurat, pilgrims arrived at the…
Shyam Metalics Strengthens Value-Added Steel Portfolio with Commissioning of Phase II CRM Facility at Jamuria; Scales Up
April 18: Shyam Metalics and Energy Limited announced the successful commissioning of Phase II of its Cold Rolling Mill (CRM) facility for colour coated sheets at its Jamuria plant in West Bengal. The facility, operated by its wholly owned subsidiary,…
India’s logistics sector poised for rapid expansion on the back of infrastructure and digital reforms
Apr 17 (BNP): India’s logistics industry is expected to witness strong, sustained growth over the coming decade, with estimates placing its value at around $800 billion by 2030 and close to ₹120 trillion by 2035. The expansion is being driven…
Paytm Foundation launches second mobile learning bus to expand digital education in Odisha
Apr 17 (BNP): Paytm Foundation has launched its second “Wisdom on Wheels” mobile learning bus in Odisha, expanding its effort to bring digital and computer education directly to rural and school communities. Pic Credit: Pexel The…
Herbalife India and IIT Madras Sign Agreement to Establish Centre of Excellence
Apr 17 (BNP): Herbalife International India Private Limited and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras have entered into a partnership to set up a Centre of Excellence on Plant Cell Fermentation Technology at IIT Madras Research Park. The centre…