NEWS

Non-fossil fuel sources account for nearly 44% of India’s installed electricity generation capacity

09 Dec 2023

The total installed capacity for generation of electricity using non-fossil fuel energy resources in India stood at 186.46 Giga Watts as of 31 October 2023

Govt fast-tracks Micron’s semiconductor project at Sanand in Gujarat

09 Dec 2023

Government has fast-tracked Micron’s semiconductor unit being set up in in Sanand, in Gujarat with capital investment of Rs22,516 crore ($2.75 billion).

Govt to auction 30 critical minerals for strategic mining

09 Dec 2023

The central government on Wednesday initiated the process of auction of critical minerals, perhaps for the first time in the country, and has identified 30 minerals for strategic mining.

AMD challenges Nvidia with MI300 AI chips

09 Dec 2023

AMD, which is backed by industry leaders, including Microsoft, Dell Technologies, HPE, Lenovo, Meta, Oracle, Supermicro and others also launches ROCm 6 software stack with significant performance optimisations and new features for Large Language Models and Ryzen 8040 Series notebook processors for AI PCs

RBI MPC maintains 6.5% repo rate, raises FY24 GDP forecast to 7%

08 Dec 2023

In its bi-annual policy announcement, the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (RBI MPC) opted to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5%, marking the fifth consecutive decision to maintain the status quo.

Toshiba and Rohm announce a $2.7 billion investment in joint power chip production

08 Dec 2023

In a significant move aimed at bolstering Japan’s power chip industry, Toshiba and Rohm revealed on Friday, 8 December 2023, their collaboration in a substantial investment of 388.3 billion yen, or $2.7 billion, for the joint production of power chips.

Zomato shares rise on block deal, SoftBank potentially selling

08 Dec 2023

Zomato Ltd. witnessed a surge in its shares during the early trading session, fueled by reports of a substantial bulk deal.

Indian economy to be world's third-largest by 2030: S&P report

08 Dec 2023

India is well on course to become the third-largest economy in the world by 2030, provided the country succeeds in seizing the 'immense opportunity' to become a major global manufacturing hub

Apple looks to India, Japan and South Korea for iPhone, iPad components

08 Dec 2023

Apple is reportedly seeking suppliers from India, Japan, and South Korea who can deliver vital components to its contract manufacturers in India as imports from China face government restrictions in India.

Govt selling 8% equity in Ircon; sets base price at Rs154 a share

07 Dec 2023

The central government has come out with an offer to sell up to eight per cent equity in Navratna public sector undertaking Ircon and has set the floor price at Rs154 per share.

Market optimism pushes Adani Group stock prices higher

07 Dec 2023

Shares of Adani Group companies continued to gain market value for a fifth day on Thursday, with Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) leading the surge and emerging the top gainer in the Nifty50 index.

700 Washington Post employees walk out over contract and layoff concerns

07 Dec 2023

In an unprecedented move, approximately 700 employees of The Washington Post walked off the job for 24 hours on Thursday, 7 December, 2023.