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Court orders J&J to pay record $4.69 bn in Baby Powder case
14 Jul 2018
A jury in the US on Thursday ordered Johnson & Johnson (J&J) to pay a record $4.69 billion to 22 women who alleged that the company’s talc-based products, including its baby powder, contain asbestos and caused them to develop ovarian cancer
Infosys Q1 net profit up 3.7% at Rs3,612 cr; announces 1:1 bonus issue
13 Jul 2018
The board of directors of Infosys at its meeting today approved issuance of one bonus share for every share held
BSNL launches first internet telephony service in India
13 Jul 2018
With `Wings’, BSNL will incorporate apps like WhatsApp to its much awaited disruptive Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) offering, also allowing BSNL subscribers to use rival networks to make voice and video calls
Malaysia’s IHH wins race for Fortis Healthcare
13 Jul 2018
IHH Healthcare will acquire a 31.1 per cent stake in Fortis Hospitals for Rs4,000 crore through a preferential allotment at a price of Rs170 per share, before making an open offer for another 26 per cent stake in Fortis
Malaysia’s IHH wins race for Fortis Healthcare
13 Jul 2018
IHH Healthcare will acquire a 31.1 per cent stake in Fortis Hospitals for Rs4,000 crore through a preferential allotment at a price of Rs170 per share, before making an open offer for another 26 per cent stake in Fortis
Reliance re-enters the $100-bn club
12 Jul 2018
Tata Motors’ new SUV concept `Harrier’ set for Q1 ’19 launch
12 Jul 2018
With its extraordinary exterior design, plush interiors, future ready connectivity and best-in-class infotainment, Tata Harrier will compete with the Jeep Compass and Hyundai Creta in India
Vistara to acquire 19 Airbus and Boeing aircraft worth $3.1 billion
11 Jul 2018
Vistara has placed orders for a total of 19 Airbus and Boeing aircraft worth nearly Rs 21,000 crore, as the carrier embarks on an ambitious expansion plan, including flying overseas
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