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  Coca Cola suspends social media ads for 30 days; says 'no place for racism'

  June 27, 2020 7:56 IST

  "There is no place for racism in the world and there is no place for racism on social media," James Quincey, chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, said in a brief statement. 

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  After 'Fair & Lovely', now L'Oreal to drop words like 'Whitening' and 'Fair' from its cosmetic range

  June 26, 2020 21:43 IST

  After Hindustan Unilever's move to rename 'Fair & Lovely', now the world's biggest cosmetics company, L'Oreal has decided to drop words like 'whitening', 'fair' and 'light' from its range of skin products.

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  From July, register enterprise online with Aadhaar, self-declaration

  June 26, 2020 21:23 IST

  The government on Friday notified new norms to allow online registration of new enterprises based on self-declaration, doing away the requirement to upload documents and certificates, from July 1. 

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  Microsoft to permanently close all retail stores

  June 26, 2020 21:16 IST

  Microsoft has decided to permanently close all of its retail stores. Microsoft said the company's retail members will continue to serve customers from Microsoft corporate facilities and remotely providing sales, training, and support.

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  Rupee ends flat at 75.65 on concerns over rising COVID-19 cases

  June 26, 2020 17:59 IST

  The rupee pared initial gains to close flat at 75.65 against the US dollar on Friday as concerns about rising COVID-19 cases weighed on investor sentiment.

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  5 features that are going to make New Delhi Railway Station truly world-class

  June 26, 2020 17:54 IST

  The New Delhi Railway Station is on the track to become truly world-class. The revamp project worth Rs. 6,500 crore will be rolled out soon by the Indian Railways. Here is a peep into how the revamped New Delhi Railway Station will look like.

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  COVID-19 impact: India's enterprise software market to see 3.8 per cent growth in 2020

  June 26, 2020 17:36 IST

  India's overall software market is forecast to grow at 3.8 per cent year-on-year in 2020 as enterprises relook at their IT spends amid the COVID-19 pandemic, research firm IDC said on Friday.

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  Bullion's bull-run: Gold may hit Rs 52,000 by Diwali

  June 26, 2020 17:27 IST

  Analysts expect domestic futures to touch Rs 52,000 per 10 grams in the next few months, till Diwali.

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  RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das briefs central board about impact of monetary steps

  June 26, 2020 16:24 IST

  Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday briefed the board members about the impact of the various monetary and regulatory measures taken by the central bank to deal with the COVID-19 crisis. 

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  Sensex rallies over 329 points; Infosys soars 7 per cent

  June 26, 2020 16:02 IST

  Equity benchmark Sensex rallied 329 points on Friday, led by gains in Infosys, HDFC Bank, TCS and Reliance Industries amid positive cues from global markets.

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  Sebi initiates process to recruit executive directors

  June 26, 2020 15:16 IST

  Capital markets watchdog Sebi has begun the process for recruiting two executive directors for faster and more effective execution of regulatory work. 

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  Money in Swiss banks: India slips to 77th position, THIS nation retains top spot

  June 26, 2020 15:15 IST

  India has moved down three places to 77th rank in terms of money parked by its citizens and enterprises with Swiss banks at the end of 2019, while the UK has retained its top position, as per the latest data from Switzerland’s central bank.

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  McDonald's closes flagship outlet at New York's Times Square 42nd street

  June 26, 2020 15:15 IST

  McDonald's has shut down one of its flagship outlets situated at 42nd Street in New York City's Times Square. The fast-food chain in a statement said that the shutting down of the restaurant was planned after a 3-story McDonalds outlet opened at the 45th Street and Broadway last year.

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  Lava pledges to contribute Rs 40 lakh for Galwan Valley clash martyrs' families

  June 26, 2020 14:58 IST

  Indian Mobile handset brand, Lava International Limited, has pledged to contribute Rs 40 lakh to the families of brave martyrs of Galwan Valley clash at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

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  New ATM Rules: Attention Debit Cardholders! Bank ATM cash withdrawal rules to change from July 1

  June 26, 2020 15:16 IST

  Bank ATM New Rules: Many banking rules, including ATM cash withdrawal, are going to change from July 1. During lockdown, relaxations that were given to the people in banking related transactions, are going to be tightened, until there is no new announcement on the same.

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  Sensex rallies over 300 points in opening session; Nifty tops 10,300

  June 26, 2020 9:58 IST

  In the previous session, the BSE barometer closed 26.88 points, or 0.08 per cent, lower at 34,842.10, and the broader Nifty slipped 16.40 points, or 0.16 per cent, to close at 10,288.90.

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  Fuel Price Today: Petrol, diesel price hiked for 20th day in a row. Check revised rates

  June 26, 2020 8:37 IST

  Petrol prices on Friday hiked by 21 paise while diesel prices were raised by 17 paise for the 20th day in a row on Friday. Petrol price was hiked to Rs 80.13 per litre in Delhi, while diesel rates were increased to Rs 80.19 a litre. In Mumbai, the price of petrol stood at Rs 86.91 per litre and diesel at Rs 78.51 per litre on Friday.

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  Govt discussing with RBI on one-time loan rejig for stressed cos

  June 26, 2020 8:14 IST

  Speaking at a webinar organised by the Chennai International Centre (CIC), Sitharaman said that discussions are on with the RBI on the matter of one-time restructuring of loans.

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  India may lose $438 bn in output over next 2 years: SBI Ecowrap

  June 26, 2020 8:00 IST

  The report's estimates are based on the International Monetary Fund's projections of a deeper recession in 2020 and a slower recovery in 2021.

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  Unlock 2: Guidelines on resumption of international flights expected by June 30

  June 26, 2020 7:42 IST

  After the resumption of the domestic flights service in india, the attention has now shifted to the resumption of the international flights. Reports have suggested that the govt could bring in new guidelines on international air travel by June 30. 

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  'Fair & Lovely' to get new name as 'Glow & Lovely'; HUL seeks trademark registration

  June 25, 2020 22:28 IST

  'Glow & Lovely' might soon greet you from the shelves with Hindustan Unilever seeking trademark registration for the new name as the FMCG major has decided to drop the word 'Fair' from its popular fairness cream 'Fair & Lovely'. 

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  Imports from China facing physical inspection at customs based on intelligence inputs: Sources

  June 25, 2020 22:02 IST

  Amid heightened border tensions with China, Indian customs officials have started physical inspection of all consignments coming from the neighbouring country based on intelligence inputs.

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  Quick nod for FDI, industrial investment of Rs 50 crore and more

  June 25, 2020 21:55 IST

  The Maharashtra government on Thursday approved a proposal to provide automatic, accelerated permission to FDI and industrial investment plans of Rs 50 crore and more in the state. The proposal was approved by the cabinet at its meeting here.

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  Sebi relaxes preferential issue pricing norms; makes fund raising easier for cos amid COVID-19

  June 25, 2020 21:11 IST

  Making it easier for corporates to raise funds amid the coronavirus pandemic, Sebi on Thursday decided to relax the pricing methodology for preferential issuance of shares, and approved certain changes in norms for acquisition of shares through open offer.  

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  India-China standoff a wake-up call for industry to become more competitive: CII

  June 25, 2020 21:03 IST

  The India-China standoff in Galwan Valley is a 'wake-up call' for the Indian companies to introspect and take actions to become more competitive globally, top industry body CII said on Thursday.

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  Fitch upgrades Reliance Industries' rating

  June 25, 2020 19:50 IST

  Fitch Ratings on Thursday said it has upgraded Reliance Industries Ltd's rating to 'BBB+' from 'BBB' as the company's financial profile has improved following sale of nearly 25 per cent stake in Jio and Rs 53,124 crore equity raise.

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  Gold falls Rs 293, silver plunges Rs 598

  June 25, 2020 18:24 IST

  Gold prices fell by Rs 293 to Rs 49,072 per 10 gram in the national capital on Thursday amid rupee appreciation, according to HDFC Securities. 

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  Pay 10 per cent fare now and get ticket: IndiGo launches flexible payment option

  June 25, 2020 17:55 IST

  IndiGo on Thursday announced a flexible payment scheme called 'Flex Pay' under which passengers will have to pay only 10 per cent of the total fare amount at the time of booking.