Live Breaking News & Updates on Read india inc

Stay informed with the latest breaking news from Read india inc on our comprehensive webpage. Get up-to-the-minute updates on local events, politics, business, entertainment, and more. Our dedicated team of journalists delivers timely and reliable news, ensuring you're always in the know. Discover firsthand accounts, expert analysis, and exclusive interviews, all in one convenient destination. Don't miss a beat — visit our webpage for real-time breaking news in Read india inc and stay connected to the pulse of your community

FMCG cos see customers stocking up as Covid-19 cases spike; say ready with stocks

FMCG companies witnessed an increase in demand in the past two weeks as consumers stocked up in the wake of rising Covid-19 cases across the country, and have ramped up supplies to their stockists to avoid a supply shortage. Companies such as Parle Products, Dabur India and ITC, which are already facing inflationary pressures on inputs, are keeping extra stock of raw materials

India , N-krishna-mohan , Mayank-shah , Mohit-malhotra , Abneesh-roy , Emami-agrotech , Dabur , Emami-group-of-companies , Edelweiss-financial-services-executive-vice , Read-india-inc , Parle-products , Dabur-india

Over 7000 coronavirus mutations in India, many have serious risks: Scientist


Over 7000 coronavirus mutations in India, many have serious risks: Scientist
Premium
(Reuters)
Among the variants, N440K is spreading a lot more in the southern states
A team of the CCMB scientists also published a paper on their findings – 'SARS-CoV-2 genomics: An Indian perspective on sequencing viral variants'
Share Via
Read Full Story
New Delhi: There are more than 7,000 coronavirus mutations in India of which some could pose a serious risk, a senior scientist said on Monday.
Rakesh Mishra, Director of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, said among the variants, N440K is spreading a lot more in the southern states.

Mumbai , Maharashtra , India , United-kingdom , Brazil , Brazilian , Rakesh-mishra , Centers-for-disease , Council-for-scientific , Reuters , Astrazeneca , Air-india

Stocks plunge amid fears of second wave


Stocks plunge amid fears of second wave
Premium
Share Via
Read Full Story
Fears of a second wave of covid-19 infections and a likely surge in inflation from higher crude prices dragged Indian stocks by the most in two months on Monday, in tandem with falling equities and rising bond yields worldwide.
The BSE Sensex fell 1,145.44 points or 2.25% to close at 49,744.32, while the broader Nifty index lost 306.05 points or 2.04% to close at 14,675.70. Indian indices are now 5% below their record highs set after the Union budget on 1 February. The India Volatility Index, or VIX, rose 14.5% on Monday to touch 25.47, reflecting investor anxiety about further corrections.

Jammu , Jammu-and-kashmir , India , Madhya-pradesh , Mumbai , Maharashtra , New-delhi , Delhi , Tamil-nadu , Chhattisgarh , Kerala , Elon-musk

India, US energy partnership supports sustainable development: Official

The US and India collaborate on natural gas, renewable energy, nuclear energy, clean coal technologies, smart grids, and unconventional and clean energy sources research for the benefit of our people now and in the future, says US State department spokesperson

Japan , Mumbai , Maharashtra , India , Paris , France-general , France , Hong-kong , China , Kharagpur , West-bengal , Kerala

Amazon India partners with Mahindra Electric to expand EV fleet


Amazon India partners with Mahindra Electric to expand EV fleet
Automakers including Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd, Tata Motors Ltd and Ashok Leyland Ltd are focussing on electric mobility. (Photo: Bloomberg)Premium
2 min read
Share Via
Read Full Story
BENGALURU: Amazon India on Tuesday said it has partnered Mahindra Electric to strengthen its commitment to electric mobility in the country, as it looks to add 10,000 electric vehicles in its local delivery fleet by 2025.
According to the e-commerce major, Mahindra’s Treo Zor vehicles have been deployed in seven cities--Bengaluru, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Indore, and Lucknow--so far, with Amazon India’s network of delivery service partners.

Bhopal , Madhya-pradesh , India , Juhu , Maharashtra , Lucknow , Uttar-pradesh , Mumbai , Hyderabad , Andhra-pradesh , New-delhi , Delhi

Bharat Forge secures Rs178 crore worth of order from defence ministry


Govt clears defence acquisition proposals worth ₹13,700 crore
The approvals include the acquisition of 118 Arjun Mk-1A main battle tanks
(AFP)
Share Via
Read Full Story
India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday approved arms purchases worth ₹13,700 crore as the government continues steps to modernize the military.
“All these acquisition proposals will be indigenously designed, developed and manufactured. These will include inter-alia platforms and systems designed and developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)," according to a government statement.
TRENDING STORIESSee All
1 min read
2 min read
. 06:07 AM IST
Mumbai: Night curfew imposed from today as city reports biggest single-day spike. Check list of restrictions here

India , Juhu , Maharashtra , Mumbai , United-states , New-delhi , Delhi , Kalyani , Karnataka , Chhattisgarh , Pakistan , Sebi

Covid-19 update: India sees decline in new cases amid second wave scare


Covid-19 update: India sees decline in new cases amid second wave scare
A health worker collects a swab sample from to test for Covid-19
(AFP)Premium
As many as 10,584 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours
With 13,255 new discharges, the cumulative number of patients to have been cured of the disease has reached 1,07,12,665
Share Via
Read Full Story
After seeing rising daily new cases last week, India reported a plunge in fresh infections on Tuesday.
As many as 10,584 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Union ministry of health. The total number of cases now stands at 1,10,16,434. There are 1,47,306 active cases in the country, as of Tuesday.

India , Juhu , Maharashtra , Mumbai , Karnataka , New-zealand , United-kingdom , Tamil-nadu , Amravati , Ahmedabad , Gujarat , Kerala

Zydus to expand vaccine capacity


Zydus to expand vaccine capacity
Zydus Cadila seeks to produce 150 million doses of its covid vaccine ZyCoV-D annually
(MINT_PRINT)Premium
The company has invested ₹250-350 crore so far on trials of the vaccine and its manufacturing
Zydus Cadila expects to submit to the drug regulator its safety and efficacy data for the vaccine in either April or June
Share Via
Read Full Story
Zydus Cadila Ltd will expand capacity of its covid-19 vaccine ZyCoV-D to produce 150 million doses a year and hire contract manufacturers to make an additional 50 to 70 million doses, a company spokesperson said.
“We have been investing a large amount of our capacities in building the vaccine, so we will now be able to produce 150 million doses of the vaccine annually," the spokesperson said, adding that the vaccine will be produced at its Zydus Biotech Park plant in Ahmedabad.

Juhu , Maharashtra , India , Malaysia , Mumbai , United-kingdom , China , South-africa , Ahmedabad , Gujarat , Malaysian , Bharat

Adani Group and EdgeConneX form equal JV to develop 1 GW data center capacity


Adani group, EdgeConneX form JV to develop data centres
Data centres are a fundamental infrastructure need of a nation, said Gautam Adani, chairman of Adani Group
(Reuters)Premium
Share Via
Read Full Story
Adani Enterprises Ltd has partnered EdgeConneX, a leading data center operator to develop 1 gigawatts (GW) of data centre capacity over the next decade.
The equal joint venture (JV) named AdaniConneX will focus on building a network of hyperscale data centres in India, starting with Chennai, Navi Mumbai, Noida, Visakhapatnam and Hyderabad, the companies said in a joint statement on Tuesday. “Development and construction at the sites have already begun."

Juhu , Maharashtra , India , Mumbai , Hyderabad , Andhra-pradesh , United-states , Uttar-pradesh , France , Chennai , Tamil-nadu , Vizag

As prices skyrocket, some states cut taxes on petrol and diesel


As prices skyrocket, some states cut taxes on petrol and diesel
Premium
(REUTERS)
The current petrol price break-up in Delhi shows that 60% of the retail price is excise duty and value-added tax (VAT)
Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das has called for reduced indirect taxes on petrol and diesel to contain the fuel prices at a reasonable level
Share Via
Read Full Story
Amid rising fuel prices and subsequent uproar, five states have decided to cut down taxes on petrol, diesel and other motor spirits to provide relief to customers.
These are the states that have reduced taxes
TRENDING STORIESSee All

Hanumangarh , Rajasthan , India , Madhya-pradesh , Japan , Vietnam , Republic-of , Ahmedabad , Gujarat , Delhi , Bengaluru , Karnataka