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Big Tech CEOs Zuckerberg, Bezos, Pichai & Cook to Testify on Competition Next Week before US Congress
The first such congressional review of the tech industry, it aimed to determine whether existing competition policies and century-old antitrust laws are adequate.
No Need to Privatise Public Sector Banks, Get Govt Share Down to 26%: RBI Board Member
RBI's board member Satish Marathe said public sector banks need an overhaul of their systems, processes and staff attitudes to be relevant and effective in the future.
Infosys Co-founder SD Shibulal's Family Sells 85 Lakh Company Shares Worth Over Rs 777 Crore
A separate statement issued by Shibulal's family office said the proceeds will be utilised for philanthropic and investment activities.
Jenburkt Pharma Launches Antiviral Covid-19 Drug Favipiravir Priced at Rs 39 Per Tablet
The company hopes that the easy accessibility and affordable price of treatment will offer Indian citizens a timely, much-needed therapeutic solution..
India June Oil Imports Lowest in Nearly 9 Years; None from Venezuela
India, the world's third biggest oil consumer and importer, received 3.2 million barrels per day (bpd) oil in June, a decline of 0.4% from May and about 28.5% from a year ago, the data showed.
'Much More Economical, Effective': Glenmark Defends Price of Covid-19 Drug FabiFlu After DCGI Rap
Glenmark also denied making any claims that "favipiravir alone" is effective in treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 patients.
Sanitisers are Disinfectants Like Soaps and Dettol, Attract 18% GST: Finance Ministry
In a statement, the Finance Ministry said various chemicals, packing materials and input services, among others, used for manufacturing hand sanitisers also attract a GST rate of 18 per cent.
Goenka Group Acquires 51% Stake in Video-based News App Editorji
RP-Sanjiv Goenka (RPSG) Group has acquired 51 per cent stake through a combination of primary and secondary transaction in Editorji Technologies, started by former chief executive officer of NDTV Ltd Vikram Chandra, said a statement.
India Wholesale Prices Contract for 3rd Month in June by 1.81% Year-on-year
The annual wholesale price index fell in June, mainly because of a fall in fuel prices, from a year earlier, compared to 2.40% fall predicted by analysts in a Reuters poll
High Demand for Snacks Like Fritos & Cheetos Helps PepsiCo Beat Revenue Estimate
Consumers stocked up on snacks, from potato chips to dips, as many were forced to work from home and students attended classes online to curb the spread of the virus.
US 5G Giant Qualcomm Invests in Reliance Jio After Facebook and Intel, 13th Deal in 12 Weeks
Qualcomm is the third strategic investor after Facebook Inc and US semiconductor company Intel in Jio Platforms, which comprises telecom company Jio Infocomm and movie, news and music apps.
India's Fuel Demand Continues to Recover in June, Up 11% Over May
The demand was, however, 7.8 per cent lower than 17.67 million tonnes consumption in June 2019.
PNB Shares Tank Nearly 7% after Company Reports Fraud of Rs 3,689 Crore in NPA Account of DHFL
Last year, RBI had sent the troubled mortgage lender for bankruptcy proceedings, making it the first financial services player to go to the National Company Law Tribunal for a possible debt resolution.
Housing Sales Down 67% across Major Cities in April-June due to Covid-19 Pandemic: Report
Recently, property consultant Anarock had released its data that showed an estimated 81 per cent fall in sales at 12,740 units across seven cities during April-June this year.
Zoom Planning Significant Investment, More Hiring in India; Seeks to Shed Links With China Amid Border Row
"Some of the misconceptions are disheartening, especially those about Zoom and China," Zoom's president of product and engineering Velchamy Sankarlingam said in a blog post.
India Evaluating Around 50 Investment Proposals from Chinese Firms: Sources
Last week India banned 59, mostly Chinese, mobile apps including Bytedance's TikTok and Tencent's WeChat, in its strongest move yet targeting China in the online space since the border crisis erupted last month.