China slowdown deepens: Factory output, retail sales miss forecasts; property slump, weak demand fuel stimulus calls

[ad_1] China’s economy lost further steam in August, with factory output and retail sales both underperforming expectations, raising pressure on Beijing to roll out fresh stimulus as weak consumption and a property slump weigh on growth.According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), industrial output rose 5.2 per cent year-on-year in August, slowing…

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Tega to raise Rs3.3k cr to fund Molycop deal

[ad_1] Kolkata: Tega Industries will raise Rs 3,300 crore to fund its acquisition of US-based mining equipment-maker Molycop, in consortium with NYSE-listed Apollo which manages funds worth over $840 billion.The board of the Kolkata-based maker of mining and mineral-processing gears approved raising Rs 4,000 crore on Saturday. The total cost of the acquisition will be…

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ITR filing: Essential documents you need to file tax returns; September 15 deadline

[ad_1] The government had extended the income tax return (ITR) filing deadline for the financial year 2024-25 (assessment year 2025-26) to September 15 from July 31, giving taxpayers additional time.This relief applies to taxpayers who are not required to get their accounts audited, such as salaried individuals and pensioners, ET reported.Document verification plays a crucial…

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Aviation MRO challenge: AIESL seeks access to proprietary manuals for component overhaul; eyes strategic partners

[ad_1] State-owned AI Engineering Services Ltd (AIESL) is exploring strategic partnerships to gain direct access to proprietary aircraft manuals and technical literature required for high-end component maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) activities, officials said.AIESL, which was carved out of Air India after the government sold the airline to the Tata Group in January 2022, has…

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NTPC clean energy push: Power giant explores nuclear ventures; standalone and JV routes on table

[ad_1] State-owned power major NTPC is planning to set up nuclear projects both through joint ventures and on a standalone basis, Chairman and Managing Director Gurdeep Singh has said.In a company document, Singh said NTPC is collaborating with nuclear technology providers as well as state governments to explore projects independently. “We are collaborating with various…

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