AGR dues demand: DoT issues Rs 7,827 crore notice to Tata Communications, firm says licences not covered under SC order

[ad_1] The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a “show-cause-cum-demand” notice of Rs 7,827.55 crore to Tata Communications for adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues spanning nearly two decades, the company disclosed in an official note dated July 17.The dues have been raised for the financial years from 2005–06 to 2023–24. Tata Communications Managing Director AS…

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TCS to lay off around 12,000 employees! Tata Consultancy Services plans 2% workforce cut over the year; what you should know

[ad_1] Tata Consultancy Services plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 2%, impacting over 12,000 employees due to economic uncertainties and AI-driven technological changes. The company will provide affected staff with severance benefits, outplacement services, and extended insurance coverage. TCS layoffs: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, plans to lay off as…

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Private equity deal: Multiples-led consortium moves CCI for 32% VIP Industries stake; Rs 1,438 crore deal to trigger open offer

[ad_1] A consortium led by Multiples Alternate Asset Management has approached the Competition Commission of India (CCI) seeking approval to acquire a 32% stake in luggage maker VIP Industries, according to a notice filed with the regulator.The application follows the July 13 announcement that VIP Industries’ promoters — Dilip Piramal and family — will sell…

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A beginning but with caution: Sitharaman hints at easing India-China economic ties; says ‘we need a lot more interaction’

[ad_1] Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday signaled a possible revival of India-China business relations, saying both sides have shown interest in reviving economic engagement after years of tension. Speaking at a Delhi event to mark the release of a book in honour of economist Shankar Acharya, the finance minister noted that “a beginning has…

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Dam gamble on Siang: China moves ahead with its mega project – Will India’s response face local resistance?

[ad_1] Tractors slowly climbed a muddy hillside in Begging village of Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang district, carrying drilling rigs and equipment for a sensitive pre-feasibility study on May 21. The goal was to assess the possibility of building a massive dam across the Siang River, called the Brahmaputra in Assam and Yarlung Zangbo in China.But on…

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ITC announces Rs 20,000cr investment push: Focus on FMCG margin boost; Puri sees demand rebound ahead

[ad_1] Sanjiv Puri (left), ITC (TOI) Leading FMCG conglomerate ITC Ltd. plans to invest Rs 20,000 crore across its business verticals over the medium term, spanning the next five to six years, Chairman Sanjiv Puri announced recently, reported ET.The announcement comes shortly after the company inaugurated eight new manufacturing facilities focused on fast-moving consumer goods…

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India-UK trade deal: These states and sectors may benefit most from tariff cuts; full list here

[ad_1] Representative image (ANI) As India and the United Kingdom ink the comprehensive economic and trade agreement (CETA), several states are poised to reap substantial economic benefits, according to ET.The deal eliminates tariffs and eases market access, unlocking new export opportunities across key sectors such as textiles, engineering goods, pharmaceuticals, marine products, and handicrafts. India-U.S….

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‘Game-changing’: Piyush Goyal lauds India-UK FTA; calls it ‘stepping stone towards dream of Viksit Bharat’

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday hailed the newly signed free trade agreement with the United Kingdom and said that the deal was signed on India’s terms.While addressing a press conference, Goyal claimed the FTA to be “important” and “game-changing,” stating that 99 per cent of India’s exports will…

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