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Adani Group raises $250 million in debt to support airport expansion at six locations

Mumbai International Airport

Adani Group stated on Monday that it has raised $250 million in three-year debt from Standard Chartered Bank and Barclays Bank for capital expenditure at six airports managed through a public-private partnership. According to the firm, the consortium has the option to raise an additional $200 million through the existing facility. The Adani group owns …

Amazon jumps on plan to split stock by 20-to-1 ratio, buy back up to $10 bn

Amazon jumps on plan to split stock

Amazoncom Inc. .is planning to split its stock for the first time in more than two decades in a move that will end an era of four-digit stock prices for the biggest U.S. technology companies. Amazon intends to boost its outstanding shares by a 20-to-1 ratio, under a plan disclosed late Wednesday, joining other technology giants like …

West Bengal to host Bengal Global Business Summit in April after 2-year COVID hiatus

West Bengal to host Bengal Global Business Summit in April after 2-year COVID hiatus

By Administrator_India Capital Sands After a hiatus of two years owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the West Bengal government will host the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) in April next year, a highly placed government official said. The business summit, a flagship programme where the state government showcases the business readiness and investment potential before …

Petrol, diesel prices today: Hiked for 5th straight day to hit fresh highs

Record rally in crude prices sends petrol up 30 paise, diesel 37 paise; LPG surges by Rs 15

By Administrator_India Capital Sands Petrol prices increased by 31 to 36 paise per litre while diesel prices surged by 34 to 39 paise per litre across the country on November 1, according to price notification from state-owned fuel retailers. The fifth consecutive increase that follows the unrelenting hike in international oil prices has pushed the …

Five things to note as RBI gears up for Friday policy decision on rates

Five things to note as RBI gears up for Friday policy decision on rates

By Administrator_India Capital Sands The Reserve Bank begins its October review of the monetary policy on October 6 and a decision on interest rates will be announced at the end of the three-day meet on Friday. The Monetary Policy Committee of the central bank is meeting in the backdrop of easing inflationary pressures and a liquidity …

Record rally in crude prices sends petrol up 30 paise, diesel 37 paise; LPG surges by Rs 15

Record rally in crude prices sends petrol up 30 paise, diesel 37 paise; LPG surges by Rs 15

By Administrator_India Capital Sands Fuel prices kept on breaking records with petrol being raised by 26 to 30 paise and diesel by 34 to 37 paise across the country on Wednesday on the back of crude oil soaring to 2014 highs in the international markets. The latest round of hike sent the petrol price in …

Amazon, Flipkart see strong start to festive sale; tier-II, III cities drive momentum

Amazon, Flipkart see strong start to festive sale; tier-II, III cities drive momentum

By Administrator_India Capital Sands E-commerce majors Flipkart and Amazon India on Sunday said they have witnessed a strong start to this year’s festive sale, with demand from tier-II and -III cities driving the momentum. Walmart-owned Flipkart on Sunday said early access for its “Flipkart Plus” programme (loyalty programme) saw a 40 per cent growth this …

Tata Motors plans to hike passenger vehicle prices from next week

Tata Motors plans to hike passenger vehicle prices from next week

By Administrator_India Capital Sands Tata Motors is looking to increase prices of its entire range of passenger vehicles from next week as it aims to offset the steep rise in procurement cost of essential materials like steel and precious metals, as per a top company official. The Mumbai-based auto major sells a range of passenger vehicles …

Air traffic grows 47% in June as Delhi, Maharashtra ease Covid-19 curbs

US-India flights to take longer after Afghanistan's airspace shuts

By Administrator_India Capital Sands Domestic air traffic grew 47.6% in June over May as states such as Delhi and Maharashtra eased Covid-19 curbs. In May, the traffic had fallen 63%. Industry-wide passenger load factor rose to 62.9% in June from May’s 50.5%. SpiceJet had the highest load factor of 70%. Air India retained the number two rank in market share for …