Reliance Industries, Aramco among suitors for Castrol business

BP’s Castrol lubricant business is attracting interest from energy companies including Reliance Industries and buyout firms, such as Apollo Global and Lone Star Funds, people with knowledge of the matter said.BP has sent out initial information to other potential bidders for the unit, including Brookfield Asset Management and Stonepeak Partners, the people said. The business…

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‘Tech adoption can help boost productivity’

NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said rapid technology advancement can help increase productivity in economy, which is a key focus for policymakers.“Across the board, one significant question that has remained relevant has been on productivity not catching up with our ambition to grow faster. We invest money, we do a lot of…

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Bajaj Auto Q4 profit falls 10% to Rs 1,802cr

NEW DELHI: Bajaj Auto on Thursday said its consolidated net profit declined 10 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,802 crore in Q4 on account of lower sales in the domestic market. The Pune-based company reported a net profit of Rs 2,011 crore for the Jan-March period of 2023-24. Total revenue from operations rose to Rs…

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ICAI to review fin statements of IndusInd

NEW DELHI: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) will review fraud-hit IndusInd Bank’s financial statements for 2023-24 and 2024-25. ICAI’s Financial Reporting Review Board (FRRB) will carry out the review. FRRB conducts the review of financial statements of companies to assess compliance with accounting standards, standards on auditing, among others. Starting with a…

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‘Blatantly wrong’: Donald Trump administration blasts US court ruling blocking tariffs; says trade policy will continue

Donald Trump has sought to restructure America’s international trade relationships. (AI image) The Donald Trump administration has lashed out at a US trade court ruling striking down the President’s reciprocal tariffs. The White House has said that the US trade policy will continue and the government is reviewing other avenues as well.The Trump administration sharply…

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