Nissan open to Honda tie-up for stronger India play; bets on AI-led ‘mobility intelligence’ for global growth: CEO Ivan Espinosa

Nissan open to Honda tie-up for stronger India play; bets on AI-led ‘mobility intelligence’ for global growth: CEO Ivan Espinosa

Japanese auto major Nissan on Tuesday said the company is open to explore “options” and may look to work with compatriot Honda for a stronger play in India as the two companies work on strategies to strengthen operations in one of the world’s most high-potential car markets. The statement comes even as the company still…

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UP hikes minimum wages across categories amid Noida protest: What workers will now earn

UP hikes minimum wages across categories amid Noida protest: What workers will now earn

The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday approved an interim hike of around 21% in minimum wages for workers in Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad, following large-scale protests by thousands of factory workers in Noida. The fresh minimum wage structure introduced across worker categories, will be taking effect retrospectively from April 1. The agitation, which had…

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Hui Ka Yan, China Evergrande founder, pleads guilty to many charges - here’s what the case is about

Hui Ka Yan, China Evergrande founder, pleads guilty to many charges – here’s what the case is about

In court, China Evergrande Group faced accusations including illegal fundraising through public deposits, fraud, corporate bribery. (AP file photo of Evergrande complex) Hui Ka Yan, the founder of heavily indebted property giant China Evergrande has admitted guilt to multiple offences. These include unlawfully taking public deposits, fraud, and corporate bribery, according to a statement released…

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Asian stocks today: Markets rally on US–Iran talk hopes; Kospi hits six-week high

Asian stocks today: Markets rally on US–Iran talk hopes; Kospi hits six-week high

Asian markets opened on a stronger note on Tuesday lifted by lower oil prices and hopes of US-Iran talks. US dollar reflected cautious optimism over renewed diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran, even after a breakdown in weekend peace talks.In Seoul, financial markets reacted positively to the prospect of a deal. The benchmark KOSPI surged…

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LIC approves 1:1 bonus share issue

LIC approves 1:1 bonus share issue

MUMBAI: Life Insurance Corporation of India on Monday approved a 1:1 bonus share issue, a move that will double its paid-up equity capital and is expected to improve stock liquidity and retail participation, while leaving its financial strength unchanged. The board, at its meeting on April 13, cleared the bonus on a record date to…

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