Mumbai, Apr 29 (BNP): Indian equity markets closed higher on Wednesday, though they gave up part of their intraday gains due to a sharp rise in global crude oil prices and weak global cues. The Sensex rose 609.45 points to close at 77,496.36, while the Nifty gained 181.95 points to…
Continue ReadingGoogle Global Leadership Team Visits Silverline Prestige School in Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad, Apr 29 (BNP): Silverline Prestige School, a leading private school in Ghaziabad, has hosted the global leadership team of Google, marking a notable milestone in the institution’s engagement with international organisations. The visit highlights growing collaboration between educational institutions and global technology leaders, with a focus on innovation, digital…
Continue ReadingUS Fed Likely to Pause Rate Hikes as Inflation Risks Persist
New Delhi, Apr 29 (BNP): The US Federal Reserve is expected to keep its key interest rates unchanged in its upcoming policy decision, as it continues to assess inflation risks linked to ongoing global tensions and volatile energy prices. According to market observers, although inflation has moderated in recent months,…
Continue ReadingOdisha Launches E Bus Service to Boost Clean Mobility and Urban Connectivity
Bhubaneswar, Apr 29 (BNP): The Government of Odisha has launched a modern electric bus (e-bus) service aimed at transforming urban transportation and promoting environmentally sustainable mobility across the state. ଅତ୍ୟାଧୁନିକ ଇ-ବସ ଚଳାଚଳ ଭଳି ପଦକ୍ଷେପ ସହରୀ ପରିବହନ ବ୍ୟବସ୍ଥାରେ ଏକ ବୈପ୍ଳବିକ ପରିବର୍ତ୍ତନ ଆଣିବ। ନାରୀ ଶକ୍ତିର ସହଭାଗିତାରେ ଆରମ୍ଭ ହୋଇଥିବା ଏହି ସେବା ଛାତ୍ରଛାତ୍ରୀ ଓ…
Continue ReadingAI Pressure to Keep IT Services Growth Near 3 pc: Kotak Report
New Delhi, Apr 29 (BNP): India’s IT services sector is likely to witness restrained growth of around 3 per cent as artificial intelligence-led efficiencies continue to put pressure on pricing and margins, according to a Kotak Institutional Equities report. The report states that while AI adoption is improving productivity and…
Continue ReadingFormula 1 driver Romain Grosjean partners with GPEI to ‘finish the race’ against Polio for World Immunisation Week
APRIL 29, 2026 – During World Immunisation Week (24-30 April), the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) is launching The Last Square Campaign to raise awareness of the urgent need to end polio, in partnership with Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean. Drawing inspiration from the global spectacle of Formula 1…
Continue ReadingIndian Golf Legend Vijay Kumar Passes Away at 57
New Delhi, Apr 29 (BNP): Veteran Indian golfer Vijay Kumar, one of the most accomplished figures in the country’s professional golf circuit, passed away in Lucknow following a heart attack. He was 57. Kumar was widely respected for his consistency and dominance in Indian golf, particularly during the late 1990s…
Continue ReadingDiversions Announced to Ensure Security and Smooth Traffic Movement on April 30
Bhubaneswar, Apr 29 (BNP): The Commissionerate Police, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack has issued a traffic advisory imposing restrictions on several key routes in the city on April 30, in view of the one-day special session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly. The restrictions will be effective from 7 am and are intended to…
Continue ReadingPhonePe Surpasses 700 Million Registered Users, Accelerates Growth Momentum
Apr 29: PhonePe, announced that it has crossed the milestone of 700 million (70 crores) life-till-date registered users on its platform as on April 29, 2026. This milestone highlights PhonePe’s population-scale reach in India and the breadth of its digital platform offerings across payments and financial services distribution. It also reflects…
Continue ReadingOrange Health Labs hits INR 180 Cr ARR in FY26 & posts 65 Percent CAGR growth for 3 straight years
29 Apr: Orange Health Labs today announced strong financial performance for FY26, reporting ₹138 crore in revenue and exiting the year at a ₹180 crore ARR, marking a 65% year-on-year growth for both LTM revenue and ARR. With over 3 million orders served to date, the company reinforces its position as India’s fastest diagnostic lab and among the fastest-growing consumer healthcare brands in the country. Headquartered in…
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