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Of the five container terminals in the JNP, the port itself runs only one. Of the others, one is run by APM Terminals, another by the Singapore Port Authority and two by DP World

A move towards the landlord port?

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Vizhinjam port, it is hoped, will do what Vallarpadam failed to do - provide greater competition to Colombo in the transhipment space

Michael Pinto: How many hub ports do we need?

Independent directors must grow out of the shadow of those who invited them to join the board

Michael Pinto: The independence of independent directors

Successive governments have struggled to deal with the question of cabotage. Both the UPA and the NDA have stumbled badly in a bid to please both those who want it retained, and those who want it abolished

Michael Pinto: Cabotage conundrums

The jury is still out on whether they have served the purpose for which they were appointed

Michael Pinto: The problems with regulators

Government should ensure that existing ports operate with increased efficiency, instead of trying to build new ones

Michael Pinto: Does India need so many ports?

There is a need to set up a strong Indian company to invest in port projects abroad

Michael Pinto: Taking Indian ports global

Instead of more ports for international trade, India needs to focus on smaller ports for coastal and inland shipping

Michael Pinto: Developing the wrong kind of port

It is pointless to raise barriers between private and public sector when it makes better sense to harness the skills of successful industrialists to public purpose

Michael Pinto: Mr Ramadorai and conflict of interest

This has not been the kindest of times for the ministry of shipping and the ports sector. Ambitious plans to expand capacity by attracting large amounts of private investment into major ports have met with limited success. All available figures show that the ministry has been able to attract barely a small percentage of what it thought it could get by way of private investment.

Michael Pinto: How to nobble a port project

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Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 29: Jaipur Rugs, the renowned leader in handmade rug manufacturing, is thrilled to announce the highly-anticipated 2023 edition of its annual Rug Utsav, commenced from September 27th. This year, Rug Utsav promises an extraordinary experience for customers, combining exclusive discounts on a wide array of rug categories, interactive sessions with talented weavers, and a heartfelt initiative to support education through the JR Meritorious Scholarship Program. 

Jaipur Rugs Unveils Rug Utsav, 2023: A Celebration of Artistry, Craftsmanship, and Education

Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], September 29: Varuna Group is proud to start its latest initiative aimed at raising awareness about HIV/AIDS and promoting safe sex practices within the Long Distance Truckers community. This campaign comes in response to the pressing need to address the vulnerability of drivers who, due to their constant involvement in extended journeys and possible vulnerability to engage in unsafe sexual practices, are considered a high-risk group for HIV/AIDS transmission. The brand is partnering with AHF India Cares, a reputable global non-profit foundation working in 45 countries, to provide support for Free HIV testing, awareness, and free Condom distribution. As part of this extensive campaign, Varuna Group and AHF India Cares aims at organising a series of awareness, training and Free HIV/SYPHILLIS testing sessions in different cities across India, with a primary focus on long-haul drivers.

Varuna Group and AHF - AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION India Cares, Partner to Combat HIV/AIDS Through a Campaign for Long Distance Truck Drivers Across India

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The satellite telescope -- the largest ever launched -- was sent into orbit roughly a million miles from Earth late last year, and has been undergoing months of tests, calibrations and alignments.

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Advent had announced the acquisition of a significant stake in Suven Pharma in December of the previous year from the Jasti family

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This makes Indian bonds less attractive to foreign investors

Bond yields slide as reports tout progress in global listing of Indian debt

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Air India on Friday said it has completed the acquisition of its first A350-900 aircraft by way of a finance lease transaction with HSBC through the GIFT City.
This is also the first wide body aircraft to be leased through the GIFT City, the country's first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC).
In a release, the airline said the transaction was facilitated by its wholly-owned subsidiary AI Fleet Services Ltd (AIFS) and is also the first financing transaction from the orders for 470 aircraft that were made earlier this year.
Tata Group-owned Air India, which has embarked on an ambitious transformation plan, expects the first A350-900 aircraft to arrive in India by the end of this year.
According to the release, the airline has successfully acquired India's first Airbus A350-900 aircraft through a finance lease transaction with HSBC.
"This landmark transaction marks the beginning of our aircraft leasing business from GIFT IFSC, as AIFS will be the primary Air India Group .

Air India

The six units being planned to be listed are Vedanta Aluminium, Vedanta Oil & Gas, Vedanta Power, Vedanta Steel and Ferrous Materials, Vedanta Base Metals and Vedanta Limited

Vedanta

The counter that hit a 52-week low of Rs 42.39 on August 29, 2023, traded at a record low of Rs 37.96 in March 2009. It had hit a record high of Rs 581.24 in December 2007

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UCBs that aspire to become SFBs do not want the same limits on loan size and priority sector targets that SFBs have, especially when not many of them have sought to become SFBs

Longer trading hours to help investors respond better to global events

SEBI

Indo-Canada row may have unintended costs

India Canada

Singapore Airlines on Tuesday said it aims to complete the merger of Vistara with Air India "as soon as possible" subject to remaining approvals from relevant authorities.
Once the proposed merger, which was approved by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) on September 1, is complete, Singapore Airlines will have a 25.1 per cent stake in Air India.
Vistara is a joint venture in which Singapore Airlines has a 49 per cent stake, while the rest is with the Tatas.
Singapore Airlines and Air India have given certain commitments to the CCI to address the competition concerns arising out of the merger.
In a statement on Tuesday, Singapore Airlines welcomed the CCI's approval of the merger and said the airline as well as Scoot will follow the commitments.
Scoot is a part of the Singapore Airlines group.
"Singapore Airlines continues to work with our partner Tata Sons and aims to complete the merger as soon as possible, subject to the remaining approvals from the relevant authorities

Singapore Airlines

The restructuring exercise will be undertaken by Arjun Mohan, who was recently elevated as chief executive officer (CEO) of its India business, replacing Mrinal Mohit, according to the sources

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Michael Pinto: Does India need so many ports?

Michael Pinto: Taking Indian ports global

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Michael Pinto: Mr Ramadorai and conflict of interest

Michael Pinto: How to nobble a port project

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