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Dollar steady as traders bet Fed done with rates The dollar started Monday on a steady footing as investors assessed U.S. jobs data that showed some signs of cooling and bolstered expectations that the Federal Reserve was likely at the end of its monetary tightening cycle. Data on Friday showed U.S. job growth picked up in August, but the unemployment rate jumped to 3.8%, while wage gains moderated. The economy created 110,000 fewer jobs than previously reported in June and July. "The Goldilocks metaphor is much used and abused i...
Dollar steady as traders bet Fed done with rates
Dollar steady as traders bet Fed done with rates
Source: Reuters
4/09/2023 9:06:22 AM
Treble for Lyles and a relay championship record on night when Kipyegon and Duplantis shine Day eight at the World Athletics Championships Budapest 23 ended in joyful fashion for the United States as Noah Lyles and then Sha’Carri Richardson anchored victories in the respective men’s and women’s 4x100m finals after earlier trademark wins for Faith Kipyegon in the 5000m and Mondo Duplantis in the pole vault. Chase Ealey also became a multiple world title winner in the shot put, while Marco Arop claimed a maiden global gold in the 800m and Pierce LePage added anoth...
Treble for Lyles and a relay championship record on night when Kipyegon and Duplantis shine
Treble for Lyles and a relay championship record on night when Kipyegon and Duplantis shine
Source: IANS
27/08/2023 6:17:36 PM
Indian embassies, consulates well-placed to help country`s businesses explore new markets for exports: Rajkumar Ranjan Singh Union Minister of State for External Affairs Rajkumar Ranjan Singh has said that Indian embassies and consulates are well-placed to help the country's businesses explore new markets for exports. He said India's growth and prosperity are intrinsically linked to its ability to tap into global markets and focusing on the incredible products and services that it has to offer. He stated that India has representation in almost all the countries of the world. He said ‘Our embassies ...
Indian embassies, consulates well-placed to help country`s businesses explore new markets for exports: Rajkumar Ranjan Singh
Indian embassies, consulates well-placed to help country`s businesses explore new markets for exports: Rajkumar Ranjan Singh
Source: Accord Fintech
24/08/2023 10:53:33 AM
Tesla unveils Models S, X which are $10K cheaper amid rising competition Elon Musk run-Tesla has launched its flagship Model S and Model X with standard variants at more affordable prices in the US and Canada, slashing it by $10,000 amid fierce competition in the premium EV car market. The introduction of the Model S and Model X Standard Range was spotted on Tesla's online configurator, reports Teslarati. On Tesla’s official website, the Model S Standard Range is now priced at $78,490 before options. The Model S SR offers a range of 320 miles of ra...
Tesla unveils Models S, X which are $10K cheaper amid rising competition
Tesla unveils Models S, X which are $10K cheaper amid rising competition
Source: IANS
15/08/2023 11:47:53 AM
Government closely monitoring FTAs with ASEAN, Korea: Anupriya Patel Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Anupriya Patel has said that the government is closely monitoring all the free trade agreements (FTAs) which it has signed and based on stakeholder consultations, existing FTAs with ASEAN and Korea are being reviewed. She said the government is negotiating FTAs with the European Union, the UK, European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and Canada.  The minister stated that these negotiations or its review are a long-drawn process and the timelin...
Government closely monitoring FTAs with ASEAN, Korea: Anupriya Patel
Government closely monitoring FTAs with ASEAN, Korea: Anupriya Patel
Source: Accord Fintech
14/08/2023 12:35:59 PM
India, Canada likely to sign FTA soon India and Canada are likely to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) soon. Although the two countries have held multiple rounds of talks for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) since 2010, the prospects brightened when Union Minister Piyush Goyal visited Canada in May to review the progress of negotiations.  Speaking at receptions hosted for him by the Canada-India Foundation (CIF) and the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce here today, India’s new Consul General Si...
India, Canada likely to sign FTA soon
India, Canada likely to sign FTA soon
Source: IANS
2/08/2023 11:37:47 AM
Global T20 Canada: Montreal Tigers register 23-run win over Toronto Nationals Montreal Tigers triumphed over the Toronto Nationals by 23 runs after a wet outfield forced a delayed start, reducing the match to six overs a side at the TD Cricket Arena, here. Fans were treated to high octane action as Chris Lynn and Muhammed Waseem played breathtaking strokes in the partnership of 63 runs to set up the Montreal Tigers for a big victory on Sunday night. Their efforts were furthered by a solid display from the Tigers' bowling attack.  The Toronto Nationals wo...
Global T20 Canada: Montreal Tigers register 23-run win over Toronto Nationals
Global T20 Canada: Montreal Tigers register 23-run win over Toronto Nationals
Source: IANS
31/07/2023 11:48:50 AM
Global T20 Canada: Vancouver Knights, Surrey Jaguars secure big wins Vancouver Knights and Surrey Jaguars secure big wins in the respective matches of the ongoing Global T20 Canada, here. The first clash on Friday at the Global T20 Canada saw the Vancouver Knights secure an imposing victory against the Brampton Wolves by 9 wickets. Assisted by a stellar spell by Ruben Trumpelmann, Mohammad Rizwan and Corbin Bosch helped the Knights make a quick meal of the Wolves' meagre total of 129/9. In the second encounter of the day, Surrey Jaguars defeated the ...
Global T20 Canada: Vancouver Knights, Surrey Jaguars secure big wins
Global T20 Canada: Vancouver Knights, Surrey Jaguars secure big wins
Source: IANS
29/07/2023 11:00:20 AM
Canadian pension plan investment board delegation meets NIrmala Sitharaman  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday met a delegation from the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), which highlighted its investment plans in India on the long run. "Union Finance Minister Smt. @nsitharaman met a delegation from Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) @cppinvestments comprising of their global senior leadership," the Finance Ministry said in a tweet. The delegation was led by John Graham, President and CEO of the CPPIB. &q...
Canadian pension plan investment board delegation meets NIrmala Sitharaman
Canadian pension plan investment board delegation meets NIrmala Sitharaman
Source: IANS
28/07/2023 10:37:58 AM
Guru Randhawa spotted atop CN Tower in Canada for his next project  Popular singer Guru Randhawa, who has been ruling the scoreboard with his chartbusters such as ‘Lahore’, ‘Ishare Tere’ and ‘Tere Re’, is taking his music to new heights quite literally as the Punjabi indie-pop star released a video of himself on the iconic CN Tower in Ontario, Canada. Packing in full swag, one of the biggest kings of Indian pop, the singer has everything with him, pop, electronica, hip-hop, Punjabi folk and even some rock along wit...
Guru Randhawa spotted atop CN Tower in Canada for his next project
Guru Randhawa spotted atop CN Tower in Canada for his next project
Source: IANS
27/07/2023 10:03:01 AM
FIFA Women`s World Cup: Spain, Japan seal last 16 berths, Canada beat Ireland (roundup) Spain and Japan secured their berths in the last 16 stage with decisive victories over Zambia and Costa Rica respectively, while Canada defeated Ireland 2-1 at FIFA Women's World Cup on Wednesday. In Group C, after securing a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in the opening match, Spain began their clash against Zambia with a dream start.  Teresa Abelleira scored a stunning goal nine minutes into the game, and Jennifer Hermoso added another goal with a well-timed header four minutes ...
FIFA Women`s World Cup: Spain, Japan seal last 16 berths, Canada beat Ireland (roundup)
FIFA Women`s World Cup: Spain, Japan seal last 16 berths, Canada beat Ireland (roundup)
Source: IANS
27/07/2023 9:52:11 AM
World Aquatics C`ships: Leon Marchand claims second gold medal; Mollie O`Callaghan breaks women`s 200m freestyle world record  France's Leon Marchand claimed his second gold medal while Australia's Mollie O'Callaghan broke the women's 200m freestyle world record at the World Aquatics Championships on Wednesday. Leon Marchand made a big move by adding the men's 200m butterfly title to his 400m individual medley victory. The 21-year-old emerged victorious in 1:52.43. Poland's 19-year-old Krzysztof Chmielewski finished second in 1:53.62. Tomoru Honda captured bronze, Japan's secon...
World Aquatics C`ships: Leon Marchand claims second gold medal; Mollie O`Callaghan breaks women`s 200m freestyle world record
World Aquatics C`ships: Leon Marchand claims second gold medal; Mollie O`Callaghan breaks women`s 200m freestyle world record
Source: IANS
27/07/2023 9:47:13 AM
US-based IT firm to provide jobs to 200 people in Kerala A US-based IT company that set up its office in Kerala will start its operations from Monday (July 24). The company will be providing direct employment to 200 people in the state. Chief Executive Officer of 'Cloud Q' Yassar Hameed, in a press conference on Sunday, told mediapersons that the company would be setting up a centre in Kerala based on the opportunities in the state. The CEO said that the company was interested in opening a new office in Kerala as the facilities provid...
US-based IT firm to provide jobs to 200 people in Kerala
US-based IT firm to provide jobs to 200 people in Kerala
Source: IANS
24/07/2023 9:52:30 AM
Netflix adds 5.9 mn paid subscribers in Q2, revenue at $8.2 bn Streaming giant Netflix added 5.9 million subscribers globally in the second quarter (Q2), with the US and Canada making up 1.17 million new members in the April-June period. In May, the company launched paid sharing in more than 100 countries, representing more than 80 per cent of its revenue base. "Revenue in each region is now higher than pre-launch, with sign-ups already exceeding cancellations. Paid net additions were 5.9 million in Q2," Netflix said in a statement late o...
Netflix adds 5.9 mn paid subscribers in Q2, revenue at $8.2 bn
Netflix adds 5.9 mn paid subscribers in Q2, revenue at $8.2 bn
Source: IANS
20/07/2023 11:36:01 AM
Canada Open: Lakshya Sen storms into final, P.V. Sindhu knocked out in semis Commonwealth Games Gold medalist Lakshya Sen stormed into the men’s singles final of Canada Open 2023 badminton tournament after defeating Japan's Kenta Nishimoto in straight games 21-17, 21-14 in the semifinal, here. The conditions were a bit tough at Calgary but Sen negotiated it well to reach his first summit clash of the year. He last played a final at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in August 2022. This is also Lakshya's second appearance in the final of BWF Worl...
Canada Open: Lakshya Sen storms into final, P.V. Sindhu knocked out in semis
Canada Open: Lakshya Sen storms into final, P.V. Sindhu knocked out in semis
Source: IANS
9/07/2023 12:35:59 PM
Canada`s GDP increased 0.4% in May Canada's real gross domestic product (GDP) increased 0.4 per cent in May, according to the national statistical agency. Statistics Canada said on that advance information showed that the growth in May was led by the manufacturing and wholesale trade sectors, as well as by offices of real estate agents and brokers, Xinhua news agency reported. There was also a rebound in federal government public administration after the public sector contracted as strike by federal workers reduced a...
Canada`s GDP increased 0.4% in May
Canada`s GDP increased 0.4% in May
Source: IANS
2/07/2023 9:13:13 AM
'Mughal-E-Azam: The Musical` lands in Canada with a dance performance at Niagara Falls Kathak dancers from 'Mughal-E-Azam: The Musical' performed to music composer Naushad’s 'Pyaar kiya toh darna kya' at the Niagara Falls. The group of three waterfalls spanning the border between Ontario (Canada) and New York (US) became the backdrop against which team 'Mughal-E-Azam: The Musical' announced the beginning of their Canada tour. The stage musical will put up performances in Toronto and Vancouver. Earlier, the dancers performed the same song in N...
'Mughal-E-Azam: The Musical` lands in Canada with a dance performance at Niagara Falls
'Mughal-E-Azam: The Musical` lands in Canada with a dance performance at Niagara Falls
Source: IANS
1/07/2023 3:02:28 PM
Global T20 Canada welcomes Surrey Jaguars, Mississauga Panthers for third edition in Brampton Cricket enthusiasts in Canada can once again look forward to witnessing exhilarating matches in their own backyard, featuring renowned cricket icons as Global T20 Canada is back for a landmark third edition, after a three-year hiatus. This year the cricketing bonanza will return to Brampton, Ontario with 6 franchises, including two new entrants, the Surrey Jaguars and the Mississauga Panthers. The marquee tournament will feature Toronto Nationals, Brampton Wolves, Montreal Tigers, Vancouve...
Global T20 Canada welcomes Surrey Jaguars, Mississauga Panthers for third edition in Brampton
Global T20 Canada welcomes Surrey Jaguars, Mississauga Panthers for third edition in Brampton
Source: IANS
14/06/2023 4:38:44 PM
Spotify testing new feature 'Your Offline Mix'  Music streaming platform Spotify is officially testing a new feature called -- 'Your Offline Mix', a playlist designed for users when they might not be online and still wants to listen to their favourite playlist. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek stated in a tweet that the company has been testing 'Your Offline Mix'. But he didn't go into any further detail. It's unclear when the company intends to release the feature, in particular. "We've been testing ou...
Spotify testing new feature 'Your Offline Mix'
Spotify testing new feature 'Your Offline Mix'
Source: IANS
9/06/2023 6:26:05 PM
44% of small businesses expect to hire fewer people due to AI About 44 per cent of small business owners said that they expect to hire fewer people in the future because of AI capabilities, a new report has shown. According to Canada-based software company FreshBooks, small business owners are less convinced that AI is coming for their jobs and/or the jobs of their employees, with two-thirds disagreeing that AI will replace them. "In the world of small business, it appears that owners don't feel particularly threatened and don't belie...
44% of small businesses expect to hire fewer people due to AI
44% of small businesses expect to hire fewer people due to AI
Source: IANS
9/06/2023 10:17:00 AM
LG partners Canadian startup to develop Artificial Intelligence chips  LG Electronics and Canadian AI computing startup Tenstorrent said on Wednesday they are working together to develop next-generation chips that could potentially power the South Korean tech company's smart consumer appliances and automotive products. Tenstorrent, founded in 2016, builds computers for artificial intelligence (AI). CEO Jim Keller is a microprocessor engineer, best known for his work at AMD and Apple, reports Yonhap news agency. The collaboration is expected to bo...
LG partners Canadian startup to develop Artificial Intelligence chips
LG partners Canadian startup to develop Artificial Intelligence chips
Source: IANS
1/06/2023 12:17:37 PM
Lupin inches up as its arm gets nod to market generic version of Spiriva Lupin inches up as its arm gets nod to market generic version of Spiriva May-29-2023   09:27 Hrs IST Lupin is currently trading at Rs. 782.95, up by 3.30 points or 0.42% from its previous closing of Rs. 779.65 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 780.15 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 788.20 and Rs. 780.00 respectively.  The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 2 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 799.65 on 15-May-2023 and a 52 week low of Rs. 592.55 on...
Lupin inches up as its arm gets nod to market generic version of Spiriva
Lupin inches up as its arm gets nod to market generic version of Spiriva
Source: Accord Fintech
29/05/2023 9:45:03 AM
CBDT notifies 21 countries from where investment in unlisted Indian startups to be exempt from angel tax The Finance Ministry has notified 21 countries, including the US, UK and France, from where non-resident investment in unlisted Indian startups will not attract angel tax. However, the list excludes investment from countries like Singapore, Netherlands and Mauritius. The government had in the Budget brought overseas investment in unlisted closely held companies, except DPIIT recognised startups, under the Angel Tax net. Following that, the startup and venture capital industry sought exemption...
CBDT notifies 21 countries from where investment in unlisted Indian startups to be exempt from angel tax
CBDT notifies 21 countries from where investment in unlisted Indian startups to be exempt from angel tax
Source: Accord Fintech
26/05/2023 9:53:33 AM
FIFA U20 WC: Italy survives spirited fightback to edge Brazil in a five-goal thriller A sublime performance from Cesare Casadei earned Italy a 3-2 victory over Brazil in a thrilling game of two halves at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023. The Chelsea-owned midfielder's flick-on enabled Matteo Prati to head home the deadlock-breaker at the back post. Casadei then doubled the lead, nodding home after his initial knock-down wasn't dealt with. He then conned Arthur and won a penalty, which he himself converted. Brazil went for it in the second half. Sebastiano D...
FIFA U20 WC: Italy survives spirited fightback to edge Brazil in a five-goal thriller
FIFA U20 WC: Italy survives spirited fightback to edge Brazil in a five-goal thriller
Source: IANS
22/05/2023 3:32:12 PM
Canadian inflation spiked in April Canada's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 4.4 per cent year over year in April, following a 4.3 per cent spike in March, according to the national statistical agency. Statistics Canada said on Tuesday that this was the first acceleration in headline consumer inflation since June 2022, reports Xinhua news agency. On a year-over-year basis, higher rent prices and mortgage interest costs contributed the most to the all-items CPI increase in April, the agency said. According to the ag...
Canadian inflation spiked in April
Canadian inflation spiked in April
Source: IANS
17/05/2023 4:57:02 PM
Indian businesses should focus on quality, scale to earn confidence of consumers, businesses in Canada : Piyush Goyal Stressing need for focus on quality, scale, design and packaging by Indian businesses to earn the confidence and trust of consumers and businesses in Canada, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal has said that business is not just about numbers but about building relationships, partnership, collaborating, learning, technology and innovation. The Minister also said that focus has to be on shared prosperity for people across the world making all stakeholders in the value chain...
Indian businesses should focus on quality, scale to earn confidence of consumers, businesses in Canada : Piyush Goyal
Indian businesses should focus on quality, scale to earn confidence of consumers, businesses in Canada : Piyush Goyal
Source: Accord Fintech
11/05/2023 3:31:42 PM
India, Canada agree to enhance cooperation for investment promotion, info exchange India and Canada have agreed to enhance cooperation for coordinated investment promotion and information exchange. This was finalised after both the countries concluded the 6th India-Canada Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment in Ottawa on Monday. Union Commerce minister Piyush Goyal and Canadian Minister for International Trade Mary Ng concluded the negotiations for their respective countries. Ng announced that she would lead a Canadian trade mission to India in October. ...
India, Canada agree to enhance cooperation for investment promotion, info exchange
India, Canada agree to enhance cooperation for investment promotion, info exchange
Source: IANS
10/05/2023 12:07:31 PM
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to co-chair India-Canada ministerial trade dialogue Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will on Monday co-chair the discussions for the sixth India-Canada ministerial dialogue on trade and investment (MDTI) in Ottawa, Canada, along with his Canadian counterpart Mary Ng. MDTI is a bilateral mechanism which provides institutional mechanism to discuss a broad spectrum of trade and investment related issues and cooperation areas. The dialogue will focus on various themes including strengthening the bilateral trade relationship between India and C...
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to co-chair India-Canada ministerial trade dialogue
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to co-chair India-Canada ministerial trade dialogue
Source: IANS
8/05/2023 6:38:19 PM
India, Canada to review progress in talks on proposed free trade agreement Trade ministers of India and Canada are all set to review the progress in talks on the proposed free trade agreement between the two countries. The ministers will co-chair the discussions for the sixth India- Canada Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment (MDTI) in Ottawa.  MDTI is a bilateral mechanism which provides institutional mechanism to discuss a broad spectrum of trade and investment related issues and cooperation areas. The Dialogue will focus on various themes includin...
India, Canada to review progress in talks on proposed free trade agreement
India, Canada to review progress in talks on proposed free trade agreement
Source: Accord Fintech
8/05/2023 1:08:40 PM
Canada`s int`l trade drops in March Canada's merchandise imports and exports were down in March, the national statistical agency said. Statistics Canada said on Thursday that the country's total monthly imports of goods decreased 2.9 per cent from February to C$62.6 billion, and total exports of goods were down 0.7 per cent to C$63.6 billion, reports Xinhua news agency. Imports of consumer goods decreased 11 per cent in March, mainly because of lower imports of pharmaceutical products. In February, large quanti...
Canada`s int`l trade drops in March
Canada`s int`l trade drops in March
Source: IANS
5/05/2023 2:36:08 PM
Canada's economy edges up 0.6% in Q1 Canada's real gross domestic product (GDP) edged up 0.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2023 and down 0.1 per cent in March, the national statistical agency said. Statistics Canada said Friday that the decreases in March in retail and wholesale trade sectors, as well as in the mining and quarrying (except oil and gas) subsector were partially offset by increases in the public sector, in professional, scientific and technical services, and in administrative and support, waste managemen...
Canada's economy edges up 0.6% in Q1
Canada's economy edges up 0.6% in Q1
Source: IANS
29/04/2023 12:27:01 PM
USA, UAE qualify for the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier The United States of America (USA) and United Arab Emirates (UAE) have qualified for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier after finishing in the top two places of the six-team ICC Mens Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-off in Namibia. USA finished on top of the table with four wins from five matches, ahead of the UAE on head-to-head, who scored a final-day win over Jersey to level with the USA on points. Hosts Namibia and Canada put in some strong performances but fell just short o...
USA, UAE qualify for the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier
USA, UAE qualify for the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier
Source: IANS
7/04/2023 12:21:07 PM
Canada`s employment continues upward trend in March Canada's employment grew by 35,000, or 0.2 per cent, in March, following little change in February and strong growth in January and December, Statistics Canada said. Employment has generally trended up since September 2022. Over that period, the number of people employed has increased by 383,000, or 1.9 per cent, the national statistical agency added on Thursday. Employment gains in March were concentrated among private sector employees and there was little change in the number of p...
Canada`s employment continues upward trend in March
Canada`s employment continues upward trend in March
Source: IANS
7/04/2023 10:07:47 AM
Canada`s GDP increased 0.3% in February Advance information indicates that Canada's real gross domestic product (GDP) increased 0.3 per cent in February, the national statistical agency said. Statistics Canada said on Friday that increases in the mining, quarrying, oil and gas extraction, manufacturing, and finance and insurance sectors in February were slightly offset by decreases in construction, wholesale trade, and accommodation and food services, reports Xinhua news agency. GDP rose 0.5 per cent in January, following...
Canada`s GDP increased 0.3% in February
Canada`s GDP increased 0.3% in February
Source: IANS
2/04/2023 10:41:33 AM
Canada's GDP increased 0.3% in February Advance information indicates that Canada's real gross domestic product (GDP) increased 0.3 per cent in February, the national statistical agency said. Statistics Canada said on Friday that increases in the mining, quarrying, oil and gas extraction, manufacturing, and finance and insurance sectors in February were slightly offset by decreases in construction, wholesale trade, and accommodation and food services, reports Xinhua news agency. GDP rose 0.5 per cent in January, following...
Canada's GDP increased 0.3% in February
Canada's GDP increased 0.3% in February
Source: IANS
1/04/2023 11:41:18 AM
Canada`s 2023 budget projects higher deficits, shallow recession The Canadian government has unveiled its 2023 federal budget with higher deficits, as economists expected a shallow recession in 2023. The budget, titled "A Made-in-Canada Plan", showed that the federal deficit is projected to be C$43 billion ($32 billion) this fiscal year and C$40.1 billion in fiscal year 2023-2024, reports Xinhua news agency. The cumulative budget deficits are billions of dollars higher between fiscal year 2022-2023 and 2027-2028, relative to the 2022 Fall E...
Canada`s 2023 budget projects higher deficits, shallow recession
Canada`s 2023 budget projects higher deficits, shallow recession
Source: IANS
29/03/2023 2:00:55 PM
Canada sets new green standards for major contracts The Canadian federal government announced new green standards for major government suppliers to reach the country's Net-Zero commitments. As of April 1, those suppliers will be compelled to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and set reduction targets, Xinhua news agency quoted a statement issued by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat as saying. The new Treasury Board Standard on the Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions and the Setting of Reduction Targets outlined ...
Canada sets new green standards for major contracts
Canada sets new green standards for major contracts
Source: IANS
1/03/2023 12:19:19 PM
Canada's CPI rises 5.9% in Jan Canada's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 5.9 per cent year-over-year in January, following a 6.3 per cent increase in December, Statistics Canada announced. Prices rose 4.9 per cent on a year-over-year basis excluding food and energy and 5.4 per cent excluding mortgage interest cost In January, the national statistical agency said on Tuesday, adding that in both cases, year-over-year price growth slowed compared with December, Xinhua news agency reported. On a monthly basis, the CPI...
Canada's CPI rises 5.9% in Jan
Canada's CPI rises 5.9% in Jan
Source: IANS
22/02/2023 9:43:00 AM
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Halp.co is providing absolutely FREE End-to-End Counselling to Indian students seeking admission abroad
Halp.co is providing absolutely FREE End-to-End Counselling to Indian students seeking admission abroad
Source: PR Agency
21/02/2023 10:52:22 AM
Canadian companies to participate in Elecrama Trade Show Canada will be participating in the 15th Edition of Elecrama scheduled to take place in Greater Noida from February 18-22. Representatives of 17 Canadian companies and senior officials from the High Commission of Canada in New Delhi will be attending the conference and trade show. Canada's Minister (Commercial), Jennifer Daubeny, will be inaugurating the Canada Pavilion on February 18. The Trade Commissioner Service team will provide assistance and facilitate discussions between Ind...
Canadian companies to participate in Elecrama Trade Show
Canadian companies to participate in Elecrama Trade Show
Source: IANS
17/02/2023 2:35:17 PM
Data AI firm Tredence announces ESOP buyback worth Rs 240 cr, 270 workers to benefit  Data science and AI solutions company Tredence on Thursday announced its largest ESOP (employee stock ownership plan) buyback programme worth $30 million (about Rs 240 crore) on the heels of a Series B funding of $175 million from Advent International. The buyback will include over 270 employees globally and eligible employees will participate in the repurchase and liquidate 40 per cent of their vested ESOP units. The company said that at 5x the book price of each unit, this progr...
Data AI firm Tredence announces ESOP buyback worth Rs 240 cr, 270 workers to benefit
Data AI firm Tredence announces ESOP buyback worth Rs 240 cr, 270 workers to benefit
Source: IANS
9/02/2023 4:18:03 PM
Artificial intelligence driven market research platform Entropik raises $25 mn AI-powered integrated market research platform Entropik on Wednesday said it has raised $25 million in a Series B funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners and SIG Venture Capital. Entropik said it has grown seven times in the last two years, riding on its patented Emotion AI Technologies and driven by its expansion into the US, Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Over 150 global brands across finance, media, consumer goods, food and beverage, and entertainment leverage Entropik...
Artificial intelligence driven market research platform Entropik raises $25 mn
Artificial intelligence driven market research platform Entropik raises $25 mn
Source: IANS
8/02/2023 4:25:57 PM
Pinterest reaches 450 mn monthly active users globally Photo-sharing social media platform Pinterest on Tuesday said it now has 450 million monthly active users (MAUs) globally, growing 4 per cent year over year. The company CEO Bill Ready said the global mobile app users, which account for over 80 per cent of the impressions and revenue, grew 14 per cent. "Our US and Canada mobile app users grew 5 per cent, accelerating from last quarter. More importantly, sessions continued to grow significantly faster than users, demonstrating deepe...
Pinterest reaches 450 mn monthly active users globally
Pinterest reaches 450 mn monthly active users globally
Source: IANS
7/02/2023 6:32:52 PM
Canada's CPPIB invests $205 million in Indian co IndoSpace's new fund Indian warehouse and parks developer IndoSpace on Monday said the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) will invest $205 million in the company's new real estate fund. The investment from Canada's biggest pension fund is part of IndoSpace's new fund targeting $600 million in equity commitments. CPPIB's latest investment in the Indian property developer will take its partnership with the company to over $1 billion in assets, IndoSpace said in a statement. "...
Canada's CPPIB invests $205 million in Indian co IndoSpace's new fund
Canada's CPPIB invests $205 million in Indian co IndoSpace's new fund
Source: Reuters
30/01/2023 2:10:05 PM
Over 50 high-impact initiatives launched at WEF for more sustainable world  With more than 50 high-impact initiatives were launched or profiled, world leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023 in the first major international gathering of the year to address ongoing economic, energy and food crises laid the groundwork for a more sustainable, resilient world. While many economists forecast recessionary risks in 2023 and see geopolitical tensions continuing to shape the global economy, there are glimmers of hope that pressures on food, e...
Over 50 high-impact initiatives launched at WEF for more sustainable world
Over 50 high-impact initiatives launched at WEF for more sustainable world
Source: IANS
22/01/2023 9:58:59 AM
283 mn used smartphones shipped last year globally The global shipments of used smartphones, including officially refurbished and used smartphones, were expected to reach 282.6 million units in 2022, according to a report. The unit growth represents an 11.5 per cent increase over the 253.4 million units shipped in 2021, according to the IDC. This growth is expected to continue, as IDC forecasts that used smartphone shipments will reach 413.3 million units worth $99.9 billion in 2026 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3 per ...
283 mn used smartphones shipped last year globally
283 mn used smartphones shipped last year globally
Source: IANS
16/01/2023 9:16:11 AM
Canada`s exports drop 2.3% in Nov 2022 Canada's merchandise exports decreased 2.3 per cent in November 2022, in large part because of a decline in exports of energy products, according to official figures. Statistics Canada said on Thursday that imports were down 2.1 per cent, partly on lower imports of consumer goods, reports Xinhua news agency. As a result, Canada's merchandise trade balance with the world went from a surplus of C$130 million ($104 million) in October to a deficit of C$41 million in November, it ad...
Canada`s exports drop 2.3% in Nov 2022
Canada`s exports drop 2.3% in Nov 2022
Source: IANS
6/01/2023 10:51:46 AM
At least two more free trade agreements to be signed in 2023: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said he expects at least two more free trade agreements (FTA) to be signed up in 2023. He said negotiations are scheduled with the UK, European Union and Canada. He added that his ministry does not have the bandwidth to tend to requests by smaller trading partners like New Zealand with which the bilateral trade stands at USD 350 million. Talking about the operationalisation of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed in Ap...
At least two more free trade agreements to be signed in 2023: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
At least two more free trade agreements to be signed in 2023: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
Source: Accord Fintech
30/12/2022 10:58:38 AM