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Rado CEO Highlights India’s Emergence as Leading Market

By BPN News Desk February 12, 2025

In a recent interview, Adrian Bosshard, CEO of Swiss luxury watch brand Rado, emphasized India’s significant position as a leading market for the company. He highlighted the country’s growing appreciation for luxury timepieces and its contribution to Rado’s global sales. India’s Growing Affinity for Luxury Watches Bosshard noted that India’s

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Lam Research Commits ₹10,000 Crore to Semiconductor Manufacturing in Karnataka

By BPN News Desk February 12, 2025

In a significant boost to India’s semiconductor industry, U.S.-based Lam Research has announced an investment exceeding ₹10,000 crore (approximately $1.2 billion) to establish semiconductor equipment manufacturing facilities in Karnataka. This strategic move aligns with India’s vision to become a global hub for semiconductor manufacturing. Investment Details

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L&T Chief Highlights Labor Reluctance to Relocate

By BPN News Desk February 12, 2025

At a recent industry summit in Chennai, SN Subrahmanyan, Chairman and Managing Director of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), expressed concerns over the growing reluctance among construction laborers to relocate for work. He attributed this trend to the availability of welfare schemes and a preference for comfort, which pose significant challenges to India’s

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Apple Shifts MacBook Production to India Over Vietnam

By BPN News Desk February 11, 2025

Apple has revised its MacBook production strategy, scaling back planned expansion in Vietnam while increasing manufacturing efforts in India. This move marks a significant shift in its global supply chain strategy as the company seeks to optimize production across multiple regions. Apple Reduces Expansion in Vietnam Initially, Apple had planned to expand MacBook production

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Bajaj Group to Invest ₹10,000 Crore in Hospital Chain

By BPN News Desk February 11, 2025

The Bajaj Group has announced a major investment of ₹10,000 crore to establish a nationwide chain of hospitals, marking its entry into the Indian healthcare sector. This move aims to enhance healthcare accessibility and contribute to the growing demand for quality medical services in the country. Strategic Vision for Healthcare Expansion The planned investment will […]

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Meta Initiates Layoffs Targeting 5% of Workforce

By BPN News Desk February 10, 2025

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has commenced a series of layoffs impacting approximately 5% of its global workforce. This move aligns with CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s strategy to “raise the bar on performance management” by expediting the departure of employees not meeting performance expectations. Implementation of Layoffs The layoffs began on

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Ratan Tata’s Half-Siblings to Oversee His Stake in Tata Group

By BPN News Desk February 9, 2025

The late industrialist Ratan Tata’s half-siblings—Shireen Jejeebhoy, Deanne Jejeebhoy, and Noel Tata—are set to assume control over his stakes in Tata Group companies. This development follows the restructuring of the Ratan Tata Endowment Foundation (RTEF) and the Ratan Tata Endowment Trust (RTET), which have been designated as custodians of his financial

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Gautam Adani Pledges ₹10,000 Crore for Social Causes at Son’s Wedding

By BPN News Desk February 8, 2025

In a notable act of philanthropy, Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, has announced a donation of ₹10,000 crore to various social causes, coinciding with the wedding of his younger son, Jeet Adani. This substantial contribution is earmarked for significant infrastructure projects in healthcare, education, and skill development, aiming to provide accessible and

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JSW Group Announces ₹1 Lakh Crore Investment for Mega Steel Plant

By BPN News Desk February 8, 2025

In a significant move to bolster India’s steel production capacity, JSW Group has unveiled plans to invest ₹1 lakh crore in the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra. This substantial investment is directed towards establishing a state-of-the-art steel plant with an annual production capacity of 25 million tonnes. The project is anticipated to be completed over the […]

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Arbitrator to Decide on Trustees for Ratan Tata Foundation

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2025

In the absence of explicit written instructions from the late Ratan Tata regarding the appointment of trustees to the Ratan Tata Endowment Foundation (RTEF), stakeholders are considering arbitration to resolve the matter. The proposed arbitrator is expected to be a retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, who will determine whether the authority to appoint […]