Top News Today: IPOs, Bonus Shares, Metro Expansion & More

Today brings a flurry of exciting news across various sectors. Investors have the opportunity to participate in the IPOs of Shree Tirupati Balajee Agro Trading and My Mudra Fincorp. Raymond Lifestyle, a demerged entity of Raymond Ltd, starts trading today. Reliance Industries’ board is set to consider a possible bonus share issuance. Meanwhile, Kolkata Metro expands its Blue Line services and the MCC opens Round 2 registration for NEET UG Counselling 2024. It’s also Happy Teachers’ Day in India!

Top News: Nifty Hits Record High, CCI Approves Reliance-Disney Merger, and President Murmu Addresses Kolkata Rape Case

This news roundup covers key events from India, including the Nifty 50 reaching a new all-time high, the CCI approving the Reliance-Disney India merger, and President Droupadi Murmu’s statement on the recent rape-murder case in Kolkata. Additionally, we explore other important developments like the government’s plans for industrial smart cities and Zomato’s new corporate food ordering service.

Reliance Industries to Build First Solar Giga-Factory in FY24-25

Reliance Industries, India’s most valuable company, plans to begin construction on its first solar giga-factory this fiscal year as part of its commitment to net-zero carbon emissions by 2035. The facility will produce various components for solar panels, including polysilicon, glass, wafers, ingots, cells, and modules. This move signifies Reliance’s ambitious plans to become a leader in the renewable energy sector.

Reliance Industries Cuts 42,000 Jobs, Raising Concerns About Job Market

Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) has reduced its workforce by 42,000, or 11%, in the 2023-24 fiscal year, prompting concern from entrepreneur Anupam Mittal about the state of the job market. The company aims to improve cost efficiency, particularly affecting the retail division. While RIL’s annual report highlights a decrease in new hiring, analysts suggest the move is part of a strategic shift towards optimizing operations. Mittal, however, emphasizes the severity of the job cuts for the overall economy, underscoring the need for a comprehensive plan to address job creation.

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