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New Delhi: <keyword id="22930355" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Janmashtami-festivities" source="keywords">Janmashtami festivities</keyword> across the country led to a <keyword id="22930356" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="business-surge" source="keywords">business surge</keyword>, with transactions exceeding Rs 25,000 crore, according to the Confederation of All India Traders (<keyword id="20143308" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="CAIT" source="keywords">CAIT</keyword>). These figure highlight the robust consumer spending during the festival driven by the vibrant celebrations of <keyword id="20126824" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="janmashtami" source="keywords">Janmashtami</keyword>, marking one of the most commercially active periods of the year. CAIT's National General Secretary and Member of Parliament from Chandni Chowk, Praveen Khandelwal, stated that during this significant festival, large-scale sales were observed, particularly in flowers, fruits, sweets, deity costumes, decorative items, fasting sweets, milk, curd, butter, and dry fruits. Khandelwal said that festivals like Janmashtami are an important part of the Sanatan economy, which strengthens the nation's economy. CAIT's National President, BC Bhartia said that Janmashtami was celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country, especially in North and West India, where the festival was celebrated with much joy. <keyword id="20187217" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Krishna-Janmashtami" source="keywords">Krishna Janmashtami</keyword> was celebrated on August 26 this year across the country. Devotees traditionally fast and decorate temples and homes with flowers, diyas, and lights. Temples were decorated attractively, and there were large crowds of people visiting them. He highlighted that the special attractions of the Janmashtami festival included digital tableaux, selfie points with Lord Krishna, and many other delightful scenes. In cities, there were numerous bhajans, religious dances, and discourses by saints and sages. Various social organizations also organized large-scale Janmashtami celebrations. According to scriptures, Janmashtami is celebrated on the eighth day of the dark fortnight of the month of Bhadrapada. It is the day Lord Krishna was born. Earlier this month, the CAIT anticipated a festive trade of over Rs 12,000 crore across the country during the Rakhi festival. In 2022, the business during the Rakhi festival stood at around Rs 7,000 crore, in 2021 it was Rs 6,000 crore, in 2020 it was Rs 5,000 crore, in 2019 it was Rs 3,500 crore, and in 2018 it was Rs 3,000 crore, as per Khandelwal. The trade body said that the markets are witnessing a massive rush for shopping, and people are very enthusiastic about the festival.

Janmashtami festivities drive business across India, sales exceed Rs 25,000 crore: CAIT

New Delhi: After a wave of initial public offerings (IPOs) in recent weeks, the primary market will experience a brief slowdown, with only two new public issues scheduled for the next week, aiming to raise Rs 365 crore. There were 12 IPOs in the mainboard segment and 40 in the SME (small and medium enterprise) segment in September. IPOs scheduled for next week, beginning October 7, are <keyword id="22922418" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Garuda-Construction" source="keywords">Garuda Construction</keyword> and Engineering on the main board and <keyword id="23436926" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Shiv-Texchem" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Shiv Texchem" meta.hostid="153" meta.entityid="Shiv Texchem">Shiv Texchem</keyword> on the SME segment. Garuda Construction is seeking to raise Rs 264 crore, and Shiv Texchem is aiming for over Rs 101 crore through their respective IPOs available for public subscription during October 8-10. The stock market has seen a significant correction in the <keyword id="19911354" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="equity-market" source="keywords">equity market</keyword> since the start of October amid intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran. Despite the temporary slowdown, overall, the outlook for the <keyword id="19926041" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="IPO-market" source="keywords">IPO market</keyword> is promising, with 26 firms proposing to raise Rs 72,000 crore presently holding Sebi's approval while another 55 companies looking to garner about Rs 89,000 crore are awaiting the regulator's clearance, according to the Primedatabase. This month will see <keyword id="19908548" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Hyundai-Motor-India" source="keywords">Hyundai Motor India</keyword> Ltd, the Indian arm of South Korean automaker Hyundai, hitting the primary market to raise around Rs 25,000 crore. The company's IPO is likely to be launched on October 14, according to sources. If the offering proceeds as planned, it will surpass Life Insurance Corporation's (LIC) public offering of Rs 21,000 crore, becoming the largest IPO in India's history. Moreover, 63 companies have already mobilised around Rs 64,000 crore via mainboard, marking a 29 per cent increase from Rs 49,436 crore collected by 57 firms through the route in 2023. The strong momentum in IPO markets is being driven by several key macroeconomic, sector-specific factors and the willingness of funds to look at new ideas. In particular, strong inflows into domestic mutual funds and robust capital formation across corporate India are playing key roles, experts said. Garuda Construction and Engineering's IPO is a mix of fresh issue of 1.83 crore equity shares and an offer of sale (OFS) of 95 lakh equity shares by promoter PKH Ventures. The price band has been fixed at Rs 92 to Rs 95 per share. About Rs 100 crore from its fresh issuance proceeds will be utilised for working capital requirements and the balance towards general corporate purposes, including unidentified inorganic acquisitions. Shiv Texchem's IPO is a completely new offering of over 61 lakh shares and is a book-built issue of Rs 101.35 crore. It has set a price band of Rs 158 to Rs 166 per equity share for the IPO. Further, the SME IPO of Khyati Global Ventures, which opened for public subscription on October 4, will close on October 8. Additionally, six companies from the SME segment are set to list in the coming week. HVAX Technologies and Saj Hotels will debut on October 7, followed by Subam Papers and Paramount Dye Tec on October 8. NeoPolitan Pizza and Foods will begin trading on October 9, with Khyati Global Ventures to follow on October 11.

IPO market braces for brief slowdown, 2 new issues targeting Rs 365 crore next week

<keyword id="19982504" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="IIT-Bombay" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="IIT Bombay" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="IIT Bombay">IIT Bombay</keyword> is one of the top choices for recruiters and every year, many graduates from the institution get lucrative <keyword id="19897127" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="job-offers" source="keywords">job offers</keyword> that make headlines. The 2023-2024 placement season at the institution just came to a close and a detailed report of the same is available on IIT Bombay's website. As per the report, around 75 percent candidates got a job offer this time. "The placement season was successfully completed with three out of four students securing desired job profiles despite the challenging job scenario. The total recruited Ph.D. students are 32 out of 118 active participants. Considering the total number of participating students, the placement percentage is nearly 75%. Most of the remaining unplaced students have identified avenues to be gainfully employed. Some of the unplaced students prefer higher studies, self-employment, or entrepreneurship over the jobs being offered to them. Almost all of the participating companies have honored their job offers," the report said. However, the lowest salary being offered to students this year is making headlines as it dropped to 4 LPA this year. Let us take a look at some of the highlights of the <keyword id="23022543" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="2024-placements" source="keywords">2024 placements</keyword> in IIT Bombay, including the highest salary packages, <keyword id="23022544" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="top-recruiters" source="keywords">top recruiters</keyword>, and an overview of student placements and internships. <h2><keyword id="23018452" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="IIT-Bombay-2024-placements" source="Orion">IIT Bombay 2024 placements</keyword>: Highest salary</h2>One of the standout features of this year’s placements was the 22 job offers exceeding INR 1 crore per annum, reflecting demand for specialised skills in certain sectors. Additionally, 78 students accepted international offers, indicating the global opportunities accessible to IIT Bombay graduates. <h2 style="margin-bottom: 0.7em; line-height: 1.3; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 24px; background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">IIT Bombay 2024 placements: Average salaries</h2>The overall average annual CTC (Cost to Company) offered during the 2023-2024 placement season was Rs 23.50 LPA (Lakhs Per Annum), marking a 7.7% increase from the previous year’s average of Rs 21.82 LPA. The median salary stood at Rs 17.92 LPA, underscoring the consistent demand for graduates across various sectors. These numbers are a testament to the robust job market that IIT Bombay students enter upon graduation. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="109184947" title="Fresher hiring sees a significant decline, particularly in IT sector! What should you do?" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> <h2>IIT Bombay 2024 placements: Lowest salaries</h2>While the focus often falls on the highest salaries, it’s important to note that there were also offers at the lower end of the spectrum. As mentioned already, the lowest salary offers during the 2023-2024 placements fell within the Rs 4 LPA to Rs 6 LPA range this year. Earlier, the lowest salary offered to students used to be 6 LPA. As per reports, 10 students accepted offers that fell within this range. These figures are more common in sectors such as education and design, where entry-level salaries tend to be modest compared to other fields. <h2>IIT Bombay 2024 placements: Number of students who got jobs </h2>Out of the 2,414 students who registered for placements, 1,475 students secured job offers, bringing the placement rate to 74.53%. The placement drive saw participation from 364 companies, with 1,650 job offers being made. In addition to full-time roles, internships also played a crucial part in student preparation and employment. A total of 1,267 internship offers were made, including 1,177 from companies and 90 from universities, reflecting a 13% increase in internship opportunities compared to the previous year. <h2>IIT Bombay 2024 placements: Top recruiters</h2>This year, the Engineering and Technology sector emerged as the top recruiter, with 430 students being hired by 106 companies. The IT and Software sector followed closely, offering 307 job positions. Finance, Consulting, and Research &amp; Development were also prominent, with significant hiring across these domains. Major companies participating in the placements included top Indian and multinational firms. <h2 style="margin-bottom: 0.7em; line-height: 1.3; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 24px; background: 0px 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">IIT Bombay 2024 placements: Pre-Placement offers</h2>Pre-placement offers (PPOs) continued to be a vital aspect of the placement process at IIT Bombay. In the 2023-2024 placement season, students received 300 PPOs, of which 258 were accepted. These offers were largely made after the completion of summer internships, highlighting the importance of these internships in securing full-time positions. <h2>Comparison of the number of students placed in the last four years</h2>IIT Bombay has seen lesser student placement numbers over when compared to last year. However, when we look at the last four years, the numbers have been stable. In the 2020-2021 season, 1,150 students were placed, which rose to 1,441 in 2021-2022. The peak was reached in 2022-2023 with 1,516 placements, while this year saw a slight decrease to 1,475. This slight dip from last year’s record high can be attributed to the challenging global economic conditions. <h2>Number of offers from different programs</h2>Different academic programs at IIT Bombay saw varying levels of placement success. The B.Tech program led the way with 683 placements, followed by the M.Tech program with 415 placements. The Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech) program saw 152 students placed, while other programs such as M.Sc., M.Des, and Ph.D. had varying placement numbers, reflecting the diverse opportunities available across disciplines. <h2>International opportunities</h2>This year’s placement season also highlighted a significant rise in the number of international offers, with students receiving opportunities in countries like Japan, Taiwan, Europe, the UAE, Singapore, and the USA. 78 international job offers were made to students this year, whcih is an increase when compared to 65 offers last year. Additionally, the number of companies participating in the placements grew by 12%, indicating steady interest from employers. 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IIT Bombay 2024 placements: Lowest salary drops to Rs 4 LPA, 22 students get Rs 1 crore package

<ul><li>An X user says she has a friend in <keyword id="19895622" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Microsoft" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Microsoft" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Microsoft">Microsoft</keyword> who works 15-20 hours per week</li><li>The employee plays <keyword id="20303301" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="League-of-Legends" source="keywords">League of Legends</keyword> for most of the time</li><li>The user's post has over 2 million views</li></ul> Every person has a unique working style. While one employee could take hours in finishing a job, other could complete the same task in much lesser time. And in the recent times, ever since debates about <keyword id="19901232" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="work-life-balance" source="keywords">work-life balance</keyword> have taken centre stage, many people are talking about how being productive has nothing to do with the number of hours an employee puts in to complete a job. An X user, in a recent post, shared that she has a friend working at Microsoft who works for only 15-20 hours per week and plays League (of Legends) for the rest of the time. The post has now gone viral and people are dropping a mix of hilarious and serious comments. While one user asked if there are any openings, another commented that as long as the work is getting done, this shouldn’t be a problem. <h2>X user’s viral post </h2> In the post, the user wrote, “talking to my friend who works at microsoft &amp; apparently he works 15-20 hr weeks &amp; plays league the rest of the time &amp; gets paid $300k for it” The post, at the time of writing this story, has 2 million views. As mentioned already, people are reacting to the news and are wondering if they too, can land such a job. “What are the reqs for this job and any open positions?,” a user wrote while another commented, “Dream job lol I'd love 20 hours a week over 40 so much.” Other users, meanwhile, mentioned that there’s nothing wrong with this if the person can complete the task assigned to them. “If they can do the same work in 20 hours that someone else doing the same job would need 40 to achieve — then I don't see the issue,” a user said. Another user wrote, “Most CEOs would love a person who got results and hit the mark - no matter how many or few hours they work.” Another user was all praises for League of Legends players and said, “I’ve met so many people like that... in league... they always seem very smart though, and are very high rank... so maybe they're 10x engineering gods who don't need to work a lot like us peasants” <h2><keyword id="22902800" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Amazon-employee" source="keywords">Amazon employee</keyword> who gets paid to do nothing </h2> This isn’t the first time that a techie has been in the limelight for getting paid more to do less. Last month, an <keyword id="19904608" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Amazon" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Amazon" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Amazon">Amazon</keyword> worker was making headlines for saying that he gets paid Rs 3 crore a year for practically doing nothing. The employee, who has been with Amazon for a year and a half, shared his story on Blind, an anonymous platform. They revealed that after being laid off from <keyword id="19902762" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="google" source="keywords">Google</keyword>, they joined Amazon with a deliberate intention to do as little work as possible while still drawing a significant paycheque. The strategy, the employee claims, involved performing the bare minimum necessary to avoid raising any red flags with his managers. "I joined Amazon 1.5 years ago after being laid off from Google," the employee wrote and added, ”My goal was simple: do nothing, collect a salary, and eventually get placed on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).”

'Microsoft employee gets $300,000 for working 15-20 hours a week’: X user’s post goes viral

South Korean automaker <keyword id="19906087" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Hyundai" source="keywords">Hyundai</keyword>'s Indian arm is likely to file preliminary papers with Sebi shortly to raise at least USD 3 billion (around Rs 25,000 crore) through an <keyword id="19913114" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="initial-public-offering" source="keywords">initial public offering</keyword>, sources close to the development said on Friday. The company's initial public offering (<keyword id="19898327" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="IPO" source="keywords">IPO</keyword>), if it goes through, would be the largest in India, surpassing LIC's share sale of Rs 21,000 crore. This development marks a significant milestone for the Indian industry, as it is the first automaker to go for an initial share sale in over two decades, after Japanese automaker Maruti Suzuki's listing in 2003. Earlier this week, electric two-wheeler company Ola Electric received capital markets regulator Sebi's clearance to raise funds through an IPO. Under the proposed IPO, <keyword id="20106368" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Hyundai-Motor-India-Ltd" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Hyundai Motor India Ltd" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Hyundai Motor India Ltd">Hyundai Motor India Ltd</keyword> (HMIL), which is the second largest carmaker in India after Maruti Suzuki India, may dilute 15-20 per cent stake to raise funds in the range of USD 3.3-5.6 billion, sources said. They said the company is likely to file its papers with the regulatory body Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) soon. When contacted over the issue, HMIL company declined to comment. HMIL commenced operations in India in 1996 and currently, sells 13 models across segments. HMIL reported a 7 per cent year-on-year increase in total sales at 63,551 units in May 2024 against 59,601 units in the corresponding month last year. Domestic dispatch of vehicles to dealers saw a 1 per cent rise to 49,151 units last month from 48,601 units in the year-ago period. Exports of the vehicles grew 31 per cent in May to 14,400 units compared to 11,000 units a year ago.

Hyundai to soon file draft IPO papers with Sebi to raise about Rs 25,000 crore: Sources

Sales of telecom equipment have surpassed the Rs 50,000 crore milestone under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. According to a press release by the Ministry of Communication, this accomplishment reflects the success of governmental efforts to bolster <keyword id="20053977" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="domestic-manufacturing" source="keywords">domestic manufacturing</keyword> and reduce import dependence, aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. Within three years of its inception, the Telecom <keyword id="19981334" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="PLI-scheme" source="keywords">PLI scheme</keyword> has attracted an investment of Rs 3,400 crore, surpassing the Rs 50,000 crore milestone in telecom equipment production, with exports reaching approximately Rs 10,500 crore. This achievement has resulted in the creation of more than 17,800 direct jobs and numerous indirect employment opportunities, underscoring the robust growth and competitiveness of <keyword id="19895063" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="India" source="keywords">India</keyword>'s telecom manufacturing sector. Government initiatives aimed at promoting local production and reducing import dependency have played a pivotal role in this success, aiming to bolster domestic manufacturing capabilities and position India as a global hub for telecom equipment production, read the press release. The Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Large Scale Electronic Manufacturing of Electronics, encompassing mobile phone and component manufacturing, has significantly boosted both production and export figures. From producing 5.8 crore mobile phones and importing 21 crore units in 2014-15, India manufactured 33 crore phones domestically in 2023-24, with only 0.3 crore units imported and nearly 5 crore units exported. The value of mobile phone exports surged from Rs 1,556 crore in 2014-15 to Rs 1,28,982 crore in 2023-24, highlighting substantial growth and reduced import reliance. India, historically a net importer of telecom gear, has seen a transformative shift due to initiatives like <keyword id="20262813" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Make-in-India" source="keywords">Make-in-India</keyword> and the PLI scheme, resulting in domestic equipment production valued at over Rs 50,000 crore, read the press release. The <keyword id="22354280" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="telecom-equipment-manufacturing" source="keywords">telecom equipment manufacturing</keyword> sector has shown exceptional growth under the PLI scheme, with total sales exceeding Rs 50,000 crore, marking a 370 per cent increase compared to the base year of FY 2019-20. Generating over 17,800 direct jobs and additional roles across the manufacturing value chain, fostering economic growth and development. Encouraging local production, the scheme has reduced India's reliance on imported telecom equipment by 60 per cent, enhancing national security and self-reliance in critical technologies. Indian manufacturers are now competing globally, offering high-quality products at competitive prices, particularly in advanced telecom technologies like 5G. Under the stewardship of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), initiatives like the PLI Scheme for Telecom and Networking Products have significantly narrowed the gap between telecom imports and exports, read the press release. In FY 2023-24, exports of telecom equipment and mobiles combined totaled over Rs 1.49 lakh crore, slightly below imports valued at Rs 1.53 lakh crore, reflecting India's growing export prowess in the sector. Minister of Communications and Electronics, Ashwini Vaishnaw, posted on X, "The reality of mobile phone, electronics and telecom product manufacturing is known to all except those who don't like our country's progress. In 2014-15, India produced only 5.8 Crore mobile phones and imported about 21 Crore mobile phones. In 2023-24, Bharat produced 33 Crore phones and exported close to 5 Crore mobile phones. Telecom equipment manufacturing was a dream for India. PLI enabled telecom manufacturing. In 2023-24, telecom equipment production topped benchmark of Rs. 45,000 Crore. Exports crossed Rs. 10,500 Crore. Guess who else, apart from Congress, doesn't like our country emerging as a manufacturer of mobile phones and telecom equipment?" Over the past five years, the trade deficit in telecom products has decreased from Rs 68,000 crore to Rs 4,000 crore, demonstrating the PLI schemes' success in enhancing India's global competitiveness and attracting investments in cutting-edge technologies. 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India's telecom equipment manufacturing sales cross ₹50,000 crore under PLI scheme

New Delhi: <keyword id="22803368" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Smartworks-Coworking-Spaces" source="keywords">Smartworks Coworking Spaces</keyword> Ltd has filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator <keyword id="19901201" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sebi" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Sebi" meta.hostid="345" meta.entityid="Sebi">Sebi</keyword> to raise funds through an <keyword id="19913114" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="initial-public-offering" source="keywords">initial public offering</keyword> (IPO). The proposed initial share sale is a combination of a <keyword id="20953853" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="fresh-issue" source="keywords">fresh issue</keyword> of equity shares worth Rs 550 crore and an Offer For Sale (OFS) of 67.59 lakh shares by promoters, according to the <keyword id="20076796" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Draft-Red-Herring-Prospectus" source="keywords">Draft Red Herring Prospectus</keyword> (DRHP). The city-based company may consider raising Rs 110 crore through a <keyword id="22244028" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="pre-IPO-placement" source="keywords">pre-IPO placement</keyword>. If such placement is undertaken, the amount raised will be deducted from the total fresh issue size. Proceeds from the fresh issue to the tune of Rs 282.30 crore will be used for capital expenditure related to the fit-outs in new centres and security deposits for these new centres, Rs 140 crore will be allocated for payment of loans and the remaining funds will be utilized for general corporate purposes. Smartworks Coworking Spaces Ltd is a leading platform for office experiences and managed campuses. It specialises in leasing large, bare-shell properties in prime locations and transforming them into fully serviced, tech-enabled campuses with modern amenities. These campuses include cafeterias, sports zones, gyms, crA"ches, medical centres, and more, offering a modern and attractive work environment. The company cater to businesses of all sizes, with a focus on mid-to-large companies that need over 300 seats. The company is concentrated in cities including Bengaluru, Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Hyderabad, Gurugram and Chennai. India's commercial office space was about 841.2 million square feet as of March 31, 2024, and is expected to grow at an annual rate of 6.71 per cent to 1,079.3 million square feet by the end of 2027, as per the draft papers. Flexible workspaces have become a key part of modern work culture, supporting different working styles and adding flexibility to the office market. JM Financial Ltd, BOB Capital Markets Ltd, IIFL Securities Ltd and Kotak Mahindra Capital Company Ltd are responsible for managing the company's IPO process.

Smartworks Coworking Spaces files IPO papers with Sebi; eyes Rs 550 crore via fresh issue

Supam Maheshwari, cofounder and CEO of mother and child care e-commerce platform <keyword id="19939174" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="FirstCry" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="FirstCry" meta.hostid="153" meta.entityid="FirstCry">FirstCry</keyword> has reportedly offloaded 6.2 million shares prior to filing for the company's initial public offer (<keyword id="19905471" type="TOPIC" weightage="20" keywordseo="IPO" source="TOPIC" meta.keywordsubtype="equity,investopedia" meta.msid="19357203" meta.seopath="i/ipo" meta.entityname="IPO" meta.hostid="153" meta.entityid="ipo">IPO</keyword>). According to a MoneyControl report, Maheshwari's offloaded shareholding would be over Rs 300 crore. <keyword id="1615917" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="firstcry" source="Orion">FirstCry</keyword> CEO has also listed himself as a selling shareholder in the public issue, according to the company's Draft Red-Herring Prospectus (<keyword id="131606" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="drhp" source="Orion">DRHP</keyword>). He had 7.46 per cent stake in the company but after filing the draft <keyword id="6354763" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ipo" source="Orion">IPO</keyword> papers, his holding came down to 5.95 per cent stake. According to the DRHP, Maheshwari has offloaded 9.34 million shares during six months before the date of filing of the IPO papers. "At the price of Rs 487.44 apiece, this share transfer would be worth over Rs 455 crore," said the report. FirstCry was yet to respond to the report. Japanese investment giant <keyword id="19944037" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="softbank" source="keywords">SoftBank</keyword> has sold shares worth $310 million in FirstCry in two rounds, according to earlier reports. Late last month, FirstCry filed its DRHP with the market regulator SEBI, seeking to raise Rs 1,816 crore via fresh issue of shares. FirstCry's parent company BrainBees Solutions filed the DRHP which includes offer-for-sale (OFS) comprising 5.4 crore equity shares. FirstCry will use the IPO funds to set up modern retail stores and warehouses across the country. Meanwhile, the company reported Rs 5,632 crore revenue from operations in FY23, while its losses surged over six times to Rs 486 crore from Rs 79 crore in FY22.

IPO-bound FirstCry's CEO Supam Maheshwari offloads shares worth Rs 300 crore: Report

State-owned <keyword id="20039950" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bharat-Petroleum-Corporation" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Bharat Petroleum Corporation" meta.hostid="153" meta.entityid="Bharat Petroleum Corporation">Bharat Petroleum Corporation</keyword> plans to invest Rs 1.7 lakh crore over the next five years to grow its core oil refining and fuel marketing business as well as in 'future big bets' of <keyword id="20115883" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="petrochemicals" source="keywords">petrochemicals</keyword> and <keyword id="19895435" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="green-energy" source="keywords">green energy</keyword>, its chairman G Krishnakumar has said. At present, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (<keyword id="19908646" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="BPCL" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="BPCL" meta.hostid="153" meta.entityid="BPCL">BPCL</keyword>) owns about 14 per cent of India's oil <keyword id="20064251" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="refining-capacity" source="keywords">refining capacity</keyword> and about a quarter of the fuel retailing network. It plans to grow these businesses while foraying into newer areas. The firm is now implementing the first phase of a multi-decade aspirational journey in the form of '<keyword id="22826627" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="project-Aspire" source="keywords">Project Aspire</keyword>' - its five-year strategic framework that is based on two fundamental pillars - 'Nurturing the Core' and 'Investing in Future Big Bets', he said in the company's latest annual report. "Our mid-term strategy is on a continuum. While we remain committed to growing our core businesses, which include refining and marketing <keyword id="20037698" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="petroleum-products" source="keywords">petroleum products</keyword> and upstream, we are equally focused on our big bets comprising petrochemicals, gas, green energy, non-fuel retail, and digital. "Project Aspire, with a planned capex outlay of around Rs 1.70 lakh crore over five years, will enable us to create long-term value for our stakeholders while preserving our planet for future generations," he said. "A cornerstone of our long-term strategy, Project Aspire, with a Rs 1.70 trillion investment, marks the initial phase of our multi-decade odyssey to shape the energy of tomorrow. This, coupled with our robust balance sheet, fuels our ambition to lead the <keyword id="19951336" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="energy-transition" source="keywords">energy transition</keyword>." The company is targeting net zero carbon emissions from its operations by 2040. "BPCL has drawn a net-zero roadmap, which encompasses renewable power, green hydrogen, compressed biogas, carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS), efficiency improvement and the offsets procurements. This would require a phased capital outlay of approximately Rs 1 lakh crore till 2040, and the company is geared for the same," he said. The firm's bet on continuing investing in core businesses is based on the premise that India's booming economy will drive a 4-5 per cent annual increase in energy demand and petroleum product consumption. Also, the demand for major petrochemical products is expected to rise by 7-8 per cent annually. "This presents a strategic opportunity to expand refining capacity alongside the development of integrated petrochemical complexes," he said. BPCL is implementing new petrochemical projects at two of its three oil refineries. A Rs 49,000 crore ethylene cracker project is being implemented at the Bina refinery in Madhya Pradesh, alongside raising oil refining capacity from the current 7.8 million tonnes to 11 million tonnes annually by 2029. A polypropylene project is being set up at Kochi refinery in Kerala by 2027. "To meet the anticipated demand beyond our planned expansions in Bina and Kochi, we are actively evaluating options for setting up additional integrated refining and petrochemical capacities within the next 5-7 years," Krishnakumar said without disclosing either the investments or the location of such a project. Andhra Pradesh is being speculated as the likely site after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP and regional party TDP stormed to power in the state in recently concluded assembly elections. TDP has been demanding the implementation of a refinery-cum-petrochemical complex that was promised as part of the package when the state was split more than a decade back. "Our investment in the petrochemical project is consistent with our aspiration of becoming a dominant player in India's petrochemical growth story," Krishnakumar said. On energy transition, he said BPCL is targeting to build 2 gigawatts (GW) of <keyword id="19895602" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="renewable-energy" source="keywords">renewable energy</keyword> capacity by 2025 and 10 GW by 2035. "We are investing nearly Rs 1,000 crore to establish two 50 MW captive wind power plants in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, which will support our refineries in Mumbai and Bina." The firm is also investing around Rs 300 crore in 72 MWp of solar project in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. "Concomitantly, we are executing green hydrogen projects aligned with the National Green Hydrogen Mission. These projects include a 5 MW electrolyser plant at Bina refinery and a green hydrogen refuelling station with an indigenously developed electrolyser at Kochi," he noted. BPCL, he said, is committed to supporting the transition to electric mobility through a robust and accessible charging infrastructure. The company has installed over 3,000 charging stations, including fast chargers for cars and two-wheelers. 900 fast chargers are installed across 120 highway corridors, which helps address the range, discovery and time anxiety of electric vehicle (EV) owners. "Over the next five years, we aim to install 4-wheeler fast chargers at approximately 6,000 retail outlets across 400 highway corridors, prioritising high-traffic corridors like the Golden Quadrilateral and N-S/E-W highways," he said. On biofuels, he said BPCL sells petrol with 20 per cent ethanol blend at 4,279 out of its over 22,000 petrol pumps. It is also building compressed biogas plants using municipal solid waste to make gas that can be used as CNG in automobiles. The firm is also exploring partnerships in the arena. "These combined efforts, along with the upcoming commissioning of a bio-ethanol refinery, positions BPCL as a key player in India's transition to a greener fuel mix, creating a robust ecosystem for the adoption of cleaner fuels across the country," he added. BPCL is establishing a corporate venture capital fund to invest directly in promising startups. "In order to thrive in this complex and challenging business landscape, we will leverage our agility and focus on operational excellence to ensure continued success. Safety and reliability will remain our top priorities, guiding all our actions. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of corporate governance," he added. He said the energy sector of India stands at an inflection point. "The nation has an ambitious vision of becoming a USD 30 trillion developed economy by 2047. 'Viksit Bharat @2047' will necessitate an almost fourfold increase in primary energy demand." India's exponential growth trajectory will propel it to a pivotal role in the global energy market, accounting for roughly 12 per cent of world energy consumption by 2047. "The key strategic objectives for India in the energy sector will entail significant expansion in refining capacities, raising the share of gas in the energy basket from about 6 per cent to 15 per cent, establishing leadership in petrochemical exports, and sharply reducing energy imports from current levels of 47 per cent to below 25 per cent by 2030 and to zero by 2047," he said. India is targeting 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity, sourcing half of its energy needs from renewables, reducing carbon emissions by 1 billion tonnes and lowering carbon intensity by 45 per cent by 2030 with the ultimate goal of net-zero emissions by 2070. "Building on its strong Indian energy presence, BPCL aspires to meet 7-10 per cent of the nation's primary energy demand by 2047," he said.

BPCL planning Rs 1.7 lakh crore spend to expand core business, new energy foray over next five years

The West Bengal government has earned a whopping state excise income of Rs 600 crore through sale of liquor during the four days of the just concluded <keyword id="6357908" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="durga-puja" source="Orion">Durga Puja</keyword> festival in the state. Monday was the first working day for the state government after a long Durga Puja vacation and the calculations drawn on the <keyword id="167799" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="liquor-sales" source="Orion">liquor sales</keyword> in the state and the amount coming to the state exchequer in the form of state excise has made the officials of the state finance department quite elated. As per calculations of the state finance department officials, the state excise collection has already touched around Rs 8,000 crore which is around 45 per cent of the targeted collection of Rs 17,921.56 crore as per the budget estimates for 2023-24. Going by the trend during the four days of Durga Puja, the state excise officials expect similar impressive sales of liquor and beer during the current month on the occasion of <keyword id="57824" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="kali-puja" source="Orion">Kali Puja</keyword> and Diwali and then in December because of another prolonged festive season starting with Christmas and ending with New Year's Eve. "Generally, the period between October and January is the boom period as regards liquor sales and state excise collection because of two prolonged festive seasons at short intervals. But the trend in Durga Puja this year on this count has surpassed all previous records. So it is now almost certain that the targeted state excise collection will be well surpassed by the end of the current financial year," said a state finance department official. As per the budget estimates for the financial year of 2023-24, the state excise collection is slated to rise to Rs 17,921.56 crore, up by 19.41 per cent from the figure of from Rs 15,001.39 crore as per the revised estimates for the financial year of 2022-23. Whereas, the total state's own tax revenue as per the budget estimates for 2023-24 is slated to increase by just 12.69 per cent to Rs 88,595.54 crore from the figure of Rs 79,5000 crore as per the revised estimates for 2022-23.

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