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Strong growth of 6.1% YoY in CC, 80 bps YoY operating margin expansion

Strong growth of 6.1% YoY in CC, 80 bps YoY operating margin expansion

Business & Finance
https://youtu.be/Tb9DSxuqRi0 Bengaluru, India – January 16, 2025: Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next- generation digital services and consulting, delivered strong and broad-based performance with $4,939 million in Q3 revenues, growth of 1.7% sequentially and 6.1% year on year in constant currency. Operating margin for Q3 was at 21.3%, increase of 0.2% sequentially. Free cash flow for Q3 was highest ever at $1,263 million, growing 90% year on year. TCV of large deal wins was $2.5 billion, with 63% net new growing at 57% sequentially. Headcount increased for second consecutive quarter. Revenues for YTD Dec’24 grew at 3.9% year on year in constant currency and in reported terms. Operating margin was at 21.2%, increase of 0.3% year on year. “Our strong revenue g...
Puravankara Expands Land Portfolio with Strategic Acquisition in Kanakapura Road, with a potential GDV of over Rs 700 crore

Puravankara Expands Land Portfolio with Strategic Acquisition in Kanakapura Road, with a potential GDV of over Rs 700 crore

Business & Finance, News
Thursday, Jan 09, 2025 14:01:28 Bengaluru, 09 January 2025: Puravankara Limited (NSE: PURVA | BSE: 532891), one of India’s most trusted and admired real estate developers, has acquired a 3.63-acre land parcel in Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru. This acquisition aligns with the company’s strategic vision to expand its footprint in key Bengaluru micro-markets with robust infrastructure, connectivity, and residential demand. The recently acquired land parcel in Vajrahalli, Kanakapura Road, spans an area of 3.63 acres, with a saleable area of 5.42 lakh sq ft and a total estimated Gross Development Value of Rs 700+ crore. Commenting on the acquisition, Ashish Puravankara, Managing Director, Puravankara Limited, said: "We are excited to announce the acquisition of this land parcel at a p...
DPIIT Partners with JK Cement to Support Product Startups, Innovators, and Entrepreneurs

DPIIT Partners with JK Cement to Support Product Startups, Innovators, and Entrepreneurs

Architecture, Business & Finance, News
New Delhi,  India Jan 09, 2025 13:41 IST DPIIT joins Hands with JK Cement to prop up Product Startups, Innovators, And Entrepreneurs A Step Forward to Boost Manufacturing Sector towards Innovation and Global Leadership A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry and JK Cement, a leading manufacturer of grey and white Cement, to usher innovation, empower entrepreneurs, and strengthen India’s manufacturing ecosystem. DPIIT join Hands with JK Cement According to DPIIT, this strategic collaboration aims to transform India into a global manufacturing hub by nurturing product startups, innovators, and entrepreneurs. The partnership will enable ...
Rajiv Bajaj’s Rishabh Family Trust Buys Land in Pune for Rs. 72 crore: Square Yards

Rajiv Bajaj’s Rishabh Family Trust Buys Land in Pune for Rs. 72 crore: Square Yards

Business & Finance
Thu, Dec 12, 2:14 PM In a significant real estate transaction, Rishabh Family Trust, with Rajivnayan Bajaj as one of its trustees, has acquired a land parcel in Pune’s upscale Koregaon Park locality for Rs. 72 crore, according to a report by Square Yards. Koregaon Park is renowned for its luxury bungalows, trendy cafes, boutique stores, and vibrant lifestyle, making it a sought-after destination for high-end real estate investments. Its central location, proximity to Pune’s airport, and robust connectivity further enhance its appeal. The purchase includes a 4,667.30-square-meter (approximately 1.15 acres) plot, along with a bungalow and an outhouse situated on the property, according to Square Yards. The built-up area amounts to 1,493.70 square meters (approximately 16,079.68 square fee...
DBS Bank Leverages Asian Network, Digital Expertise to Enhance Wealth Offering for HNI and NRI customers

DBS Bank Leverages Asian Network, Digital Expertise to Enhance Wealth Offering for HNI and NRI customers

Business & Finance, News
DBS Bank launches digital account opening for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) that lets new customers complete the account opening process, besides document submission, in an industry-leading 60 minutes[1] DBS opens new flagship branch in Indiranagar, Bengaluru designed for High-Net-worth Individuals (HNIs) and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) to service both onshore and offshore banking needs DBS high net worth customers can now avail premium banking in all of DBS’s six key markets in Asia; being a DBS Treasures customer in one market gives them the same DBS Treasures privileges in all DBS markets  Bengaluru, 28 November, 2024 – DBS Bank has announced a significantly enriched wealth proposition for its customers in India, building on its existing offering and introducing new, digitally e...
Bank of Baroda raises Rs. 3,500 crore at a coupon of 7.41% p.a. through the issuance of Basel III Compliant Tier II Capital Bonds

Bank of Baroda raises Rs. 3,500 crore at a coupon of 7.41% p.a. through the issuance of Basel III Compliant Tier II Capital Bonds

Business & Finance
 Mumbai, November 28, 2024: Bank of Baroda (Bank), one of India’s leading public sector banks, today announced that it has raised Rs. 3,500 crore through the issuance of Basel III Compliant Tier II Capital Bonds. The Bank received a strong response from investors, which allowed it to price the issue at a very competitive coupon of 7.41% p.a. The Bank received a total of 120 bids amounting to Rs. 9,500 crore against the base issue size of Rs. 1,000 crore and a Greenshoe option to retain oversubscription up to Rs. 2,500 crore (total issue size of Rs. 3,500 crore). This translates to oversubscription of 9.5 times of the base issue size and ~2.7 times of the total issue size. The Bank accepted bids for Rs. 3,500 crore at a coupon of 7.41% p.a. The bonds are rated ‘AAA’ with a Stable outlook...
BFSI and Flex Spaces Emerged as Key Demand Drivers for Office Spaces: Vestian

BFSI and Flex Spaces Emerged as Key Demand Drivers for Office Spaces: Vestian

Business & Finance, News
Delhi, 19th November 2024: In the third quarter of 2024, BFSI and Flex Spaces emerged as key demand drivers for office spaces. . These sectors account for 39% of the pan-India absorption in Q3 2024, an increase of 20% from the previous quarter. Conversely, the share of IT-ITeS sector declined from 38% in Q2 2024 to 23% in the current quarter. This demand shift may alter the demand-supply dynamics across the country. Q3 2024 recorded the highest quarterly absorption rate in 2024, totalling 18.61 million square feet amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.  Moreover, an increase of 17% over the previous year and 9% compared to the last quarter in absorption could be attributed to India’s robust GDP growth compared to other major economies of the world which lured several ...
BANGALORE TECH SUMMIT-2024

BANGALORE TECH SUMMIT-2024

Business & Finance
Bengaluru, November 19 (Karnataka News): Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the Bangalore Tech Summit 2024 program is a unique platform for innovation, technology advancement and global collaboration. Speaking at the inauguration of the 27th edition of the Bangalore Tech Summit organized by the Department of Electronics, Information Technology and Biotechnology and Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) Bangalore at the Palace Ground today, the Chief Minister said that it is a matter of great pride for me to represent the state of Karnataka, which is at the forefront of India's technological transformation. In the early 20th century, Bangalore grew into a center for aerospace and defense manufacturing. thereby giving impetus to industrial growth. In the early 2000s under the vis...
Aurum PropTech to Host ‘India PropTech Summit – 2024’ in Mumbai

Aurum PropTech to Host ‘India PropTech Summit – 2024’ in Mumbai

Architecture, Business & Finance, Home Improvement, LIFE & ARTS, Lifestyle, News
The event will spotlight technology opportunities across Rental, Distribution and Capital Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (NewsVoir) Thursday, Nov 14, 2024 17:11:47 Aurum PropTech shall be hosting their Analyst Day ‘India PropTech Summit- 2024’ in Mumbai. The forum shall bring together key analysts, industry stakeholders and Aurum PropTech leaders across India to deliberate on Property Technology opportunities across Real Estate - Rentals, Distribution and Capital. To be held on 2nd December 2024 in Mumbai at the Jio Convention Centre, the event shall highlight Aurum PropTech’s commitment to driving technology-led disruption and shaping the future of real estate. Market, Industry, and Technology Analysts from leading firms have been invited to join Aurum PropTech leaders, entrepreneurs, an...
Canara Bank Hosts Retail Expo in Bengaluru

Canara Bank Hosts Retail Expo in Bengaluru

Business & Finance
Bengaluru, 14 November 2024: Canara Bank hosted a successful two-day Retail Expo on November 13th and 14th, 2024, at Manyata Tech Park, Bengaluru, showcasing a wide variety of real estate projects and home loan offerings. The event was inaugurated by  Mahesh M Pai, the esteemed Bengaluru Circle Head and General Manager of Canara Bank, along with Mr. Shekhar H K, Senior Vice President of Shriram Properties, and Mr. Rohit Mehta, Director of Svamitva Group. A total of 42 prominent builders and 12 car dealerships participated, exhibiting their latest property developments and automotive offerings. This unique event gave customers the chance to explore a range of residential projects and connect with leading developers—all in one place. The event was further enriched by the presence of Canara ...