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Russian exports jump over 25% in Jan-Sept
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Imports plummeted by 15.7 per cent in this period to $180 billion, First Deputy Head of Russia's Federal Customs Service Ruslan Davydov told a press conference. This led to "a record" trade surplus of $251 billion, almost doubling from the number in the first nine months of 2021, he was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency. Russia's foreign trade turnover amounted to $611 billion in the first three quarters, up 9.6 per cent year on year, Davydov added.
Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's husband John Shaw no more
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According to sources, John Shaw, 70, was being treated for intestine cancer. The cremation will take place at the Wilson Garden Crematorium on Monday evening. According to the official website of Biocon, John Shaw served Biocon as the Vice Chairman and non executive director of the company.
Philips to cut 4K jobs as company faces multiple challenges: CEO
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New Philips CEO Roy Jakobs said the move to improve productivity and agility "includes the difficult, but necessary decision to immediately reduce our workforce by around 4,000 roles globally, which we do not take lightly and will implement with respect towards impacted colleagues."
Hyundai Motor ups annual revenue guidance after weak Q3
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"The company has raised the annual revenue growth outlook due to the friendly exchange rates and rising average selling prices driven by an improved product mix despite the downward revision for the annual vehicle sales target," Hyundai Senior Vice President Koo Za-yong said in a conference call on the quarterly results.
Over Rs 1.25 lakh cr sale for retail traders this festive season
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On the call of CAIT this year, the traders celebrated the festival as "Apni Diwali - Bhartiya Diwali" with all emphasis on selling exclusively Indian products, which has led to robust sales for small scale industries, local businesses,craftsmen, artistes, artisans etc. did a splendid business for the products made by them.
5G service revenue to reach $315 billion globally in 2023
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This represents growth of over 60 per cent in a single year for operator-billed 5G service revenue, according to Juniper Research. "Despite the growth of the Internet of Things, revenue from consumer connections will continue to be the cornerstone of 5G operator revenue increase," said research co-author Olivia Williams.
Wheat exports shrink this year after imposition of curbs
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According to Ministry of Food and Consumer Affairs data, the couuntry exported 24.08 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat between May 15 and September 30. This was 10.3 per cent more than 21.83 LMT of wheat which was exported between April 1, 2021 and May 14, 2021.
Adani Defence and Aerospace, Israel Weapon Industries unveil India's first AI-based futuristic firing System
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But now with advances in artificial intelligence (AI), arms control is a challenging but very promising application. India is prioritising AI as a key component of its national security strategy given US & China's significant advancements in AI-based research. India is well promoting its AI-based innovation and building infrastructure that is AI-ready in order to secure its strategic and national security interests.
Chinese LED lights swarm Indian homes this Diwali despite ban calls
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Traders in China rushed to catch up for their last shipments and the orders remained strong, the report quoted industry insiders and experts as saying. An employee from Lulin Light Decoration, a local exporter for LED decors based in Taizhou, East China's Zhejiang province, told the Global Times that they started delivering festive products to Indian clients from April.
Automobile sales to witness 40% jump during run-up to Diwali
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Auto dealers say that between Navratri and Diwali, nearly two lakh passenger vehicles are likely to be sold while around 8 lakh units so far have been booked. According to Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), the retail sales segment witnessed 57 per cent growth during Navratri period.
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