Air India reviewed its inflight alcohol service policy on January 24 and made some adjustments after embarrassing onboard incidents that triggered fines and public anger. As part of the review, the airline said it will adopt the US National Restaurant Association’s traffic light system to tactfully refuse alcohol to passengers if they seem to be at risk of behaving inappropriately. What is the National Restaurant Association’s traffic light system? The National Restaurant Association’s traffic light system asks servers to determine whether a customer needs to be cut off from being served liquor. The system categorises passengers into green, yellow or red stages based on their behaviour, body language, facial cues, and ability to comprehend instructions. Read More COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions View more How does a vaccine work? A vaccine works by mimicking a natural infection. A vaccine not only induces immune response to … [Read more...] about MC Explains | Air India’s new system to identify drunk passengers
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DGCA sets new rules for duty timings of air traffic control employees
The “watch duty time limitations and rest requirements” set forth by the DGCA on January 11 for controllers state that an air traffic controller's shift cannot last longer than 12 hours (Representative Image) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation ( DGCA ) rejected the Airports Authority of India ( AAI ) proposal to provide relaxation for airports with fewer flights in order to enable it to overcome a manpower shortage and instead issued new rules for the duty hours of air traffic controllers, as per a report in The Hindu . Although a version of these rules was initially announced in November 2020, the AAI found it challenging to comply with them because it required more staff to offer the required rest period. Since then, it has requested exemptions five times and suggested various duty hours for four distinct types of airports based on the volume of air traffic they handle: large airports, or those with more than 400 flights per day, as well as airports with up to … [Read more...] about DGCA sets new rules for duty timings of air traffic control employees
Mercedes-Benz India has done a great job in promoting mutual fund SIPs: A. Balasubramanian
Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC MD & CEO A Balasubramanian A. Balasubramanian, the managing director and chief executive officer of Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund, weighed in on remarks by a Mercedes-Benz India executive’s comments on Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs). Santosh Iyer, the current Mercedes-Benz India chief executive officer Santosh Iyer, had said in published remarks before taking the helm that SIPs posed competition to the luxury car maker. “In fact, he has made people realize two things. One, you can buy a Mercedes car by investing in an SIP, and in a way, he has promoted SIP as a concept,” Balasubramanian said. Edited excerpts: Your alternative career choice, if not the CEO of an AMC like this? Don’t tell me it’s that of a stock picker or for that matter a portfolio manager, which you have already been, but something else. Read More I can get into agriculture, farming. An inspirational quote that you keep in mind while managing … [Read more...] about Mercedes-Benz India has done a great job in promoting mutual fund SIPs: A. Balasubramanian
Alliance launched to increase number of women in STEM education, workforce in India
Representative image A top India-centric American business advocacy group, in collaboration with various US government agencies and a prestigious university, has announced an alliance to increase the number of women in STEM education and the workforce in India. The launch of the US-India Alliance for Women's Economic Empowerment STEM Collaborative was announced by Mukesh Aghi, president and CEO of the US-India Strategic and Partnership Forum during the US-India Alliance Shatter Summit. "India and the US tech synergy is well evinced in India being an IT powerhouse and the US having the most robust tech economy. However, there is still a lacuna in the number of male and female STEM graduates," Aghi said. "For India to unleash its full potential, there needs to be a concerted effort to get more young girls and women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths)," he said. The US-India Alliance for Women's Economic Empowerment is a public-private partnership between … [Read more...] about Alliance launched to increase number of women in STEM education, workforce in India
OYO estimates its revenue to be $751 million in 2022-23: Ritesh Agarwal
Representative image Hospitality and travel-tech firm OYO estimates its revenue in 2022-23 to be USD 751 million on the back of which it expects to post its first operating profit in a full year, company Founder and Group CEO Ritesh Agarwal has told its employees. At an employees townhall held this week, Agarwal is understood to have shared how the company has been able to gradually strengthen its financials after overcoming the challenges of the pandemic. The company expects its revenue in FY23 to be USD 751 million, up 19 per cent from USD 629 million in FY22, he told the employees through a presentation during the townhall. In the first half of the fiscal year, OYO posted an adjusted EBITDA of USD 8.3 million. It had registered an adjusted EBITDA loss of USD 37 million in the same period of FY22. For the second half of the fiscal, continued momentum on topline coupled with margin expansion and healthy operating leverage are expected to result in USD 24 million adjusted … [Read more...] about OYO estimates its revenue to be $751 million in 2022-23: Ritesh Agarwal
Bajaj Finance revises Fixed Deposit rates to up to 8.10% p.a.: Invest online
Fixed deposits (FDs) have invariably been a popular instrument for investors to diversify their portfolios. It is a low-risk investment option as the FD rates remain immune to market fluctuations till the deposit matures. With the surge in, the repo rate (a cumulative increase of 225 bps since August 2018), Bajaj Finance has also adjusted its fixed deposit (FD) interest rates once again by up to 40 bps. Risk-averse investors can now secure a maximum interest rate of 8.10% p.a. on their deposits, and thereby diversify their investment portfolio and earn a higher return simultaneously. A comparison of old and new interest rates for cumulative FD for is given below: Customers below 60 years of age Senior citizens Period (months) Old Interest Rates Revised Interest Rates Old Interest Rates Revised Interest Rates 12 - 23 months 7.05% p.a. 7.15% p.a. 7.30% p.a. 7.40% p.a. 15 months 7.20% p.a. 7.30% p.a. 7.45% p.a. 7.55% p.a. … [Read more...] about Bajaj Finance revises Fixed Deposit rates to up to 8.10% p.a.: Invest online
Bajaj Finance Q3 results: Here are five key highlights
The average estimate of a poll of five brokerages by Moneycontrol had put Bajaj Finance’s net profit at Rs 2,928 crore Trade Watchlist Portfolio Message Set Alert live bse live nse live Volume Todays L/H More × Bajaj Finance on January 27 reported healthy standalone third-quarter earnings with double-digit growth in the bottom line on strong growth in assets under management (AUM) and net interest income. Here are the top five takeaways from the lender's Q3FY23 earnings: Strong net profit The non-banking finance company’s standalone profit after tax (PAT) rose 36 percent on-year to Rs 2,624 crore in the December quarter. While, the consolidated PAT for Q3 FY23 increased by 40 percent to Rs 2,973 crore from Rs 2,125 crore in Q3 FY22. Read More The net profit is largely in line with analysts’ estimates. The average estimate of a poll of five … [Read more...] about Bajaj Finance Q3 results: Here are five key highlights
Bajaj Finance Q3 net profit surges 40% to Rs 2,973 crore, meets estimates
The average estimate of a poll of five brokerages by Moneycontrol had put Bajaj Finance’s net profit at Rs 2,928 crore Trade Watchlist Portfolio Message Set Alert live bse live nse live Volume Todays L/H More × Bajaj Finance Ltd reported on January 27 a consolidated net profit of Rs 2,973 crore, a jump of 40 percent year-on-year (YoY) for the December quarter, largely in line with analysts’ expectations. The average estimate of a poll of five brokerages by Moneycontrol had put the lender’s net profit at Rs 2,928 crore for the quarter compared with Rs 2,125 crore reported in the corresponding quarter a year ago. On a standalone basis, the non-bank finance company's net profit grew by 36 percent to Rs 2,624 crore. The net profit surge comes on the back of a healthy growth in disbursements that lifted net interest income by 24 percent to Rs 7,435 crore for the December … [Read more...] about Bajaj Finance Q3 net profit surges 40% to Rs 2,973 crore, meets estimates
Buy Saregama India; target of Rs 430: ICICI Direct
Trade Watchlist Portfolio Message Set Alert live bse live nse live Volume Todays L/H More × ICICI Direct's research report on Saregama India Saregama India (Saregama) is India’s oldest music label with ~1.42 lakh songs across various languages, which is monetised over various formats such as digitals (streaming, YouTube), physical (Carvaan) and television. Apart from music, it is also into TV serials /(Tamil), creates low budget films as well as web series for OTT platforms through Yoodlee Films and has artists and events management business. Outlook We expect digital monetisation to provide sustained growth momentum. Accelerated opportunity fructification in new areas like web series, artist management, etc, can provide further positive surprise. We maintain BUY. We value at Rs 430, 30x FY25 P/E. For all recommendations report, click here Read More … [Read more...] about Buy Saregama India; target of Rs 430: ICICI Direct
Buy Maruti Suzuki; target of Rs 10,500: Motilal Oswal
Trade Watchlist Portfolio Message Set Alert live bse live nse live Volume Todays L/H More × Motilal Oswal's research report on Maruti Suzuki MSIL reported a strong beat in 3QFY23, driven by better mix (8% beat on ASPs) and higher other income. Recently launched products to reflect in P&L from 1QFY24; commodity price benefit largely reflected in 3QFY23; and the impact of adverse JPY is expected to reflect from 1QFY24. We expect continued improvement in performance and response to new products to act as catalysts for the stock. Outlook We upgrade FY23 EPS estimates by 14% to reflect the benefit of mix and higher ‘other income’, but reiterate our FY24 estimates as the mix benefit is offset by the Fx impact. We reiterate our Buy rating with a TP of INR10,500. For all recommendations report, click here Read More Disclaimer: The views and investment tips … [Read more...] about Buy Maruti Suzuki; target of Rs 10,500: Motilal Oswal