New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Amid rising Covid cases and talks of restrictions and partial lockdowns, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggesting staggered working time for different sectors.

Beijing, April 11 (IANS) The global manufacturing sector expanded at a faster pace last month, according to an index published by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing (CFLP).

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) As resurgent Covid cases turn a cause a concern for both the global and Indian markets, foreign portfolio investors (FPI) have pulled out net investments worth Rs 740 crore from the Indian equity market.

Seoul, April 11 (IANS) South Korean wireless carriers are estimated to have logged robust earnings in the first quarter on the back of sharp growth in 5G users and their non-telecom businesses, a poll showed on Sunday.

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) The growth of e-commerce volumes in tier 2 and 3 cities in India is outpacing that in tier-1 cities, according to a recent report.

Bengaluru, April 11 (IANS) Global software major Infosys announced on Sunday that it is planning to buy back more shares again with a proposal in this regard on the agenda at its board meeting on April 14.

Bengaluru, April 11 (IANS) Amazon India on Sunday announced the launch of its "Mentor Connect" programme for thousands of startups and emerging brands.

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Amid rising Covid cases and talks of partial and total localised lockdowns, most of the CEOs in India believe that along with the ongoing vaccination drive, stringent implementation of safety norms should be adopted instead of going for restrictions and partial lockdowns, according to a CII survey.

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Tata Communications and Bahrain Internet Exchange (BIX) have extended their partnership to offer high speed internet connectivity with very low latency for a superior quality and seamless viewing, gaming and download experience for customers in Bahrain.

San Francisco, April 11 (IANS) The adoption of 8K TV will begin to build momentum over the next few years, reaching 72 million households worldwide by 2025, a new report has said.

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The investors of the six shut schemes of Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund are set to receive Rs 2,962 crore in the coming week.

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Fresh surge in Covid-19 cases, eventual lockdowns is likely to delay the demand recovery in the global oil market, said an ICICI Securities report.

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Lenovo led the global traditional PC market (including desktops, notebooks, and workstations) in the first quarter of 2020 with 24.3 per cent share, as the worldwide shipments grew 55.2 per cent (on-year), according to an IDC report.

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Oil marketing companies (OMC) kept petrol and diesel prices unchanged for the 12th straight day across the four metro cities on Sunday.

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Three iPhone 12 series smartphones (12, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max) have contributed to 71 per cent of Apples total sales for the month of January, as the tech giant grabbed six places in the global top 10 best-selling smartphones list.

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Ltd. (IRSDC) has invited e-Request for Proposal (RFP) for leasing of land parcel for mixed-use development as a part of Bijwasan railway station development project.

Dhahran, April 10 (IANS) Aramco has signed a deal with a consortium led by EIG Global Energy Partners (EIG), one of the world's leading energy infrastructure investors, to optimise its assets through a lease-and-lease-back agreement involving its stabilised crude oil pipeline network.

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Travel between India and Sri Lanka will become easier in the near future as the two countries have finalised an 'Air Bubble' agreement.

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Cyclicals stocks are expected to drive 4QFY21 earnings even as rising Covid-19 cases has potential to emerge as a headwind, MOFSL said.

Seoul, April 10 (IANS) Chinese companies are forecast to occupy the top three positions in the global TV panel market this year, with BOE leading with 65.2 million units, followed by CSOT with 42.2 million units and HKC with 41.9 million units.

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The government may redraw the recapitalisation roadmap for public sector banks (PSB) in the current fiscal as the institutions face additional burden to meet interest on interest obligation for all its borrowers while changes in valuation norms AT1 bonds by Sebi will make the instrument less attractive for banks to raise their capital.

San Francisco, April 10 (IANS) The next-gen iPhone 13 Pro lineup will reportedly come with 120Hz ProMotion display for the first time.

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Economic activity consolidated in a steady zone in March 2021, said Sanjay Aggarwal, President, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in a statement issued on Saturday.

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) India's toll roads are likely to witness a 14-15 per cent growth in collections in FY22, ratings agency ICRA said in a report.

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The recent spike in Covid-19 cases along with associated lockdowns, though localised, could disrupt foreign portfolio investments as well as domestic credit markets, said India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra).