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Pollution of all types kills 9 million people a year globally, finds study_63877

Pollution of all types is responsible for 9 million deaths a year globally, says a new study. The death toll is attributed to dirty air from cars, trucks, and industry rising 55 per cent since 2000.

Best of BS Opinion: LIC market debut, Narcissus in the boardroom & more_63865

Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Wednesday.

Will govt's divestment enter slow lane after LIC's weak debut?_63876

LIC started its journey at secondary markets on a weak note. While analysts are unperturbed with the stock performance, take a dive into what LIC's weak debut means for this year's divestment target

A weak rupee spells more trouble for consumer durables companies_63837

The first of a four-part series looks at its impact on consumer durables

LIC shares drop 8% below issue price on debut, end at Rs 873 apiece_63707

The insurance behemoth's shares hit an intra-day low of Rs 860 and a high of Rs 920, not coming closer to the issue price but providing small investors an opportunity to exit with nominal gains.

Sanjiv Bajaj on financial sector reforms and growth estimates_63872

In a chat with Business Standard's Nikunj Ohri and Arup Roychoudhury, the new CII president and Bajaj Finserv chairman Sanjiv Bajaj shared how to deal with global headwinds and increased input costs

Rays Experts to commission world's largest solar park in Rajasthan_63550

The 9000-acre solar park will be built in Bikaner, Rajasthan

Hyundai ties up with Tata Power to set up fast charging EV infrastructure_63557

Under the collaboration, 60 kW DC charging stations will be installed at the company's 34 EV dealerships in 29 cities to cater to all kinds of electric vehicles

Greenko setting up world's largest RE storage plant at $3 bn investment_63633

The project is expected to be commissioned by 2023, Kolli said

Prices of food items continuing to increase in May, says RBI report_63871

"Pulses prices remained steady, although tur prices have moderated while masoor prices edged up. Edible oils prices registered a broad-based increase," the report said.

Indonesian export ban brings India's edible oil dependency back in focus_63817

Indonesia's ban on palm oil exports has refocused attention on the efficacy of the government's policy to boost domestic production

Lanka's Parliament defeats no-trust motion against President Rajapaksa_63851

Ruling party wins deputy speaker's election; two lawmakers arrested

India's fertility rate dips below replacement level: What does it mean?_63870

The govt's efforts to tame the population have started paying off. Indian women are giving birth to fewer children now than in the past. Total fertility rate has fallen below the replacement level now

EMC case: Pawan Hans bidder initiates process to appeal against NCLT order_63868

The statement from the Cayman Islands-based fund comes a day after the government decided to put on hold the sale of Pawan Hans as it was legally examining the NCLT order against AGOF

NCLT Kolkata dismisses Kanoria application against KPMG forensic report_63769

Sources say tribunal also rejected contempt petition filed by Kanoria after Punjab & Sind Bank declared the account fraud

From double-digit hikes to promotions, India's IT talent takes the cake_63867

The salary increases are not restricted to the Indian IT industry. Globally too, tech talent is being rewarded as never before

Wheat consignments examined by customs can be exported: Commerce Dept_63622

Announcement comes days after DGFT banned all wheat exports to bolster falling stocks and manage food security; govt also allows wheat already being loaded at Kandla to head to Egypt

Policyholders who missed out on allotment will pick up LIC shares: MR Kumar_63842

We will ramp up digital channels and make tactical tweaks on equity investments to please policyholders, said M R Kumar

PE firm Multiples picks up 9.3% stake in BDR Pharma for Rs 685 cr_63556

Multiples is the first private equity (PE) investor in BDR Pharma

IRB Infra Q4 net zooms 79% to Rs 175 cr; total income rises marginally_63717

IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd on Tuesday reported a 79.04 per cent jump in its consolidated net profit to Rs 175 crore for the fourth quarter ended in March 2022.