Adani Group announced a significant 29% surge in its tax contributions, reaching nearly Rs 75,000 crore in FY2024-25. This substantial contribution, encompassing direct and indirect taxes along with employee social security, underscores the group's commitment to nation-building. Key contributors among the listed companies include Adani Enterprises, Adani Cement, Adani Ports, and Adani Green Energy.
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India has exempted Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) from certain foreign portfolio investment rules to attract long-term capital and strengthen financial ties. This move allows PIF's various arms to invest independently in Indian equity markets, bypassing the previous 10% ownership cap. It aims to boost Saudi Arabia's $100 billion investment plan in India, particularly in energy and infrastructure sectors.
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American labour unions are resisting Artificial Intelligence. They want transparency and legal protection for workers. Unions fear job losses due to AI automation. Some unions have secured AI usage agreements. A lawsuit against Google and Character.AI is proceeding in the US. It alleges an AI chatbot's role in a teenager's suicide. This raises concerns about AI accountability.
IndiGo airlines is set to boost air connectivity in Assam following discussions with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. New initiatives include a direct Delhi-Jorhat flight starting mid-September 2025 and a Guwahati-Navi Mumbai route launching this winter. The Delhi-Dibrugarh service will now include a Guwahati stopover, enhancing connectivity between Assam's capitals.
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