Infosys share buy back: IT giant announces its largest-ever Rs 18,000 crore share buyback; 19% premium for shareholders

Infosys Ltd on Thursday announced a Rs 18,000 crore share buyback programme, signalling confidence in its long-term cash flows and growth prospects even as the IT services major faces muted revenue growth this fiscal.The company said it will repurchase around 10 crore shares at Rs 1,800 apiece, a 19% premium over the stock’s Thursday closing…

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$4 billion P-8I naval aircraft defence deal: US team may come to India to negotiate sale; talks amid fresh trade deal push

The discussions will focus on India acquiring six P-8I naval patrol aircraft. (File photo) Amid signs of progress in India-US trade deal talks, a US team of defence officials and Boeing representatives is likely to visit India next week for talks on a multi-billion dollar deal for patrol aircraft.According to a Bloomberg report, officials from…

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Provident Fund withdrawals by ATM, bank-like seamless transactions: EPFO may rollout benefits before Diwali; check details

The EPFO may consider the EPFO 3.0 initiative at its meeting next month, aiming to introduce facilities similar to banking services. (AI image) In a big cheer for Provident Fund subscribers, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) may roll out features like withdrawals from ATMs and ban-like transactions ahead of Diwali.The meeting, to be chaired…

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‘Progress is being made’: Piyush Goyal says ‘first tranche’ of India-US trade deal likely by November; Trump-Modi signal thaw in ties

India-US trade deal talks India-US trade deal: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday exhibited confidence that India and the US will be able finalise the first tranche of a trade deal by November this year.During a press briefing in Patna, Piyush Goyal said, “In February 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Trump together instructed…

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India-US trade deal: India’s chief trade negotiator may travel to America next week; Modi-Trump call likely soon

Rajesh Agarwal, the chief trade negotiator, will travel to Washington for continued discussions with American officials. (AI image) Amidst signs of thaw in the India-US trade deal issues, government officials are likely to travel to America next week. The recent social media post exchanges between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump indicate…

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