Axis Bank was the top gainer on the Nifty 50 index, rising 3.21 per cent, while Yes Bank ended as the top loser.

Airtel added that it will continue to provide 2G network services in Karnataka to serve the connectivity needs of customers.

SSAB’s steels and services help to make end products lighter, stronger and more sustainable.

Earlier this month the government approved a 100 billion Indian rupee fund to help clear unfinished building projects.

Pai said about 80 pc of those who lose jobs would have employment opportunities in industries in general if they are specialists.

A barrage of rate cuts from the RBI this year has done nothing concrete so far to revive a slowing Indian economy.

Shares of Sun Pharma rose as much as 5.4 per cent to a nine-week high after the announcement.

By 2023, up to 30 per cent of world news and video content will be authenticated to counter deepfake technology, the report said.

Last time services activity contracted for two consecutive months was in August 2017 following the GST implementation.

In the year ended March 2019, Burger King India’s revenue from operations had risen 67 per cent to Rs 633 crore ($89.4 million).