The families of Jamshyd N Godrej and Smita V Crishna are setting up a family council following the business realignment in April, said people with knowledge of the matter. In addition to this, the Crishna branch will set up a family office comprising Smita Crishna and her daughters Freyan and Nyrika. Nyrika, who is executive … Read more
The founding family of 127-year-old Godrej Group, which spans from soaps and home appliances to real estate, has reached an agreement to split the conglomerate, with Adi Godrej and his brother Nadir keeping Godrej Industries that has five listed firms, while cousins Jamshyd and Smita getting unlisted Godrej & Boyce and its affiliates as well … Read more
In a move that will help Food Corporation of India (FCI) to reduce its borrowings from banks and save around Rs 750 crore annually, govt on Friday increased authorised capital of the corporation from Rs 10,000 crore to Rs 21,000 crore. This move will also reduce the overall food subsidy. FCI is responsible for procurement … Read more
India is looking to create special farm sector indices as part of a wider plan focused on targeted policy interventions to lift agri productivity and incomes after efforts to introduce reforms in the sector, through the later recalled farm laws, failed to take off. A senior government official told ET that the preparatory work had … Read more
Indian cricket star Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday launched a ‘made-in-India camera drone’ named ‘Droni’ with advanced features manufactured by Garuda Aerospace. It has ventured into the consumer drone market with ‘Droni’, according to the news agency ANI. Dhoni is the brand ambassador of Garuda Aerospace, a company that has attempted to offer drone solutions … Read more
While farmers stand to gain from exports amid a bumper harvest, food security campaigners urge caution Russia and Ukraine account for about 25% of the world’s wheat exports. However, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent Western sanctions against Moscow have curtailed their wheat supplies drastically. As a result, many countries which were sourcing wheat … Read more