The Business Guardian - December 01, 2024

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December 01, 2024

FM urges regional rural banks to onboard customers to digital services

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) to onboard rural customers to digital services such as Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, and UPI.

1 min

TAKE BENEFIT OF GOVT PLANS: FM TO WOMEN

Union Finance and Corporate Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday encouraged women to come out and take advantage of the Union Government's programs.

1 min

Central govt capex to surge by 25 pc YoY in second half of FY25

The central government's capital expenditure is expected to surge by an impressive 25 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in the second half of the financial year 2025, according to a report by Jefferies.

1 min

Net equity investment turned positive in the week

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) sold equities worth Rs 21,612 crore in November, marking a significant decline in selling compared to Rs 94,017 crore in October, according to data released by the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL).

1 min

India signs USD 98 mn loan agreement with ADB to boost horticulture productivity

India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a USD 98 million loan agreement to enhance horticulture crop productivity in the country.

1 min

TRACK SLAB MANUFACTURING FACTORY OPENED NEAR SURAT

A state-of-the-art track slab manufacturing factory has been established near Surat to support India's first bullet train project, marking a major milestone in the country's high-speed rail infrastructure, an official release said on Saturday.

1 min

FM hands over sanction letters from banks to beneficiaries in Madhubani

Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday handed over sanction letters from banks to beneficiaries under various Central Government schemes during the Credit Outreach Programme in Madhubani, Bihar.

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CG POWER: DRIVING GROWTH WITH INNOVATION AND EXPANSION INTO EMERGING MARKETS

CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited was established in 1937 and is a leader in the Electrical Engineering Industry offering an impressive and diverse portfolio of products, solutions and services for the Power and Industrial equipment sector catering to myriad needs across varied industries around the globe.

3 mins

SIX MONTHS OF INDIAN WEDDING BUSINESS FAR EXCEEDS DELHI GOVT'S ANNUAL BUDGET

\"How much money do you think is needed for a wedding? Would ₹3 lakh be enough?\" asked Rupesh, an Uber driver from Ballia, a small town in Eastern Uttar Pradesh.

4 mins

Space & economy: Venture capital fund for innovation and growth

India is on the cusp of becoming a global leader in space technology, with the potential to revolutionize industries, create jobs, and elevate its global standing.

4 mins

PM Modi to inaugurate 'Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav 2024'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 'Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav 2024', a 3-day festival, to showcase the cultural, social, and economic fabric of the eight northeastern states, beginning here from December 6th-8th at the Bharat Mandapam.

1 min

JIO STUDIOS LAUNCHES MARATHI MAGNUM OPUS SANGEET MANAPMAAN

Mumbai witnessed an unforgettable afternoon as Jio Studios launched the music of its upcoming magnum opus Marathi musical, Sangeet Manapmaan.

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HOW INDIA WASTES ELECTRICITY: WHY SMALL STEPS CAN LEAD TO BIG SAVINGS

India is at a crucial point in its energy journey. As one of the fastest-growing economies globally, the country's electricity consumption reached around 1,390 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2023, driven by strong industrial growth and rising household demand.

4 mins

We are in midst of golden era of infra development: Executive Chairman, Capacit'e Infraprojects

Capacit'e Infraprojects Pvt. Ltd. is a leading Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company in India, specializing in large-scale, complex infrastructure projects.

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NO BRIBERY CHARGES AGAINST ADANI: EX ATTORNEY GENERAL

Senior counsel and former Attorney General of India, Mukul Rohatgi, stated on Wednesday that industrialist Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani have not been implicated in the critical charges of bribery or obstruction of justice in the indictment filed by U.S. prosecutors.

1 min

CBI charges five in RG Kar financial scam

The Central Bureau of Investigation has officially filed a charge sheet in a case involving alleged financial irregularities at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

1 min

GULFISHA, KHALID SEEK BAIL ON GROUNDS OF PARITY

Several individuals accused in the larger conspiracy case related to the 2020 Delhi Riots, including Gulfisha Fatima, Abdul Khalid Saifi, and Shifa Ur Rehman, have approached the Delhi High Court on Tuesday seeking bail.

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Delhi HC directs govt to submit report on AHF injection stocks

The Delhi High Court has recently instructed both the Centre and the Delhi government to submit reports on the current stock of Antihemophilic Factor injections, which are essential for treating haemophilia, a rare genetic disorder.

1 min

ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT SUMMONS POLICE COMMISSIONER ON CONTEMPT PETITION

The Allahabad High Court has recently summoned Prayagraj Police Commissioner Tarun Gauba and other officials to appear on December 10 regarding a contempt petition.

1 min

Tight security deployment in UP's Sambhal

Security remains tight in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district for the 6th consecutive day following violent clashes over the Shahi Jama Masjid survey.

1 min

Delhi HC directs CBI to appoint senior officer for RAU Study Circle case

The Delhi High Court has recently directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to appoint a senior officer to regularly monitor the investigation into the RAU's IAS Study Circle case.

1 min

Maruti to ramp up exports by over two-fold to 8 lakh units by 2030-31

Maruti Suzuki India is aiming to export about 8 lakh vehicles annually by the fiscal year 2030-31, from its current exports of around 3 lakh units.

2 mins

Mahindra launches its electric origin SUVs BE 6e and XEV 9e

Mahindra has unveiled its much-awaited Electric Origin SUVs - the BE 6e and XEV 9e.

1 min

BMW Motorrad India to raise prices by up to 2.5%

BMW Motorrad India will increase prices by up to 2.5% across the model range. The new prices will be effective from 01 January 2025 onwards.

1 min

Volvo Group partners with Indian universities to shape future automotive talent

Volvo signs MoU with Amrita University and Thapar Institute to build a stronger industry-academia engagement and enhance the engineering industry readiness.

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GADKARI VOWS TO MAKE AUTO INDUSTRY NO. 1

The Indian automobile industry ranks third globally, behind China and the United States, but the government aims to elevate it to the top position within the next five years, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari stated.

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