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Gas price for RIL hiked to $10.16; CNG, piped cooking gas rates unchanged

The government on Monday raised the price of natural gas produced from difficult areas like deep sea KG-D6 block of Reliance Industries, marginally to USD 10.16 per million British thermal unit in line with international trends, an official notification said.

Airtel prepays ₹8,465 cr to DoT against spectrum acquired in 2016

Leading telecom service provider Bharti Airtel on Monday said it has prepaid Rs 8,465 crore to the government to clear high-cost deferred liabilities for spectrum acquired in 2016.

Industrial sector growing at fast pace, India can now aim 9% growth: NITI CEO

India's industrial sector is growing at a fast pace and the country can now aim to achieve 9 per cent plus economic growth, NITI Aayog CEO B V R Subrahmanyam said on Monday.

Solex Energy aims to ramp up capacity to 15 GW by 2030

Solex Energy has plans to scale up its module manufacturing capacity to 15 gigawatts, which would entail an investment of Rs 8,000 crore, CMD Chetan Shah said on Monday.

Govt keeps interest rates for small saving schemes unchanged in Oct-Dec quarter

The central government has kept the interest rates unchanged on various small savings schemes for the October-December quarter, according to an official notification from the Ministry of Finance.

Three Adani Group firms join WEF's 'Industrial Clusters' initiative

Three Adani group firms – Adani New Industries Ltd, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) and Ambuja Cements Ltd – have joined the World Economic Forum's 'Transitioning Industrial Clusters' initiative, forming the Adani Mundra Cluster.

BY 2035, EVS TO CONSUME 6-8.7% OF INDIA'S ELECTRICITY

The electric vehicles (EVs) in India are set to consume a significant share of the country's electricity by 2035, highlighted a report by IKIGAI Asset Manager Holdings, an investment management firm.

IOC withdraws proposed ₹22,000 cr rights issue

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has decided to withdraw its previously proposed rights issue of equity shares amounting to Rs 22,000 crore.

Govt imposes mandatory quality norms for screws

The government has imposed mandatory quality norms for certain types of screws to curb the import of sub-standard goods, boost domestic manufacturing and ensure consumer safety.

Nov-Dec wedding season will generate business of ₹5.9 lakh crore

India is gearing up for a massive economic boost as the upcoming wedding season is projected to generate Rs 5.9 lakh crore in business, according to a recent study by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT).

‘Component suppliers for consumer durables sector need protection’

Consumer durables component makers must be protected with tariff or non-tariff barriers to enable vendors to invest in the ecosystem to make localisation in India successful, industry players said on Monday.

Demand for personal, vehicle loans rose by 12% in last 4 mths

The demand for personal and vehicle loans, including 2-wheelers and 4-wheelers, has surged by 12 per cent in the last four months, according to a report by Teamlease Services.

OMCs making profit of ₹15/ltr on petrol, ₹12/ltr on diesel

With crude prices going down, oil marketing companies (OMCs) are making huge profits by selling petrol and diesel.

Fiscal deficit in Apr-Aug at 27% of full-year target

The Centre's fiscal deficit at the end of the first five months of the current fiscal touched 27 per cent of the full-year target, government data showed on Monday.

Government notifies PM E-DRIVE subsidy scheme with ₹10,900 cr outlay

The central government notified the PM Electric Drive subsidy scheme with an outlay of Rs 10,900 crore, which will be implemented from October 1, 2024, till March 31, 2026.

New asset class for HNIs, passive fund framework; rights issue timeline slashed

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Monday cleared a proposal to introduce a new asset class for high-risk profile investors to bridge the gap between mutual funds and portfolio management services in terms of flexibility in asset construction, Mint reported.

Govt asks white goods industry to apply for mfg sops in large nos

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on Monday asked white goods manufacturers to participate in large numbers to avail fiscal benefits under the production linked incentive scheme for the sector as the response has been muted so far.

Sensex, Nifty tumble nearly 1.5% as bank stocks slump

BEAR ATTACK | BSE Sensex plummets 1,272.07 points

Kanchanwadi petrol pump starts business operations

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation's (CSMC) petrol pump, to be operated by disabled persons, started services on Monday by selling fuel.

Phule Memorial inaugurated

Mahatma Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule, icons of social equality, continue to inspire generations with their selfless contributions to the upliftment of farmers, workers, women and labourers.

Woman defamed for refusal to pay

A woman has been defamed on social media for refusing to pay money to a man.

Drunk man kills wife

A man killed his wife in an inebriated condition by attacking her with an axe several times at Gawatwadi village in Hadgaon taluka on Sep 25.

176 irrigation, percolation and Village lakes overflowed

As many as 176 irrigation, percolation and villages in the Hingoli district have filled over the capacity and are overflowing due to satisfactory rain in the past few days.

Miracle demonstration training workshop

The Nashik District Branch of Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (ANIS) is organising a one-day Miracle Demonstration Training Workshop to educate people on the scientific explanations behind so-called \"miracles\".

Nareli: 600 suffer from water poisoning

Around 600 people from Nareli village in Nanded taluka suffered poisoning after drinking water.

Khair wood smuggling suspect still absconding

Notorious forest smuggler Navsu Lohar alias Pushpa was arrested at the state border in June.

3-day police sports competition begins

The 30th three-day district-level police sports competition started on Sunday.

6k Majhi Ladki Bahin applications rejected

Chief Minister Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, aimed at supporting women, has seen a strong response in Nashik city.

Drunk driver dashes parked cars, scooty

DRUNKEN RAMPAGE | Under the influence of alcohol driver rammed parked vehicles; third hit-and-run incident in the city in eight days

Tribal agitation blocks Mumbai-Agra Highway

TRIBAL STATUS | Protesters demand dissolution of committee set up by Eknath Shinde to extend tribal reservations to Dhangars