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UFlex Investing Nearly $200 Million in Egypt on Capacity Expansion

Flexible packaging and solutions firm UFlex is investing around USD 200 million (over Rs 1,710 crore) in Egypt on two projects as part of its backward integration strategy, in a bid to serve markets in neighborhood countries and Europe, besides catering to domestic requirements, according to a senior company official.

Economy exhibiting resilience, GDP to grow at 6.6% in FY25

RBI REPORT

Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme gets 1-mth extension

The government has extended by a month the due date to resolve pending appeals in the case of income tax disputes under the Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme.

Gilts Up In Thin Trade On Investors' Buys Towards Close

India's government bond prices ended higher in thin trade due to scattered buying towards the end of the trade by state-owned and private banks, likely for their asset-liability management.

Rupee Falls 4 Paise to Close at 85.52 per US Dollar

The rupee dropped 4 paise to 85.52 (provisional) against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, as dollar demand from importers, foreign fund outflows and a muted trend in domestic equities dented investor sentiments.

Sebi to Auction 23 Properties of 9 Cos in Feb

Sebi on Monday said it has scheduled an auction of 23 properties belonging to nine firms, such as Tower Infotech and Vibgyor Group of Companies in February, aimed to recoup funds illicitly collected from investors.

Bull Run in Gold Will Continue in 2025

The gold market remained upbeat throughout the year 2024, accumulating handsome gains for the yellow metal investors, and it is expected that the precious metal will shine going into the New Year.

Govt Starts Countervailing Duty Probe On Vietnamese Chemical

India has initiated a countervailing duty probe into increased imports of a chemical \" Calcium Carbonate Filler Masterbatch \" used in the plastic industry, from Vietnam.

India's mfg sector's contribution to GVA will surge to 21% by 2032 from 14% now

The manufacturing sector in the country is poised for significant growth, with its contribution to the Gross Value Added (GVA) expected to rise from the current 14 per cent (USD 459 billion) to 21 per cent (USD 1,557 billion) by 2032.

I-T dept not looking at Digi Yatra data to crack down on tax evaders

The civil aviation ministry on Monday said data of passengers who use Digi Yatra are not shared with the Indian tax authorities.

Sensex drops by 451 points, Nifty ends below 23,650

Benchmark Sensex declined by nearly 451 points on Monday due to selling in heavyweight stocks HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries, weak global trends and unabated foreign fund outflows.

Silent Firing on the Rise With Rapid Technological Advancement: Report

Evolving Landscape

Budget 2025: India Inc seeks cut in personal income tax rates, flags dumping by China

Representatives from industry bodies sought reduction in personal income tax rates to ensure higher disposable income in the hands of the middle class, reduction in excise duty on fuel, and measures to provide impetus to employment-intensive sectors in their customary pre-Budget meeting with the Finance Minister on Monday.

Prospects of economy expected to improve in 2025: RBI Guv

Optimistic Approach | Consumer, biz confidence remains high

Crackdown on Illegal Sand Mining Gets ₹52 L in Revenue

The Mahasamund district's Mineral Department has taken stringent action against illegal sand excavation, transportation, and storage during the 2024-25 fiscal year.

Chhattisgarh Senior Fencing Team Departs

The senior men's and women's fencing teams from Chhattisgarh have departed to participate in the 35th Senior National Fencing Championship, which will be held from December 31, 2024, to January 3, 2025, at the Mundayal Indoor Stadium in Kannur, Kerala.

Chhattisgarh to Open Central India's First Pharmaceutical Park

RAIPUR

Mekahara Conducts Open-Heart Surgery

A team of doctors at Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital, (Mekahara) Chhattisgarh's largest government hospital, successfully performed a life-saving open-heart surgery on a 50-year-old woman under the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Ayushman Health Scheme.

Ten Children Die in Ashrams, Hostels in 2024

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Minister Declares New Schedule of Rates

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister and Public Works Minister Arun Sao announced the release of a new Schedule of Rates (SOR) for road and bridge works in the state.

Cabinet approves rice millers' demands

CHHATTISGARH CABINET | Focus on Paddy Procurement

AIIMS authorities seek clarification from HC petitioner

AIIMS, Bhopal, has written a letter to the High Court petitioner who has filed a petition over irregularities in the appointment of doctors at AIIMS.

BJP Leader's Son Held for Vandalising Properties

CCTV footage of the son of BJP's Mandal president vandalising properties outside the house of a man in Maheba village under Orchha road police station recently surfaced.

Two arrested, 8kg ganja confiscated

Two persons were arrested and eight kg ganja worth Rs 1.80 lakh was seized from their possession.

Auto drivers, bikers causing traffic gridlock outside girls' college

Students scared of eve teasing

BRTS Lane to Danish Nagar to Remain Closed Till Jan 14

Danish Nagar Road from BRTS Service Lane (Hoshangabad Road) will remain closed for traffic till January 14, 2025.

Lokayukta police, Sagar nab three for taking bribe

Special police establishment (SPE) Lokayukta police Sagar have caught three including Patwari and two others for taking bribe of Rs 10k in lieu to conducting mutation, officials said on Monday.

Two Villagers Held for Hunting Sambar Deer

Two villagers were arrested for killing a Sambar deer in the Berma forest area in Maihar district.

Dozen BJP leaders vie for district chief's post in Sehore

Process for the BJP's organisational election in the district was over on Sunday.

Narmada Lok work to begin soon

PILGRIMAGE | More development on anvil