EPFO adds 13.95 lakh net members during Nov 2023

Employees Provident Fund Organisation's (EPFO) provisional payroll data highlighted that the organisation added 13.95 lakh net members in November 2023, an official statement said.

MANDAVIYA, GUJ CM LAY FOUNDATION STONE OF CANCER HOSP IN RAJKOT

The Shree Khodaldham Trust (SKT), an organisation for the Leuva Patel community, will build a hospital and a cancer research centre in Amreli village in Padadhari taluka of Rajkot

Average selling price of passenger vehicles up by 50 per cent

Over the years, the average selling price (ASP) of passenger vehicles (PVS) in India has shown a steady increase, attributed to the trends of premiumization, heightened regulatory standards, and a rapid adoption of sports utility vehicles (SUVs).

Goods & services exports marginally up at $765.6 bn in 2023

The country's exports of marginally by 0.4 per cent to $765.6 billion in 2023 despite global economic uncertainties, according to the commerce ministry data.

Gem & jewellery sector body seeks duty cuts on gold, cut and polished diamonds

Ahead of the Union Budget the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) have urged the government to reduce import duty on gold and cut and polished diamonds to help the sector stay competitive globally.

HDFC Bank leads as top 5 firms shed Rs 1.67 trn in market cap

Last week witnessed a collective erosion of Rs 1,67,936.21 crore in the market valuation of five among the top 10 valued firms, with HDFC Bank emerging as the primary laggard.

Mahindra launches Super Profit Truck Excel at Rs 6.61 Lakh

Mahindra & Mahindra. market leader in small commercial vehicles (SCVs) in India, has launched the new Supro Profit Truck Excel series, available in both Diesel and CNG variants.

Rolls-Royce spectre debuts in North India

Spectre, the first fully electric Rolls-Royce, has made its debut in North India, to meet the needs of a growing, young, entrepreneurial customer base and continued demand for luxury.

TATA GROUP SECURES FIVE-YEAR IPL TITLE SPONSORSHIP

Indian conglomerate Tata Group has secured the title sponsorship of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for 2024-28, setting a “record-breaking” deal at $300 million, as announced by the league organizers on Saturday.

Discovery Sport launched at Rs 67.90 lakh

Jaguar Land Rover India has launched the new and enhanced Discovery Sport, offering up to seven seats and two powertrain options - the 2.0 l petrol engine delivering a power of 183 kW and 365 Nm torque and a 2.0 l Ingenium diesel engine delivering a power of 150 kW and 430 Nm torque.

MAN CONVICTED FOR SEXUAL ABUSE

A POCSO court in UP’s Maharajganj on Saturday has convicted a 20-year-old man for sexually abusing a minor boy and sentenced him to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment.

ALLAHABAD HC DIRECTS TO PAY RS 50,000 COMPENSATION FOR ADMISSION DENIAL

The Allahabad High Court has recently directed the Allahabad University administration to pay a compensation of Rs 50,000 to a student who wasn’t allowed to join its master’s degree course even though he cleared the entrance examination.

BHIWANDI COURT ADJOURNS HEARING AGAINST RAHUL GANDHI TO MARCH 16

The Bhiwandi court in Maharashtra on Saturday has adjourned the hearing of a defamation case filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by an RSS worker to March 16.

DELHI HC ORDERS DAY-TO-DAY TRIAL

The Delhi High Court on Saturday has asked a trial court to expedite the proceedings in a case relating to the alleged leak of the 2017 Haryana Civil Services (Judicial) preliminary examination paper and take it up on daily basis.

YOGI FLAGS OFF 50 EBUSES AHEAD OF RAM MANDIR CONSECRATION

Ahead of the auspicious occasion of consecration of Ram Mandir at Ayodhyadham, 50 electric buses (eBuses) were flagged off by Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath as a part of zero-carbon public mobility initiative from Ayodhyadham bus stand.

CEMENT SECTOR THRIVES AMID INFRASTRUCTURE BOOM

Cement is a versatile and essential building material used in the construction industry and is a durable binder for structures that holds coarse aggregates like sand, gravel, and steel.

Macron's visit draws out roadmap for next 25 years

Both countries have maintained significant relations in various sectors and are working towards achieving new heights in trade and economic relations

Omega Seiki and Kissan Mobility join hands for 500 EVs

Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) and Kissan Mobility, a zeroemission logistics provider, has announced a strategic partnership to deploy electric three-wheeler cargo vehicles for last-mile delivery across India.

Hyundai acquires GM's plant, unveils CRETA

Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) has completed acquisition and assignment of identified assets at General Motors India’s Talegaon Plant in Maharashtra post fulfilment of certain conditions and receipt of regulatory approvals from relevant government authorities and relevant stakeholders.

Tata Electric Mobility debuts Pure EV, Punch.ev, at INR 10.99 Lakh

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM), launched the Punch.ev, the first product based on its recently introduced, advanced Pure EV architecture – acti. ev.

FAME EXTENSION, LOWER GST, ROBUST CHARGING

Riding high on sustained growth and affordability, the Indian automotive industry, among various segments, is optimistic about the Government continuing to provide incentives and support for the FAME scheme and electric vehicle (EV) tax exemptions in 2024 and beyond since the subsidy has proven instrumental in fostering industry growth.

SEBI INVESTIGATES 'MULE ACCOUNTS,' EYES THREE SUSPICIOUS IPO APPLICATIONS

Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is probing cases of mule accounts and inflated initial public offering (IPO) applications, meant to boost share sale subscription numbers, said its Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch on Friday.

Kotak Q3 net profit rises 6.75% to Rs 4,265 crore

Kotak Mahindra Bank on Saturday reported a 6.75 per cent growth in consolidated net profit to Rs 4,264.78 crore for the December quarter.

INDIA'S PASSENGER TRAFFIC SURPASSES PRE-COVID LEVELS WITH 20.6% YOY GROWTH

India’s aviation sector posted a robust 20.6 per cent year-on-year increase in total air passenger traffic from April-October 2023, exceeding the pre-Covid years, driven by economic growth, enhanced domestic and global connectivity, increase in urbanisation and a growing middle class.

Revenue of Indian corporates rose 8-10% on-year in Q3FY24: CRISIL

The revenue of Indian T corporates is projected to have increased 8-10 percent on-year in the December quarter -- the growth coming below market expectations -- but declined 100-150 basis points sequentially.

RBI AND GTRI REPORTS HIGHLIGHT TRADE UNCERTAINTY IN INDIA

The Reserve Bank of India has in a recent report on 19 January highlighted concern over global supply chains coming under pressure due to the recent attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea trade route, necessitating rerouting via the South African Cape of Good Hope.

Women enter Jat community protest, demanding reservation at central level

Over the past three days, people from the Jat community have been sitting on a dharna in the village of Jaychauli near the Uchchain tehsil, demanding reservation at the central level. On the third day of the Jat reservation agitation, on Friday, women arrived at the protest site wielding sticks.

GOVERNOR KALRAJ MISHRA'S LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ADDRESS RAISED FLURRY OF ACCUSATIONS AGAINST GEHLOT GOVT

The first session of the 16th Legislative Assembly of Rajasthan began with the Governor's address. Amidst tumult and chaos, the Governor presented the vision of the Bhajan Lal government.

PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT ASKED HIGH COURT: HOW ARE PRISONERS SUFFERING FROM 'HEPATITIS C' TREATED IN JAILS?

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case Court on its own motion v.

Supreme Court Granted Relief To Judiciary Aspirant, Sets Aside UPPSC's Rejection Of Candidature For One Day's Delay In Receiving Form

The Supreme Court in the case Sadaf Imran v. UPPSC observed and has set aside the decision of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission, UPPSC to reject the application of the candidate for the Judicial Division i.e., the Junior Division Examination.