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New credit card issue declined by 45% in Oct

The credit card industry witnessed a sharp correction of 45 per cent year-on-year in October as the new credit card issue declined to 7.8 lakh from 16 lakh cards issued last year during the same month.

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November 27, 2024
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Gilts end lower on profit booking

Prices of government bonds ended lower as traders sold their bonds at a profit, dealers said.

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November 27, 2024
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Milk production up 4% to record 239 MT in FY24

India's milk production rose nearly 4 per cent annually to 239.3 million tonnes in 2023-24 on better productivity, even as milk output of buffaloes declined 16 per cent annually, according to government data on Tuesday.

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November 27, 2024
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RBI Guv discharged from hospital

Reserve Bank Governor, who was hospitalized at a private hospital in Chennai last night following acidity-related complaints, was discharged on Tuesday.

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November 27, 2024
Term deposits outpace CASA growth in Sep: RBI
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Term deposits outpace CASA growth in Sep: RBI

Deposits of all population groups recorded double-digit annual growth

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November 27, 2024
Real estate sector to cross $4.8 tn by 2047: Report
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Real estate sector to cross $4.8 tn by 2047: Report

The Indian real estate sector is set to cross $4.8 trillion in market size by 2047, contributing over 18 per cent to the projected $26 trillion GDP target for the year, according to a joint report by real estate body CREDAI and Ernst & Young released on Tuesday.

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November 27, 2024
EXISTING PAN HOLDERS DO NOT NEED TO APPLY AFRESH UNDER PAN 2.0: TAX DEPT
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EXISTING PAN HOLDERS DO NOT NEED TO APPLY AFRESH UNDER PAN 2.0: TAX DEPT

Existing Permanent Account Number (PAN) card holders are not required to apply for a new one under the upgraded PAN 2.0 system that is primarily aimed at introducing a 'common identifier' for all business-related activities, the Income Tax Department said on Tuesday.

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November 27, 2024
Essar group co-founder Shashi Ruia dies
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Essar group co-founder Shashi Ruia dies

Shashikant Ruia, a first-generation entrepreneur who turned a small construction business into an infrastructure conglomerate, died after a prolonged illness. He was 80.

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November 27, 2024
Sebi introduces mark-to-market basis valuation for repo transactions by MFs
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Sebi introduces mark-to-market basis valuation for repo transactions by MFs

Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday decided to introduce new valuation metrics for repurchase or repo transactions by mutual funds, whereby securities used in such transactions will be valued on a mark-to-market basis.

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November 27, 2024
PSU banks to launch new products in 3-4 mths to ramp up credit growth: Banking Secy
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PSU banks to launch new products in 3-4 mths to ramp up credit growth: Banking Secy

\"Though the banking sector is robust, rising digital frauds are posing a risk to financial sector stability\"

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November 27, 2024
Mkts snap 2-day rally on weak global trends
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Mkts snap 2-day rally on weak global trends

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty snapped the two-day rally and closed lower on Tuesday in line with weak global market trends amid concerns over tariff threats by US President-elect Donald Trump.

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November 27, 2024
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Livestock census begins in district

The 21st Livestock Census will be implemented between Nov 25 and Feb 28 in the district.

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November 27, 2024
Govt plans insurance law changes for unified licence, hiking FDI limit: Sources
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Govt plans insurance law changes for unified licence, hiking FDI limit: Sources

Improving insurance penetration

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November 27, 2024
Two cars turn turtles
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Two cars turn turtles

Two cars turned turtles at the same place within 12 hours on Monday. Fortunately, no lives were lost, but traffic was jammed for hours.

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November 27, 2024
Woman missing with daughter
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Woman missing with daughter

A 20-year-old married woman, Vaishnavi Ram Wavadane, has been missing with her 2-year-old daughter, Aaradhya, from Ranjangaon (Shenpunji) in the Waluj area since last Friday.

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November 27, 2024
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Double murder over land dispute

The bodies of two men were found mutilated on the plateau of Salher Fort in Jaykheda on Friday, Nov 22.

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November 27, 2024
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Nagraj Manjule to receive Mahatma Phule Samata Award

Renowned writer, director and actor Nagraj Manjule will be honoured with the prestigious 'Mahatma Phule Samata Award' this year.

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November 27, 2024
BAMU's graduation examinations start
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BAMU's graduation examinations start

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University's (BAMU) and the affiliated colleges to the university's graduation examinations started in 234 centres in four districts on Tuesday.

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November 27, 2024
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Mahayuti dominates North Maharashtra

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has faced a resounding defeat in North Maharashtra, with the Mahayuti alliance achieving a near-clean sweep by winning 33 out of 35 seats.

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November 27, 2024
Tribal Development Department celebrates Constitution Day
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Tribal Development Department celebrates Constitution Day

The Tribal Development Department celebrated Indian Constitution Day with great enthusiasm on Tuesday, Nov 26.

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November 27, 2024
Lack of demand cripples Khandesh cotton production
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Lack of demand cripples Khandesh cotton production

COTTON WOES | Only 1.5 lakh bales purchased in Khandesh

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November 27, 2024
Make micro-planning for water projects: Gawade
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Make micro-planning for water projects: Gawade

WATER PLAN | The Commissioner chaired divisional meeting

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November 27, 2024
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Minimum temp drops to 9.5°C

The winter chill has set in Pune, prompting Punekars to bring out their sweaters.

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November 27, 2024
'Aviation Safety Awareness Week 2024' begins
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'Aviation Safety Awareness Week 2024' begins

Pune Airport authorities have officially announced Aviation Safety Awareness Week 2024, marking the start of a week dedicated to promoting safety awareness among employees and stakeholders.

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November 27, 2024
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Woman's body found

The body of an unidentified woman has been found stuffed in two gunny bags near the Somatane exit of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, police said on Tuesday.

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November 27, 2024
Fadnavis is the natural choice for CM: Kunal
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Fadnavis is the natural choice for CM: Kunal

Tilak had earlier expressed his interest in contesting the polls from Kasba Peth Assembly seat

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November 27, 2024
'CHUHA GANG' LEADER, 3 MEMBERS ARRESTED
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'CHUHA GANG' LEADER, 3 MEMBERS ARRESTED

In a major breakthrough, Ambegaon Police have arrested notorious criminal Tauseef Jameer Sayyed alias 'Chuha', the leader of the 'Chuha Gang', along with three accomplices who were preparing for robbery in the city.

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November 27, 2024
Rasane pledges to turn Kasba Peth garbage-free area
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Rasane pledges to turn Kasba Peth garbage-free area

Hemant Rasane, the newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Kasba Peth Assembly seat, visited several areas in his constituency on Tuesday along with officials of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC).

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November 27, 2024
Activists allege RRP can cause flood; PMC denies
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Activists allege RRP can cause flood; PMC denies

BEAUTIFICATION OR DEVASTATION | River Rejuvenation Project receives environmental clearance despite residents' ire

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November 27, 2024
NMMC officials at PCMC's SWM
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NMMC officials at PCMC's SWM

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) Commissioner Kailas Shinde and City Engineer Shirish Aardwad recently visited various projects implemented in Moshi under the solid waste management (SWM) initiative of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC).

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November 27, 2024