The Business Guardian - March 02, 2025

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March 02, 2025

PM GatiShakti Evaluates 11 Infra Projects

The 88th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) under PM GatiShakti has evaluated 11 key infrastructure projects in the Road, Railway, Information Technology and Metro sectors, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Saturday.

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Over Rs 50 lakh crore wiped out from stock market in first 2 months

The domestic stock market has witnessed a massive sell-off since the beginning of 2025, leading to a loss of over Rs 50 lakh crore in market capitalization within just two months.

1 min

1,100 Out Of 1,200 Central And State Schemes Now Under DBT: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated on Saturday that out of 1,200 central and state government schemes, 1,100 are now under DBT, ensuring that money is transferred directly to the beneficiaries' bank accounts.

1 min

India's per capita GDP jumps by over Rs 40,000 in two years

It said, \"Interestingly, in the last two fiscals, the per capita GDP has jumped by more than Rs 40,000 at current prices.\"

2 mins

India Is Key To Global Supply Chain: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday at NXT Conclave said that India is becoming a reliable partner in the global supply chain and it is due to the planned and systematic policy decision of the government.

1 min

1,100 out of 1,200 Central and state schemes...

while supporting the goal of cooperative federalism. By linking various financial systems, the government can monitor fund transfers more efficiently and ensure accountability.

1 min

Paytm to Resolve FEMA Allegations

Paytm, a major player in the digital payments and financial services ecosystem, has said it will seek resolution of alleged FEMA contraventions related to two acquired subsidiaries -- Little Internet Private Limited (LIPL) and Nearbuy India Private Limited (NIPL).

1 min

Over Rs 50 lakh crore wiped out from stock...

Foreign investors are persistently selling from Indian markets since September last year.

1 min

Trade Policies, Inflation Hit Growth

Future growth trajectory of the country will be led by revival in the private investment, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).

1 min

Core Industries Grew 4.6% in January

The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) increased by 4.6 per cent (provisional) in January 2025 as compared to the last year, commerce ministry data showed on Friday.

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EPFO interest rate will continue to be 8.25 pc for FY2024-25

The Central Board of Trustees of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has recommended continuing with the interest rate of 8.25 per cent on Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) deposits for the financial year 2024-25.

1 min

Trade policies of key economies influencing world economic outlook

The near-term global economic outlook is influenced by trade policies of major economies amid a slowing disinflation, said Chief Economic Adviser Anantha Nageswaran on Friday, soon after the GDP figures for October-December were released.

1 min

AI race in the Trump era is all about markets and ideologies

The dictum \"whoever rules AI shall rule the world\" is one that has come to guide great power dynamics in the 21st Century.

5 mins

THINKING CONSTITUTIONAL VALUES AND LOOKING INTO THE DIGITAL CENTURY

We, the people of India that is Bharat, adopted its constitution on the twenty-sixth day of January in 1950, when she became a democratic republic.

4 mins

NABARD Eyes Rs 2.8 Lakh Cr PSL Potential in Punjab

NABARD has estimated a credit potential of Rs 2.79 lakh crore towards Priority Sector Lending in Punjab.

1 min

AI will drive India's double-digit growth, says Akash Ambani

Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL), has called artificial intelligence (AI) the biggest technology change of this generation.

1 min

Pips 12,000 MW Green Energy Capacity: Adani

Adani Green Energy, which is Adani Group's renewable energy vertical, on Friday said it has surpassed a record 12,000 megawatts (MW) of operational portfolio.

1 min

Oben Electric's 'Rorr on Campus' Drives EV Adoption Amongst India's Youth

Oben Electric, India's homegrown electric two-wheeler manufacturer, has launched 'Rorr on Campus', an initiative designed to empower India's youth in their transition to electric mobility through hands-on experiences, expert interactions, and immersive engagements.

1 min

Lorien Finance raises USD 2.25M pre-series A

Lorien Finance, a fintech innovator bridging global capital markets with students from emerging economies, has secured $2.25 million in Pre-Series A funding, setting the stage for a transformative shift in education financing worldwide.

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SIDBI Signs MoU With Tata Capital Limited

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and Tata Capital Limited (TCL) signed an MoU for \"Partnership for financing MSMEs,\" a release said on Tuesday.

1 min

Tackling India's obesity crisis: A five-step strategy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to combat obesity urges collective action for a healthier, fitter India

4 mins

The Sedentary Lifestyle-Obesity Crisis

The Indian government should declare a Pigouvian health tax on junk food.

5 mins

Trump's Destruction of America's Soft Power Opens the Door for China

Trump's neo-isolationist policies have delighted Beijing as they have put China in the perfect position to claim the throne and sit atop the global command.

6 mins

Trump-Zelenskyy Clash Puts Kyiv at Risk in Its Ongoing War With Russia

Zelenskyy had seen the meeting in the Oval Office as an opportunity to convince the United States not to side with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who ordered the invasion of Ukraine three years ago.

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