CATEGORIES

Tripura gets addt'l tax devolution of Rs 1006 crore

In a significant move, the central government released an additional tax devolution amounting to Rs 1006 crore for the state of Tripura.

Spending on paan, tobacco, intoxicants rises in last 10 vrs

According to a survey, the consumption of paan, tobacco, and other intoxicants has increased over the last 10 years, with people spending a larger portion of their income on these products.

INDIA'S USED CAR MKT SET TO HIT USD 100 BN MARK BY 2034: VIKRAM CHOPRA

According to findings from the Gurugram-based online used car marketplace, market dynamics are shifting, with customers increasingly choosing frequent car upgrades

LIC Housing Finance eyes to raise funds via green

LIC Housing Finance, the mortgage arm of insurance behemoth LIC, plans to raise funds through green bonds in the coming financial year to finance environmentally sustainable housing projects.

MARKET VALUATION OF 7 MOST-VALUED FIRMS HITS RS 65,302 CRORE

The combined market valuation of seven of the top 10 most valued firms climbed Rs 65,302.5 crore last week, with Tata Consultancy Services and ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest gainers.

FPIs inject Rs 1,500 cr into Indian equities in February

Foreign investors staged a significant comeback in February, injecting over Rs 1,500 crore into Indian equities. This marked a reversal from the substantial outflows witnessed in the previous month, propelled by robust corporate earnings and positive economic growth.

Mkts eyes foreign investor trends in holiday-shortened week

Analysts anticipate several key factors to influence investor sentiment in the upcoming week, amidst a shortened trading period due to the holiday.

EVERY BIG CHIP FIRM TO RE-WORK INVESTMENT PLAN FOR INDIA: IT MIN VAISHNAW

India will build on its design capabilities, where the country already has inherent and proven mettle and, notably, nearly one-third of the global talent

Tata Group to build massive semiconductor fabrication facility in Dholera

In a significant step towards creating an indigenous ('Make in India, For the World') semiconductor ecosystem in India, Government of India has approved a proposal from Tata Electronics to build a mega semiconductor fabrication facility (Fab') in Dholera, Gujarat in partnership with PSMC.

ROSE MERC LTD EMPOWERS CRICKET TALENT: NMPL SEASON 2 SUCCESS

Rose Merc Ltd (RML) is thrilled to have supported a highly successful T20 cricket event in India, the Navi Mumbai Premier League (NMPL) Season 2 approved by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA).

FM INAUGURATES ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE FOR NE

Finance Minister has called for ensuring that projects be planned and completed without delays as she virtually launched seven infrastructure projects worth over Rs 1,000 crore.

Delhi HC seeks Amit Katyal response on ED's plea against interim bail

The Delhi High Court has sought businessman Amit Katyal to respond to a plea filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenging the interim bail granted to him.

SHELTER BASIC RIGHT: SC ON DEMOLISHED ENCROACHMENTS

The Supreme Court has recently stated that having a shelter is a basic right of an individual and that unauthorized colonies are bound to come up if there is a gap in government policies in providing the affordable housing.

NGT orders UP Govt to tackle Varanasi flood plain zones

vThe National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to provide a report detailing the measures undertaken for the demarcation of floodplain zones along the Varuna and Assi rivers, both tributaries of the Ganga, in Varanasi district.

DELHI COURT DISMISSES ANTICIPATORY BAIL PLEA

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court has dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan in the Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case.

EMPOWERING EVERY HOUSEHOLD: FOUNDATION OF PM MODI'S VISION OF VIKSIT BHARAT

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) recently unveiled key findings from the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) conducted during 2022-23.

SKODA'S WAREHOUSE EARNS TOP CERTIFICATION, AIMS AT RE100 BENCHMARK BY 2025

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has been recognised as the first automaker to receive the prestigious Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Platinum certification in the Indian automotive industry in the owner-occupied category.

Indian bus industry to achieve Rs 104,000 cr value in 2026

The bus industry in India is projected to achieve a value of Rs 104,000 crores in 2026, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.64 per cent. The CAGR for state transport undertakings (STUS) is 6.36 per cent and it is 7.37 per cent for private buses, says a report jointly produced by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) and Grant Thornton Bharat.

HYUNDAI REGISTERS 6.8% MORE DISPATCHES IN FEB

Honda Cars India (HCIL), registered -monthly domestic sales of 7,142 units in February 2024 with a strong growth of over 17 percent in comparison to the corresponding month last year.

KUANTUM PAPERS LTD POISED FOR 50% GROWTH WITH EXPANSION PLANS

India is the fastest-growing market for paper globally and presents an exciting scenario, where paper consumption is poised for a big leap in sync with the economic growth of the country.

Centre's GST collection at Rs 168,337 cr in Feb records 12.5% yoy growth

Demonstrating continued growth momentum and positive performance, India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue collection at Rs1,68,337 crore for February 2024, marks a robust 12.5 per cent increase compared to that in the same month in 2023.

Red Sea crisis hits Indian exports substantially

Even as the National Statistics Office (NSO) data on GDP growth for the third quarter of financial year 2023-24 (3FY24) underlines moderation in both exports and imports, a survey of India's trade with Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea bordering countries, by the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) confirms that India's exports to these countries worth USD 64 billion are directly affected.

Factory output, sales at 5-month high in February

India's manufacturing growth continued its uptick in February, with factory production and sales reaching a five-month high led by strongest expansion in exports since May 2022 and receding inflation, shows the seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index™ (PMI) which, recovering further from December's 18-month low, rose from 56.5 in January to 56.9 in February.

FY 2024 GDP GROWTH SEEN UP AT 7.6%

The Indian economy is on a bull run, with its gross domestic product (GDP) roaring ahead in the October-December period or the third quarter of financial year 2023-24 (Q3FY24) to post a real growth of a high 8.4 percent year-on-year, showing no signs of a slowdown amid geopolitical conflicts, rather exceeding expectations yet again

PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT DIRECTED SELF STAYED GODMAN RAM RAHIM TO SURRENDER, SAYS STATE WOULD NOT GIVE FURTHER PAROLE SANS HIGH COURT'S PERMISSION

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee v. State of Haryana and others observed and has directed self-styled Godman Ram Rahim to surrender on March 10, the day on which his present parole is ending and has asked the Haryana Government to not consider his case for grant of further parole without the permission of the High Court.

HOW INDIA BECOMES NUCLEAR ENERGY RICH STATE...

India’snuclear programaims tocapture the spirit ofthe country'sjourney in nuclear power energy, emphasizing its positive impact on the nation's growth, sustainability, global standing and also protecting its borders.

'BHARAT- After 1303 Years, RISES THE GOLDEN BIRD' authored by Ajay Mishra launched at Le Meridien

A well-known name in the IT and telecom sectors, Ajay Mishra, has come up with his new book. But this time he has penned down his thoughts about the history of Bharat and the leadership of Modi.

AIR INDIA EXPANDS CONNECTIVITY, DIRECT FLIGHT SERVICE FROM MADURAI TO MUMBAI

Expanding footprints in the domestic aviation sector, Tamil Nadu-based Madurai Airport recently celebrated a milestone with the inaugural flight route to Mumbai.

Mumbai receives unseasonal showers, IMD predicts partly cloudy skies

Mumbai received unseasonal rains at the start of March on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday.

DEPUTY CM DECLINES SHARAD PAWAR'S DINNER INVITE DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF TIME

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has declined an invitation to dine with Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) president Sharad Pawar, who had extended an invitation a day before to share a meal at his residence in Baramati during his visit to his hometown on March 2.