Delhi, Punjab, Kerala, Puducherry spend more on day-to-day expenses
The Business Guardian|December 22, 2024
Populist schemes such as free electricity, free transport, and monetary assistance programs are impacting the financial health of States and reducing their ability to invest in critical infrastructure, according to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) latest report.
Delhi, Punjab, Kerala, Puducherry spend more on day-to-day expenses

It said, "Several States have announced sops pertaining to farm loan waiver, free electricity to agriculture and households, free transport, allowances to unemployed youth and monetary assistance to women in their Budget for 2024-25."

The report highlighted that in the 2024-25 Budget, several States announced various populist measures while these measures aim to provide immediate relief to targeted groups, they significantly strain State finances, the RBI warned.

"Such spending could crowd out the resources available with them and hamper their capacity to build critical social and economic infrastructure," the report noted.

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Allahabad HC directs UP Vigilance to probe cooperative housing issue

The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Vigilance Department to investigate the Himalayan Cooperative Housing Society Limited for allegedly exceeding the prescribed land limit and transferring land in collusion with employees of the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA).

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Ola Electric to expand to 4,000 stores on Christmas
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Ola Electric to expand to 4,000 stores on Christmas

Ola Electric Mobility announced on Thursday that it will expand its stores to 4,000 locations on December 25, coinciding with Christmas Day.

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December 22, 2024
Maruti to double production capacity
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Maruti to double production capacity

Maruti Suzuki India Limited is targeting to double its production capacity from 2 million to 4 million units annually by 2030, Rahul Bharti, Executive Director of Corporate Affairs said on Wednesday.

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December 22, 2024
UAEV ANNOUNCES ADOPTION OF RECENTLY INTRODUCED EV TARIFFS EFFECTIVE JAN 2025
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UAEV, the UAE's first government-owned electric vehicle (EV) charging network, announced the adoption of the recently introduced EV tariffs by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, effective January 2025.

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Kia launches Syros, price to be revealed in February 2025
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Kia launches Syros, price to be revealed in February 2025

In a world premiere on Thursday in New Delhi, Kia India unveiled its all-new compact premium SUV, Syros.

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Hitachi ZeroCarbon Powers COBUS Electric Fleet with Battery Analytics
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HUGE CAPEX NEEDED TO MEET EV CHARGING DEMAND
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India would require capital expenditure to the tune of Rs 16,000 crore by 2030, to meet its public EV charging demand and to achieve the mission of over 30 per cent electrification, as per a report by industry body FICCI.

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December 22, 2024
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DND flyway to remain toll-free: Supreme Court

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HC grants ED time to respond to Kejriwal's petition

The Delhi High Court on Friday granted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) additional time to file its response to a petition filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia.

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ABHINAV ARORA: ADVOCATE SEEKS FIR AGAINST YOUTUBERS
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Abhinav Arora, a 10-year-old spiritual influencer from Delhi, is at the center of a legal case involving alleged online trolling and threats.

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