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Centre cuts petrol, diesel prices by Rs. 2 across India

Mar 15, 2024, at 05:12 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre Thursday reduced petrol and diesel prices by Rs. 2, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, announced.

Paytm gets third-party app license from NPCI

Mar 15, 2024, at 03:07 am

New Delhi: Paytm, officially known as One 97 Communications, was granted a third-party application provider license by the Nation's Payments Authority of India (NPCI), media reports said.

Paytm Payments Bank likely to lay off employees amid uncertainty after RBI restrictions: Report

Mar 14, 2024, at 11:30 pm

Mumbai: Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL) may cut down its workforce by around 20 percent due to uncertainty about the bank's future, Reuters reported.

Three mines up for bids on second day of commercial coal mine auctions

Mar 14, 2024, at 08:39 am

New Delhi: On the second day of auctions under the 9th round and 8th round, three mines were put up for auctions for commercial mining, the Ministry of Coal said on Wednesday.

Paytm FASTag users must procure tag from another bank by Mar 15: NHAI

Mar 14, 2024, at 08:26 am

New Delhi: In line with the guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regarding restriction on Paytm Payments Bank Limited, the NHAI on Wednesday advised Paytm FASTag users to procure new FASTag before March 15, 2024.

Vedanta Ltd to challenge SEBI's Rs 77 cr penalty for alleged delay in dividend payment to UK's Cairn Energy

Mar 14, 2024, at 08:20 am

Mumbai: Vedanta Ltd on Wednesday said it will challenge stock market regulator SEBI’s Rs 77.6 crore penalty for delay in dividend payment to its former shareholder Cairn Energy.

Union Cabinet approves India-Bhutan MoU on Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation Measures

Mar 14, 2024, at 06:27 am

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Bhutan on extending co­operation in the field of Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation Measures.

India and the Dominican Republic sign protocol to create Joint Economic and Trade Committee

Mar 14, 2024, at 04:32 am

New Delhi: India and the Dominican Republic Tuesday signed the protocol for the creation of the Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO).

Govt launches Rs 500 cr scheme to bolster e-mobility ahead of expiration of FAME II

Mar 14, 2024, at 04:28 am

New Delhi: The Ministry of Heavy Industries on Wednesday launched a new plan aimed at fostering e-mobility nationwide and allocated Rs 500 crore for a four-month period starting from April 2024.

Tata Motors to construct Rs 9,000 cr plant in Tamil Nadu, creating 5,000 jobs

Mar 14, 2024, at 03:09 am

Mumbai: Automotive industry major Tata Motors signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.

How Personal Loans Can Positively Impact Your Financial Situation?

Mar 14, 2024, at 12:15 am

When it comes to loans or personal financing needs, individuals often find themselves navigating through unforeseen challenges and unexpected expenses. Whether a medical emergency, a home improvement project, or consolidating high-interest debt, quick Loans emerge as a versatile financial tool that can positively impact your financial situation. This blog will explore the various ways in which Personal Loans can be a valuable asset in achieving economic stability and flexibility.

Sensex plunges over 90o points to settle at 72761.89 amid heavy selloff

Mar 13, 2024, at 11:32 pm

The BSE Sensex on Wednesday crashed 906.07 pts to settle at 72761.89 as a heavy selloff was seen across the board amid weak global cues.

India's factory output grows 3.8 pc year-on-year in January

Mar 13, 2024, at 08:04 am

New Delhi: India's factory output measured in terms of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 3.8% year-on-year in the month of January 2024, as per official data released on Tuesday.

PM Modi, UK PM Rishi Sunak reiterate commitment to early conclusion of FTA

Mar 13, 2024, at 06:22 am

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Rishi Sunak have reiterated their commitment to achieving "an early conclusion of a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement (FTA)."

NPCI likely to grant TRAP licencse to Paytm: Report

Mar 13, 2024, at 05:55 am

New Delhi: The National Payments Corp of India (NPCI) is expected to grant a third-party application provider (TPAP) license to Paytm, previously known as One 97 Communications, by March 15, media reports said.

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India inaugurates BigWing in Krishnanagar

Mar 12, 2024, at 11:18 pm

Two-wheeler manufacturer Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has inaugurated an all-new motorcycle sales and service outlet, Honda BigWing, in Krishnanagar, West Bengal.

Sensex gains 165.32 pts at closing

Mar 12, 2024, at 11:13 pm

The BSE Sensex on Tuesday went up 165.32 pts to close at 73,667.96 as buying was seen in IT, Telecom Services and Technology stocks.

Indian Market: Sensex rallied 486 pts

Mar 12, 2024, at 09:58 pm

The BSE Sensex on Tuesday edged up 486 pts at 73988 in the opening session following gains in Financial services, IT and Bankex stocks.

Bandhan Bank appoints Rajinder Kumar Babbar as Executive Director & Chief Business Officer

Mar 12, 2024, at 08:06 pm

Private sector lender Bandhan Bank announced further strengthening of its core management team.

The Body Shop ceases US operations, shuts down several stores in Canada

Mar 11, 2024, at 08:48 pm

UK-based cosmetic brand The Body Shop, which recently filed for bankruptcy, will cease its operation in the US and will shut down several stores in Canada.

India signs FTA with European Free Trade Association with investment commitment of $100 billion

Mar 11, 2024, at 02:34 am

New Delhi: India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) on Sunday signed a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA).

India's UPI is now accepted in Nepal

Mar 10, 2024, at 12:16 am

NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), the international arm of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and Fonepay Payment Service Ltd, Nepal’s payment network, have announced that Unified Payment Interface (UPI) is now live for cross-border transactions between India and Nepal.

SJVN Green Energy Limited to develop solar projects of over 1.3 GW in Maharashtra

Mar 09, 2024, at 06:36 am

Mumbai: SJVN Limited has received Letters of Award for the development of Solar Power Projects of capacity 1,352 MW in Maharashtra.

Govt sanctions Rs 2094 cr for widening and strengthening various national highways in Jammu & Kashmir

Mar 09, 2024, at 06:28 am

New Delhi: The Centre has approved Rs 1404.94 crore for the widening and strengthening project of the Rafiabad – Kupwara – Chowkibal – Tangdhar – Chamkot section of National Highway-701 in Jammu and Kashmir, Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Friday.

Coal India reports record coal prodn of 704 MT till March

Mar 09, 2024, at 06:22 am

New Delhi: Coal India Limited (CIL) achieved a record production of 703.91 million tonnes (MT) of coal up to March 7 during the current fiscal, surpassing last financial year’s production of 703.20 MT by an impressive margin of 24 day, Ministry of Coal said.

India's forex reserves grow by $6.55 billion to $625.626 billion: RBI data

Mar 09, 2024, at 05:21 am

New Delhi: India's foreign exchange reserves surged by $6.55 billion to reach $625.626 billion for the week ending March 1, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India announced on Friday.

Equity fund inflows grow 23% to Rs 26,866 cr in February: AMFI

Mar 09, 2024, at 05:13 am

Mumbai: Inflows to open-ended equity funds surged by 23 percent to reach Rs 26,865.78 crore in February, marking the 36th consecutive month of positive inflows into equity funds since March 2021, according to data published by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on Friday.

Next set of spectrum auction to start on May 20, DoT notifies

Mar 09, 2024, at 03:11 am

New Delhi: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced the schedule for the auction of eight mobile internet spectrums in which all leading telecom firms will compete.

Centre keeps interest rate on small savings schemes unchanged for April-June period

Mar 09, 2024, at 03:04 am

New Delhi: The Central government on Friday decided to maintain the interest rates on small savings schemes for April-June.

Volvo Car India launches new variant of XC40 Recharge at an introductory ex-showroom price Rs 54.95 lakhs

Mar 08, 2024, at 05:15 am

Kolkata: Volvo Car India today launched the single motor variant of XC40 Recharge at an introductory ex-showroom price of 54.95 lakhs plus applicable taxes.