In a first, APEDA plans trial run of mango, pomegranate exports by sea to USA & Europe

In a first, APEDA plans trial run of mango, pomegranate exports by sea to USA & Europe

New Delhi, Feb 20 - Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is planning to send trial shipments of mangoes and pomegranates to the USA and the European Union by sea with the aim of bringing down the transport cost of

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vEPFO adds 15.62 lakh net members in Dec 2023 as employment risesv

vEPFO adds 15.62 lakh net members in Dec 2023 as employment risesv

New Delhi, Feb 20 - EPFO’s data released on Tuesday highlighted that 15.62 lakh net members have been added to the employment payroll in December, 2023 which is highest in the last three months.

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Waaree Renewable Technologies bags Rs 990.60cr EPC order

Waaree Renewable Technologies bags Rs 990.60cr EPC order

Chennai, Feb 20 - Solar power engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) major Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd has secured Rs 990.60 crore order from a domestic company.

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Urban sector growth outpaced rural sector for 11th consecutive quarter

Urban sector growth outpaced rural sector for 11th consecutive quarter

New Delhi, Feb 20 - Urban consumption grew 9.8% YoY in 3QFY24, the highest in five quarters and compared to 6.9% YoY growth in the previous quarter, as per a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

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India’s IPO tally hit a six-year high in 2023

India’s IPO tally hit a six-year high in 2023

New Delhi, Feb 20 - In total, 243 companies were listed on Indian bourses in the year ended December 31, 2023, the highest annual tally in at least six years, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence data.

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IEPFA signs pact with DBS Bank to protect investors

IEPFA signs pact with DBS Bank to protect investors

New Delhi, Feb 19 - A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) under the aegis of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), and DBS Bank here on Monday to spread safety messages among investors.

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Govt’s coal mines auction gets huge response as 40 offline bids come in

Govt’s coal mines auction gets huge response as 40 offline bids come in

New Delhi, Feb 19 - The Ministry of Coal on Monday said that it has received an overwhelming response for the coal mines offered under the 9th round of commercial auctions with as many 40 bids coming in offline form.

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Agro experts see Neem as a forestry plantation option for India

Agro experts see Neem as a forestry plantation option for India

New Delhi, Feb 19 - The two-day Neem Summit & Global Neem Trade Fair that started here on Monday has identified neem as a plantation forestry option which would sustain the raw material requirements of industry.

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Sonowal to throw open inland waterway projects worth Rs 254 crore in North-East

Sonowal to throw open inland waterway projects worth Rs 254 crore in North-East

New Delhi, Feb 19 - In a significant push towards revitalising the Inland Water Transport (IWT) sector and bolstering connectivity in the North Eastern Region, Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal will inaugurate key projects worth more than Rs 254 crore

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Centre hikes financial package for rubber sector by 23% to Rs 708 crore

Centre hikes financial package for rubber sector by 23% to Rs 708 crore

New Delhi, Feb 19 - The financial assistance for the Rubber sector under the ‘Sustainable & Inclusive Development of Natural Rubber Sector’ scheme has been increased by 23 per cent from Rs 576.41 crore to Rs 708.69 crore for the next two financial

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ONGC urged to use AI, data analytics in oil exploration drive

ONGC urged to use AI, data analytics in oil exploration drive

New Delhi, Feb 19 - Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday urged upstream oil giant ONGC to spearhead the country’s oil exploration efforts with the adoption of cutting-edge technologies like AI and Data Analytics for sustainability and reduced

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India headed to be $35 trillion economy by 2047: Piyush Goyal

India headed to be $35 trillion economy by 2047: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, Feb 19 - Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal on Monday said that the government’s ambition is to expand the current $3.7 trillion Indian economy to a $30-35 trillion fully developed economy by 2047 and to ensure food and energy

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BSE market cap hits record high of $ 4.7 trillion

BSE market cap hits record high of $ 4.7 trillion

Mumbai, Feb 19 - The BSE market cap touching a record high of around $4.7 trillion reflects the strength of the ongoing bull run and the momentum in the market, said V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services.

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India’s construction industry poised to be world’s 3rd largest by 2025: Puri

India’s construction industry poised to be world’s 3rd largest by 2025: Puri

New Delhi, Feb 19 - Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday said that India’s fast-growing construction industry is poised to become the third-largest globally by 2025.

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Novartis India shares jump more than 6% after parent company announces strategic review

Novartis India shares jump more than 6% after parent company announces strategic review

New Delhi, Feb 19 - Novartis India shares jumped more than 6 per cent on Monday after the parent company, Novartis AG announced a strategic review of its Indian arm.

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India’s fresh fruit exports surge 29%, footprint spreads to 111 countries

India’s fresh fruit exports surge 29%, footprint spreads to 111 countries

New Delhi, Feb 17 - Fresh fruits have emerged as a standout performer in India's agri export basket with a robust growth of 29 per cent in the nine-month period from April to Dec 2023, according to the latest data compiled by the

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RBI FAQs for Paytm Payments Bank customers — All you need to know

RBI FAQs for Paytm Payments Bank customers — All you need to know

Mumbai, Feb 16 - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday issued a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) for the convenience of the customers of Paytm Payments Bank and the general public at large to explain how the business restrictions that

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PM SVANidhi scheme loans to Delhi street vendors cross Rs 221cr mark

PM SVANidhi scheme loans to Delhi street vendors cross Rs 221cr mark

New Delhi, Feb 16 - Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri said on Friday that the number of bank loans given to street vendors in Delhi under the PM SVANidhi scheme had crossed the 2 lakh mark and over Rs

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Education Minister to inaugurate the World Universities Summit 2024 hosted by the O.P. Jindal Global University

Education Minister to inaugurate the World Universities Summit 2024 hosted by the O.P. Jindal Global University

Sonipat, Feb 16 - The three-day World Universities Summit on "Universities of the Future: A Global Partnership for Social Justice and Sustainable Development" organised by the International Institute for Higher Education Research & Capacity Building (IIHEd) of O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), Sonipat,

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Mahindra to equip its electric platform Inglo with electric components of Volkswagen

Mahindra to equip its electric platform Inglo with electric components of Volkswagen

New Delhi, Feb 16 - Volkswagen Group and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) have signed the first supply agreement on components of Volkswagen's MEB for Mahindra's purpose-built electric platform Inglo, a company statement said.

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