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PhonePe gets insurance brokerage licence from IRDAI
BENGALURU: Walmart-backed PhonePe, which forayed into the online insurance industry last year, said that it has received the brokerage license from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).
With the license…
Eight core sectors’ output up 9.4 per cent in July
NEW DELHI: The output of eight core sectors grew by 9.4 per cent in July, mainly due to a low base effect and uptick in production of coal, natural gas, steel, cement and electricity, official data showed on Tuesday.
The eight…
India poised for stronger growth on structural reforms, government capex push: CEA
NEW DELHI: India's macroeconomic fundamentals are much stronger, and the country is all set for robust growth on the back of structural reforms, the government's capex push and rapid vaccination, Chief Economic Advisor Krishnamurthy…
How Long Do Car Batteries Last?
You rely on your car’s battery to start your car every time you turn the key. Whether you are driving to work or just hitting the road for a day of fun, you need to know that your battery is up to the job. Unfortunately, batteries don’t…
Business activity continues to rise, now well above pre-pandemic levels: Report
MUMBAI: Business resumption activity continued its northward journey and reached a new high, much above the pre-pandemic levels for the week ended August 29, a Japanese brokerage said on Monday.
The Nomura India Business Resumption Index…
“Securities Appellate Tribunal” quashes Sebi ban on Yashovardhan Birla, others from…
NEW DELHI: The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has quashed a Sebi order that had barred Yashovardhan Birla and others from the securities market for two years for alleged mis-utilisation of the IPO proceeds.
The Sebi, in October…
Amid criticism, Government relook at draft rules for e-commerce
Facing a pushback from not only the industry but also some sections of the government, the Department of Consumer Affairs is learnt to be revisiting some provisions pertaining to definitions such as ‘related party’ and ‘e-commerce entity’…
Amazon India launches Karigar Mela in partnership with Tribes India
Kolkata, Aug 30 (UNI) Ahead of the festive season, Amazon India on Monday announced the launch
of Karigar Mela in partnership with Tribes India.
As part of the initiative, Arjun Munda, Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, launched the…
Do I Need Gas-Line Antifreeze During the Winter?
Subfreezing temperatures make life more difficult for motorists and the vehicles they drive, making cars harder to start — or even impossible to start if moisture in the fuel system freezes. One long-standing cure is to add gas-line…
Jharkhand Investors’ Meet: MoUs worth Rs 10,000 crore inked, incentives for employing Dalits,…
RANCHI: The two-day Investors’ Meet in New Delhi witnessed a commitment of nearly Rs 10,000 crore investments in Jharkhand in the coming months, leading to around 20,000 direct and around 1.5 lakh indirect employment.
Officials said that…
Rupee surges 31 paise to 73.38 against US dollar in early trade
MUMBAI: The Indian rupee appreciated 31 paise to 73.38 against the US dollar in opening trade on Monday, tracking a positive trend in domestic equities.
At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 73.46 against the dollar,…
Bharti Airtel shares gain over 2 per cent as Rs 21,000 crore fundraising plan gets board approval
NEW DELHI: Shares of Bharti Airtel on Monday gained over 2 per cent after the company's board approved raising up to Rs 21,000 crore by way of rights issue.
The stock jumped 2.57 per cent to Rs 609.25 on the BSE. At the NSE, it gained…
Congress to hold press conferences across country on govt’s asset monetisation
New Delhi, Aug 29 (UNI) As Congress leader Rahul Gandhi continues his attack against the government on the asset monetisation plan, the Congress will hold a series of press conferences to take the message to people, party sources said.…
Costs overshoot by Rs 4.43 lakh crore as major infra projects drag
New Delhi, Aug 29 (UNI) Nearly one-third of the 1,781 major infrastructure projects costing Rs 150 crore or more ran behind their completion schedule as of July, 2021 causing a massive spike in their cost.
As per Ministry of Statistics…
Why Does My Car Squeal When I Turn the Steering Wheel?
So you’ve just gotten comfortable behind the wheel, put your belt on, lifted off the brakes and you’re ready to head out when you notice your steering causes an alarming noise. Luckily, you aren’t the first to encounter such sounds. If your…
NCL dispatched 3.87 Lakh Tonnes, the highest ever coal in a single day
Singrauli: In a momentous feat, NCL has dispatched 3.87 Lakh Tonnes, the highest ever coal in a single day. The Company also sent the highest ever, 38 Coal Rakes of Indian Railway to upcountry coal consumers fulfilling the energy aspiration…
PM Jan Dhan Yojna accounts swell to 43 crore with total deposits over Rs 1.46 lakh crore
NEW DELHI: Bank accounts under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna (PMJDY) have increased to 43 crore with total deposits over Rs 1.46 lakh crore, the finance ministry on Saturday said as the government's flagship financial inclusion scheme…
Centre brings new ‘BH’ registration series for vehicles to ensure seamless transfer…
NEW DELHI: To ensure seamless transfer of personal vehicles across states, the road transport ministry has come up with a new registration mark for new vehicles - Bharat Series (BH-series). In this regard, the government has notified a new…
Animation sector can help take services exports to USD 1 trillion in next 10 years: Piyush Goyal
NEW DELHI: Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) sector holds huge potential for growth and can help in taking services exports to USD 1 trillion in the next 10 years, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on…
Debt reduced significantly, management working to bring firm back on track: Coffee Day Enterprises
NEW DELHI: Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd (CDEL) said it has reduced debt "significantly" and the management is putting its best efforts to get back the company on track.
According to its latest annual report, CDEL's net debt as on March 31,…
