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Union Budget announces Rs 1000 cr venture capital fund to expand space economy

Jul 23, 2024, at 07:24 pm

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced several measures to step up adoption of technology towards digitalization of the economy with a big focus on the country's growing space economy.

UnionBudget2024: FM proposes eight new measures to support MSMEs

Jul 23, 2024, at 07:10 pm

With an eye on employment generation and to boost the manufacturing sector, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced special measures for the MSME sector.

Union Budget announces paid internship for 1 crore youth in top 500 companies

Jul 23, 2024, at 06:49 pm

With an eye on skilling and employment generation, the Modi government will launch a comprehensive scheme for providing internship opportunities for youths in top companies. This will be the 5th scheme under the Prime Minister’s package.

Budget 2024: Sitharaman announces help for Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Assam to tackle natural calamity effects

Jul 23, 2024, at 05:48 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced help for three hill states- Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim- and Assam to tackle the effects of natural calamity.

Budget 2024: Sitharaman announces financial aid for Andhra Pradesh, major support for Bihar

Jul 23, 2024, at 05:28 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday made major announcements for two states, Andhra Pradesh and Bihar, which are ruled by the Modi government's key allies, Telugu Desam Party and Janata Dal (United) respectively.

Indian economy needs to generate close to 7.85 million jobs annually until 2030 in the non-farm sector, shows Economic Survey

Jul 23, 2024, at 03:15 pm

The Indian Economic Survey 2023-24 showed that the Indian economy needs to generate an average of nearly 7.85 million jobs annually until 2030 in the non-farm sector to cater to the rising workforce.

Make in India push or tax relief? Nirmala Sitharaman to present Union Budget today

Jul 23, 2024, at 02:32 pm

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday will present her first budget since her government came to power for the third straight term after winning the Lok Sabha polls in June.

UCO Bank Q1FY25: Net profit jumps 147.09% YoY to Rs 551 cr; NII grows 12% YoY to Rs 2,254 cr

Jul 23, 2024, at 02:44 am

Kolkata:  UCO Bank Monday reported 147.09% y-o-y growth in net profit to Rs 551 crore in the first quarter of FY25, compared to Rs 223 crore in the same period last year.

Budget 2024-25: Tax reliefs, infrastructure growth, and EV push top expectations

Jul 23, 2024, at 01:20 am

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the full Union Budget for the Financial Year 2024-25 on Tuesday July 23. There are a multitude of expectations from the Budget, the first from the newly elected Narendra Modi government. Many experts are of the opinion that the Modi government will lean towards a populist budget in its third term This is also driven by the fact that, lacking an absolute majority, the Bharatiya Janata Party needs to keep its coalition partners on board.

Economic Survey says sound healthcare system vital for resilient economy

Jul 23, 2024, at 12:59 am

A sound healthcare system interconnected with long-term factors responsible for inclusive growth is vital for a resilient economy, underscores the Economic Survey 2023-24 tabled by the Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament today.

Economic Survey shows India witnessed 9.5 growth in industrial sector

Jul 23, 2024, at 12:54 am

'Robust' industrial growth of 9.5 percent was a key highlight of the Economic Survey 2023-24, presented by the Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, in Parliament today.

Economic Survey shows Indian agricultural sector is a success story

Jul 23, 2024, at 12:49 am

India has come a long way from being a food deficit and importing country in the 1960’s to being a net exporter of agricultural products, highlights The Economic Survey 2023-24, tabled by the Union Finance and Corporate Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Monday.

Economic Survey shows 218.8 percent increase in India's budget for welfare and empowerment of women from F14 to F25

Jul 22, 2024, at 11:58 pm

As the Indian concept of welfare transforms into empowerment, India is transitioning from women’s development to women-led development, highlights the Economic Survey 2023-2024.

Economic survey shows female labour force participation rate rose to 37 percent in 2022-2023 in India

Jul 22, 2024, at 11:52 pm

The Economic Survey 2023-2024 highlighted economic empowerment of women notes that increased accesses to education and skill development, as well as other initiatives for women’s empowerment have elevated the participation of women in the nation’s development and progress.

Total enrolment in higher education increased to nearly 4.33 crore in FY22 in India, Economic Survey

Jul 22, 2024, at 11:45 pm

The higher education sector, comprising tertiary and post-school learning in universities and other institutions, has witnessed acceleration in total enrolment coupled with rising ‘enrolment equity’ over the past eight years.

Share of MSMEs in manufacturing output in India stands at 35.4 percent, Economic Survey finds

Jul 22, 2024, at 11:43 pm

The Economic Survey tabled by the Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Monday, highlights the importance of the MSME sector in the Indian economy with an all-India manufacturing output of 35.4 percent.

Economic Survey says deregulation of Indian MSME section is crucial

Jul 22, 2024, at 11:25 pm

For Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs), while bridging the credit gap remains a crucial element, the focus also needs to be on deregulation, enhancing physical and digital connectivity, and putting in place an export strategy that enables MSMEs to broaden their market exposure and scale up.

The number of patents granted in India crossed 1 lakh in FY 23-24, Economic Survey

Jul 22, 2024, at 11:00 pm

Rapid rise in patents and start-ups shows knowledge and innovation-backed economic growth in the country.

Economic Survey shows 2.63 crore houses constructed for poor in last nine years in rural areas

Jul 22, 2024, at 10:58 pm

The integrated and sustainable development in rural India is at the heart of the Government’s strategy.

Economic Survey says adopting BIM needed to reduce project delays

Jul 22, 2024, at 10:56 pm

In recent years, various aspects of infrastructure development have been integrated with technology to improve the efficiency of infrastructure plans, designs, and assets, states the Economic Survey 2023-24 tabled by Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman, in Parliament on Monday.

Airbus assessing 8 locations in India for H125 helicopter assembly unit, decision soon: Report

Jul 22, 2024, at 05:43 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The site of the planned final assembly line (FAL) to assemble and manufacture European aerospace major Airbus’s best-selling civil helicopter H125 in India is expected to be finalised soon with eight potential locations under active consideration, the Indian Express reported, quoting top Airbus Helicopters officials.

New report shows India's ultra-wealthy poised to triple philanthropic contributions to Rs 75,500 cr annually

Jul 22, 2024, at 03:26 am

A recent report has said India’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs) hold the potential to enhance their philanthropic impact, with contributions potentially tripling to Rs 75,500 crore annually.

India's Business Confidence Index soars to 150 in Q1 FY25, up from last year: NCAER-NSE survey

Jul 20, 2024, at 06:59 am

New Delhi: Overall business sentiment in India indicated buoyancy with the Business Confidence Index (BCI) at nearly 150 during the April-June quarter, rising from the last quarter (138) and higher than the corresponding period a year ago, according to an NCAER-NSE survey.

Jio Platforms Q1FY25: Profit rises 11.7% to Rs 5,698 cr; subscriber base grows by 8 million

Jul 20, 2024, at 06:32 am

Mumbai: Jio Platforms Ltd, the digital services arm of India’s largest conglomerate and parent company of Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd, reported an 11.7% increase in quarterly profit to Rs 5,698 crore compared to the previous year.

Vedanta Ltd raises Rs 8,500 cr through QIP at Rs 440 per share

Jul 20, 2024, at 06:03 am

Mumbai: Vedanta Limited announced on Friday that it raised Rs 8,500 crore through a Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP), which launched on July 15, at a price of Rs 440 per share, media reported.

Byju's will shutdown completely if insolvency proceeds, says Byju's Raveendran: Report

Jul 20, 2024, at 05:48 am

New Delhi: Insolvency proceedings against Byju's, once India’s largest startup with a valuation of $22 billion, could lead to mass employee layoffs and a complete halt of its services, Reuters reported, citing a court filing by its CEO.

Wipro's Q1FY25 net profit grows 5.2% to Rs 3,037 cr

Jul 20, 2024, at 05:11 am

Bengaluru: IT services major Wipro reported a net profit of Rs 3,036.6 crore for the first quarter of FY25, a 5.2 percent increase from the same period last year and a 6.2 percent rise quarter-on-quarter, media reported.

BPCL's Q1FY25 standalone net profit drops 71% to Rs 3,015 cr

Jul 20, 2024, at 04:23 am

Mumbai: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) reported a standalone net profit of Rs 3,015 crore for the first quarter of the financial year 2024-25, a 71 percent decrease from the Rs 10,551 crore net profit in the same period last year.

Patanjali Foods Q1FY25 net profit soars 200% YoY to Rs 263 cr

Jul 20, 2024, at 02:57 am

Mumbai: Indian fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company, Patanjali Foods, reported a massive 200 percent rise in net profit YoY to Rs 262.9 crore in the first quarter ending June 30, 2024, media reported.

'The pace of global commercial activity right now': Anand Mahindra takes dig at Microsoft's global outage

Jul 20, 2024, at 02:54 am

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra, who is known for his influential presence on the internet, reacted to Microsoft's massive outage that disrupted operations across airlines, banks, and major corporations globally, impacting services from customer communications to financial transactions.