New Delhi: In a landmark decision, the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the creation of 12 cutting-edge industrial smart cities across 10 states, a move poised to transform India’s industrial landscape. Announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, this ambitious project is a significant push towards bolstering manufacturing capabilities, enhancing economic Read More…
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Sebi Slams Paytm for IPO Misrepresentation, Shares Plummet
Paytm’s founder and board members face show-cause notices over alleged violations. In a major setback for Paytm, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued show-cause notices to the company’s founder, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, and its board members for alleged misrepresentation of facts during its initial public offering (IPO) in November 2021. The Read More…
India’s Business Activity Remains Strong in August
New Delhi: India’s robust economic growth continued in August, as a stronger services sector offset a slight slowdown in manufacturing expansion. This positive trend suggests that India will maintain its position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy despite global economic uncertainties. According to the HSBC’s flash India Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Read More…
NRI’s deposits touch to Rs 2,16,893 crore in 2023
By our Financial correspondent Thiruvananthapuram, June 17 (IVC) The total remittance from the migrants touched to a record amount of Rs 2,16,893 crore in 2023 as against Rs 85,092 crore in 2018, marking an increase of 54.9 per cent , strengthening and stabilizing Kerala’s economy , according to the findings of the kerala migration survey Read More…
Nirmala Sitharaman assumes charge as the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs
. Nirmala Sitharaman assumed charge today as the Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs in New Delhi. Smt. Sitharaman was greeted at the office in North Block by Finance Secretary Dr. T.V. Somanathan and other Secretaries of the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Affairs. She expressed her sincere gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Read More…
Gross GST revenue collection in May 2024 stands at ₹1.73 lakh crore; Records 10% y-o-y growth.
₹3.83 lakh crore gross GST revenue collection in FY2024-25 (till May 2024) records 11.3% y-o-y growth Net Revenue (after refunds) grows 11.6% in FY 2024-25 (till May 2024) Domestic Gross GST Revenue grows 15.3% in May, 2024
“RBI plays a pivotal role in advancing our nation’s growth trajectory.”: Modi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed the opening ceremony of RBI@90, a program marking 90 years of the Reserve Bank of India, in Mumbai, Maharashtra today. Shri Modi also released a commemorative coin to mark 90 years of RBI. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) commenced its operations on the 1st of April in Read More…
₹1,68,337 crore gross GST revenue collected during February 2024; records Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) growth of 12.5%
Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue collected for February 2024 is ₹1,68,337 crore, marking a robust 12.5% increase compared to that in the same month in 2023. This growth was driven by a 13.9% rise in GST from domestic transactions and 8.5% increase in GST from import of goods. GST revenue net of refunds for February 2024 Read More…
“Modern connectivity is the way to build a prosperous and strong nation”: Prime Minister.
Dwarka: Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth more than Rs 4150 crores in Dwarka, Gujarat today. The Prime Minister dedicated to the nation Sudarshan Setu connecting Okha mainland and Beyt Dwarka, pipeline project at Vadinar and Rajkot-Okha, Rajkot-Jetalsar-Somnath and Jetalsar-Wansjaliya Rail Electrification projects. He laid the Read More…
PM Modi and Qatar’s Amir Discuss “Futuristic Roadmap” to Deepen Partnership
*Leaders Deliberate on Strengthening Bilateral Ties in Doha Meeting Doha, Qatar, February 15 – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Qatar’s Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, engaged in discussions today to chart a “futuristic roadmap” aimed at enhancing the partnership between the two nations. The meeting, held in Doha, covered a wide range Read More…