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March 18, 2024 8:47 AM

Adani Group to invest 70% of total investments in green energy: Sources

The Adani Group is expected to invest more than 70 per cent of its total investments towards green energy, including renewable power, green hydrogen, and green evacuation transmission line, sources said. The conglomerate is building the world's large...

March 14, 2024 10:54 AM

India, ADB sign $181 million deal to improve livability, mobility in Ahmedabad

India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday signed a $181 million loan agreement, aimed at improving infrastructure and services in the peri-urban areas, or the outskirts, of Gujarat’s Ahmedabad city. The initiative aims to achieve thi...

March 14, 2024 8:43 AM

PM Modi launches PM-SURAJ portal to empower marginalized communities by extending credit support

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 'Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan and Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan' (PM-SURAJ) national portal during an event organized Wednesday by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The launch ceremony, graced b...

March 14, 2024 8:45 AM

PM Modi to distribute loans under PM SVANidhi beneficiaries to one lakh street vendors

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address beneficiaries of the PM SVANidhi scheme at JLN Stadium in the national capital on Thursday. According to the Prime Minister's Office, PM Modi will also distribute loans under the scheme to 1 lakh street vendo...

March 13, 2024 8:07 PM

India and Bhutan strengthen cooperation in energy efficiency, Food safety and petroleum supply

The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of several key agreements between India and Bhutan. These agreements span areas such as energy efficiency, food safety, and petroleum supply, reflecting the commitment of both nations to enhance cooperation ...

March 13, 2024 6:38 PM

Tata Group to start semiconductor chips production from Gujarat, Assam plants by 2026

Tata Group's ambitious venture into semiconductor manufacturing took a leap forward as the foundation stones for two plants, located in Gujarat and Assam, were laid on Wednesday. With a keen eye on accelerating timelines, Tata Sons Chairman Nataraja...

March 13, 2024 6:07 PM

Passive investments will make way into India once govt bonds become part of global indices: SEBI chief

In a recent statement at the 5th SEBI-NISM Research Conference, Madhabi Puri Buch, Chairperson of SEBI, highlighted the anticipated surge in passive investments into India as government bonds join global indices. Buch said that establishing a benchma...

March 13, 2024 12:51 PM

PM Modi lays foundation stone for three semiconductor plants worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore

In a move to enhance India’s semiconductor ecosystem, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for three new semiconductor plants - two in Gujarat and one in Assam. Tata Group will set up two out of the three plants. PM ...

March 13, 2024 11:34 AM

‘New Bharat’ poised to become one of the top three global economies, says President Murmu in Mauritius

President Droupadi Murmu, during her state visit to Mauritius, highlighted India's progress across various sectors. Speaking at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute in Port Louis, she said that 'New Bharat' is set to emerge as one of the top three global eco...

March 13, 2024 9:53 AM

PM Modi, Rishi Sunak hold talks on early conclusion of Free Trade Agreement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak on Tuesday. They assessed positively the progress made towards an early conclusion of a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement. Th...