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Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 3 (ANI): Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday launched a riposte against Revanth Reddy's recent "disparaging remarks" against Kerala, terming them as "entirely baseless" and suggested that the Telangana Chief Minister should focus on his own state's shortcomings in poverty and literacy instead of "preaching" to Kerala. Taking to social media platforms, X and Facebook, Vijayan said it was ironic that a leader who "runs bulldozers over the h ...Read More >
HYDERABAD, India, April 3 (Reuters) - Soon-to-be brides and grooms seeking shortcuts to shed pounds before the big day have become the latest consumer target for weight-loss drugs in India. New Delhi wellness clinic Klarity Skin Clinic touts a "Mounjaro bride" package, while other clinics have woven weight-loss injections into "pre-wedding" transformation packages typically focused on skin treatments and hairstyle makeovers. In a social media video, Klarity offers "guided nutrition, Mounjaro ...Read More >
AgriTech investment across the region peaked at over $750 million in 2022 before falling nearly 70 per cent by 2025 | Representative Image Southeast Asia sits on one of the world's largest untapped agricultural technology opportunities, and India's evolution in venture capital and governance offers one of the most instructive models for unlocking it, according to a recent report by Omnivore, Beanstalk AgTech, and Briter. Agriculture contributes about 15 per cent of GDP and employs up to 40 per ...Read More >
John Abrahams JA Entertainment renews lease of 3256 sq ft Bandra Pali Hill property for 2 years at 12 lakh monthly rent rising to 12.5 lakh, with a 66 lakh deposit If there's one Mumbai neighbourhood that Bollywood just can't get enough of, it's Bandra and it looks like John Abraham is in no mood to move out anytime soon. The actor has once again locked in a premium address, quietly extending his stay in one of the city's most sought-after pockets. According to property registration documents ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Ripple is taking a major step toward bridging traditional finance and blockchain technology with the introduction of a new system designed specifically for corporate finance teams. The move signals a growing push to integrate digital assets into everyday business operations, allowing companies to manage payments, liquidity, and treasury functions within a unified framework. Rippl ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Even as debt and fiscal deficit rose sharply in the last two years, Maharashtra's revenue in FY25-26 fell significantly across key heads -- Goods and Services Tax (GST), excise duty, motor vehicle tax, and stamp duty and registration of properties. This led to a revenue shortfall of around ₹41,000 crore against budget estimates, slowing capital expenditure and development projects. Provisional figures at the end of the financial year put total revenue receipts at ₹5.60 lakh crore, falli ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 2 (UNI) In a step towards strengthening financial transparency, accountability, and efficiency, Principal Chief Controller of Accounts (CCA), Ministry of Home Affairs, Dr. Ajay Shanker Singh today inaugurated the PHQ Budget Allocation Software (PBAS) at Police Control Room Kashmir. The PBAS platform has been developed to streamline the process of budget allocation, monitoring, and utilization within Police Headquarters. The initiative marks a major advancement in adopting technol ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2: The government on Thursday exempted import of critical petrochemical products from customs duty for three months till June 30, giving relief to sectors like pharmaceuticals, chemicals and textiles, and ensuring supply stability amid the ongoing West Asia crisis. The "temporary and targeted relief" will cost the exchequer about Rs 1,800 crore, but help ensure price stability, continuity in production and supply chain, CBIC Member (Tax Policy), Sanjay Mangal told reporters at ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 2: In a move aimed at enhancing financial transparency and efficiency, Dr. Ajay Shanker Singh, ICAS, Principal Chief Controller of Accounts (CCA), Ministry of Home Affairs, today inaugurated the PHQ Budget Allocation Software (PBAS) at PCR Kashmir. Developed to streamline budget allocation, monitoring and utilization within Police Headquarters, the PBAS platform is expected to strengthen financial governance through technology-driven processes and real-time oversight. The inaugur ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has approved the release of Rs 7,358 crore towards pending dues of government employees and retirees, providing major relief. The decision was taken during a high-level review meeting with finance department officials on Thursday. Reviewing dues inherited from the previous government, the Chief Minister sought details on steps taken to clear employee-related liabilities. Officials informed him that payments are being made based on fund availabili ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 2: Tata Communications, a leading global communications technology player, proudly announces that it has been recognised as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global WAN Services, marking its thirteenth consecutive year of recognition for Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute. Also Read | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Live Score Updates, IPL 2026 Match 6. Over the past year, Tata Communications has continued to redefine ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Rajesh Kumar has assumed charge as Director (Finance) at REC Limited on April 2. On March 25, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the proposal from the Ministry of Power for the appointment of Rajesh Kumar as Director (Finance) at REC Limited for a period of five years. Also Read | Mock Drill on Hostile Attack in Delhi at 8 PM Today? Here's the Fact Check of the Viral Notice. Rajesh Kumar is a seasoned finance professional who brings over ...Read More >
MUMBAI, India, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tata Communications, a leading global communications technology player, proudly announces that it has been recognised as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global WAN Services, marking its thirteenth consecutive year of recognition for Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute. Over the past year, Tata Communications has continued to redefine its Network fabric through advanced AI and analytics, offering composable, high-speed, on- ...Read More >
MUMBAI, India, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tata Communications, a leading global communications technology player, proudly announces that it has been recognised as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global WAN Services, marking its thirteenth consecutive year of recognition for Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute. Over the past year, Tata Communications has continued to redefine its Network fabric through advanced AI and analytics, offering composable, high-speed, on- ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Centre has exempted 40 critical petrochemical feedstocks and intermediates from duties to cushion domestic industry from supply disruptions triggered by the Iran war, the finance ministry said on Thursday. The relief, which will be in place until end-June, covers key inputs such as ammonia used in fertilizer production, a critical component for food security. The ministry described the move as a "targeted relief" aimed at ensuring the availability of essential petrochemical inpu ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) The government on Thursday exempted import of critical petrochemical products from customs duty to ensure supply stability and provide relief to consumers of final products amid the crisis in West Asia. The duty exemption, which is valid till June 30, will benefit sectors dependent on petrochemical feedstock and intermediates such as plastics, packaging, textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, automotive components and other manufacturing segments. In a statement, the fina ...Read More >
The cabinet on Wednesday approved the establishment of Maharashtra State River Rejuvenation Authority under which rejuvenation projects will be implemented for 54 polluted river stretches in the state. The authority will carry out both regulatory and developmental work for reducing pollution and ensuring the conservation and rejuvenation of rivers in the state. Established on the lines of the National River Conservation Plan, the Chief Minister will serve as the Chairperson of this Authority, ...Read More >
New Delhi: Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Wednesday conducted a review of key infrastructure and urban development projects of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) in Dwarka and asked officials to ensure the best global civic infrastructure and services across all DDA projects. "Dwarka has the potential to emerge as a premier destination for global engagements, given its excellent connectivity through Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II), proximity to IGI airport and world-class infr ...Read More >
Mumbai: To cushion exporters from the ongoing disruptions caused by the West Asia crisis, the RBI on Tuesday extended the enhanced export credit period of 450 days for pre- and post-shipment finance to June 30, 2026, from the earlier March deadline. The relaxation on realising and repatriating full export value from nine to 15 months will also remain in force, said the central bank. These measures, effective immediately, apply to all regulated entities involved in export financing, aiming to ea ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government is considering increasing financial support and other incentives for coal gasification, minister for coal and mines G Kishan Reddy said Wednesday. Coal gasification is an immediate substitute for some petroleum products and imported ammonia, Reddy said on the sidelines of an event to sign a land lease pact for Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals' upcoming project in Odisha. Describing coal gasification as a key transformative technology, Reddy said it converts coal ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a step towards tackling river pollution and strengthening water conservation, the Maharashtra government has approved the formation of the Maharashtra State River Rejuvenation Authority. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on wednesday. CM Fadnavis to Head Apex Body for River Conservation The newly proposed authority will function as the state's apex body for both regulatory and developmental activities related to river conservatio ...Read More >
New Delhi: Lieutenant governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to promote Dwarka sub-city as a vibrant hub for international events, business engagements and cultural activities, citing its strategic location and expanding infrastructure.Sandhu reviewed several projects in Dwarka on Wednesday, including storm water channels No. 2 and 5, the golf course at Sector-24, the five-star hotel project at Sector-23, Bharat Vandana Park and the Yashobhoomi Conventi ...Read More >
New Delhi: With robust tax collections from imports, domestic sales and purchases, India's gross goods and services tax (GST) collections jumped 8.8 per cent year-on-year to cross the Rs 2 lakh crore, registering the third highest monthly collection in the 2025-26 fiscal. At the same time, the net GST revenue for March 2026 stood at about Rs 1.78 lakh crore, posting an annual growth of 8.2 per cent after accounting for refunds, the government said on Wednesday. As per the finance ministry's dat ...Read More >
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Crypto exchange CoinDCX on March 30 announced the launch of a ₹100 crore Digital Suraksha Network (DSN), an initiative aimed at tackling cyber fraud and strengthening trust in India's digital finance ecosystem. The initiative will support independent research on digital fraud, fund the development of new standards, and build tools such as an open Fraud Intelligence API. It also plans to publish quarterly "State of Digital Trust" reports and support training programmes for state cybercrime cell ...Read More >
Mumbai - NowPurchase an AI enabled B2B platform that helps metal manufacturers optimize production and procure raw materials, today announced the successful raise of 80 crores led by Bajaj Finserv, one of India's largest and most diversified financial services groups, with participation from existing investors InfoEdge Ventures & Orios Venture Partners. The round also saw participation from prominent individual investors & family offices including Shikhar Raj, Real Ispat Group, Madhur Gupta (Pro ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 1: NowPurchase an AI enabled B2B platform that helps metal manufacturers optimize production and procure raw materials, today announced the successful raise of 80 crores led by Bajaj Finserv, one of India's largest and most diversified financial services groups, with participation from existing investors InfoEdge Ventures & Orios Venture Partners. The round also saw participation from prominent individual investors & family offices including Shikhar Raj, Real ...Read More >
NewsVoir Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 1: NowPurchase an AI enabled B2B platform that helps metal manufacturers optimize production and procure raw materials, today announced the successful raise of 80 crores led by Bajaj Finserv, one of India's largest and most diversified financial services groups, with participation from existing investors InfoEdge Ventures & Orios Venture Partners. The round also saw participation from prominent individual investors & family offices including Shikhar ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has criticised the Odisha government for serious lapses in revenue realisation and financial management, leading to non-remittance of over Rs 5,000 crore. According to its latest State Finances Audit Report for 2024-25, which was tabled in the Odisha Legislative Assembly, 27 profit-making State PSUs failed to remit dividends totalling Rs 5,146.76 crore, in clear violation of the state's dividend policy. The Finance Department did not even r ...Read More >
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved a major reshuffle at the Secretary level of bureaucracy, transferring and posting more than a dozen Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers across key central government ministries and departments. The order, issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions on March 31, 2026, effects immediate changes across ministries ranging from Information & Broadcasting to R ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): India's export growth shall remain positive for most OEMs despite a hit on Middle East exports and container availability issues, as per a report by Nuvama Institutional Equities. "We maintain our constructive view on the automobile sector with healthy sales growth prospects for FY26-28E," the report said. The wholesale uptrend is expected to continue in Mar-26 despite production constraints. This momentum is largely driven by enduring positive customer sentim ...Read More >
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