NEW DELHI: The cost of commercial LPG and aviation fuel prices surged on Sunday following the monthly revision aimed at aligning with trends in international oil prices. State-owned oil firms raised commercial LPG rates, used in hotels and restaurants by Rs 16.5 per to Rs 1818.50 per 19 kg cylinder.Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices in…
NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, encouraged regional rural banks (RRBs) to bring rural customers onto digital platforms for services such as internet banking, mobile banking and UPI.While addressing a review meeting with eight RRBs from Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal held in Patna, on Friday, she highlighted the importance of digital inclusion.In…
India is emerging as a top advocate for office-based work, surpassing the global average of 85 per cent and ranking among the world’s leading supporters of returning to the workplace.According to a survey conducted by global real estate services firm JLL, 90 per cent of organisations require employees to work from office for at least…
India has signed a $98 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to improve horticulture crop productivity, the ministry of finance announced on Friday.“The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed a $98 million loan to improve horticulture crop farmers’ access to certified disease-free planting materials, which will boost…
NEW DELHI: The country’s economic growth in July-Sept quarter of the current fiscal year slowed to a seven-quarter low, dragged down by slowing manufacturing and a contraction in mining. The services sector remained stable and the farm segment staged a rebound.Data released by the National Statistics Office showed GDP grew by 5.4% in the three…
MUMBAI: Loans against gold jewellery by banks have grown by 50.4% in the first seven months of the current financial year. The sharp increase comes even as credit in every other personal loan segment grew in single digits.Data on sectoral deployment of bank credit released by RBI on Friday showed gold loans outstanding as of…
NEW DELHI: Govt on Friday said that it was disappointed with 5.4% GDP growth in the Sept quarter but remained hopeful of the economy expanding at 6.5% during the current fiscal year, arguing that the projection was “not in danger”. “Real GDP growth print of 5.4% is on the lower side and it is disappointing,…
In December 2024, banks will be closed for various occasions apart from every Sunday and second and fourth Saturdays. Bank Holidays December 2024: Banks will be closed for several days during December 2024 for various regional and national holidays. The Reserve Bank of India’s website provides detailed information about these holidays, which vary by state.In…
The planned indigenous high-speed trains will be developed from the current Vande Bharat platform. (AI image) Indian Railways picks speed on bullet train manufacturing! India is advancing towards domestic manufacturing of bullet trains and associated signalling systems for future standard gauge high-speed corridors, according to senior government officials. The implementation of significant infrastructure projects, including…
The Sukhoi 30-MKI fighter jets form the backbone of the Indian Air Force. Sukhoi-30 MKIs: India and Russia are considering joint production of engines for Sukhoi fighter aircraft, according to informed sources. The HAL chairman and managing director, DK Sunil, is currently in Russia, preceding defence minister Rajnath Singh’s Moscow visit scheduled for December 8-10.DK…
