Blog - Page 22 of 48

27 Mar

IHCL ANNOUNCES THE SIGNING OF TAJ PALITANA PALACE IN GUJARAT

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Chandigarh: The Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s leading hospitality company, today announced the signing of the Palitana Palace under the Taj brand in Palitana, Gujarat. Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, said, “Taj has been redefining luxury for over 121 years and its recognition as World’s Strongest Hotel Brand and India’s Strongest Brand is testament to it. We are honoured to partner with His Highness Thakore Saheb Mandhatasinhji Jadeja of Rajkot to bring the Palitana Palace under the Taj brand. This addition reinforces our commitment to preserving India’s rich heritage and expanding our portfolio of Palaces,…

27 Mar

Punjab Unveils Transformative Budget for FY 2025-26: Rs 2,36,080 crore allocated

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- Deploying 5,000 home guards alongside the BSF to fortify national security -Fastest Response Time: Punjab's 112 emergency response service to boast fastest response time in India Chandigarh: The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, unveiled its transformative budget for the financial year 2025-26, marking a historic milestone in Punjab's progress. With an unprecedented allocation of Rs 2,36,080 crore, the "Badlda Punjab" budget reflects the state's commitment to social reform, infrastructure development, and public welfare. Presented by Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema in the Punjab Assembly today, this budget highlights a multifaceted approach towards addressing…

26 Mar

NBSL Launches Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) 3.0

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BHIM 3.0 to provide enhanced features for users, new offerings for businesses and banks Chandigarh: NPCI BHIM Services Limited (NBSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has launched Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) 3.0. Shri Vivek Deep, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India launched the application and services in the presence of Mr. Ajay Kumar Choudhary, Non-Executive Chairman and Independent Director, NPCI and senior leaders from the banking and fintech industry. BHIM 3.0 represents its third evolution since its launch in 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The new BHIM 3.0 app offers customer…

26 Mar

Godrej ramps up AC portfolio to meet 50% growth aspiration

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Forays into commercial AC segment with Cassette ACs and Tower ACs Chandigarh: With the onset of summer and temperatures already picking up, the Appliances Business of Godrej & Boyce, part of the Godrej Enterprises Group, unveiled its new AC portfolio, spanning multiple capacities, tonnages, energy ratings and technologies. Buoyed by its 2X growth in the category this year and the already climbing temperatures, the brand is targeting further 50% growth in the coming summer. Building on its nature-inspired Vogue series from last year, the brand introduced new wood finish ACs and extended it further to a new marble series, strengthening…

26 Mar

MSDE Launches DBIM-Compliant Website, Aligning with India’s Digital Governance Vision

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Chandigarh: In a significant step toward strengthening India’s digital governance ecosystem, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) today launched its DBIM-compliant website, developed in alignment with the Digital Brand Identity Manual (DBIM) Version 3.0 introduced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The newly launched website enhances accessibility, uniformity, and ease of navigation for users, featuring AI-powered search, multi-language support through Bhashini, persona-led navigation, and centralized content management. With its three-click approach, it ensures citizens can seamlessly access essential services and skilling resources. Launching the revamped website, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), MSDE, said: "The…

26 Mar

Sajan Prakash, Olympian Inaugurates the Speedo Gallery at Basvangudi Aquatic Center

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Chandigarh: Sajan Prakash, a two-time Olympian and Arjuna Awardee, inaugurates the newly opened Speedo Gallery at the renowned Basvangudi Aquatic Center, marking a significant milestone in the world of competitive swimming. The Speedo Gallery, located within Asia's largest swim center, will serve as a dedicated space showcasing Speedo’s premium racing and competitive swimwear, designed to enhance the performance of athletes. This gallery highlights Speedo's commitment to supporting swimmers in their journey towards excellence, providing access to the latest in innovation and technology for those who aspire to reach the highest levels of competition. Basvangudi Aquatic Center, renowned for nurturing and…

25 Mar

81% of Indians Underestimate Their Life Cover Needs: Bajaj Allianz Life Survey

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#BajajAllianzLifeSurvey2025 · The actual coverage held by Indians was just 3.1 times their income, significantly below the industry-recommended 10x benchmark. · 1 in 3 Indians have never reviewed their life insurance coverage, even after major life events like marriage, childbirth, or income growth. · Despite inadequate coverage, 82% of Indians are confident that their life insurance will sufficiently secure their family's financial future Chandigarh: Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, one of India’s leading private life insurers, has released a comprehensive study titled ‘Underinsurance Survey 2025’, conducted in collaboration with NielsenIQ. The survey covered 2,000 individuals across metro, tier 1, and tier…

25 Mar

From May 1 Pay More ATM withdrawal fees, RBI hikes higher charges

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#May1PayMoreATMRBI New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced an increase in interchange fees on ATM withdrawals, making cash withdrawals more expensive from May 1, according to a report by Doordarshan News. This change will impact frequent ATM users, leading to higher withdrawal costs. An ATM interchange fee is the amount one bank pays another for facilitating ATM transactions. Banks typically pass this cost on to customers. For example, if a customer of HDFC Bank withdraws money from an SBI ATM in Delhi, HDFC Bank may charge a fee after the third transaction at an SBI ATM in…

25 Mar

MF: Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund unveils campaign to push SIP awareness

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The campaign aims to encourage investors to adopt structured financial planning for their future goals #ABSLAMCSabseImportantPlan New Delhi: Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC (ABSLAMC) has launched the 'Sabse Important Plan' (SIP) campaign to highlight the importance of systematic investment plans (SIPs). The campaign aims to encourage investors to adopt structured financial planning for their future goals. The first ad shows Saini, a regular office goer dreaming about opening a chain of café’s in “Khayali Pulao” style while the other shows Simran, a working professional dreaming about traveling the world in “Hawai Baatein” style. However, in both cases, it dawns on…

25 Mar

Not considering holding exams for investors to test suitability for F&O trading: SEBI

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#F&OTradingSEBI #SEBIF&OTradingTest Mumbai: The market regulator is not considering conducting exams for investors to determine their eligibility for trading in futures and options (F&O), said the Securities and Exchange Board of India's Whole-time Member (WTM) Ananth Narayan. Narayan was answering a question on the subject at a press conference following a SEBI board meeting on March 24. He said, "Are we specifically looking at anything (as entry barriers like the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) exams for investors) at this point in time? No." This confirmed a report by Moneycontrol that was published following reports that such an exam…