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19 Mar

AIR INDIA SHOWCASES ITS FIRST RETROFITTED AIRCRAFT

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WITH NEW SEATS, MODERN CABINS AND NEW LIVERY #AIRINDIAVTEXN #VTEXN Chandigarh: Air India has welcomed its first retrofitted narrowbody aircraft, VT-EXN (A320neo aircraft), back into operations - marking an important milestone in the airline’s transformation journey. VT-EXN is the first of the 27 narrowbody aircraft inherited at the time of takeover that was elected for a complete retrofit to the new Air India standard, with new seats, carpets, curtain, cabin ambience, a three-class cabin configuration, along with a fresh coat of paint, new livery – all in the new Air India branding. VT-EXN was sent for retrofit last year. Its…

19 Mar

IHCL EXPANDS PRESENCE IN MADHYA PRADESH, SIGNS A GATEWAY RESORT IN PENCH

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This greenfield project will be branded a Gateway resort. #IHCLPENCH #IHCLPENCHMP Chandigarh: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a resort in Pench, Madhya Pradesh. This greenfield project will be branded a Gateway resort. Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate and Development, IHCL stated, “As one of the country’s key national parks, Pench is seeing increasing demand for quality hospitality services. This signing is in line with our strategy of expanding in high-potential tourism corridors. We are delighted to partner with Mr. Abhijit Mujumdar for this project.”…

18 Mar

National List of Essential Medicines, resulted in annual savings of approximately ₹3,788 crore to patients

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Average price reduction due to fixation or refixation of prices under Under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana quality medicines are offered through Jan Aushadhi Kendras at 50% to 80% lower rates than the prices of branded medicines available in the market New Delhi: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare notifies the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM), which is incorporated as Schedule-I to the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013 (DPCO, 2013). The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) under the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) fixes ceiling prices of these scheduled medicines in accordance with the provisions of DPCO, 2013. All…

18 Mar

55.02 crore Jan-Dhan accounts have been opened till 7th March 2025

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Out of 55.0 crore 36.63 crore accounts are in rural and semi-urban areas Atal Pension Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, Stand Up India Scheme and other financial inclusion schemes have also witnessed remarkable progress New Delhi: The Government initiated the National Mission for Financial Inclusion (NMFI), namely the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) #Jandhanaccounts in August, 2014 to provide universal banking services for every unbanked adult based on the guiding principles of banking the unbanked, securing the unsecured, funding the unfunded and serving unserved and underserved areas. A total of 55.02 crore Jan-Dhan accounts have been opened till 07.03.2025, out of…

18 Mar

US Dollar Won’t Lose Its Crown Anytime Soon, Says NSE MD & CEO Ashish kumar Chauhan

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The rise of technology-driven capitalism, and the increasing complexities of global markets #USDOLLAR #NSEONUSDOLLAR #USDOLLARaCrown Chandigarh: Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO, NSE, reaffirmed the enduring dominance of the US dollar at a recent panel discussion in Singapore. He provided deep insights into the evolving financial landscape, the rise of technology-driven capitalism, and the increasing complexities of global markets. Chauhan redefined conventional perspectives on financial stability, asserting that volatility is not a weakness but an inherent feature of economic progress. He argued that market disruptions often result from geopolitical shifts rather than purely economic factors. “Geopolitics eats economics for breakfast,” he…

18 Mar

HIGH GOLD PRICES HOLDING YOU BACK? TANISHQ’S LATEST GOLD EXCHANGE OFFER UNLOCKS MAXIMUM VALUE FOR ITS CUSTOMERS

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The initiative offers a seamless, value-driven upgrade enabling customers to exchange old gold, regardless of its source, with no deduction for 22K and above Chandigarh: With gold prices at an all-time high, Tanishq, India’s largest jewellery retail brand from the House of Tata, presents its ‘Tanishq Gold Exchange Program’, offering customers an unparalleled opportunity to maximize the value of their gold. Whether it’s tiny, forgotten fragments tucked away in a locker or heirloom pieces collected over generations, Tanishq welcomes every piece—no matter how small—and transforms them into jewellery that reflects today’s aspirations. At the heart of Tanishq’s Gold Exchange Program…

18 Mar

Glance’s ‘Decoding Indian Cricket Fans’ report reveals exclusive consumer behavior insights

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Cricket fever goes beyond the match Over 120 million sports enthusiasts turned to the Glance smart lock screen during India’s biggest cricket tournament, driving 2.4x higher engagement Chandigarh: As cricket fever grips the nation, millions of Indian cricket fans are not just watching the game – they’re engaging with it like never before. Glance, the world’s leading smart lock screen platform, unveiled the report ‘Decoding Indian Cricket Fans: Consumer Insights and Seasonal Marketing Strategies for 2025’ in partnership with InMobi Advertising, a leading provider of marketing and monetization technologies that help businesses fuel growth, and AppsFlyer, the global leader in…

18 Mar

CCI approves acquisition of Uprising Science Private Limited by Hindustan Unilever Limited

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The Competition Commission of India has approved acquisition of Uprising Science Private Limited by Hindustan Unilever Limited #HULTarget #CCIHULTarget Mumbai: The proposed transaction involves the acquisition by Hindustan Unilever Limited (Acquirer/HUL), of 90.5% shareholding of Uprising Science Private Limited (Target), with eventual acquisition of the remaining 9.5% shareholding of the Target in about two years from the completion date as per the terms set out in the Share Purchase & Subscription Agreement executed by and between HUL and the Target. The Acquirer is involved in the business of manufacture and sale of: (a) home care products; (b) beauty & personal…

18 Mar

Grameen Credit Score for the credit needs of members of SHGs and rural areas

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#GrameenCreditScore #GCSIndia #GCSSHG New Delhi: The Union Budget 2025-26 contained an announcement on the Grameen Credit Score, a framework to be developed by public-sector banks for the credit needs of members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and people in rural areas. The current credit scoring mechanism used by Credit Information Companies (ClCs) is, by design, generic to all individual borrowers with no specific consideration for the rural sector. A Grameen credit score tailored for the credit assessment purposes of SHG borrowers and the rural population would facilitate better credit assessment, thereby improving access to formal credit not just for SHGs but…

18 Mar

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund relocates its Ludhiana branch

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The Company remains committed to reach out to retail investors across the length and breadth of the country #BranchOpening #ICICIPAMCLudhiana Ludhiana: Investors and distributors of ICICI Prudential MF in Ludhiana can now reach out to the fund house at a new address. The existing Ludhiana branch has been relocated to ICICI Prudential Asset Management Co. Ltd., Ludhiana Stock Exchange Building, 751/133, Feroze Gandhi Market, Ludhiana, Punjab -141001. The new office was inaugurated by Sodhi Choudhary, Zonal Head – ICICI Bank, Pankaj Jawanjal, Zonal Head - Retail Sales & Distribution – North and Vipul Ghai, Regional Head, Retail Sales & Distribution…