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31 Mar

WAVES Bazaar Expands Global Reach with Exclusive Showcases and Strategic Partnerships

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#WAVESBazaarIndia Mumbai: WAVES Bazaar, the premier global e-marketplace for the Media & Entertainment (M&E) industry, is set to make a powerful impact in its inaugural edition, taking place from May 1-4, 2025, at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. As a key component of WAVES 2025, the marketplace will bring together industry leaders from Film, TV, and AVGC (Animation, VFX, Gaming, and Comics) sectors, offering unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, content showcasing, and business expansion. With an ambitious vision to establish India as a global content hub, WAVES Bazaar will feature a range of exclusive segments, including the Viewing Room, Market Screenings, Buyer…

31 Mar

Gold prices hit all-time high Due to US tariff concerns globally

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#GoldpricesAllTimeHigh New Delhi: Gold prices surged to an all-time high on Monday (March 31), surpassing $3,100 per ounce. Investors flocked to the safe-haven asset as fears of a global trade war escalated. US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans have heightened market uncertainty, fueling the bullion rally. Spot gold climbed 0.6% to $3,103.63 an ounce as of 02:55 GMT. Earlier, it touched a record $3,107.26 per ounce. Gold has gained over 8% in March and surged 18% in Q1 2025. In India, gold prices are also seeing upward trend. On March 31, 24-carat gold was priced at ₹89,330 per 10 grams,…

30 Mar

Finfluencers with AMFI registration may face SEBI scrutiny

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#FinfluencersAMFISEBI Mumbai: Iinfluencers, or 'finfluencers,' registered as mutual fund distributors (MFDs) with the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). This move comes as the regulator seeks to harmonize advertising codes across various regulated entities and address the spread of financial misinformation on social media platforms. SEBI chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey stressed the importance of uniform advertising codes for all SEBI-regulated entities. "I have been talking to various associations. Several things can be done in terms of rationalization, removing redundancy, in case of combining things, and sometimes combining things across regulations," he said. AMFI regulates MFDs. If it doesn't, Pandey assured SEBI's…

30 Mar

Amazon to restore Bengaluru’s Yamare Lake, plans to replenish 270 million litres of water annually

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#AmazonYamareLake Chandigarh: A restoration project by Amazon India at Yamare Lake, located in Yamare Village, near Sarjapur Road in greater Bengaluru area, is expected to increase the water volume of the lake from less than one acre to 21 acres once completed. Working with SayTrees, a local environmental organization, Amazon plans to replenish more than 270 litres of water annually, with the objective to benefit the local community. Once finalized, this project will help Amazon make progress toward its plan to return more water to communities in India than it uses by 2027. Amazon and SayTrees are working towards restoring…

30 Mar

Approx. 31 lakh defence pensioners, of the total 32 lakh, onboarded on SPARSH portal

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#defencepensionersSPARSH Over 200 DAD offices, 16 Bank branches and nearly five lakh CSCs operational to help pensioners New Delhi: Of the total 32 lakh defence pensioners, approx. 31 lakh have been onboarded on System for Pension Administration - Raksha (SPARSH) and their pensions are being directly credited into their bank accounts. Launched in October 2020, SPARSH is a ‘Digital India’ initiative that aims to provide a comprehensive, transparent, and efficient solution for managing defence pensions, including sanctioning and disbursing pensions to the Armed Forces personnel and Defence civilians living across the country. In order to help veterans and their families,…

30 Mar

MDI Gurgaon Celebrates Convocation 2025; Announces New Centre to Drive Financial Research

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#MDIGurgaonFinancialResearch Gurgaon: The Management Development Institute (MDI Gurgaon) held its Annual Convocation 2025 on March 29, 2025, making it a day to remember. It was a vibrant celebration of student achievements, institutional ambition, and the promise of future leadership. In a moment that underscored MDI Gurgaon’s growing national and global relevance, the event also saw the formal unveiling of the Centre for Financial Services in India, a pioneering initiative to shape the future of the country’s financial ecosystem. This year, 689 students graduated across the programmes including PGDM, PGDM-Human Resource Management, PGDM-International Business, PGDM-Business Analytics, PGDM-Online, PGDM-Business Management, PGDM-Business Administration, Fellow Programme in Management and…

29 Mar

Rs 2,00,000 crore worth unclaimed assets in India include equity shares, FD, bonds etc.

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Now Nominees Can Now Access Stocks And Mutual Funds Of Deceased Investors Via DigiLocker From April 1 Mumbai: According to media reports, there are Rs 2,00,000 crore worth unclaimed assets in India. These include equity shares, fixed deposits, bonds and other instruments. In most of the situations, where no body claims, the money flows into an investor protection fund. In another major move, the government has introduced a significant benefit for the nominees of deceased investors, allowing them to access the mutual funds and stocks of the deceased. Starting April 1, registered nominees will be able to retrieve information and…

29 Mar

Indian Railways Holds about 4.90 Lakh Hectares of Land as of March 2024

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#IndianRailways4.90LakhHectaresLand Surplus Railway Land Leased for Commercial Development While Retaining Ownership New Delhi: As on 31.03.2024, the total land in possession of Indian Railways is about 4.90 lakh hectares out of which 8812 Ha land has been leased for various purposes. This includes railway land leased/licensed for passenger facilities, cargo related facilities, commercial development, etc. Zone-wise details of total railway land, total leased land are as under: (Figures in hectares) Zonal Railway Total railway Land Total railway land leased/licensed Central 31,476 168 Eastern 21,082 469 East Central 33,644 2,437 East Coast 23,010 273 Northern 46,447 474 North Central 21,149 220…

29 Mar

India-U.S. Agreed to Expand Bilateral Trade to Reach $ 500 Billion by 2030

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#IndiaUSTrade$500Billion2030 India-U.S. Trade Talks in New Delhi Concludes New Delhi: As a follow up to the India-U.S. Joint Statement of 13 February 2025, wherein the two sides agreed to expand bilateral trade to reach $ 500 Billion by 2030, including through the conclusion of a Bilateral Trade Agreement, representatives of India’s Department of Commerce and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative convened in New Delhi from 26-29 March 2025. In order to realize the shared objective of promoting growth that ensures fairness, national security and job creation, both sides have through four-days of discussions in New Delhi broadly come…

29 Mar

Godrej Strengthens Mumbai’s Infrastructure with Sustainable Solutions for the Versova-Bandra Sea Link

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Chandigarh: The Construction business of Godrej Enterprises Group is playing a key role in strengthening Mumbai's intra-city transportation network, by manufacturing and supplying over 3,500 precast concrete sacrificial slabs for the Temporary Access Bridge (TAB) and 500 precast concrete tub components for sacrificial formwork. Each precast concrete sacrificial slab is designed to meet the high standards of strength and durability. This project reflects Godrej’s trusted expertise in delivering solutions for large-scale infrastructure that are innovative, and also sustainable. By integrating eco-friendly practices into core engineering processes, Godrej continues to help shape India’s urban future with sustainable choices that balance progress…