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25 Feb

SEBI has issued consultation paper on technology-based measures to create secure trading environment

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to prevent unauthorized transactions in trading/demat account of investors Mumbai: SEBI has issued consultation paper on technology-based measures to create secure trading environment and to prevent unauthorized transaction in trading and demat account, on February 18, 2025. The said consultation paper is available on SEBI website. In continuation to the said consultation paper, stock exchanges shall be issuing detailed guidelines w.r.t. procedure, process and manner of implementation of the framework proposed in the said SEBI consultation paper. The draft guidelines on procedure & process on implementation is attached as Annexure – 1. In this regard all stakeholders are requested to…

25 Feb

22nd EGM: IREDA Shareholders Approve up to ₹5,000 Crore Fundraising via QIP

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fundraising plan on January 23, 2025, which includes the dilution of the Government of India’s shareholding in the company by up to 7% post-issue equity New Delhi: Shareholders of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) have approved the company’s proposal to raise up to ₹5,000 crore through Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP) of equity shares, in one or multiple tranches. The approval was granted by the shareholders in favour of the resolution via remote e-voting during the 22nd Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) held today through video conferencing. The meeting was chaired by Shri Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman and Managing Director,…

22 Feb

FRSN Ecosystem Summit: Strengthening Partnerships Between Industry and ITIs to Empower Youth for the Jobs of Tomorrow

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FRSN Ecosystem Summit: Strengthening Partnerships Between Industry and ITIs to Empower Youth for the Jobs of Tomorrow Panchkula: The growing demand for a highly skilled workforce with relevant technical expertise underscores the need to strengthen the ITI (Industrial Training Institutes) ecosystem. To address this, key stakeholders from ITIs, industries, and the government came together at the FRSN Ecosystem Summit: Strengthening Partnerships Between Industry and ITIs, held on February 20th, 2025, in Panchkula, Haryana. The Future Right Skills Network (FRSN) is a collaborative effort by Accenture, Cisco, J.P. Morgan, and SAP Labs facilitated by Quest Alliance with an overarching mission to make India’s youth…

20 Feb

Pay More: Now Google Pay charge convenience fee on bill payments via credit, debit cards

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However, UPI payments made directly through bank accounts remain free Mumbai: Google Pay has announced a convenience fee for electricity, water, and gas bill payments made via credit and debit cards, according to a report by Media. However, UPI payments made directly through bank accounts remain free. The report states that Google Pay will levy a fee ranging from 0.5% to 1% of the transaction amount, plus applicable GST. This follows a similar move last year when the platform introduced a ₹3 convenience fee on mobile recharges. Google Pay, which holds a 37% share of UPI transactions in India, joins competitors…

20 Feb

Good News: New insurance premium payment facility via UPI from March 1

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This feature will allow policyholders to block funds in their bank accounts for premium payments, ensuring transactions without immediate debits. New Delhi: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has announced a new premium payment mechanism, Bima-ASBA (Applications Supported by Blocked Amount), using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). This feature will allow policyholders to block funds in their bank accounts for premium payments, ensuring transactions without immediate debits. As per IRDAI's circular issued on February 18, 2025, all insurers must offer the Bima-ASBA facility by March 1, 2025. This directive is part of the Master Circular on 'Protection of…

19 Feb

98% of Home Security Breach Impact Victims Happiness – Reveals Godrej Enterprise Group’s Happiness Survey

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The Security Solutions Business of Godrej Enterprise Group Highlights the Deep Connection between Security and True Happiness Chandigarh: Security is more than just a measure of protection—it is the foundation of peace of mind and lasting happiness. The latest ‘Happiness Survey’ conducted by the Security Solutions Business of Godrej Enterprise Group reveals that an overwhelming 98% of individuals who experienced a security breach in their homes reported a direct impact on their overall sense of security and happiness. More alarmingly, 56% of these respondents admitted that the breach had a significant to extreme effect on their well-being. With a concerning…

19 Feb

Bank launches Aadhaar-OTP based account opening facility

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Bank launches Aadhaar-OTP based account opening facility Mumbai: With the increasing use of the internet, many tasks have become easier these days. Earlier, we had to go to the bank again and again for most of the banking related work, but now they can be done just through a mobile phone. With the entry of technology in the banking sector, opening an account has become easy. Many banks in the country are providing you the facility of opening an account from home. In this series, the public sector Indian Overseas Bank has started Aadhaar-OTP based account opening and application programming…

19 Feb

Jio Introduces JioTele OS: Innovation Operating System for every Smart TV

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India’s own Smart TV operating system Enabling TV OEMs to provide world class experience at affordable price Mumbai: Jio announces launch of JioTele OS, a next-generation Smart TV operating system crafted to meet the unique needs of Indian audiences. With approx. 35 million connected TV households in India, the demand for digital entertainment continues to rise. However, many consumers encounter challenges due to the limited capabilities of their connected TVs, such as restricted customization, limited access to high-quality regional content, and the absence of seamless, premium user experience. Revolutionizing India’s Growing Connected TV Landscape Jio has positioned itself as a leader…

19 Feb

Audi launches the new Audi RS Q8 Performance in India

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Audi launches the new Audi RS Q8 Performance in India Chandigarh : Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today announced the launch of its high-performance luxury SUV, the Audi RS Q8 Performance, in India. The new Audi RS Q8 Performance represents the perfect amalgamation of raw power and sophisticated luxury, setting new benchmarks in the performance SUV segment with its exceptional capabilities and striking design. The new Audi RS Q8 Performance is available in India at a starting price of INR 2,49,00,000 ex-showroom. The car comes with Ownership benefit of 10-year complementary Road Side Assistance and attractive comprehensive maintenance and…

18 Feb

Airtel Payments Bank reports revenue growth of Rs. 700 crore in Q3 FY25, up 49% YoY

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Airtel Payments Bank reports revenue growth of Rs. 700 crore in Q3 FY25, up 49% YoY Chandigarh: Airtel Payments Bank today announced its consolidated results for the third quarter ended on 31 December 2024, marking record growth with quarterly revenue crossing Rs. 700 crore, up by 49% YoY. The Bank’s net profits stood at Rs. 18.5 crore, up by 70% YoY and the EBITDA grew by 66% YoY to INR 87 crore in Q3 FY25. During the quarter, the Bank’s Monthly Transacting Users (MTU) exceeded well above 100 million, up by 62% YoY. The annualised gross merchandise value (GMV) close…