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Ashok Leyland Defence Business Secures Multiple Orders Worth ₹700 Crore

Ashok Leyland Defence Business Secures Multiple Orders Worth ₹700 Crore

#AshokLeyland₹700Crore Chandigarh: Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group, and the largest supplier of logistics vehicles to the Indian Army, today announced that its Defence business has won multiple orders valued more than Rs. 700 Cr.  The vehicles to be supplied under these orders are to fulfil Defence sector needs of troop transportation, logistics, and other specialised mobility requirements under the Close-in Weapon Systems (CIWS) program. With these new orders, Ashok Leyland further solidifies its position as a leader in advanced land mobility solutions for the Armed and Paramilitary Forces. The recently awarded contracts encompass a diverse range of…
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Centre & UP Strengthen Skill Development Ties; ₹60,000 Cr ITI Upgradation Scheme in Focus

Centre & UP Strengthen Skill Development Ties; ₹60,000 Cr ITI Upgradation Scheme in Focus

·         Uttar Pradesh has trained over 24.73 lakh candidates under PMKVY to date Chandigarh: In a major push to accelerate skill development initiatives, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (I/C) and Minister of State, Ministry of Education, met today with Shri Kapil Dev Agrawal, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Vocational Education and Skill Development, Government of Uttar Pradesh, at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi. The high-level meeting, attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the Uttar Pradesh government, focused on enhancing Centre-State collaboration for seamless execution of key…
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Ardee Engineering Limited files DRHP with SEBI to raise Rs. 580 crore

Ardee Engineering Limited files DRHP with SEBI to raise Rs. 580 crore

#ArdeeEngineeringLimitedIPO Chandigarh: Ardee Engineering Limited, an integrated design, engineering and manufacturing company having three primary business lines - pre-engineered buildings (PEB), material handling systems (MHS) and engineering services has filed the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with capital markets regulator SEBI to raise Rs. 580 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). According to the DRHP, the Initial Public Offering of the Hyderabad headquartered company consists of a Fresh Issue of equity shares aggregating up to Rs. 500 crore and an Offer for Sale of equity shares aggregating up to Rs. 80 crore by the Promoter Selling Shareholder, Chandra Sekhar…
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अब म्यूचुअल फंड में महिलाएं पुरुषों से ज्यादा निवेश कर रहीं: एम्फी-क्रिसिल की रिपोर्ट

अब म्यूचुअल फंड में महिलाएं पुरुषों से ज्यादा निवेश कर रहीं: एम्फी-क्रिसिल की रिपोर्ट

One In Four Unique Mutual Fund Investors In India Is A Woman, Says AMFI-Crisil Report #WomanInvestorMF #WomenInvestorMFAMFICrisil महिलाओं की हिस्सेदारी बढ़कर एक चौथाई हुई, एयूएम 11 लाख करोड़ के पार Mumbai मुंबई: म्यूचुअल फंड में निवेश करने वाले कुल इन्वेस्टर में महिलाओं की हिस्सेदारी एक चौथाई यानी 25% हो गई है। वहीं, इंडिविजुअल इन्वेस्टर एसेट में महिला निवेशकों की हिस्सेदारी एक-तिहाई पहुंच गई है। इसका मतलब यह कि महिलाएं पुरुषों के मुकाबले ज्यादा निवेश कर रही है। एसोसिएशन ऑफ म्युचुअल फंड्स इन इंडिया (AMFI) और क्रिसिल की रिपोर्ट के मुताबिक महिला निवेशकों का एसेट अंडर मैनेजमेंट (AUM) मार्च 2019 में 4.59…
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Amazon to restore Telangana’s Sai Reddy Lake, plans to replenish up to 300 million litres of water annually

Amazon to restore Telangana’s Sai Reddy Lake, plans to replenish up to 300 million litres of water annually

#AmazonIndiaSaiReddyLake Chandigarh: A restoration project by Amazon India at Sai Reddy Lake, located near Hyderabad, is expected to triple the water volume of the lake once completed. Working with SayTrees, a local environmental organization, Amazon plans to replenish close to 300 million 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 toward restoring Sai Reddy Lake, which has experienced significant degradation, partly due to its past use…
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Essar Energy Transition Fuels Expands UK Aviation Network with Two New Airport Deals

Essar Energy Transition Fuels Expands UK Aviation Network with Two New Airport Deals

#EssarEnergyUKAviation Chandigarh: Essar Energy Transition’s EET Fuels (the trading name of Essar Oil (UK) Ltd), a leading force in the UK’s energy transition and aviation fuel supply, is pleased to announce the signing of agreements to supply jet fuel to two additional major UK airports.  This expansion elevates EET Fuels’ total network to nine airports across the UK, marking a significant milestone in its mission to bolster energy security and support the aviation industry’s growth. Deepak Maheshwari, Chief Executive Officer at EET Fuels, said “This milestone underscores EET Fuels’ commitment to strengthening the UK’s aviation fuel network while advancing our…
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R|Elan™ Circular Design Challenge 2024 Winner rkive city Presents “Reclaim The City”

R|Elan™ Circular Design Challenge 2024 Winner rkive city Presents “Reclaim The City”

#R|ElanCircularDesignChallenge #ReclaimTheCity A Compelling Showcase of Circular Fashion at Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI 2025 Mumbai: Reinforcing its commitment to driving sustainability and circularity in the fashion industry, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), through its next-gen fabric brand R|Elan™, in partnership with the United Nations (UN) in India, presented the winning showcase of the R|Elan™ Circular Design Challenge (CDC) 2024 — “Reclaim The City” by rkive city — at Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI 2025, held at The Atelier, Jio World Convention Centre. The thought-provoking runway presentation highlighted the CDC’s ongoing efforts to promote sustainable, recyclable, and waste-reducing practices within the…
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41% of First-Time Borrowers Are Gens Z According to TransUnion CIBIL’s Latest CMI Report

41% of First-Time Borrowers Are Gens Z According to TransUnion CIBIL’s Latest CMI Report

#GensZCreditTransUnionCIBILCMI Report   #UnionCIBILCMI Report Chandigarh: India’s retail credit growth continued to moderate in the quarter ending December 2024, particularly among New-to-Credit (NTC)1 consumers. This was most evident for consumption-led credit products originated by NTC consumers, which saw a 21% year-over-year (YoY) decline in loan originations, compared to a decline of 2% for consumers with existing credit. Consumption-led products are defined as credit cards, personal loans and consumer durable loans. Originations are a measure of new accounts opened and are driven by both consumer demand and lender supply. Lenders’ cautious approach to the origination of consumption-led credit products disproportionately affected NTC…
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NIESBUD hosts Workshop on Entrepreneurial Growth and Digital Market Expansion

NIESBUD hosts Workshop on Entrepreneurial Growth and Digital Market Expansion

#NIESBUD Chandigarh: The National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) inaugurated a comprehensive two-day event aimed at fostering entrepreneurship, strengthening the business ecosystem, and enabling digital market integration for small businesses and startups. The event, held at NIESBUD, brought together key dignitaries, policy leaders, and industry experts to discuss the future of entrepreneurship in India. Ms. Hena Usman, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) during her address mentioned, “The workshop serves as a valuable platform for participants to engage with entrepreneurs within the ecosystem, providing budding business owners with essential insights into the skilling landscape.…
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RBI Executive Director Shri Vivek Deep launches BHIM 3.0

RBI Executive Director Shri Vivek Deep launches BHIM 3.0

#RBIlaunchesBHIM3.0   #RBIBHIM3.0 The launch took place in the presence of Shri Ajay Kumar Choudhary, Non-Executive Chairman and Independent Director, NPCI New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Executive Director Shri Vivek Deep launched NPCI BHIM Services Limited’s BHIM 3.0 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. BHIM 3.0 now offers: · More Languages – Available in 15+ Indian languages for better accessibility · Works in Low Internet…
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