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PLI SCHEME FOR AUTOMOBILE AND AUTO COMPONENT INDUSTRY WITH ₹25,938 Crore

PLI SCHEME FOR AUTOMOBILE AND AUTO COMPONENT INDUSTRY WITH ₹25,938 Crore

#PLISCHEMEAUTOINDUSTRY New Delhi: Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile and Auto Component Industry (PLI-Auto Scheme) has an outlay of ₹25,938 crore. During FY 2024- 25, Incentive claims of ₹322.12 crore have been received from 4 (four) applicants. Till 28.02.2025, ₹246.21 crore have been disbursed to 2(two) applicants. Incentive under PLI-Auto scheme is applicable on determined sales value defined as the incremental eligible salesof a particular year over base year (i.e. FY 2019-20).There is no target for increment sales as of February, 2025. Till 31.12.2024, cumulative determined sales of electric vehicles is ₹14,657 crore under the PLI-Auto scheme. This information…
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AIR INDIA INTEGRATES APPLE AIRTAG LOCATION FEATURE FOR BAGGAGE TRACKING

AIR INDIA INTEGRATES APPLE AIRTAG LOCATION FEATURE FOR BAGGAGE TRACKING

#AIRINDIAAPPLEAIRTAG ·         Air India has become the first airline in Asia to integrate this service for its guests Chandigarh: Air India, India’s leading global airline, has integrated Apple AirTag with its baggage-tracking system and mobile app, allowing customers using Apple iPhone, iPad or Mac devices* to securely track the location of their baggage. Air India is the first airline in Asia to offer this integrated tracking service to guests. Air India transports more than 100 million items of baggage annually, with more than 99.6% of items arriving together with the accompanying customer.  For the small proportion that does not, due to…
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Nikhil Kamath’s Gruhas leads ₹12.5 Cr investment in LehLah

Nikhil Kamath’s Gruhas leads ₹12.5 Cr investment in LehLah

#NikhilKamathGruhasLehLah Chandigarh: LehLah, a creator-led content commerce startup, has raised INR 12.5 cr in its seed funding round, led by Gruhas, a company co-founded by Nikhil Kamath and Abhijeet Pai. This investment highlights the growing appeal and market presence of LehLah. The funds will be utilised for product development, increasing brand visibility, and expanding the team. Commenting on the funding, Nikhil Kamath said, “Shopping today isn’t just about products—it’s about trust, influence, and community. People don’t want to be sold to; they want recommendations from those they relate to. The future of commerce may belong to platforms that empower individuals…
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Uber launches ‘Uber for Teens’ in Chandigarh

Uber launches ‘Uber for Teens’ in Chandigarh

#UberforTeensChandigarh Dedicated product for teens aged between 13 and 17 years now available across 37 cities Chandigarh: Uber today announced the launch of Uber for Teens, a product designed to provide safe, reliable, and convenient transportation solutions specifically tailored for teenagers in India aged between 13 and 17 years. Uber for Teens has been launched across 37 cities in the country, including Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, and Bhubaneswar. Uber for Teens aims to offer peace of mind to parents around the country while also offering their wards greater independence. The product…
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RuPay Credit Cards on UPI: Simplifying Everyday Payments

RuPay Credit Cards on UPI: Simplifying Everyday Payments

#RuPayCreditCardsUPI Chandigarh: The integration of RuPay credit cards with UPI is transforming the digital payments landscape in India, allowing users to make payments without carrying a physical card. The linking process is simple and can be done through any UPI-enabled app. To link your RuPay Credit Card to UPI, first, download a UPI-enabled app. Next, register or log in with your bank-linked mobile number and select “Add Account” in the profile section. Then, choose your credit card issuing bank from the list, select your RuPay Credit Card, complete the verification process, and set a UPI PIN. Once done, you can…
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L&T Despatches 4th Steam Generator to Kaiga Atomic Power Station

L&T Despatches 4th Steam Generator to Kaiga Atomic Power Station

#L&TSKaigaAtomicPowerStation Chandigarh: The Heavy Engineering arm of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has despatched the fourth Steam Generator (SG) to the Kaiga Atomic Power Station in Karnataka, thus completing the delivery of a set of four SGs for one unit for the indigenously developed 10x700 MWe Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor Fleet Programme. The fourth SG has been despatched nine months ahead of the contractual schedule, while the full set of four SGs has been delivered in 45 months. Setting a global benchmark, the first of the lot was delivered in just 33 months. These SGs are for Units 5 & 6…
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NSDC and WRI India collaborate to strengthen Green Skilling Ecosystem in India

NSDC and WRI India collaborate to strengthen Green Skilling Ecosystem in India

#NSDCWRIIndiaGreenSkilling Chandigarh: National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and WRI India have inked partnership on Wednesday to map green skill gap, implement reskilling and upskilling programmes and strengthen the green skilling ecosystem in India. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in New Delhi in this regard with a vision to transform India into a green-skilled nation. The agreement focuses on boosting green skills in manufacturing, service and agriculture sectors. It also aims to promote sustainable development by equipping individuals and businesses, including Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSME), with market-relevant skills for green jobs. The initiative combines skill training with research…
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Reliance Digital’s ‘Digital Discount Days’ is offering up to ₹25000 off on Electronics 

Reliance Digital’s ‘Digital Discount Days’ is offering up to ₹25000 off on Electronics 

#RelianceDigitalDiscountDays Chandigarh: Reliance Digital brings back ‘Digital Discount Days’. The biggest electronics sale in India is offering discount of up to ₹25000 on leading bank cards and paper finance. The offers are valid on all electronics from today to 20th April at all Reliance Digital & My Jio Stores, and online on reliancedigital.in. With easy financing, EMI options, and fastest delivery and installation, the time is just right for India to upgrade. Be summer ready with 1.5 ton 3 Star ACs starting at ₹26990*. Grab the best deals on widest range of Air Coolers. Get a Side by Side Refrigerator at just…
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Paytm Launches MahaKumbh Soundbox with Digital Screen

Paytm Launches MahaKumbh Soundbox with Digital Screen

Paytm Digital Screen for Instant Payment Alerts and Live Transaction Count Chandigarh: Paytm (One97 Communications Limited), India’s leading payments and financial services distribution company and the pioneer of mobile payments, QR codes, and Soundbox technology, has launched the Made-in-India Paytm MahaKumbh Soundbox to empower merchant partners with instant payment alerts on a digital screen and real-time transaction tracking. The latest addition to Paytm’s expanding Soundbox range, this 4G-enabled device helps businesses track payments effortlessly, improve transaction visibility, and enhance operational efficiency. The MahaKumbh Soundbox represents the power of Indian unification—just as the rare pilgrim festival brings millions together, this device…
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Factory Inauguration of a leading Korean diagnostics major at MET City

Factory Inauguration of a leading Korean diagnostics major at MET City

#BoditechMedMETCity Gurugram, April 4, 2025: Model Economic Township Limited (METL), a 100% subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, is proud to welcome Boditech Med Inc., a KOSDAQ-listed South Korean multinational, to its integrated greenfield smart sustainable city – MET City at Jhajjar, Haryana. The Inauguration Ceremony of Boditech Med’s state-of-the-art facility was held in the presence of His Excellency Mr. Lee Seong-Ho, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to India, and Dr. Eui Yul Choi, Chairman and CEO of Boditech Med Inc. Renowned globally for its Point-of-Care (POC) solutions in the In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) space, Boditech Med Inc. has selected MET City…
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