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Railways failed to improve mobility outcomes despite investing Rs 2.5 lakh crore on track infra: CAG

New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Despite investing Rs 2.5 lakh crore on track infrastructure between 2008 and 2019, the railways has failed to improve on its mobility outcomes, the CAG has said in its latest report and pulled up the national transporter for avoidable expenses. In the report submitted in Parliament on Wednesday, the Comptroller [...]

Bandhan consortium to acquire IDFC AMC for Rs 4,500 crore

New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) A consortium of Bandhan Financial Holdings, GIC and ChrysCapital will acquire IDFC Asset Management Company for Rs 4,500 crore in one of the largest deals in the country's asset management space. The deal is subject to receipt of necessary regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, according to a regulatory filing. IDFC [...]

Railways failed to improve mobility outcomes despite investing Rs 2.5 lakh crore on track infra: CAG

New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Despite investing Rs 2.5 lakh crore on track infrastructure between 2008 and 2019, the railways has failed to improve on its mobility outcomes, the CAG has said in its latest report and pulled up the national transporter for avoidable expenses. In the report submitted in Parliament on Wednesday, the Comptroller [...]

Three Sahara group firms restrained from collecting public deposit: Govt

New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Three Sahara Group firms -- Sahara Credit Cooperative Society Ltd, Saharayn Universal Multipurpose Society Ltd and Humara India Credit Cooperative Society Ltd -- have been restrained by a court from collecting any deposits from the public, the government said on Wednesday. In an official statement, Union Cooperation Ministry said, "... [...]

India hosts global ministerial meet on clean energy

New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Energy experts from across the world discussed ways to scale up innovation and use of technologies for transition towards clean energy at the Clean Energy Ministerial meeting which began on Wednesday. India is hosting the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM), a forum of 29 countries, which will conclude on April 8, [...]

RBII approves reappointment of DCB Bank MD CEO for 2 yrs

New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Private lender DCB Bank on Wednesday said the RBI has approved the re-appointment of MD and CEO Murali M Natrajan for two years. "We wish to inform you that approval has been received from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for the re-appointment of Murali M Natrajan as the Managing Director & [...]

Jharkhand commercial taxes collection at record Rs 19,750 crore in FY 22

Ranchi, Apr 5 (PTI) The Jharkhand commercial taxes department has achieved a record revenue at Rs 19,794 crore in the just-concluded fiscal, a top official said on Wednesday. The commercial tax collection was Rs 16,147 crore in the financial year 2020-2021. "The commercial taxes department has generated an all-time high revenue to the tune of [...]

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will not resign ‘under any circumstances’: Lanka Govt

Colombo, Apr 6 (PTI) Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will not resign "under any circumstances", his government's chief whip told parliament on Wednesday as he defended the beleaguered leader's controversial decisions, amidst huge public protests demanding his resignation over the country's worst economic crisis.Sri Lankans have protested for weeks over lengthy power cuts and shortages [...]