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TN budget futuristic, aimed at propelling economic growth: CII

Chennai, Mar 18 (PTI) Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Tamil Nadu on Friday termed the budget presented by Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan as futuristic, inclusive and growth-oriented propelling economic growth. The budget was presented with the aim to strengthen the fiscal position of the state without increasing the tax burden on taxpayers, increasing employability [...]

TN budget will lead to overall economic development, say export organisations

Chennai, Mar 18 (PTI) Welfare measures announced in the Tamil Nadu Budget presented by the Finance Minister of the State Palanivel Thiaga Rajan would help in its overall economic development, an official of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations, southern region (FIEO-SR) said on Friday. FIEO-SR president A Sakthivel said the budget was futuristic with [...]

TN budget inclusive, growth oriented: TEA

Coimbatore, Mar 18 (PTI) Tirupur Exporters' Association (TEA) termed the Tamil Nadu Budget presented by Finance Minister PTR Palanivel Thiaga Rajan as inclusive and growth oriented while also lauding the efforts taken to bring down the revenue deficit by over Rs 7,000 crore and improve the state's economy. TEA President Raja M Shanmugham, in a [...]
Microfinance firm’s MD held for Rs 109-crore fraud

Microfinance firm’s MD held for Rs 109-crore fraud

The managing director of a private microfinance firm has been arrested in Odisha's Sundargarh district for allegedly embezzling over Rs 100 crore on the pretext of giving loans, police said on Friday. The Economic Offences Wing of the Odisha Police arrested Deepak Kindo, who was absconding for over a year and a lookout circular was [...]

TN budget balanced for all segments: Knight Frank India

Chennai, Mar 18 (PTI) The Tamil Nadu budget presented by Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan is 'balanced' for all segments and 'robust' given the current state of affairs, property consultant Knight Frank said on Friday. The budget has 'significant' allocations towards housing projects, restoration and recreational development, infrastructure, education and healthcare keeping in mind the [...]
181 new companies, 10,400 jobs created in IT sector despite COVID: Kerala CM

181 new companies, 10,400 jobs created in IT sector despite COVID: Kerala CM

Despite COVID-19, the information-technology industry in Kerala has showcased growth with the opening of 181 new companies in IT parks and creating over 10,000 new jobs, Chief Minister of the State Pinarayi Vijayan said on Friday. Developmental activities, focus on IT parks, and various concessions granted by the government have helped not only to retain [...]

TN budget would enable holistic development of state: MCCI

Chennai, Mar 18 (PTI) The budget presented by Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan gives special focus in certain critical areas and broad-based approach in social sectors that would enable holistic development of the state, industry body MCCI said on Friday. Madras Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) President Srivats Ram said the development [...]

Market note

Mumbai, Mar 18 (PTI) Equity, forex, bullion and commodity markets will be closed on Friday on account of Holi. PTI ABM ABM

Niranjan Hiranandani, brother Surendra divide some large joint realty projects in Mumbai region

New Delhi, Mar 17 (PTI) Realty firm Hiranandani Developers co-founders and brothers Niranjan Hiranandani and Surendra Hiranandani have divided some of the joint real estate projects in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), sources said. As per the settlement between the two brothers, Niranjan Hiranandani will own 250-acre township in Powai, while Surendra Hiranandani has received 350-acre [...]

UK tables ‘world-first’ online safety law in Parliament

London, Mar 17 (PTI) The UK government said internet users are closer to a safer online environment across websites and social media platforms as its “world-first” online safety law was tabled in Parliament on Thursday. The Online Safety Bill has been dubbed a milestone in the fight for a new digital age, which will hand [...]