by PTI News | Apr 25, 2022 | 5:02 pm | Economy, News
New Delhi, Apr 25 (PTI) In the wake of short supply of coal to non-regulated sector, industry bodies have sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention in the matter, stating that industries are compelled to purchase power from exchanges at higher rates due to increased demand. The development assumes significance in the wake of country's power [...]
by PTI News | Apr 25, 2022 | 3:57 pm | Economy, News
New Delhi, Apr 25 (PTI) Stating that the Uttar Pradesh government will implement natural farming in 135 state-owned farms from the upcoming kharif season, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday demanded that the Centre should raise the incentive for natural farming to Rs 31,000 per hectare besides making a budget allocation for carrying out branding [...]
by PTI News | Apr 25, 2022 | 3:41 pm | Economy, News
New Delhi, Apr 25 (PTI) India's economy is expected to grow 7.5-8 per cent this fiscal year with exports playing a key role in the country's success story, CII President TV Narendran said on Monday. However, he said the country needs to remain prepared for any fallout of next wave of COVID-19 pandemic, and the [...]
by PTI News | Apr 25, 2022 | 3:07 pm | Economy, News
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (NewsVoir) • Indian retail investors rank highest (67%) for trust in cryptocurrencies • Indians (66%) also ranks high in appointing a financial advisor who shares values second only to mainland China (74%) • More than half of respondents (57%) believe that they will achieve their life goals and over 25% invest long-term [...]
by PTI News | Apr 25, 2022 | 2:09 pm | Economy, News
New Delhi, Apr 25 (PTI) Natural farming is the need of the hour, as the cost of foodgrain production has increased due to the use of chemicals and fertilisers, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said on Monday. Addressing the 'National Workshop on Innovative Agriculture' organised by NITI Aayog, Kant further said, India is now an [...]
by PTI News | Apr 25, 2022 | 9:06 am | Economy, News
16 year-old BodhiTrail Founder elevates the Interfaith discussions with 21st century perspectives on public policy NEW DELHI, April 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On the International Day of Conscience, BodhiTrail Founder, Riaan Kumar, organized a 'National Conference on Faith and Policy' at the India Habitat Center. With keynote speakers Dr. Kiran Bedi and UNESCO MGIEP Director, [...]
by PTI News | Apr 24, 2022 | 10:50 pm | Economy, News
Palli (J&K), Apr 24 (PTI) Union minister Giriraj Singh on Sunday said a target of "Mission Rs 1 lakh", aimed at raising the annual income of women under self-help groups, has been set by connecting 10 crore women with SHGs to boost the economic activity in rural areas across the country. The Minister for Rural [...]
by PTI News | Apr 24, 2022 | 12:12 pm | Economy, News
Manila, Apr 24 (PTI) The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched ‘Hotel Sustainability Basics’, a set of criteria that all hotels are expected to implement to drive responsible travel and tourism, and will help them address their environmental impact.The initiative was launched at the WTTC’s Global Summit, held in Manila from April 20-22, [...]
by PTI News | Apr 24, 2022 | 11:17 am | Economy, News
New Delhi, Apr 24 (PTI) Luxury carmakers -- Mercedes-Benz, Audi and BMW, are witnessing accelerated demand for their models at the premium-end in India, leading to longer waiting periods amid supply constraints, according to top officials of the companies. They are witnessing higher growth in the premium-end as compared to the volume-segment of their respective [...]
by PTI News | Apr 23, 2022 | 8:33 pm | Economy, News
Colombo, Apr 23 (PTI) Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Saturday said that the crisis-hit country welcomes investments, technology transfers and financing for its sustainability efforts and cooperation for debt restructuring to support the economic recovery during this critical time. Gotabaya, addressing the 4th Asia-Pacific Water Summit in Japan’s Kumamoto via video link, said that [...]
