Kolkata, Sep 4 (UNI) The State Bank of India, country’s largest lender, continued leading the way in pioneering innovative digital solutions by implementing UPI interoperability in its Digital Rupee (e₹) also called Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). With this move, the bank aims to deliver unprecedented convenience and accessibility to its customers. This cutting-edge feature,…
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 3 (UNI) Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shobha Karandlaje, has called for the need to undertake coconut cultivation and processing as a commercial enterprise and target the export market to ensure remunerative returns to the small-holder farmers. She was delivering the inaugural address of the 25th World Coconut Day…
New Delhi, (UNI) Goods and services tax (GST) collection rose 11% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 1,59,069 crore in August 2023, according to data released by Finance Ministry on Friday. “The gross GST revenue collected in the month of August 2023 is Rs 1,59,069 crore of which CGST is Rs 28,328 crore, SGST is Rs 35,794…
New Delhi, (UNI) Helped by continued growth momentum, especially in the services and construction sectors, India’s gross domestic product (GDP) accelerated to 7.8% in the April-June quarter (Q1) of the current financial year 2023–24. “Real GDP, or GDP at Constant (2011–12) Prices, in Q1 2023–24 is estimated to attain a level of Rs 40.37 lakh…
New Delhi, (UNI) Driven mainly by the coal, cement, and steel sectors, India’s core output, comprising of eight key infrastructure sectors, grew 8% year-on-year (YoY) in July 2023. “The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) increased by 8.0 per cent (provisional) in July 2023 as compared to the Index of July 2022,” said the…
New Delhi, (UNI) In a fresh blow to billionaire Gautam Adani-led Adani Group, multiple international media reports on Thursday alleged market manipulation by the conglomerate citing offshore financial records. Adani group in a media statement refuted all the allegations and stated that the news reports appear to be ‘yet another concerted bid by Soros-funded interests…
Mumbai, (UNI) Public Sector lender Punjab National Bank on Wednesday said that it has launched PNB ‘GST Sahay’ App, a mobile application based on the GST Sahay scheme, an end–to-end digital product under which lending can be done on the basis of GST invoices. With this integration, PNB has become the first public sector bank…
Mumbai, Mrs Ambani graced the occasion in a Banarasi brocade saree, handwoven by master artisan Shri Iqbal Ahmad. This exquisite lavender weave celebrates the centuries-old craftsmanship of Varanasi. Its intricate design reflects the diversity of Indian artistry with barfi booti, koniya paisley motifs, and traditional zari work. The Banarasi weave is one of the many…
New Delhi, Aug 30 (UNI) Home prices rose in 43 Indian cities during the April-June quarter (Q1) of the current financial year 2023–24, with all eight major metros, including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Pune, witnessing appreciation in property prices, as per the housing price index (HPI) released by the National Housing…
New Delhi, Aug 29 (UNI) Providing relief to households ahead of festive season, the government on Tuesday announced to reduce the price of domestic LPG cylinder by Rs 200. “Effective 30.08.2023, the price of a 14.2 Kg LPG cylinder will be reduced by Rs 200 in all markets across the country,” Ministry of Petroleum and…
