Bhubaneswar, Apr 20 (BNP): Senior administrator Asit Tripathy has been elected as the President of the Odisha Steel Producers’ Association (OSPA), marking a key leadership transition in the state’s steel industry body. The announcement was made by the association, which represents leading steel producers and stakeholders in Odisha’s growing industrial…
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Sovereign Gold Bonds Deliver Over 200 pc Gains as RBI Allows Early Exit
Apr 20 (BNP): The Reserve Bank of India (Reserve Bank of India) has opened a premature redemption window for Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2020–21 Series VII, allowing investors to exit ahead of maturity and book significant gains. The redemption price has been fixed at ₹15,254 per unit, calculated on the…
Continue ReadingOdisha Intensifies Survey and Digitisation of Ancient Manuscripts Under ‘Gyan Bharatam Mission’
Bhubaneswar, Apr 20 (BNP): Odisha has stepped up efforts to document and preserve its rich manuscript heritage through an extensive survey and digitisation initiative under the Government of India’s Gyan Bharatam Mission. A review meeting held at Lok Seva Bhavan was chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, where progress on…
Continue ReadingStrong Jewellery Sales Mark Akshaya Tritiya Despite Record High Gold Prices
New Delhi, Apr 20 (BNP): Jewellery retailers across India reported strong consumer demand on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, with buoyant sales in the gems and jewellery segment despite elevated gold prices. Industry players said customer footfall remained healthy throughout the day, with buyers continuing to make purchases of gold…
Continue ReadingMENA Fintech Association Welcomes Facephi as a Member to Support Digital Identity and Secure Financial Onboarding Across the Region
Abu Dhabi, UAE – Apr 20 – The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), the region’s leading not-for-profit fintech industry body and globally ranked among the top fintech associations, is pleased to welcome Facephi, a global technology company specializing in digital identity verification and AI driven fraud prevention solutions, as a…
Continue ReadingMinistry of Industry Joins ALUMINIUM Arabia as Strategic Partner
Apr 20: ALUMINIUM Arabia has announced the participation of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources as a Strategic Partner for its upcoming edition, reinforcing the Kingdom’s commitment to advancing its aluminium and mining sectors in line with Vision 2030. The partnership underscores the Ministry’s role in driving industrial diversification, strengthening value chains,…
Continue ReadingUP Simplifies Wheat Purchase System, Eases MSP Procurement Norms for Farmers
Lucknow, Apr 20 (BNP): In a significant relief for farmers, the Uttar Pradesh government has relaxed procurement norms by allowing wheat sales at government purchase centres without mandatory online registration. As per an official statement, the earlier requirement of completing a digital Farmer Registry for crop identification and verification will…
Continue ReadingGold and Silver Futures Decline Amid Weak Demand and Profit Booking
New Delhi, Apr 20 (BNP): Precious metals witnessed a decline in futures trading on Monday, with both gold and silver prices falling due to weak spot demand and increased selling pressure from market participants. On the Multi Commodity Exchange of India, silver futures for May delivery dropped sharply, reflecting a…
Continue ReadingCrude Oil Futures Rise on Strong Spot Demand and Fresh Buying Interest
New Delhi, Apr 20 (BNP): Crude oil prices witnessed a sharp rise in futures trading on Monday, supported by firm spot demand and increased participation from market players. On the Multi Commodity Exchange of India, crude oil futures for May delivery rose significantly, reflecting strong buying momentum in the market.…
Continue ReadingIndia and Sri Lanka Discuss Proposed Oil Pipeline and Strengthening of Bilateral Cooperation
Colombo, Apr 20 ( BNP): Vice President of India C P Radhakrishnan held discussions with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on Sunday, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring new areas of cooperation, including a proposed India–Sri Lanka energy link. According to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, both…
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