Chennai, April 10: Axis Bank has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India, one of India’s leading hospitality industry bodies, to enhance banking support and deepen engagement across the country’s tourism and hospitality ecosystem. The partnership enables Axis Bank to…
Continue ReadingShaktikanta Das: Businesses Must Focus on Future Readiness
New Delhi, Apr 10 (BNP): At a time of “unprecedented volatility” in the global economy, Shaktikanta Das, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, has called on Indian industry to focus on safeguarding jobs, strengthening balance sheets, and making strategic investments to stay prepared for future challenges. Speaking at the All-India…
Continue ReadingCabinet Approves Key Bills to Implement Women’s Reservation and Expand Legislatures
New Delhi, Apr 10 (BNP): In a significant push towards expanding women’s representation in politics, the Union Cabinet has approved key proposals to accelerate the implementation of 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The move involves amendments to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam along with…
Continue ReadingHarivansh Renominated to Rajya Sabha by President Murmu
New Delhi, Apr 10 (BNP): Droupadi Murmu has nominated Harivansh Narayan Singh to the Rajya Sabha, marking his return to the Upper House shortly after his previous term came to an end. Harivansh’s earlier tenure in the Rajya Sabha concluded on April 9. His fresh nomination fills the vacancy created…
Continue ReadingWhirlpool introduces ‘No Tension Refrigerators’ with Automatic Defrosting to deliver hassle-free cooling
Apr 10: Whirlpool of India Limited, a pioneer in home appliances, today announced the launch of its new ‘No Tension Refrigerators’ range in the single door category, designed to address one of the most common challenges faced by users which is the hassle of manual defrosting. With the introduction of…
Continue ReadingGodrej Properties Hits Record Sales, Emerges as Real Estate Leader
New Delhi, Apr 10 (BNP): Godrej Properties Ltd has reported a strong performance for the last financial year, with its pre-sales rising 16% to a record ₹34,171 crore, driven by robust demand for housing projects across key markets. The company not only surpassed its own target of ₹32,500 crore but…
Continue ReadingADB Projects Steady Growth for India, Warns of Global Risks
New Delhi, Apr 10 (BNP): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected that India’s economy will continue to grow at a healthy pace, estimating GDP growth at 6.9% for the current financial year and 7.3% for the next. Pic Credit: Pexel The outlook is supported by strong domestic demand, improving financial…
Continue ReadingRising Global Concerns Over Potential War and Nuclear Threat
Fears rise over a possible major war and nuclear threat following predictions attributed to “China’s Nostradamus.” Chaina, Apr 10(BNP): Growing fears have emerged worldwide over the possibility of a major conflict and potential nuclear escalation, following recent predictions attributed to so-called “China’s Nostradamus.” The forecasts, which have gained traction across…
Continue ReadingWhy The Best Fundraising May Come from an Existing Investor
-Zarina Sattarova, HFQ Fund Relationship Manager When a new fundraise begins, attention almost always turns outward. New meetings create movement, a growing pipeline suggests momentum, and fresh names on the prospect list carry a sense of opportunity. This instinct is understandable, but in the current market, the most efficient…
Continue ReadingRupee Edges Higher in Early Trade Amid Global Uncertainty
Mumbai, Apr 10 (BNP): The Indian rupee opened on a slightly stronger note on Friday, gaining 10 paise against the US dollar in early trade, even as global tensions continue to weigh on market sentiment. The currency rose to 92.41 per dollar after opening at 92.58 in the interbank foreign…
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