The UFBU agreed to defer the agitation programmes and strike actions that had been planned, its statement said. Bank customers dreading a delay in transactions due to the proposed three-day bank strike have reason to cheer as the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has decided to defer the move.This means that all banks across…
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Aashirvaad eyes dairy growth in eastern India on rising demand for branded milk BENGALURU: ITC is strengthening its presence in the fresh dairy segment in Eastern India through its flagship Aashirvaad brand, betting on rising demand for branded milk and value-added dairy products across Bihar, West Bengal and Jharkhand. The diversified conglomerate entered the fresh…
Festive shopping gets financing push as brands target upgrades MUMBAI: To soften the blow of pricier product tags for consumers this festive season, brands are rolling out a slew of options such as staggered payment plans, no-cost EMIs, hoping that allowing them the flexibility to purchase will boost upgrades and check down-trading.In the apparel and…
Introducing MDR on UPI merchant payments could help expand its use for cross-border transactions, says JP Morgan executive. MUMBAI: The introduction of merchant fees on UPI transactions could help expand its use in cross-border payments by giving merchants an alternative that remains cheaper than cards and cash, said Max Neukirchen, co-head of JP Morgan Global…
BENGALURU: IIT Madras and venture capital firm Unicorn India Ventures have announced the first close of about Rs 450 crore for their Rs 1,000-crore deeptech fund, with roughly a third of the capital coming from overseas investors. The fund will back capital-intensive startups that can take years to reach commercial scale.IITM Unicorn Frontier Fund I,…
Edible oil duty cut may ease input costs for biscuit, noodle and snack makers BENGALURU: The cut in edible oil import duties could ease costs for makers of biscuits, noodles and fried snacks, but cheaper packs may not follow immediately. Analysts said the benefit would take time to flow through to manufacturers, with companies likely…
Electronics manufacturers receive Rs 19,091 crore under PLI scheme till June New Delhi: Large-scale electronics manufacturing PLI beneficiaries have received the highest incentives of Rs 19,091 crore under the scheme till June, while the sector has attracted investments of Rs 20,580 crore. Govt launched the PLI schemes in 2020 for 14 sectors, including electronics and…
NMDC commissions Rs 5,427-crore iron ore processing, slurry pipeline project in Chhattisgarh HYDERABAD: State-run miner NMDC Ltd has commissioned a Rs 5,427-crore integrated iron ore processing, slurry pipeline and pellet-making project in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region, marking a major addition to its value-chain operations between Bacheli and Nagarnar. The project comprises a new iron ore processing…
Exempted establishments get wider debt investment options under new govt rules NEW DELHI: Bringing parity with the establishments covered directly by the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), govt has widened the debt investment options for exempted establishments by permitting investment in rupee-denominated bonds issued by four major global financial institutions, provided they have a minimum…
