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Labour Ministry partners APNA to open 10 lakh job offers annually on NCS portal

Feb 19, 2025

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) In a significant step towards enhancing employment prospects for young job seekers, the Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE) has partnered with the job recruitment platform APNA.The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between APNA and Labour Ministry is expected to bring over 10 lakh job opportunities annually to…

100 pc FDI to help Indian insurance sector reach $222 billion by 2026

Feb 19, 2025

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The Indian insurance sector has witnessed impressive growth over the last two decades and the government’s allowance of 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in the sector would further accelerate growth,…

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Advantage Assam: CM Sarma meets Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Feb 18, 2025

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the national capital regarding the upcoming investment summit -- Advantage Assam. Taking to social media platform X, CM Sarma…

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People have high expectation from MP’s Global Investment Summit: Kamal Nath

Feb 18, 2025

Bhopal, Feb 18 (IANS) Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Kamal Nath said on Tuesday that people have high expectations from the upcoming Global Investment Summit scheduled to be held in Bhopal. Nath, who has…

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India-UAE bilateral trade doubles to $83.7 billion in two years after signing economic pact

Feb 18, 2025

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The India-United Arab Emirates (UAE) comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) signed on 18th February 2022 completed three successful years on Tuesday which saw bilateral trade nearly doubling from $43.3…

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Govt formulating plans to protect exporters amid global challenges: Jitin Prasada

Feb 18, 2025

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The government is formulating strategies to ensure that the interests of the country's exporters, and especially the Indian citizens, are protected in the face of challenges that might arise ahead, Union Minister of…

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Rs 250 ‘Chota SIP’ to boost daily investments in rural India, says SBI Chairman Setty

Feb 18, 2025

Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) The newly launched 'Chota SIP' of Rs 250 aims to help people from all backgrounds build their savings, State Bank of India (SBI) Chairperson C.S. Setty said on Tuesday.The initiative is designed to make systematic…

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Sensex, Nifty end flat amid mixed global cues

Feb 18, 2025

Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) The Indian stock market on Tuesday traded in a narrow range amid mixed signals from global markets.Despite fluctuations, the benchmark indices ended the day with only marginal losses.The Sensex touched a low of 75,531…

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India’s top 500 private sector companies valued at Rs 324 lakh crore, employ 8.4 million people

Feb 18, 2025

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) India's most valuable private sector companies in the 2024 Burgundy Private Hurun India 500 have a cumulative value of $3.8 trillion (Rs 324 lakh crore, up 40 per cent), which is higher than the GDP of India and the…

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Udaan’s financial woes continue despite new fundraise, revenue stagnates

Feb 18, 2025

Bengaluru, Feb 18 (IANS) B2B e-commerce platform Udaan is facing serious financial challenges despite securing fresh funds as the company’s revenue remained almost flat in FY24.Its valuation also dropped sharply by 59.3 per cent to $1.3…