From Borrowers to Builders: Women’s Role in India’s Financial Growth Story NITI Aayog launched the report “From Borrowers to Builders: Women’s Role in India’s Financial Growth Story” highlighting increased financial participation of women.The report, published by TransUnion CIBIL, Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), and MicroSave Consulting (MSC), shows a 42% rise in women monitoring their credit […]
Day: March 6, 2025
Taxing Virtual Digital Assets
Taxing Virtual Digital Assets: The Income Tax Bill, 2025 classifies Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) as property and capital assets, bringing them under capital gains taxation and regulatory scrutiny. The bill imposes a 30% tax on VDA transfers, 1% TDS on transactions, and mandates reporting, ensuring transparency and preventing financial misuse.Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) refer to […]
Payodhi Milk Bank
Payodhi Milk Bank: AIIMS launched ‘Payodhi’, a human milk bank, to provide pasteurised donor human milk for critically ill preterm babies in the NICU.Payodhi is a human milk bank and lactation management centre at AIIMS, New Delhi.It collects, processes, and stores pasteurised donor milk for premature and critically ill newborns.Launched at AIIMS Neonatology Division, Department […]
Navratna Status
Navratna Status: The Central Government has granted Navratna status to IRCTC and IRFC, making them the 25th and 26th Navratna CPSEs in India.Navratna is a prestigious classification for Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) demonstrating exceptional financial and operational performance. It grants greater investment autonomy and decision-making flexibility.
Steve Smith Announces Retirement from One-Day Internationals
Steve Smith Announces Retirement from One-Day Internationals: Australian cricketing great Steve Smith has announced his retirement from One-Day Internationals (ODIs), bringing an end to a remarkable career in the 50-over format. Known for his unorthodox yet highly effective batting style, Smith played a pivotal role in Australia’s ODI success, contributing significantly with the bat and […]
India’s Leadership in Green Hydrogen
India’s Leadership in Green Hydrogen: Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, emphasized India’s commitment to becoming a global leader in green hydrogen production and utilization. Speaking at the launch of India’s first fleet of hydrogen-powered truck trials in New Delhi, he highlighted the transformative role of the National Green Hydrogen Mission […]
