Madhya Pradesh Government to Provide Permanent Power Connections to Farmers for Just Rs 5: The agricultural community in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced on Sunday, March 3, 2025, that farmers across the state will soon receive permanent power connections for a nominal fee of just Rs 5. This initiative aims to provide affordable […]
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Bank of Baroda Achieves ISO 22301:2019 Certification
Bank of Baroda Achieves ISO 22301:2019 Certification: Bank of Baroda, one of India’s leading public sector banks, has been awarded the prestigious ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) certification by the British Standards Institution (BSI). This recognition underscores the bank’s strong commitment to operational resilience, business continuity planning, and risk management, ensuring uninterrupted banking […]
Paytm Partners with Perplexity to Enhance AI
Paytm Partners with Perplexity to Enhance AI: Paytm has announced its partnership with Perplexity, an AI-driven answer engine. This collaboration aims to integrate AI-powered search into the Paytm app, allowing users to ask questions, explore various topics in local languages, and make informed financial decisions.Perplexity is an advanced AI-driven answer engine designed to provide real-time […]
YES BANK Hosts Export Conclave 2025 in Collaboration with WTC Mumbai
YES BANK Hosts Export Conclave 2025 in Collaboration with WTC Mumbai: YES BANK, India’s sixth-largest private sector bank, joined forces with the World Trade Center (WTC) Mumbai to host the prestigious Export Conclave 2025 at YES BANK House. The event served as a significant platform for exporters, industry leaders, and government officials to discuss emerging […]
City Union Bank Partners with Chennai Super Kings to Launch Co-Branded Credit Card
City Union Bank Partners with Chennai Super Kings to Launch Co-Branded Credit Card: City Union Bank (CUB) has announced a strategic partnership with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to introduce an exclusive co-branded credit card. This collaboration aims to offer CSK fans a unique financial product that enhances their purchasing experience while allowing them to showcase […]
GST Collections Surge by 9.1% to Reach ₹1.84 Lakh Crore in February 2025
GST Collections Surge by 9.1% to Reach ₹1.84 Lakh Crore in February 2025: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in February 2025 saw a significant 9.1% year-on-year growth, reaching approximately ₹1.84 lakh crore, as per official data released. This increase highlights the robustness of domestic economic activity and improved compliance measures.The total gross GST […]
Pan-India Survey On Farmers’s Share
Pan-India Survey On Farmers’s Share: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducted a pan-India survey on farmers’s share in consumer prices in rabi crops. It covered mandis and villages across 18 states analysing 12 rabi crops and including inputs from farmers, traders and retailers. Farmers received 40-67% of the final consumer price for major rabi […]
UGC Equity Guidelines
UGC Equity Guidelines: The University Grants Commission (UGC) released draft regulations for the establishment of Equal Opportunity Centres (EOCs) in higher education institutions (HEIs) to combat discrimination and promote inclusion. Mandatory for all HEIs to set up EOCs to handle discrimination complaints and promote diversity. EOC will provide academic, financial, and social support to marginalized […]
SBI Life Appoints Dorababu Daparti as Deputy CEO
SBI Life Appoints Dorababu Daparti as Deputy CEO: SBI Life Insurance Company has named Dorababu Daparti as its Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with the appointment taking effect on February 24, 2025. This decision, endorsed by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, reinforces SBI Life’s leadership team with a seasoned professional.
Yes Bank Leads S&P Global Sustainability Rankings 2025
Yes Bank Leads S&P Global Sustainability Rankings 2025: Yes Bank has emerged as India’s highest-rated bank in sustainability for the third consecutive year, as per the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) 2024 and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). With a CSA score of 72/100, Yes Bank is the only Indian bank featured in the […]
