By Naval Kagalwala, COO & Head of Products, Shriram Wealth Ltd “Amid steady economic growth and uncertainties from the ongoing war, the FOMC held its policy rates in the March policy meeting, maintaining the target range of 3.5-3.75%. In his post policy speech, the Chair noted a slower progress on inflation going ahead, while also undermining fears around stagflation. The dot plot showed an…
Malaysia Airlines Premieres Character-Led Campaign ‘Pilot Parker: A Story of Malaysian Hospitality’
Mar 19: Malaysia Airlines today unveiled its latest character-led campaign, ‘Pilot Parker: A Story of Malaysian Hospitality’, an 80-second video inspired by a true passenger story that captures the personal touches and attentive service at the heart of the airline’s signature Malaysian Hospitality. The campaign forms part of Malaysia Airlines’ broader efforts under Malaysia Aviation Group’s (MAG) long-term growth ambitions to strengthen the airline’s global…
JSW Realty Signs Development Agreement For ‘malabar Court’, Plans Uber Luxury Residential Development In Malabar Hill
Chandigarh, Mar 19th: JSW Realty, the real estate arm of JSW Group, today announced the signing of a development agreement with the Patel Family for Malabar Court, an exclusive property in Mumbai’s most established residential neighbourhood. Malabar Court has been home to the Patel family for over seven decades and holds a distinctive place in the neighbourhood’s residential fabric. The agreement reflects the confidence that long-standing…
AV1 Robot Launches in India to Help Students Stay Connected to School During Extended Absence
Delhi, India Mar 19th: India Market Entry (IME) is proud to launch AV1 in India. AV1 is an innovative telepresence robot designed to help students who are temporarily or for longer periods unable to attend school remain connected with their classrooms and peers. The introduction of AV1 marks an important step toward enabling inclusive and uninterrupted learning experiences for students across India. India Market Entry (IME) is proud to launch AV1 in India Developed to bridge the gap between students and their classroom environment, AV1 allows children to virtually attend school through a robot placed on their classroom desk.…
Govt Approves Rs.472 Crore Road Over Bridge to Boost Tuna-Tekra Port Connectivity
New Delhi, March 19: The government has approved a ₹472 crore project for construction of a Road Over Bridge (ROB) and associated infrastructure at Tuna-Tekra to strengthen port connectivity and improve cargo evacuation, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal approved the project, which includes viaduct structures, a bridge over a creek, and provisions for…
Centre Releases Over Rs.24,600 Lakh for Indigenous Cattle Development in Andhra Pradesh
New Delhi, March 19: The Centre has released over ₹24,600 lakh under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) to Andhra Pradesh between 2014–15 and 2025–26 to support indigenous cattle development, the Lok Sabha was informed. In a written reply, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh said the funds have been largely utilised by the state over the years, with utilisation matching releases in…
Digital India at 10: How Connectivity, Data and Platforms Are Rewiring India’s Economy
A decade after its launch, the Digital India programme is no longer just a government initiative. It has evolved into the backbone of India’s economic and service delivery architecture, quietly reshaping everything from banking and payments to welfare distribution and digital commerce. The scale of transformation is striking. Broadband subscribers have grown from 25 crore in 2014–15 to over 103 crore in 2024–25, a fourfold…
Cooperative Banks in Odisha Stable, NPAs Decline: Govt
New Delhi, March 19: Cooperative banking institutions in Odisha remain financially stable, with no banks under liquidation and a marginal decline in non-performing assets (NPAs), the government informed the Rajya Sabha. In a written reply, Union Minister for Home and Cooperation Amit Shah said the state has 9 Urban Cooperative Banks, 18 Rural Cooperative Banks — including one State Cooperative Bank and 17 District Central…
Cabinet Approves Rs.1,718 Crore MSP Support for Cotton, Strengthening Farm Incomes and Textile Supply Chain
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved ₹1,718.56 crore in Minimum Support Price (MSP) funding to the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) for the 2023–24 cotton season, reinforcing price support mechanisms for cotton farmers. The funding is aimed at enabling CCI to undertake large-scale procurement when market prices fall below MSP, ensuring farmers receive assured returns and are protected from price volatility. Stabilising…
Cabinet Clears Rs.6,969 Crore Barabanki–Bahraich Highway Project to Boost Trade and Logistics
In a move aimed at strengthening regional connectivity and cross-border trade, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the construction of a four-lane access-controlled National Highway-927 from Barabanki to Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh. The 101.5 km project will be developed at a cost of ₹6,969.04 crore under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM). The project is expected to significantly improve logistics efficiency in eastern Uttar…