Godrej Properties buys 9-acre land for Rs 300 crore to build housing project
NEW DELHI: Godrej Properties has bought a 9-acre land in Gurugram for around Rs 300 crore to develop a housing project. On December 29, the company had informed stock exchanges about acquisition of the land through an outright purchase, but did not mention the deal value. According to market sources, Godrej Properties bought this 9-acre […]
India’s GST revenues grow 15 per cent to nearly Rs 1.50 lakh crore in December
NEW DELHI: The collections from Goods and Services Tax (GST) grew by 15 per cent to over Rs 1.49 lakh crore in December 2022, indicating improved manufacturing output and consumption demand, besides better compliance. This is the 10th month in a row that the revenues have remained above the Rs 1.4 lakh crore mark. The […]
Supreme Court upholds 2016 note ban with 4:1 majority verdict
NEW DELHI: More than six years after the Centre’s decision to demonetise the Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 denomination notes, the Supreme Court in a 4:1 majority verdict on Monday upheld the 2016 move, saying the decision-making process was not flawed merely because the procedure emanated from the government. Ruling that the decision to scrap […]
Asus India hires Tribhuwan Joshi
NEW DELHI: Taiwanese tech giant – ASUS, today, announced the appointment of Tribhuwan Joshi as Lead – Corporate Communications, PR and CSR, Consumer and ROG PC Business, ASUS India. He will oversee communications and brand reputation practice for ASUS’ consumer, lifestyle, and gaming device segments in the Indian market. Commenting on the appointment, Paramjeet Singh […]
Supreme Court to pronounce verdict on pleas against demonetisation on Monday
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce its judgment on Monday on a batch of pleas challenging the government’s 2016 decision to demonetise currency notes of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 denominations. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice S A Nazeer, who will retire on January 4, is likely to pronounce its […]
2022: Looking back at 20 years of Delhi Metro, on track for 2023
NEW DELHI: It has been 20 years of the Delhi Metro, 20 years of a public transport system that has been the great class leveller and transformed the way Dellhiites work, party and manage their hectic lives in a city’ that stretches across three states. As 2022 winds down, it’s also time to track the […]
200,000 primary dairies to be set up at village level across country: Amit Shah
MANDYA: Union Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Friday said two lakh primary dairies will be set up at village level across the country in three years, which will associate farmers with the white revolution, and make India a big exporter in the milk sector. He also complimented Prime Minister Narendra Modi for creating a […]
Land compensation to farmers up, flat registry scheme soon: Noida Authority
NEW DELHI: The Noida Authority on Wednesday announced a hike in land purchase rate from farmers to Rs 5,324 per square metres from the existing Rs 5,060 per square metres. The authority also said that it would bring a scheme to facilitate resettlement of dues in group housing projects and sports city plots to help […]
Godrej Properties enters Golf Course Road Extension in Haryana
NEW DELHI:Godrej Properties Ltd. (GPL), one of India’s leading real estate developers, has announced that it has acquired approximately 9 acres of land in Gurugram, Haryana through an outright purchase. This project will offer approximately 1.6 million square feet of premium residential development with exceptional lifestyle amenities. The site is strategically located with easy access […]
India aims to double auto industry size to Rs 15 trillion by 2024 end: Nitin Gadkari
KOLKATA: India is aiming to double the size of its automobile industry to Rs 15 trillion by the end of 2024, making it one of the world’s top countries in this sector, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday. Gadkari also said that his ministry will carry out project works worth […]
Slaughter industry uses water extensively, increases pollution: Mohan Bhagwat
NEW DELHI: Water consumption and pollution increases due to slaughter houses and the associated industry, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat said here on Wednesday while appealing people to conserve water. He was speaking at ‘SuJalam’, a conference on water conservation organized by the Deendayal Shodh Sansthan and Madhya Pradesh Jan Abhiyan Parishad. “The […]
CWC plans to construct 7 warehouses in Andhra Pradesh in next 2 fiscals
NEW DELHI: The Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) plans to construct seven warehouses in Andhra Pradesh (AP) with a total capacity of over 18 lakh tonnes in the next two financial years, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. Minister of State for Food and Consumer Affairs, in her written reply to the Lok Sabha, said the CWC […]
Over 400 retailers to showcase products at Jaipur Jewellery Show
NEW DELHI: More than 400 jewellery retailers are expected to showcase their products at the annual Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS) to be held here from December 23-26, organisers said. The annual event will be based on ‘Emerald…Timeless Elegance’ theme. The show will have around 900 booths this year and it will see participation of eminent […]
Narendra Modi government to provide Delhi Rs 700 crore for construction, beautification of roads
NEW DELHI: The Narendra Modi government (Centre) has decided to provide Delhi with Rs 700 cr out of a fund for construction, repair, maintenance and beautification of roads in the national capital, officials said on Wednesday. The decision was taken during a meeting between Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari and Delhi […]
India approved 98 FDI proposals from nations sharing border since April 2020
NEW DELHI: The government of India has approved 98 foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals from countries sharing land border with India since April 2020 out of 423 received from sectors including trading and electronics, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. Many of these proposals are from China, either directly or indirectly, Minister of State for Commerce […]
Shyam Steel launches Z Huzoor
NEW DELHI: Shyam Steel, one of the leading producers and manufacturers of primary TMT bars, today announced the launch of Z Huzoor, a new age B2B marketplace for all construction materials. The B2B marketplace provides a complete ecosystem in providing construction material and services under one roof and aims to bridge the gap between suppliers […]