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December 20, 2024
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Category: Business

“Heavy rains fuel tomato shortage, propel food prices upward, affecting consumers”

New Delhi: A surge in tomato prices, driven by supply shortages due to heavy rains, has left consumers dismayed. Simultaneously, government data has revealed a broader trend, with significant price hikes observed in various essential food items, except for potatoes. The Ministry of Food and Consumer Affairs, during a recent Parliament session, disclosed a worrying…

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Fact Check: RBI clarifies 500-rupee notes with Star Mark are real, not fake

New Delhi: In response to the recent surge of rumors and misinformation circulating on social media and messaging platforms, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) came forward to clarify the authenticity of 500 rupee notes bearing a star symbol (*). The central bank issued a statement on Thursday addressing the misinformation surrounding these notes and…

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Empowering Villages: Five profitable small business ideas for Rural Development

Patna: Starting a business in a village can be a rewarding endeavor, benefiting not only the aspiring entrepreneur but also the entire community by creating employment opportunities. With some vacant land and capital, here are five small business ideas that can thrive in rural areas: Flour Mill for Grain Processing Establishing a flour mill in…

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Bad news for consumers: Tomato prices expected to remain high for next two months

Nwe Delhi: In an unfortunate turn of events, tomato prices in the country have reached exorbitant levels, causing concerns among consumers. The retail market has witnessed a significant surge in tomato prices, with rates soaring from Rs 80 to Rs 280 per kilogram. Adding to the worries, a recent report suggests that tomato prices are…

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‘Sahara Refund Portal’ launched to facilitate the return of depositors’ money

NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah unveiled the ‘Central Registrar-Sahara Refund Portal,’ a crucial step towards returning the funds of millions of depositors affected by the Sahara Group’s four cooperative societies. Describing the moment as historic, Minister Shah emphasized that this marks the first instance where depositors will receive a…

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Bridge Business Chambers Industry Federation hosts grand reception for Raja Bundela in Bhopal

Bhopal– In a splendid event held at Hotel Taj Front Lake View Bhopal, Bridge Business Chambers Industry Federation extended a warm welcome to esteemed guest Raja Bundela. The reception, attended by renowned industrialists from Madhya Pradesh, was organized to honor  Bundela’s contributions and achievements. P. Tekwani, Founder Director of Bridge, and Ashok Anand, Chairman of…

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“Significant Hike: Central Govt raises minimum price of Sugarcane to Rs 315 per Quintal”

NEW DELHI: In a significant development for sugarcane farmers, the Central Government announced on Wednesday an increase in the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane by Rs 10, setting it at Rs 315 per quintal for the upcoming 2023-24 season. The FRP represents the minimum price that sugar mills are obligated to pay to…

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“Bandhan Bank expands network with over 6,000 banking outlets across India”,

Rapid Growth: From 501 to 1,500+ branches in less than 8 years” “Bandhan bank achieves milestone: Serving over 3 Crore customers Nationwide” New Delhi:  Bandhan Bank, one of the fastest-growing banks in the country, today has achieved a milestone of tripling its branch presence in less than 8 years of its operations. The Bank now…

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“Optimistic Outlook: RBI Governor anticipates 6.5% real GDP growth for India in 2023-24”

NEW DELHI: In an address at the Summer Meetings organized by Central Banking in London, UK, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das expressed his confidence in India’s economic growth trajectory. He stated that India’s recent economic progress has been primarily driven by strong domestic demand and emphasized that the country is expected to…

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50% of Rs 2000 notes returned; 1.80 crore out of 3.62 lakh notes back in circulation: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

NEW DELHI: In a recent announcement, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shaktikanta Das, revealed that approximately 50 percent of the Rs 2000 notes in circulation have been returned. Governor Das stated, “There were 3.62 lakh notes of two thousand rupees in circulation, out of which 1.80 crore notes have been returned…

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