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LIC Bima Jyoti Plan: This policy assures guaranteed returns: Check benefits and features

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For a long-term gain, investing in life insurance policies can prove to be a boon for people. Now a Life Insurance Corporation of India Bima Jyoti plan, which was launched in February this year, gives a lot of benefits to the consumers. After you invest in this scheme, you will be eligible to get a … Read more LIC Bima Jyoti Plan: This policy assures guaranteed returns: Check benefits and features

Toyota to review climate stance as investors turn up the heat

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The car maker came under scrutiny after siding with the Trump administration in 2019 in a bid to bar the state of California from setting its own fuel efficiency rules. Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp signaled a shift in its climate change stance on April 19, saying it would review its lobbying and be more transparent … Read more Toyota to review climate stance as investors turn up the heat

Govt. working to save lives, livelihood: FM Nirmala Sitharaman tells India Inc.

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Ms. Sitharaman sought feedback from businesses to deal with the impact of the second COVID-19 wave on the country’s economy Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on April 19 said she has taken inputs from various industry chambers on concerns of India Inc. with regard to the management of COVID-19 pandemic and the Centre would continue to … Read more Govt. working to save lives, livelihood: FM Nirmala Sitharaman tells India Inc.

Covid second wave may impact government’s privatisation drive – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: The sharp surge in Covid cases in the country has cast fresh shadows of uncertainty over the government’s privatisation drive and it is likely that some high-profile stake sales may get delayed. The Centre has made privatisation of state-run firms a key policy priority and it is seen as a major source of … Read more Covid second wave may impact government’s privatisation drive – Times of India

National lockdown? FM Nirmala Sitharaman speaks to business and Chamber leaders, this is what she said

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New Delhi: With migrant workers starting to crowd railway stations and bus terminals amid a rising number of COVID-19 cases across the country, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reached out to industry associations to reassure them that the government has no plan to impose another such lockdown. Sitharaman on Monday (April 19) spoke to various … Read more National lockdown? FM Nirmala Sitharaman speaks to business and Chamber leaders, this is what she said

Banks to Remain Shut on Wednesday For Ram Navami; Check List of Holidays In April

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Banks in most parts of the country will remain shut on the occasion of Ram Navami on Wednesday, April 21. Rama Navami is considered as an important festival for people following the Hindu religion. The day is celebrated on the ninth day in the month of Chaitra, which is the first month in the Hindu … Read more Banks to Remain Shut on Wednesday For Ram Navami; Check List of Holidays In April

Chandni Chowk, Other Delhi Markets Go Under Self-imposed Lockdown Amid Covid-19 Spike

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Amid surging COVID-19 cases in Delhi, traders bodies in the national capital have decided to shut down markets and shops as a measure to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. The decision was announced following a virtual meeting of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) and leaders of wholesale and retail trade associations … Read more Chandni Chowk, Other Delhi Markets Go Under Self-imposed Lockdown Amid Covid-19 Spike

India to become No 1 EV maker in world: Nitin Gadkari

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The government wants to encourage automakers to introduce flex-fuel engines in India and he is in the final discussion with manufacturers, says the Union Minister Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday expressed confidence that lithium-ion batteries would be manufactured fully in the country in the next six months and India will become number one electric … Read more India to become No 1 EV maker in world: Nitin Gadkari

Irdai imposes ₹51 lakh penalty on four insurers

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Group of firms includes SBI General Insurance Company that has been fined ₹25 lakh. Insurance regulator Irdai has imposed a penalty of ₹51 lakh on four insurers, including SBI General Insurance Company, for violation of certain norms related to motor insurance. A penalty of ₹25 lakh has been imposed on SBI General Insurance Company for … Read more Irdai imposes ₹51 lakh penalty on four insurers

Second Covid wave could spark greater uncertainty; govt will respond with fiscal steps if required: Niti Aayog vice chairman – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: The country needs to prepare for “greater uncertainty” in terms of consumer as well as investor sentiments due to the second wave of coronavirus infections, and the government will respond with fiscal measures as and when required, Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar said on Sunday. While acknowledging that the present situation has … Read more Second Covid wave could spark greater uncertainty; govt will respond with fiscal steps if required: Niti Aayog vice chairman – Times of India