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04 Apr

Toyota dives Urban Cruiser Taisor into Itanagar with feature-rich test experience

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) brought the Urban Cruiser Taisor to Itanagar today through an exclusive test drive, showcasing the SUV’s premium styling, advanced features, and versatile engine options to potential buyers in the capital city. Positioned as a compact yet powerful SUV, the Urban Cruiser Taisor is available in 1.0L Turbo, 1.2L Petrol, and E-CNG variants. The Turbo variant delivers up to 100.06 PS and segment-best fuel efficiency of 21.5 km/l (MT), while the CNG version offers 28.5 km/kg, appealing to both performance seekers and mileage-conscious customers. Sporting a bold aerodynamic design, LED DRLs, 16” alloy wheels, and dual-tone colour…

04 Apr

Bank of Baroda shares increase, global turnover rises over 11% to ₹27 lakh crore in March quarter

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

Bank of Baroda updated its March quarter turnover for the 2024-25 financial year (Q4FY25) on Thursday, April 3. The public sector bank's global turnover rose 11.44% to ₹27.03 lakh crore as of March 31, 2025, from ₹24.25 lakh crore in the same period a year ago. Bank of Baroda shares jumped 3.02% to hit an intra-day high of ₹238.50 per share on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday. Its global advances stood at ₹12.31 lakh crore, a 12.88% year-on-year rise from ₹11.73 lakh crore in Q4FY24. Meanwhile, its domestic advances grew 13.70% to ₹12.31 lakh crore from ₹8.98 lakh…

03 Apr

Kalyan Jewellers shares increase 13%, gain touches 26% in 3 weeks

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

Kalyan Jewellers share price rallied over 13 percent in heavy trading on Wednesday, extending gains to 26 percent in the last three weeks. Fresh buying was also witnessed as gold hit a new all-time high, touching close to Rs 91,000 per 10 gram. Shares of Kalyan Jewellers India rallied 13.18 percent to hit a high of Rs 518.4 per share on the NSE. The stock pared some of its gains and closed at Rs 512.8 per share, up 11.95 per cent. The stock has rebounded after three consecutive days of decline. A total of 3.8 crore shares of Kalyan Jewellers…

02 Apr

Blenders Pride Fashion Tour Redefines AT-LEISURE with Innovative “Play En-Vogue” Showcase in Guwahati

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Blenders Pride Fashion Tour has wrapped up this edition with an unforgettable showcase in Guwahati, transforming the city into a playground of high fashion with its innovative "Play En-Vogue" concept. The event reimagined AT-LEISURE with a refined edge against the stunning backdrop of Guwahati’s vibrant and scenic Greenwood Resort, featuring bold, experimental collections from designers Nitin Bal Chauhan, Abhishek Patni of NoughtOne, and Pawan Sachdeva, with the charismatic Ishaan Khatter as the showstopper. In collaboration with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), Blenders Pride Fashion Tour redefined India’s fashion landscape with groundbreaking showcases. Kartik Mohindra, Chief Marketing Officer and…

02 Apr

Australia Breaks Record for Renewable Energy Production

Sonakshi Sarkarinternational

For the first time in history, renewable energy sources have overtaken coal in Australia’s electricity production. A recent government report revealed that solar and wind energy accounted for 52% of the country’s power generation in the past quarter. This milestone follows Australia’s aggressive push toward green energy, with major investments in solar farms and offshore wind projects.

02 Apr

IFFCO Supports Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill 2025

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The Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) has welcomed the Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill, 2025, calling it a transformative step for India’s cooperative sector. The bill, passed by the LokSabha on March 26, paves the way for the country’s first cooperative university, focusing on rural economic growth, self-employment, and entrepreneurship. Union Minister of Cooperation and Home Affairs Amit Shah highlighted that the university will set new benchmarks in cooperative leadership, innovation, and research, aligning with the government’s ‘Sahkar se Samriddhi’ vision. IFFCO Managing Director Dr. Udai Shanker Awasthi praised the initiative, stating it will revolutionize the cooperative sector, benefiting farmers and…

02 Apr

GST collections jump 9.9 percent to Rs 1.96 lakh crore in March

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

New Delhi: India's goods and services tax collections rose 9.9 percent to Rs 1.96 lakh crore in March this year compared to the same month last year, reflecting higher levels of economic activity and better compliance. Sequentially, GST collections were 6.8 percent higher than the Rs 1.84 lakh crore revenue recorded in February this year. The gross GST revenue in March comprised Rs 38,100 crore from central GST, Rs 49,900 crore from state GST, Rs 95,900 crore from integrated GST and Rs 12,300 crore from compensation cess. In comparison, central GST collections in February stood at Rs 35,204 crore, state…

01 Apr

Bajaj Auto shares increase 2%, KTM stake hiked by ₹461.6 crore investment

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

Bajaj Auto shares have rallied over 2%, hitting an intraday high of ₹8,039.65, as the market took note of the company's investment in Pierer Bajaj AG (PBAG), the parent company of Austrian motorcycle company KTM. Overall, the launch reflects Bajaj Auto's desire to strengthen its position in the premium motorcycle market. Strategic Investment DetailsBajaj Auto International Holdings BV (BAIH BV), the 100% owned arm of Bajaj Auto, has become an investor in PBAG through a convertible bond of 50 million euros (about ₹461.6 crore). The 500 bonds subscribed by Bajaj Auto International Holdings BV (BAIH BV), each with a nominal…

01 Apr

SBI General Insurance Pays ₹1.06 Crore Claim to Nagaland Under DRTPIS

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SBI General Insurance has disbursed ₹1.06 crore to the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) under its Disaster Risk Transfer Parametric Insurance Solutions (DRTPIS). This marks the first claim settlement under the initiative, aimed at providing swift financial relief based on weather parameters without requiring individual claim processing. The settlement covers excess rainfall during Phase-1 (Monsoon season) under the risk policy period, ensuring timely financial assistance. The initiative follows the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between SBI General Insurance and NSDMA in August 2024, establishing a three-year partnership with key reinsurers—GIC Re, Munich Re, Hannover Re, and SCOR. Naveen Chandra…

31 Mar

Gold prices upgrade record highs

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

Gold prices hit a new all-time high in Vietnam on Monday morning, as global rates also peaked.The price of a gold bar from Saigon Jewellery Company rose 0.8% to VND101.5 million (US$3,968.72) per tael. One tael is equivalent to 37.5 grams or 1.2 ounces.The price of a gold ring rose 1.2% to VND101.6 million per tael, also a historic peak.Globally, gold hit an all-time high on Monday, surpassing the $3,100 mark, as investors turned to the safe-haven asset amid concerns that US President Donald Trump's tariff plans would spark a global trade war and economic downturn, Reuters reported.Spot gold rose…