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27 Sep

Byatikram MASDO hosts event on women’s safety in Guwahati

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Byatikram MASDO successfully organized a full-day event titled "Ensuring Safety of Women: A Call to Action" at NEDFi Hall. The event, dedicated to the late social worker Bandana Baruah, aimed to highlight women’s safety and empowerment. The program began with a tribute to Baruah, followed by a speech from her daughter, Smt. Krishna Baruah, Deputy Commissioner of Baksa, who praised her mother’s dedication to women’s causes. Byatikram MASDO advisor Manisha Hazarika announced that an annual award in Baruah’s name will be instituted for contributions to social welfare. Special guests included Mumbai-based entrepreneur Dr. Dinesh Sahara, film producer Sam Bhattacharjee, and…

27 Sep

Sugar companies’ stocks inflation to 8% on expectations of hike in MSP and rise in ethanol prices; Shree Renuka and Balrampur Sugar gain the most

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Sugar stocks jumped significantly in intraday trading on Friday, September 27, following remarks by Indian Food Minister Pralhad Joshi. On Thursday, Joshi indicated that the government was considering raising ethanol prices for the 2024-25 season, as well as reviewing the minimum selling price of sugar and sugar exports for the same period.The minister said a committee of secretaries is currently discussing the proposal to increase the minimum selling price of sugar."We are optimistic about sugar production for the 2024-25 season starting in October," Joshi told reporters on the sidelines of the India Sugar and Bio-Energy Conference organised by the Indian…

27 Sep

Godrej Agrovet Limited announces the launch of ‘Hello Godrej’

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Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL), one of India’s largest diversified food and agri-business conglomerate, has recently announced the launch of ‘Hello Godrej’, a multilingual farming advisory helpline to provide real-time expert solutions for crop protection over a phone call. To be accessible to farmers across the country in eight regional languages—Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, Punjabi, and English, this new initiative is in sync with the company's endeavor of improving farm productivity by handholding and being there with the farmers whenever they need on ground or over a call. Commenting on the initiative, Balram Singh Yadav, Managing Director, Godrej Agrovet…

27 Sep

Empowering Bijnor’s youth: 4,400 job offers distributed at Kaushal Mahotsav

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The Bijnor Kaushal Mahotsav concluded successfully today, spearheaded by Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon'ble Minister of State (I/C) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. The event showcased the government's commitment to empowering local youth through skill development initiatives. Over 13,500 youths registered for the month-long job readiness program, with 3,500 candidates receiving job offers after intensive training and career counseling. During the festival, which attracted around 6,000 participants, nearly 900 on-the-spot job offers were distributed. Major companies, including Flipkart, Burger King, and Zepto, lined up to recruit from a diverse talent pool, enhancing employment prospects across sectors like IT, logistics, and tourism.…

26 Sep

Edible oil prices increment by 5-10 percent, may increase further

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Following the recent hike in import duty on crude oil and refined oil, consumers have started feeling the impact of inflation in key kitchen items like edible oil.According to the price monitoring cell of the consumer affairs department, the model or benchmark retail price of mustard, sunflower and palm oil, commonly used in Indian kitchens, rose to Rs 148 per litre, Rs 129 per litre and Rs 110 per litre on Tuesday from Rs 140, Rs 120 and Rs 100 per litre, respectively, on September 13. This is an increase of 5-10% since the duty hike was announced 12 days…

26 Sep

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank celebrates 15th Foundation Day with nationwide expansion

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Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited (Utkarsh SFBL) has proudly announces the inauguration of 18 new banking outlets across India in celebration of its 15thFoundation Day. This expansion brings the total number of (Utkarsh SFBL) banking outlets to 966, across the country. The new banking outlets are strategically located to enhance the bank’s reach across various states which are Bihar with 4 outlets, Himachal Pradesh with 1 outlet, Jharkhand with 2 outlets, Kerala with 2 outlets, Madhya Pradesh with 3 outlets, Maharashtra with1 outlet, Odisha with 2 outlets, Uttar Pradesh with 2 outlets and Uttarakhand with 1 outlet. Mr. Parveen Kumar…

26 Sep

Godrej launches HIT Spray Matic: A smart solution for mosquito control

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Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) has entered the smart home gadgets market with the introduction of HIT Spray Matic, India’s first government-registered automatic mosquito spray device. Designed to combat mosquito-borne diseases, this innovative device provides instant protection by automatically spraying every two hours for up to six hours, ensuring a continuous defense against pests. Available exclusively on Amazon, the HIT Spray Matic offers twelve hours of uninterrupted protection, making it a practical choice for modern households. As noted in a recent Redseer report, the adoption of smart home devices in India has surged, with penetration rates expected to rise from…

26 Sep

India-Israel recruitment drive draws massive turnout in Pune

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The India-Israel workforce collaboration has reached new heights as thousands of skilled Indian workers flock to ITI Aundh, Pune, for a pivotal recruitment drive running from September 17 to 25, 2024. This initiative, overseen by a delegation of 12 Israeli officials, addresses Israel's growing demand for skilled construction labor while providing Indian talent with unmatched international career prospects. Building on the success of an earlier drive that deployed approximately 4,800 Indian workers to Israel, this round aims to recruit an additional 10,000 candidates, focusing on areas such as Framework, Iron Bending, Plastering, and Ceramic Tiling. Workers can earn competitive salaries…

26 Sep

Tata Tea Gold celebrates Durga Pujo with Kumartuli artistry

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Tata Tea Gold, West Bengal’s leading tea brand, is celebrating Durga Pujo with a unique twist, showcasing the artistry of Kumartuli through limited edition festive packs. The initiative, themed "Kumartuli Art is the Heart of Bengal," features a five-pack series that embodies the spirit of the festival across its five days: Dhaki, Shankho Dhwani, Ashtami Pujarin, Dhunuchi dance, and Sindoor Khela. Each pack contains meticulously sculpted figurines, enhanced by a QR code that activates an augmented reality experience, allowing users to project these elements into their homes. In Kharagpur, local tea shops are buzzing with excitement as residents embrace the…

26 Sep

Major Milestone: Vodafone Idea Announces $3.6 Billion Investment in Network Growth

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Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has successfully concluded a major $3.6 billion (~Rs. 300 billion) deal with global network leaders Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung, marking its largest capital expenditure investment to date. This three-year agreement is a critical component of VIL's broader $6.6 billion capex plan aimed at expanding 4G population coverage to 1.2 billion and introducing 5G services in key markets. CEO Akshaya Moondra highlighted VIL’s commitment to cutting-edge technology, saying, “This investment cycle marks a new era for VIL as we embark on a smart turnaround to capitalize on industry growth.” The equipment from these long-term partners will enable…