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Vehicle registrations — a proxy for retail sales — increased in healthy double-digits by 13% to over two million units last month amid better supplies and sustained consumer demand across rural and urban markets. As many as 2,029,541 vehicles were sold last month, which is an increase of 13% over 1,794,866 units sold in February 2022, as per data collated by FADA (Federation of Automobile Dealers Association). FADA President Manish Raj Singhania said vehicle retails increased across categories. While sales of two-wheelers went up by 13.25% to 1,439,523 units in the month under consideration, those of three-wheelers rose 23.88% to 94,918 units. “The 2W market's 13% YoY growth was driven by the rural sector, premium model demand, and strong entry-level segment performance, with broader product availability and compelling offers enhancing product acceptance. Factors like favourable marriage dates and improved economic conditions also contributed to this positive growth”, Singhania informed.

added that some people are spreading fake information about Sandeshkhali, where women have accused TMC leaders of sexually abusing them. She asserted that the state is the safest place in the country for women.

Indian Express (IE). Chahal said they have sought a police force ahead of the next exam. “The centre holds exams for Class 10 and today, an inspection was conducted at the centre after we were informed of the incident, but no exam was being held there," he added.

Also Read: International Women's Day 2024: 7 financial habits to help you boost your finances Financial inclusion plays a pivotal role in empowering women in India. Providing women with access to essential financial services such as banking and credit can foster their financial independence and bolster the nation's economy.

AEPD, issued the ban on Wednesday, demanding an immediate halt to the collection of personal information by Worldcoin and instructing the company to cease using already gathered data. The AEPD's action follows several complaints, including concerns about insufficient information, data collection from minors, and issues related to consent withdrawal.

₹3,281 crore through the issuance of shares to qualified institutional buyers. The money raised through the Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) is aimed at repaying the company debt, acquiring land, and covering other expenses.

National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the admit cards or hall tickets for the Common University Entrance Test-Postgraduate or CUET PG 2024 on Thursday i.e. March 7, 2024. Aspirants can download CUET PG 2024 Admit Card from the official website pgcuet.samarth.ac.in using the application number and date of birth.

—Name withheld on request Yes, a family history of hereditary illnesses like cancer can impact your life insurance purchase. Insurers may view you as a higher-risk applicant due to the potential genetic predisposition to certain medical conditions. However, it’s crucial to disclose this information transparently to the insurance company to avoid any complications during the claim process.

Goldman Sachs strategists hiked their 2024 buyback forecast and introduced an outlook for 2025.

OpenAI's investor Microsoft and its co-defendant in the New York Times (NYT) lawsuit on Monday sought to dismiss parts of NYT's plea on the grounds that the news organisation did not show any “actual harm” or meaningful diversion of revenue from its website due to use of artificial intelligence (AI) models like ChatGPT. The NYT had sued the two tech firms in December 2023, alleging that they were trying to create a substitute of the newspaper and even trying to “free-ride on the Times’s massive investment in its journalism”.

As we mark International Women's Day, it is truly refreshing to see the growing number of women who are taking charge of their financial planning with a sense of empowerment and independence. In a society where gender roles are constantly evolving, women are breaking free from traditional constraints and asserting their financial independence like never before.

Not only defaults, even late payments can have a significant adverse impact on your CIBIL score, since it is a measure of your creditworthiness. Your CIBIL score is calculated based on a number of factors such as payment history, credit utilisation, length of credit history, new credit inquiries and types of credit accounts.

Financial freedom is a long-drawn journey, often stretching decades. It is progressive and not a one-time event, which implies that the more process-oriented a person is regarding their income, expenses and savings, the more incrementally financially free they become over time. There is no magic wand or shortcut to creating wealth.

Health Canada is shedding new light on eligibility for Canadians hoping to sign up for the federal dental plan.

Taking out personal loans can have both positive and negative consequences. Inclined borrowers may utilise these loans for a range of purposes, including consolidating debt, undertaking home improvements, or addressing unforeseen expenses. 

State Bank of India has not provided information on electoral bonds encashed by political parties as of March 6, missing the Supreme Court's deadline, PTI reported. The bank had on March 4 requested an extension until June 30 to disclose details, but the plea has not yet been scheduled for a hearing by the apex court. In its plea, SBI argued that retrieving information from various sources and matching data between silos would be time-consuming.

Arvind Kejriwal asks ED for virtual hearing after March 12 "How people are included in BJP by getting harassed by ED. After getting the ED raid done, the question is asked - where will you go - BJP or jail? Those who refuse to go to BJP, they send them to jail," wrote the Delhi Chief Minister on the X platform. Yesterday, TMC MLA Tapas Roy joined the BJP.

insurance coverage available to all of India will benefit women by addressing their unique needs and circumstances: Maternity Coverage: Maternity mortality rate in India has reduced substantially in the last 2 decades from over 500 per lack to 97 per lakh.1 This number is much higher for rural areas and some of the poor states where access to institutional birthing is limited. Comprehensive and comprehensive maternity coverage can help reduce maternal mortality by providing medical access for childbirth expenses, pre and postnatal care, and new-born care to support women through pregnancy and childbirth.

Mukka Proteins IPO: The listing date of the initial public offering (IPO) of Mukka Proteins Limited has been fixed on 7th March 2024 i.e. today. As per the information available on the BSE website, Mukka Proteins IPO listing date has been fixed on 7th March 2024.

Indian stock market today: A total of 3 stocks have been banned for trade on Thursday, March 07, 2024, under the futures and options (F&O) segment by the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The securities have been put on ban under the F&O segment as it crossed 95 per cent of the market-wide position limit (MWPL), according to the NSE. However, the stocks will be available for trading in the cash market.

The Justice Department says a former software engineer at Google has been charged with stealing artificial intelligence technology from the company while secretly working with two companies based in China