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demat account to another is common, and the answer is affirmative. While selling securities typically involves transferring shares to another party, having multiple demat accounts allows investors to transfer shares between them. The practice of transferring shares from one demat account to another has become widespread.

Bajaj CNG motorcycle to halve the cost of fuel. Extensive testing revealed promising results, with the fuel and operating costs demonstrating a substantial 50-65% reduction.

When Oprah Winfrey buys or sells stock, investors tend to pay attention. In 2015, Oprah sent WeightWatchers’ shares doubling in a single day after she decided to take a 10% stake in the company. “Weight Watchers has given me the tools to begin to make the lasting shift that I and so many of us who are struggling with weight have longed for," she said at the time.

training from China's military under a newly inked agreement with Beijing, President Mohamed Muizzu has said, underlining that it would further strengthen the Indian Ocean island nation's independence and autonomy. Muizzu also met Major General Zhang Baoqun, Deputy Director of the Office for International Military Cooperation of China, and President of the Export-Import Bank of China, Ren Shengjun separately. Earlier on Monday, the Maldives Ministry of Defence announced that a military assistance agreement has been signed by Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon and Major General Zhang. However, it did not reveal any additional details. This is the first time Maldives has signed a deal with China for military cooperation of this level. Previously, China had been exclusively known for its assistance towards urban and economic development of the Maldives, news portal Sun.mv said.

By Nafisa Eltahir and Jana Choukeir

India has 87% fintech adoption rate – the highest in the world, 1.26 billion digital IDs, 658 million internet users, 30 million merchants who accept QR codes and the digital lending and insurance sectors are expected to grow to $350 billion and $222 billion respectively by 2025. (Barclays Rise Report) While women form 50% of the country’s population, financial and digital literacy of women is lowest, as per World Bank’s Global Findex Data.

NEW DELHI : The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday granted air operator’s certificate to Goa-based Just Udo Aviation Pvt Ltd to operate its airline Fly91. The grant of the air operator certificate marks the completion of all regulatory and compliance requirements for the airline to begin its commercial operations, the airline said in a statement. "We now look forward to commencing the sale of tickets leading to the start of commercial operations soon," managing director and chief executive officer of Fly91, Manoj Chacko said.

External Affairs, Government of India and the US Department of State. According to the MEA release, such exchanges have helped bring the people of India and the United States closer through opportunities that enrich fellows’ academic, research, teaching, and professional capacities.

Nakoda Group Of Industries Ltd.(up 19.98%), Varun Beverages Ltd.(up 3.94%), Euro India Fresh Foods Ltd.(up 2.02%), Bikaji Foods International Ltd.(up 1.86%), Tata Consumer Products Ltd.(up 1.63%), Tasty Bite Eatables Ltd.(up 1.25%), Britannia Industries Ltd.(up 1.15%), Hatsun Agro Products Ltd.(up 0.59%), Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities Ltd.(up 0.50%) and Colgate-Palmolive(India)Ltd.(up 0.47%) stood among the top gainers.

International Women's Day 2024: As we approach International Women's Day on March 8th, it's crucial to reflect on the achievements of women worldwide and inspire future generations to continue striving for gender equality. For students, this presents a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions and activities that celebrate the contributions of women and address the challenges they still face. Here are some essay and speech ideas to spark inspiration and foster dialogue: Women in Leadership: Explore the journey of women leaders in various fields such as politics, business, science, and arts. Discuss the barriers they encountered and how they overcame them to pave the way for future generations. The Power of Education: Highlight the importance of education in empowering women and girls. Discuss the impact of access to education on their lives, communities, and societies at large.

Shaktikanta Das, Governor, the Reserve Bank of India, says «given the uncertainties that we have, including weather-related events, we would like inflation to durably be around 4%. It cannot be just a one-off number or one-month number touching 4% which will give us satisfaction. It has to be sustainable and durable at around 4%. That will give us greater confidence, but the direction is very clear. Inflation is on a downward trajectory. Ever since you took over as the Governor of Reserve Bank of India, December 2018, is this the best macro and the economy set up we have seen? Shaktikanta Das: Yes, in a long time, not just in the last five years. Of course, in the last five years, we have seen several turbulent moments initially coming from the collapse of the IL&FS, followed by the COVID and many other external developments. So, we have gone through a very turbulent period.

Shares of Bajaj Auto Ltd.(up 3.05 per cent), Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.(up 1.62 per cent), Hero MotoCorp Ltd.(up 0.99 per cent), Balkrishna Industries Ltd.(up 0.43 per cent) and MRF Ltd.(up 0.24 per cent) ended the day as top gainers in the pack.

JD.com reported fourth-quarter revenue above estimates on Wednesday and upsized its share repurchase program, as aggressive price cuts helped revive demand from consumers grappling with an uncertain economy. The company's US-listed shares rose 9.4% in premarket trading.

India to set up international big cat alliance Rawat, who was the forest minister in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in 2021 is now with the Congress party. The court's judgment came on a petition filed by environment activist and lawyer Gaurav Bansal alleging the destruction of the tiger habitat and a decline in the tiger density in the Lansdowne Forest Division owing to illegal construction in the Pakhro Tiger Safari as well as illicit cutting of trees.

The three services were launched from Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport on Wednesday. CM Dhami inaugurated the event by lighting a lamp and cutting a cake.

Reliance Capital have formally communicated with Hinduja Group, insisting on the prompt implementation of the resolution plan before March 31, 2024, the Economic Times reported citing sources. Despite the bankruptcy court allowing a 90-day window for the winning bidder, IndusInd International Holdings (IIHL), the legal counsel from Luthra and Luthra Law Offices stressed the importance of adhering to the specified timeline. Also Read | Multibagger stock: Electrosteel Castings zoomed over 380% in a year; is there more upside left? IIHL did not respond to queries, the report said.

Regalia Gold Credit Card members entitles you to two complimentary flight tickets. You also get a complimentary membership for Club Vistara Silver Tier and Make My Trip Black Elite, using which you can gain access to all the member benefits of these two coveted platforms. The best part is that this is a welcome benefit, which you can avail as soon as you spend an amount of ₹1 lakh within 90 days of the credit card being issued to you.

T20 World Cup 2024 just three months away, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has provided an update on the progress of the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, which will be the venue for the much-awaited T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan. The construction work on the stadium has been going on for the past month in preparation for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, which is set to begin on June 1. On June 9, the stadium will witness the clash between the cricketing rivals, India and Pakistan. ICC released a time-lapse video, marking the milestone of one month since the project's initiation.

Nakoda Group Of Industries Ltd.(up 11.97%), Bikaji Foods International Ltd.(up 1.50%), Varun Beverages Ltd.(up 1.43%), ADF Foods Ltd.(up 0.88%), Hatsun Agro Products Ltd.(up 0.81%), Tasty Bite Eatables Ltd.(up 0.31%) and Tata Consumer Products Ltd.(up 0.15%) were among the top gainers.

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Torrent Power Ltd.(up 1.77%), KKV Agro Powers Ltd.(up 0.16%) and Kalpataru Projects International Ltd.(up 0.06%) were among the top gainers.