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They are among the most recognizable of a generation of Silicon Valley investors who are getting out of venture capital at the end of a lucrative 15-year upswing for the industry.

heavy industries ministry on Wednesday announced a new scheme to promote e-mobility in the country with an outlay of Rs 500 crore for four months beginning April 2024. The new scheme is for 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers. The second phase of FAME-II or Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India programme ends on March 31, 2024. Announcing E-Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 (EMPS 2024), Heavy Industries Minister Mahendra Nath Pandey said the Modi government is committed to promoting e-mobility in the country.

Visa application volumes from Mumbai in 2023 registered a 30 per cent year-on-year growth, according to a report by VFS Global, closing in further to the pre-pandemic levels. When compared to the pre-pandemic numbers, visa application volumes from Mumbai reached 90 per cent of the 2019 levels. The demand pattern in Mumbai was in line with the overall growth trend registered in India, which saw a 16 per cent year-on-year in visa applications in 2023. In comparison to the pre-pandemic numbers, visa application volumes from India reached 93 per cent of the 2019 levels.

Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said people should not «waste their votes» on the Congress and the Samajwadi Party (SP) «if they cannot do anything for the poor». In Farrukhabad, Adityanath lashed out at the previous governments and cautioned the voters not to get seduced by those who «imposed curfews, prevented progress and worked on a policy of appeasement». Addressing a function in Unnao to inaugurate and lay foundation stones of projects worth Rs 241 crore, the chief minister asked the gathering, «Could those in the Congress have made the Ram temple (possible) in Ayodhya? Could those in the SP have made it? If they cannot give ration, houses or health facilities to the poor nor can they respect your faith by building a Ram temple, why do you waste your vote and accept them as a burden over you?» With 80 Lok Sabha seats, the maximum amongst all the states, Uttar Pradesh is the most crucial battleground for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is eyeing to retain power for a third consecutive term at the Centre in the upcoming general election.

Election Commission has received details from the State Bank of India (SBI) related to the electoral bonds and will share all relevant information in time, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said here on Wednesday. The assertion comes in the wake of the Supreme Court directing the SBI to submit the details of the electoral bonds purchased since April 12, 2019 to the EC. SBI is the authorised financial institution to issue the electoral bonds. «The SBI was supposed to submit the data by March 12. They have given to us the details in time. I will go back and look at the data (and) would definitely disclose it in time,» Kumar told reporters here.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that people from disadvantaged sections like SCs, STs and OBCs are the biggest beneficiaries of his government's welfare schemes as he accused the previous Congress dispensations of neglecting them and never appreciating their role in the country's progress. Speaking at the launch of the PM-SURAJ national portal, he cited the election of Ram Nath Kovind and Droupadi Murumu, who come from Dalit and tribal communities respectively, as president to assert that the BJP's efforts to ensure that those from deprived sections reach top positions will continue. The opposition made every effort to ensure their defeat, he said. Taking a swipe at the Opposition, Prime Minister Modi asked the gathering that consisted of people from disadvantaged groups, «How can anyone say I have no family when I have brothers and sisters like you?»

Apple Vision Pro headset, reported the Metro. Acting as a crucial support, the nurse utilized the headset to navigate through the intricacies of the surgery, ensuring adherence to the correct surgical protocols and facilitating the precise selection of tools required for the task at hand. According to insights from a report by Metro, the scrub nurse, tasked with the meticulous preparation of instruments and equipment, integrated the use of Vision Pro into the surgical workflow.

Also Read: Demat Account: What are the tax implications of transactions? Now, when it comes to applying for an IPO, there are a few ways to do it, but the most popular way is through a demat account, primarily using the UPI method. This account is mandatory if one wishes to apply for an IPO, and it is also the simplest and least complicated method. So, a majority of retail investors choose to go this way when they're looking to invest in an IPO.

₹200 crore or $25 million. The buyback will enable wealth-creation opportunities for about 1,700 current and former employees, the company said on Wednesday. "[The buyback] underscores our commitment to rewarding our teams, and we are pleased that despite the prevailing macroeconomic conditions, we persist in providing opportunities for wealth creation and nurture a culture of growth within the organisation," Meesho's chief human resources officer Ashish Kumar Singh said.

Frothy U.S. Stock Market Just Isn’t Crazy Enough to Be a Bubble Conversely, the Indian stock market suffered strong losses the following day, with Sensex and Nifty 50 falling over a per cent each and the overall market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms plunging by as much as about ₹13.5 lakh crore in a single session. Also Read: Sensex, Nifty 50 fall over 1% each; why did the Indian stock market fall today? The domestic market appeared concerned that a delay in rate cuts could deter foreign capital inflows into it.

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manufacturing has lately become a massive contributor to the country’s economic development. The government has implemented numerous initiatives in the sector, and it is set to generate plenty of employment opportunities. This is probably why this sector is today registering a high demand for skilled individuals across various industries such as automobiles, food and beverages, electronics and textiles. There is a promise of attractive compensation packages. However, just like every other industry, it’s important for individuals to first know the in-demand roles, skills, hiring trends, freelance opportunities, and other details in order to build a successful career and thrive in this sector.

Flourish, a leading fintech platform that aims to enhance financial outcomes for clients through registered investment advisors, has added to its shelf of offerings through a new partnership.

finance ministry has directed all state-owned banks to review their gold loan portfolio as instances of non-compliance with regulatory norms have been noticed by the government. The Department of Financial Services (DFS) in a communication addressed to heads of public sector banks has asked them to look at their system and processes related to gold loan. «We have asked banks to undertake comprehensive review of the gold loan business,» Financial Services Secretary Vivek Joshi told PTI. A directive in this regard was issued last month advising them to fix anomalies relating to collection of fees and interest and closure of gold loan accounts.

India BusTrack, a data-based report on the Indian intercity bus industry on Wednesday. redBus said the inaugural report covers key parameters reflecting the overall health and trends of the Indian bus industry in November and December last year. The market trends are restricted to private bus operators and do not include SRTCs (State Road Transport Corporations). As per the report, the private bus industry saw gross ticketing value of Rs 3600 crore in November-December 2023 and 36.06 million passengers traveled during the period. There are 3,63,918 unique bus routes in India and buses connect 8,530 towns across the length and breadth of the country, making the reach of the bus network on par with railways, according to the report. Maharashtra and Goa topped the charts with 82% bus occupancy in November and December last year according to the report, while Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh saw the lowest occupancy at 67%. The all India bus occupancy rate was 77%.

In a blog post, the ECB is at pains to debunk a number of myths about the role of a future digital euro, insisting that the new digital currency would be designed from the outset to preserve the economic function of commercial banks. It achieves this by placing strict limits on individual digital euro holdings and restricting merchants from hoarding digital euros processed at the checkout. Nor would the digital euro accrue interest - a feature which former Bank of England economist Andy Haldane has called out as "stealth tax scandal". Users would be able to seamlessly link their digital euro account to a payment account with their bank, says the ECB, enabling a 'reverse waterfall' mechanism.

ClearToken intends to be fully regulated in the UK and has initiated the process of obtaining clearing house recognition from the Bank of England, with the intention of launching CCP services in 12-18 months. During 2024, ClearToken intends to launch preliminary settlement services, subject to the receipt of required approvals from the Financial Conduct Authority and Bank of England. Benjamin Santos-Stephens, CEO of ClearToken comments: “ClearToken has attracted inward investment from firms across the US, EU, and Asia.

India Accelerator has partnered with the enterprise incubation centre (EIC) of Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow, to introduce a two-day Early Stage Venture Capital--Angel Investing Certification Programme. The residential programme at IIM Lucknow EIC (Noida) campus, to be held on April 6 and 7, will aim to expand the pool of angel investors by sharing knowledge on the startup investing landscape and opportunities for wealth creation with high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), ultra-high-net worth individuals (UHNIs), chartered accountants (CAs), family offices and startup mentors, said a press release issued by India Accelerator, the first Global Accelerator Network-partnered accelerator in India. India Accelerator was founded by Ashish Bhatia, Abhay Chawla and Mona Singh in 2017. It provides a dynamic and supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurs.

Understanding Section 80D The premium amount paid for health insurance is tax-deductible under Section 80D of the Income-tax Act. This section allows individuals to claim deductions of up to Rs. 1 lakh per year for premiums paid towards health insurance policies for themselves, their spouse, children, and parents. Here's how the deduction works:

National Savings Certificate is regarded as one of the most widely used savings tools. NSC stands for National Savings Certificate. It is a government-sponsored investment scheme that combines guaranteed returns with tax breaks. Conservative investors seeking low-risk investing opportunities with a steady income can consider NSC. PPF, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme, Sukanya Samriddhi and other small savings schemes' rates announced for April-June quarter; check here What is the NSC latest interest rate