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₹25,000-27,500 crore in pumped-storage hydropower (PSH) dams over the next five odd years, with PSH capacity of 5 gigawatts as its initial goal. Having already invested heavily in wind and solar projects, Adani expects to move fast on this, aiming to scale up its PSH capacity to 25GW eventually. Players like Tata Power, JSW and the state-run NTPC also plan pump dams.

Stocks struggled to gain traction as an almost $400 billion plunge in Nvidia Corp. raised speculation that the rally in the industry that has powered the bull market was due for a breather.

India is set to host the International Sugar Organization (ISO) Council Meeting from June 25-27, in the national capital, bringing together delegates from over 30 countries to discuss critical issues in the sugar and biofuel sectors. As the world's largest consumer and second-largest producer of sugar, India has been nominated to chair the ISO for 2024, an official statement said. The event kicked off with an industrial tour to a grain-based distillery in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, on June 24, demonstrating India's adoption of cutting-edge technology in biofuel production. The main proceedings begin on June 25 with a workshop titled «Sugar and Biofuels — Emerging Vistas» at Bharat Mandapam, to be inaugurated by Union Minister for Food as well as New & Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi.

micro and small business units, marginal farmers and self-help group members still suffer from unavailability of institutional credit, while grassroot customers do not get comprehensive financial services, Reserve Bank of India said. «Deepening financial inclusion is not merely about increasing the number of bank accounts but about ensuring that every individual has access to a comprehensive range of financial services tailored to their needs. This includes savings, credit, insurance and investment products that can enhance their economic well-being,» the deputy governor said on June 19 at the Conference of Convenors of State Level Bankers’ Committees, held at College of Agricultural Banking in Pune. RBI shared a copy of his speech Monday.

financial inclusion through better coordination with government and NGOs in credit planning and promoting digital financial literacy. Observing that the role of SLBCs in fostering inclusive and sustainable growth is crucial and multifaceted, he said, it can drive significant progress in bridging the gap between financial services and the underserved populations. «By focusing on effective coordination with government and NGOs, adopting a scientific approach to credit planning, and emphasising digital financial literacy, SLBCs can create a more inclusive financial ecosystem,» he said at the Conference of Convenors of SLBCs at Pune on June 19. «As we move forward, it is essential to monitor and measure the tangible outcomes of our efforts, ensuring that the benefits of financial inclusion reach every corner of our country,» he said.

Stock market today: Financials and metals were the primary drivers of Monday's declines in the domestic benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty 50. A report indicating that the markets regulator was looking into claims of "front-running" at Quant Mutual Fund also caused some small- and mid-cap stocks to fall.The Nifty 50 began trading at 23,382.30 level, down 118.80 points or 0.51%, while the 30-share BSE Sensex opened down by 324.18 points or 0.42% at 76,885.65 level.Also Read: Stocks to buy: PVR INOX, Kalyan Jewellers among 10 stocks that may rise 8-17% in the next 3-4 weeks, say analystsAnalysts predicted that the national budget declaration next month and the earnings season will have an impact on the direction of the markets.On the future and options (F&O) market, Bank Nifty so far added 60.93 lakh contracts in open interest whereas 84.31 lakh have been added in Put open interest, while Nifty 50 so far today have added 90.54 lakh contracts in open interest; whereas 1.62 crore have been added in Put open interest.

Non-Resident Indian (NRI) investors. The NDA's consistent emphasis on economic reforms, infrastructural development, and ease of doing business has historically resonated well with the investor community.This new tenure promises to build upon these foundations, potentially offering numerous opportunities for NRI investors.

Texas. Dasari Gopikrishna, who hailed from Bapatla district in Andhra Pradesh, came to the US only eight months ago. The incident occurred at a gas station convenience store in Pleasant Grove, Dallas on June 21. Consul General D C Manjunath, who was in Dallas for a Yoga Day event on Sunday, confirmed to PTI that the incident was unrelated to a shooting in Arkansas as previously reported by various sources.

Buy or sell stocks for today: Following weak global market cues, the Indian stock market ended lower on Friday last week. Among the frontline indices, the Nifty 50 index dropped 65 points and closed at 23,501, while the BSE Sensex lost 269 points and closed at 77,209.

Mumbai: The two monetary policy committee (MPC) members who voted to cut interest rates and change monetary policy stance at its last meeting believe the Indian economy needs to grow at joined its potential growth of 8%, as inflation continues to approach the target of 4%. The MPC had voted to keep repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for the eighth consecutive time in its June meeting. Jayanth Varma, who had been voting for a rate cut since February this year, argues that MPC should start cutting rates this quarter to give a boost to growth in FY26.

Staffing firms see a spike in demand for quick commerce workers “Startups began several initiatives during the pandemic and the cost of marketing was extremely high. As things stand today, we are getting the sense that margins are more established and they are more focused on retention," Rahul Chowdhri, an investor at Stellaris Venture Partners, said.

joint exercise between the Air Forces of the two nations being held from June 21-26. India's Ambassador to Egypt, Ajit Gupte, visited Berighat Air Base to interact with the Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent. In a post on X, Indian Embassy in Egypt stated, "India-Egypt defence cooperation continue to strengthen, with 4th joint exercises b/w IAF and EAF being held in Egypt from 21 to 26 June 2024. Amb @AjitVGupte visited Berighat Air Base to interact with IAF contingent. C 17, IL-78 and Rafales are participating in HOPEX with EAF."

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. is aiming to more than triple investments in India’s renewable energy sector to over $10 billion in the next three-four years. It’s also looking at acquisitions in the segment besides exploring opportunities in electric vehicles (EVs) and green hydrogen. Brookfield is the second-largest investor in India’s green energy assets. “In terms of size and scale, we are close to $3 billion AUM (assets under management),” Nawal Saini, managing director of Brookfield’s renewable power and transition group, said in an interview. “We think this will be well over $10 billion in the next three-four years as we deploy more capital in just these existing platforms.”

An aerial drone likely launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck and damaged a vessel in the Red Sea

Most of India’s 120 million farmers depend on rain from monsoons for a good harvest

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) introduced two new guidelines aimed at enhancing the safety of electric vehicles in the L, M, and N categories. L refers to two-wheelers, while the M and N categories correspond to four-wheelers and goods trucks, respectively. These new sets of rules, called IS 18590: 2024 and IS 18606: 2024, focus on the main parts of electric cars, buses, and trucks, especially the powertrain (which includes parts like the motor and transmission).

Indian stock market: Nifty has been hovering within the 23300 to 23600 range, indicating indecisiveness, which sets the stage for a very volatile monthly expiry. A decisive move above 23600 might take the index towards 24000 in the short term, whereas failure to hold above 23300 might trigger panic in the market. Below 23300, the Nifty might fall towards 22750 in the short term.The BankNifty index witnessed a volatile trading session but ended on a flat note, highlighting the evident tussle between buyers and sellers.

stress. A number of different situations around personal money can cause individuals’ persistent worry.

Conor McGregor will miss UFC 303 as he won't be able to fight Michael Chandler due to an injury. Now the question remains when will he fight? 35-year-old McGregor has revealed that there are only two fights left on his UFC contract and he would fight soon. He said that it will take a few weeks to recuperate and regain 100 per cent fitness, as per a report on CBS sports.

the sinking this week of the ship Tutor, which marked what appears to be a new escalation by the Iranian-backed Houthis in their campaign of strikes on ships in the vital maritime corridor over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, the U.S. military ordered the USS Dwight D.

Solana (SOL) has shown a consistent upward trend, stabilizing around $136 and reaching an intraday high of $136.46. Despite a recent peak of $151.41 earlier this week, SOL couldn’t sustain that level, dropping to $129.00 before recovering.