Pharma Tech Benefits Now Reach Non-MSMEs
The Indian pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a major transformation as the government has revamped the Pharmaceuticals Technology Upgradation Assistance Scheme (PTUAS) to support drug companies in upgrading their facilities to produce medicines conforming to global standards. The scheme now extends beyond MSMEs to pharmaceutical manufacturing units with a turnover of less than Rs 500 crore […]
Govt Rejects Vedanta HZL Demerger Proposal
The government of India has rejected Vedanta’s proposal to demerge its subsidiary Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) into three separate entities, citing national security and public interest concerns. The decision comes as a setback for Vedanta, which had announced its plan to demerge its diversified businesses into six listed companies in September 2023, aiming to unlock […]
Aditya Birla Merges Firms to Form NBFC Giant
Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL) and Aditya Birla Finance (ABFL) have announced a scheme of amalgamation to create a large unified operating non-banking financial company (NBFC). The merger will result in reduction of legal entities and simplification of the group structure of Aditya Birla Capital. It will also comply with the scale-based regulations of the […]
Karnataka Bans Artificial Colors in Gobi Manchurian
The Karnataka government has taken a strict action against the use of artificial colors in Gobi Manchurian, a popular Indo-Chinese dish, and cotton candy, a fluffy confectionery. The state health department has issued an order banning the use of coloring agents like Rhodamine-B, which are considered harmful and unsafe for human consumption. Why the ban? […]
Tata Sanand Plant Surpasses 1M Car Production Record
Tata Motors Sanand plant in Gujarat, India, has achieved a remarkable feat by producing 1 million cars since its inception in 2010. The plant, which was initially set up to manufacture small cars, has evolved into a key facility for producing petrol, CNG and electric vehicles. A Journey of Transformation The Sanand plant started its […]
Adani Green Energy Launches 1GW Solar Park in Gujarat
Adani Green Energy (AGEL), India’s largest renewable energy company, has announced the launch of its 1GW solar park in Khavda, Gujarat. The project is part of the world’s largest renewable energy park of 30GW planned by AGEL in the region. What is the Khavda solar park? The Khavda solar park is a mega-scale project that […]
PM Launches Haryana Part of Dwarka Expressway
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Haryana section of Dwarka Expressway on Monday, March 11, 2024. The 19-km-long stretch is part of the 29-km-long expressway that connects Delhi and Gurugram. The expressway is India’s first elevated highway and the first single-pillar flyover with eight lanes. It is expected to reduce travel time and ease traffic […]
First Govt Homeopathy College in Kathua, North India
North India’s first government homoeopathic college, centrally funded at a cost of Rs 80 crore, will be established in Jasrota area of Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh said on Sunday. The institution will provide cost-effective and integrated healthcare to the people of the region and will also […]
Telangana, Tata Partner for Skill Development
In a major boost to the skill development sector in Telangana, the state government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tata Technologies, a global engineering and product development digital services company, to upgrade 65 state-run industrial training institutes (ITIs) into advanced technical skill training centres. The project aims to enhance the employability of […]
Arjun Munda Inaugurates Digital Center for Farmers
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Arjun Munda, inaugurated the Agriculture Integrated Command and Control Center (AICCC) at the Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi on March 8, 2024. The digital center aims to empower the farmers of the country by equipping them with information, services, and facilities using digital technology. The AICCC will showcase […]