‘Investing in India is profitable’: Putin heaps praises on PM Modi; says Russia ready to set up manufacturing operations in India

‘Investing in India is profitable’: Putin heaps praises on PM Modi; says Russia ready to set up manufacturing operations in India

Putin commended PM Narendra Modi’s national-centric approach and the “Make in India” programme. Russia willing to set up manufacturing operations in India? At the VTB Investment Forum in Moscow, the Russian president Vladimir Putin drew parallels between Russia’s import substitution programme and India’s “Make in India” initiative. He indicated Russia’s readiness to establish manufacturing units…

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No auctions for satcom companies, but will drive ‘level-playing field’ with incumbent telcos: Government

No auctions for satcom companies, but will drive ‘level-playing field’ with incumbent telcos: Government

NEW DELHI: Amidst intense lobbying by incumbent telecom operators — led by Reliance Jio and Airtel — against administrative allocation of spectrum to multi-national satcom providers like Elon Musk’s Starlink and Amazon’s Project Kuiper, govt on Wednesday said it will ensure a “level-playing field” between the two technologies.“Spectrum assigned administratively are also chargeable and hence…

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‘Doubt on credibility’: IndiGo dismisses low ranking in global survey

‘Doubt on credibility’: IndiGo dismisses low ranking in global survey

NEW DELHI: IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has refuted the findings of a survey by AirHelp, an EU-based claim processing agency, which ranked it among the world’s worst airlines based on parameters such as punctuality, service quality, and compensation handling. The survey placed IndiGo at the 103rd position out of 109 airlines, with a total score…

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NPS scorecard: How much returns do various National Pension System schemes give? Equity, government bond & corporate debt plans compared

NPS scorecard: How much returns do various National Pension System schemes give? Equity, government bond & corporate debt plans compared

NPS operates through a two-tier structure. The Tier-I Account functions as the principal retirement savings vehicle. (AI image) The National Pension System or the NPS is gaining recognition as a popular retirement-focused investment option. Financial experts highlight that NPS combines essential features of an ideal retirement savings product, offering extended investment opportunities with cost-effective management…

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How much discount does Indian Railways give passengers on a train ticket? ‘If the price is Rs 100, then railways charges…’

How much discount does Indian Railways give passengers on a train ticket? ‘If the price is Rs 100, then railways charges…’

Indian Railways provides an annual subsidy of Rs 56,993 crore across all passenger categories. Did you know that Indian Railways train ticket prices are subsidised? So, how much discount does the national transporter give for every ticket that it sells? 46%, says Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.The Indian Railways provides an annual subsidy of Rs 56,993…

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