Bhavish Aggarwal, CEO, Ola

Ola Founder Bhavish Aggarwal Responds to Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi’s Remarks on India Market

In a recent exchange of comments, Bhavish Aggarwal, the founder of Ola, India’s leading ride-sharing platform, has responded to statements made by Uber’s global CEO Dara Khosrowshahi regarding the competitive landscape in India’s ride-sharing market. Aggarwal’s rebuttal came after Khosrowshahi’s interview with a national daily, during which he emphasized Uber’s commitment to the ride-sharing business…

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Paytm: Rockstar Indian fintech start-up faces serious crisis

Paytm, Indian Fintech Rockstar, Grapples with Regulatory Crisis

In a startling development that has sent shockwaves through India’s financial technology landscape, Paytm, the trailblazing digital payments company, finds itself ensnared in a serious crisis. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has dealt a significant blow to Paytm’s banking division, ordering it to halt all services due to alleged “persistent non-compliance” with regulatory standards….

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Tax and 2024 budget

Anticipating Budget 2024: Potential Changes Affecting Indian Taxpayers Today

As the nation eagerly awaits the unveiling of Budget 2024, speculations and expectations are running high, particularly concerning potential alterations to the tax structure that could impact millions of taxpayers. Reflecting on the trajectory of recent budgets, the fiscal decisions of the government have been pivotal in shaping the financial landscape for individuals across the…

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R C BHARGAVA

Maruti Suzuki Chairman Foresees India as Auto Technology Provider to Developing Nations

In a visionary outlook for India’s automotive industry, Maruti Suzuki Chairman R.C. Bhargava predicts that the country is poised to not only drive its manufacturing growth but also emerge as a key provider of automobile technology to the developing world. Despite India’s advantageous geopolitical position due to global diversification policies, Bhargava acknowledges that the manufacturing…

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Prior to the March 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, the Railways granted a 50% fare concession to senior citizens and government-accredited journalists.

Indian Railways Stands Firm on 55% Concession Amidst Calls for Senior Citizens and Journalist Concessions

Ahmedabad In response to persistent demands for the reinstatement of pre-COVID fare concessions for senior citizens and journalists, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw addressed the matter during a visit to Ahmedabad to oversee the progress of the bullet train project. While he did not directly address the restoration of specific concessions, Vaishnaw emphasized that every train…

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Tata Coffee and its parent Tata Consumer Products will be amalgamated into TCPL Beverages & Foods

Tata Coffee’s Merger with Tata Consumer and TCPL Beverages to Take Effect on January 1, Stocks Hit Record Highs

  In a significant development, Tata Coffee and Tata Consumer Products are set to merge with Tata Consumer Products, with the amalgamation taking effect on January 1. This move, part of a larger reorganization plan, has sent stocks soaring, with Tata Coffee and Tata Consumer hitting fresh 52-week highs. Tata Coffee witnessed a remarkable surge,…

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Arvind Panagariya appointed as 16th Finance Commission Chairman

“Arvind Panagariya Assumes Helm as Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission”

  In a significant development, the government has appointed renowned economist and former Vice-Chairman of Niti Aayog, Dr. Arvind Panagariya, as the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission. The announcement, made on December 31, underscores the government’s commitment to bringing seasoned expertise to the forefront of financial decision-making. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister…

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