Digital payments in India record 44% CAGR in FY24: Finance Ministry
Furthermore, during the past 5 months (April-August) of the current financial year 2024-25, the transaction volume has reached to 8,659 crore, it added.
Furthermore, during the past 5 months (April-August) of the current financial year 2024-25, the transaction volume has reached to 8,659 crore, it added.
At close, the Sensex was up 1,359.51 points or 1.63 per cent at 84,544.31, and the Nifty was up 375.20 points or 1.48 per cent at 25,791.
After nearly a decade-long halt due to environmental concerns, Meghalaya is making strides towards resuming coal mining in a more regulated and scientific manner.
NPS Vatsalya is a pension scheme designed for minors. This initiative was rolled out across 75 locations nationwide with over 250 PRANs (permanent retirement account numbers) being allocated to young subscribers.
According to initial ground-level reports presented by the stakeholders, Rice & Maize production is expected to be promising for the upcoming season. However, acreage of cotton is expected to be lesser in this season due to crop diversification.
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) welcomed the decision to extend ECLGS upto March 2023 and increase in guarantee cover to Rs 5 lakh crore.
The Government would also set up an independent nodal umbrella body for meeting wide-ranging testing and certification requirements, the Finance Minister said.
Vivek Lohia, Director, Jupiter Wagons & Chairman, National Council for Railways, ASSOCHAM, opined, "GatiShakti was the limelight of this year’s Union Budget, and rightly so, as it’s one of the integral pillars of growth for India. With strong government intervention along with private investments, the railway industry will largely benefit from this plan. We can expect the cargo handling capacity of railways to increase to 1600 MT by the year 2024-25, which will also accelerate the construction of two dedicated freight corridors.”
The Ayog had also proposed production of E-20 tuned engine vehicles from April 2025.
Many people are now suffering from mental health problems caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.