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EPFO to launch E-Praapti portal for inactive PF accounts, here’s how it will help you
30
Apr
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EPFO to launch E-Praapti portal for inactive PF accounts, here’s how it will help you

Mumbai: Over the past few years, the rules for withdrawing provident funds have been simplified significantly. Several digital services have been launched to ensure that provident funds are credited to employees' accounts within a few days. To ensure that PF holders face no problems, the EPFO โ€‹โ€‹has periodically updated its services. The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is now planning to launch a web portal 'E-Praapti' through which members will be able to monitor and activate their old and inactive PF accounts. Sharing this information, Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that this portal will work through the…
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Meerut to Prayagraj in 6 hours: PM Modi inaugurates 594-km long Ganga Expressway
29
Apr
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Meerut to Prayagraj in 6 hours: PM Modi inaugurates 594-km long Ganga Expressway

Meerut: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the 594-km-long Access-Controlled Greenfield Ganga Expressway in Hardoi district. This expressway is expected to bring a major transformation in Uttar Pradesh's infrastructure landscape. The Ganga Expressway is among the largest infrastructure projects in the country and is being developed as a dedicated economic corridor. According to the Uttar Pradesh government, the project, monitored by UPEIDA, is set to play a key role in establishing the state as a strong industrial and logistics hub at the national level. Meerut to Prayagraj in around 6 hours Built at a total cost of around Rs…
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The 40% rule: How much EMI is safe for your salary? Find out here
29
Apr
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The 40% rule: How much EMI is safe for your salary? Find out here

New Delhi: Indiaโ€™s credit boom is no longer just about access; it is about exposure. With instant loans, credit cards, and BNPL (buy now, pay later) options becoming mainstream, a growing number of borrowers are committing a significant portion of their monthly income to EMIs. What looks manageable at the time of borrowing often turns into financial strain within months. This is where the 40 per cent rule becomes crucial.ย  What is 40% rule? The rule states that your total monthly EMI outflow should not exceed 40 per cent of your net income. The intent is simple but critical. It…
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Why have average office rentals in Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru crossed Rs 100/ sq. ft per month?
29
Apr
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Why have average office rentals in Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru crossed Rs 100/ sq. ft per month?

New Delhi: Crossing the Rs 100 per sq. ft per month mark for prime office rentals in Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru is more than a headline number; it signals a clear shift in how Indiaโ€™s commercial real estate market is evolving. In most micro-markets, Grade A properties have been attracting attention, with tenants opting for consolidation into good spaces instead of expansion without purpose. The Global Capability Centres (GCCs), technology, BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance), and co-working spaces remain the key sectors fuelling the demand for office space, and their inclination leans toward premium-grade properties.ย  Visible shift of corporates into…
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FMCG stock in focus as company targets revenue of Rs 20,000 crore by FY30, check share price and other details
29
Apr
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FMCG stock in focus as company targets revenue of Rs 20,000 crore by FY30, check share price and other details

Mumbai: Shares of Diversified FMCG Elitecon International Ltd are in focus after the company announced a major strategic shift to become a consumer-facing, multi-category FMCG powerhouse. The company, in an exchange filing, stated that it has set an ambitious revenue target of approximately Rs 20,000 crore by FY30, backed by a planned investment of Rs 700 crore to scale its domestic and global operations. To achieve this, it plans to build a network of over 5,000 distributors and over 500,000 retail outlets in India, and expand its presence in over 15 international markets. Share price today The stock started the…
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Bandhan Bank Share Price: Stock surges over 10% as Q4 PAT jumps 68% YoY to Rs 534 crore
29
Apr
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Bandhan Bank Share Price: Stock surges over 10% as Q4 PAT jumps 68% YoY to Rs 534 crore

Mumbai: Shares of Bandhan Bank hit a fresh 52-week high on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, after the lender reported a 68 per cent year-on-year jump in net profit for the January-March quarter to Rs 534 crore. The stock opened gap up at Rs 186 with a gain of 4.32 per cent from a previous close of Rs 178.30 on the BSE. Amid high trading volume, it surged further to a high of Rs 204.50, representing a gain of 14.69 per cent. Last seen, the stock was trading at Rs 202.35 with a gain of 13.49 per cent, and the market…
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IT stock opens in green following MoU with GCIB for Africa, check details
29
Apr
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IT stock opens in green following MoU with GCIB for Africa, check details

Mumbai: Shares of IT company Blue Cloud Softech Solutions Ltd started the trading session in green after the company informed exchanges that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GCIB for Africa Ltd to develop 'digital factories' and technology-based projects in Senegal and other African countries. The firm stated that this partnership will involve the two entities forming a joint venture (JV) or special purpose vehicle (SPV) to work in sectors such as IT, healthcare, infrastructure, education, and renewable energy. The company will work with the government and private organisations to strengthen digital services and infrastructure. In…
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Upper circuit alert: Stock under Rs 50 jumps 10% amid rally in benchmark indices
29
Apr
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Upper circuit alert: Stock under Rs 50 jumps 10% amid rally in benchmark indices

Mumbai: Shares of Hyderabad-headquartered MIC Electronics Limited (MICEL) surged 10 per cent on Wednesday amid a rally in benchmark indices. The stock started the trading session in green amid a rebound in Sensex and Nifty, helped by buying in blue-chip stocks and a rally in Asian markets. Buying by domestic institutional investors also offered support, helping cushion the downside moves. While the 30-share BSE Sensex gained 358.92 points to 77,245.83, the 50-share NSE Nifty was up by 101.2 points to 24,096.90. Amid the rally, the stock opened with a gain of 0.88 per cent, or Rs 0.36, at Rs 40.86,…
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From Purvanchal to Haridwar, Ganga Expressway to have several link corridors: Check routes and other details
29
Apr
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From Purvanchal to Haridwar, Ganga Expressway to have several link corridors: Check routes and other details

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 594-km long Access-Controlled Greenfield Ganga Expressway in Hardoi district. Built at a cost of around Rs 36,230 crore, Ganga Expressway will significantly reduce travel time between Meerut and Prayagraj from the current 10-12 hours to approximately 6 hours. One of the key highlights of the project is the provision of a 3.5 km-long Emergency Landing Facility (airstrip) in Shahjahanpur district. In the event of an emergency, fighter jets can land here, making this project strategically important. This dual-use infrastructure enhances national security preparedness and adds strategic value beyond economic benefits. To connect…
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