The Business Guardian - March 16, 2025

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March 16, 2025

Geopolitical factors, economic uncertainty led historic gold price surge

Gold prices touched a historic milestone, hitting USD 3,000 per ounce, reinforcing its role as a safe-haven asset during times of economic uncertainty.

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IndusInd Bank is well-capitalised, no need for depositors to worry: RBI

Amid the ongoing crisis in the IndusInd bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Saturday released a statement stating that the bank is well capitalised and financially stable.

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India, ILO Discuss Fair Wages, Gig Workers' Welfare

India and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) on Saturday discussed the determination and operationalisation of living wages, gig and platform workers' welfare and decent work in value chains.

1 min

India Generated $143 Million Launching Foreign Satellites Since 2015

India has launched satellites of 34 countries so far, including those of developed countries, since 2014:

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States Hailed For Huge Electronic Exports

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday thanked the states for the success of the electronic industry, adding that it has become the second largest export item in the country.

1 min

Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects hyperloop pod development

Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday inspected the work being done to develop a Hyperloop pod in Chennai.

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India Is Witnessing Surge In Illegal Betting

Illegal betting and gambling activities in India have surged dramatically in recent years, with digital platforms accounting for a staggering 1.6 billion visits in just three months across four major sites, according to a report by Digital India Foundation.

1 min

TN PETRO PRODUCTS REPORTS STRONG Q3 GROWTH; LAB MARKET EXPANDS

Chennai based Tamil Nadu Petro Products Limited (TPL), was incorporated 40 years back to set up a world-class Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) manufacturing facility.

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19,826 km roads constructed so far under Bharatmala: Nitin Gadkari

Bharatmala projects covering a total length of 26,425 km have been awarded and out of this 19,826 km have already been constructed, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari informed Lok Sabha in a written reply earlier this week.

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In Madhya Pradesh, budget blends continuity and change

Aiming at building a 'Vikasit Madhya Pradesh', the key highlights of the Budget 2025-26 are the following: emphasis on empowering GYAN (Gareeb, Yuva, Annadaata, Naari); a first-time Zero-based budgeting (ZBB) based budget wherein every item of expenditure has been critically examined for its utility and relevance; a budgetary size or government spending of Rs 421,032 crores representing an over 15 percent increase over the previous year budget; a revenue surplus of Rs 618 crores; a fiscal deficit equal to 4.66 percent of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP); a state debt that equals 29.5 percent of the GSDP; an interest payment that equals 9.84 percent of the state's revenue receipts and a huge Rs 18,619 crores allocation for the Mukhya Mantri Ladli Behna Yojna.

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INDIA'S CYBER SECURITY LANDSCAPE IN 2025: EMERGING THREATS AND ROAD TO RESILIENCE

Cybersecurity has become one of India's most important worries, as the country faces a rapid escalation in cyberattacks on critical industries such as finance, healthcare, telecommunications, and government organizations.

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Waaree Renewable Tech Upgraded

Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited (WRTL) has been raised from CARE A- to CARE A in the most recent ratings published by CARE Ratings, India's top credit rating agency, the company said in a release.

1 min

Jio to bring SpaceX's Starlink high-speed internet

Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) announced an agreement with SpaceX to offer Starlink's broadband internet services to its customers in India.

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Andhra Inks MoU With Microsoft To Train Youth

The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday signed a crucial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft for skill development among youth in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced technology.

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Aditya Birla Fashion Ranked Top in Sustainable Retail Company

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. (ABFRL) has secured the highest ranking among Indian retail companies in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA).

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Hindustan Shipyard Stages Turnaround With 'Magic of Five' Strategy

Hindustan Shipyard Ltd. (HSL), once burdened by chronic losses and operational inefficiencies, has engineered an impressive turnaround driven by a strategic initiative dubbed the \"Magic of Five.\"

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Cosmetics stakeholders call for separate regulations

During a round table in New Delhi, the cosmetics industry stakeholders expressed a need to introduce an independent regulatory framework for the sector, separate from the framework for drugs.

1 min

Microplastic May Fuel Antibiotic Resistance: Study

They say this is especially concerning for people in high-density, impoverished areas like refugee settlements, where discarded plastic piles up and bacterial infections spread easily.

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Make in India boosts domestic manufacturing of medical devices

India's MedTech industry has emerged as a beacon of growth, poised to redefine healthcare on a global scale. India's path to emerging as a global MedTech leader is strongly supported by the government's forward-thinking policies that promote growth and innovation in the sector.

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NOISE POLLUTION NUISANCE & HAZARDS

Noise adversely affects the economy by reducing productivity, increasing healthcare costs, affecting property values, and negatively impacting tourism and related businesses.

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Delhi HC Orders Removal of Videos Against Sadhguru and Isha Foundation

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday ordered the removal of recently uploaded videos against Sadhguru and the Isha Foundation.

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Court to hear case against Gulmarg fashion show organisers

A Srinagar court has set for April 8 a hearing against the organisers of a fashion show held in Gulmarg during Ramzan over allegations of obscenity and of hurting religious sentiments.

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Court grants pension benefits to former judge Pushpa Ganediwala

The Bombay High Court has ruled in favor of former Additional Judge Pushpa Ganediwala, granting her pension benefits applicable to High Court judges despite her resignation from the post.

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Court Stays Proposed Felling of 3,300 Trees

The Uttarakhand High Court has put a temporary halt on the felling of 3,300 trees for the proposed 4-lane road project from Bhaniyawala in Dehradun to Rishikesh.

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'Moana' copyright dispute ends, new lawsuit targets sequel

After a five-year legal dispute, Disney has emerged victorious in a copyright trial concerning its hit animated film Moana.

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IHC Orders Inquiry Into Denial of Lawyer's Access to Imran

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday ordered an inquiry into the denial of a meeting between former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his lawyer, Mashal Yousafzai, appointing court clerk Sakina Bangash to investigate whether jail authorities unlawfully prevented the meeting.

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Court Sets Aside Complaint Against Kailash Kher

The Bombay High Court has dismissed a complaint against singer Kailash Kher, which alleged that his song 'Bam Bam', dedicated to Lord Shiva, hurt religious sentiments.

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CBI Conducts Raid at Retired NCLT Member's Residence

The Central Bureau of Investigation has conducted a search at the residence of a retired National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) member as part of an investigation into a bribery case.

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