The Business Guardian - February 05, 2025

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February 05, 2025

SBI report: RBI may use CRR for regulation, not liquidity management

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may start using the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) more as a regulatory intervention tool rather than just a liquidity management tool in the future, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).

1 min

NetApp, Lenovo, Vodafone Idea, Anunta, and Tata Communications win CIO Choice 2025 Trust Seal

The 13th Anniversary edition of the coveted CIO CHOICE Honour & Recognition recently concluded at the Red Carpet Night felicitation ceremony.

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Makhana cultivation grows from 13,000 to 35,000 hectares: MoS Agriculture

Makhana cultivation has expanded from approximately 13,000 hectares to 35,000 hectares across multiple states, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Bhagirath Choudhary, said in a written reply in Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

1 min

Government Sources Say India Will Gain From The US-China Trade War

The ongoing trade war between the US and China is expected to benefit India by boosting its exports to the US

2 mins

Morgan Stanley: India shifts fiscal and monetary policies to boost growth

India's fiscal and monetary policies are now focusing more on supporting economic growth, aligning with expectations of a cyclical recovery, according to a report by Morgan Stanley.

1 min

SC orders Assam to deport 63 foreigners in two weeks

The apex court also questioned Assam's claim that deportation was impossible due to the migrants' undisclosed foreign addresses, stating that even without addresses, deportation is possible

2 mins

TN to Launch Climate Policy for Education: Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced a pioneering initiative to introduce a comprehensive climate change policy tailored for educational purposes and establish ecology clubs in schools across the state.

1 min

Govt hiding true death toll: Akhilesh Yadav on Mahakumbh stampede

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday continued his attack on the Uttar Pradesh government over the Mahakumbh stampede incident and said that the government allowed this incident to take place.

2 mins

Govt Developed 2,661 Climate-Resilient Crops: Mos Choudhary

The Indian government has implemented various initiatives to enhance agricultural resilience, water efficiency, and weather-based decision-making for farmers.

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41,000 Homes To Be Delivered On Dwarka Expressway, Sohna In 3 Years

Dwarka Expressway and Sohna in Gurugram are set to witness a major housing boom with 41,000 units to be delivered from 2025 onwards.

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Ashiyana: A Celestial Haven by Krish Kothari

Perched high above Mumbai's bustling streets, overlooking the serene waters of the Arabian Sea, Ashiyana redefines luxury living.

1 min

Gunnebo Entrance Control Opens New Offices in Gurgaon, Mumbai

Gunnebo Entrance Control has strengthened its presence in India with the opening of two new offices in Gurgaon and Mumbai.

1 min

Crisil Coalition Greenwich Reveals 2025 Best Bank, Share Leader Award Winners

Crisil Coalition Greenwich today announced the 2025 Best Bank and Share Leader award winners.

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Alieus Hedge Fund seeks AIF registration in India

Alieus Hedge Fund, a rapidly growing global investment firm, has officially applied online for Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) registration in India on 24th January 2025.

1 min

Mitsu Chem Plast reports 110% export growth, expanding globally

Mitsu Chem Plast Limited (Mitsu) (BSE: 540078), a global leading player in polymer-based moulded products, particularly in hospital furniture parts, has proudly announced achieving a remarkable 110% growth in export value during the 2024-25 fiscal period (April to December).

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41,000 Housing Units to Be Delivered on Dwarka Expressway

By 2027, Dwarka Expressway will see over 25,000 unit deliveries, while Sohna expects around 16,000.

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RBI May Use CRR as a Regulatory Intervention Tool: SBI

The report also predicts that the RBI may cut the repo rate by 25 basis points in its February 2025 policy meeting. Over the entire rate cut cycle, the reduction could be at least 75 basis points.

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Every 5th home linked with stock market: NSE

A fifth of Indian households are now linked to the stock markets, as the total market capitalisation of Indian companies has grown six times over the last decade, says a report by National Stock Exchange.

1 min

PM Internship Scheme not meant for jobs: FM replies in Parliament

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that the Prime Minister Internship Scheme announced last year was not meant to provide jobs, instead it was to provide exposure and skill to the youth to make them job ready.

1 min

Sensex Soars 1397 Points, Nifty Above 23,730 As US Pauses Tariffs

Despite strong market gains, macroeconomic concerns persist as the rupee drops to 87.15, raising inflation and stability fears.

1 min

Vipin Aggarwal: Innovation hubs, green tech key to growth

Vipin Aggarwal, a seasoned investor and financial expert with over 30 years of experience in capital markets and private equity, underscores the transformative potential of innovation hubs and startups in driving India's economic progress.

2 mins

The Forgotten Inmates: Gender-Sensitive Prison Reform in North-East India

Prison reform is a vital aspect of any justice system, as it seeks to uphold the dignity and humanity of individuals within the penal system.

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The Delhi Election Round-Up

Campaigning for the Delhi Elections has ended and the capital city will go to vote on 5th February.

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Judicial Overreach and Training Deficiencies: The Urgent Need for Reform in Lower Courts

The role of State Judicial Academies is crucial in addressing these concerns. These institutions must ensure that judicial officers are adequately trained to distinguish between moral persuasion and legal reasoning. A well-structured training framework should incorporate:

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Cancer Crusade

Cancer treatment remains financially burdensome, with 1.6 million new cases and 800,000 deaths in India in 2023, rising further.

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Debunking Myths about Cancer

On this World Cancer Day, as communities worldwide unite to raise awareness and promote understanding, it's crucial to address and dispel common myths surrounding cancer.

2 mins

Supreme Court dismisses PIL challenging provisions of Dowry Prohibition Act

The Supreme Court in the case Rupshi Singh Versus Union Of India And Ors observed and has dismissed the Public Interest Litigation, PIL filed challenging validity of Section 2, Section 3, Section 4 and Section 8A of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 as \"adverse to men\".

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SC expresses concern at Allahabad High Court case pendency; stresses on need to fill vacancies: 'Each judge has 15k-20k matters'

The bench in the case directed that the order passed in the present writ petition shall be treated as a representation addressed to the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court in regards to matters pending for many decades in the High Court and pass an appropriate order in this regard on its administrative side.

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Supreme Court rejects plea to recall TN Governor RN Ravi for walking out of Assembly

The Supreme Court in the case CR Jaya Sukin v. The Secretary to the President and others observed and has dismissed a writ petition filed seeking directions to recall Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi for walking out of the Tamil Nadu legislative Assembly without delivering the customary address.

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Supreme Court Issues Notice on RTI Activist's Plea Challenging Amendment to Election Rules Restricting Public Disclosure of Poll Records

The Supreme Court in the case Anjali Bhardwaj Versus Union Of India observed and has issued notice to the Union Government and the Election Commission of India wherein the petition is filed challenging the amendments to the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 which seeks to restrict people's right to access election related records.

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Supreme Court: Forfeiture of earnest money permissible if it is not excessive amounting to penalty under Section 74 of Contract Act

The Supreme Court in the case Godrej Projects Development Limited Versus Anil Karlekar And Ors observed and has clarified that forfeiting a reasonable earnest money deposit in a contract does not constitute a penalty under Section 74 of the Contract Act, 1872.

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Supreme Court asks Union: Why detain illegal Bangladeshi immigrants here indefinitely instead of deporting them?

The Supreme Court in the case Maja Daruwala v Union of India observed and has asked the Union Government about the purpose of keeping hundreds of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in detention centres in India for an indefinite period, instead of deporting them to their native country.

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'Nearly 864 km of India-B'desh border yet to be fenced'

In response to queries raised by Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Sajda Ahmed over the fencing of the India-Bangladesh border, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said that nearly 864.482 kilometres of the border was yet to be fenced and it includes a length of 174.514 km of non-feasible gap.

1 min

India, UK hold disarmament talks

UP CM Yogi Adityanath came down heavily on Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accusing him of \"taking payoffs\" to speak against Sanatan Dharm

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Nearly 864 km of India-B'desh border yet to be fenced

In response to queries raised by Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Sajda Ahmed over the fencing of the India-Bangladesh border, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said that nearly 864.482 kilometres of the border was yet to be fenced and it includes a length of 174.514 km of non-feasible gap.

1 min

CM Bhupendra Patel Announces Committee to Examine Need of UCC in State

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to implement the Uniform Civil Code across the nation to ensure equal rights for all citizens.

1 min

India, UK Hold Disarmament Talks

On February 4, 2025, India and the United Kingdom convened consultations on disarmament and non-proliferation in New Delhi.

1 min

Trinamool Slams Ashwini Vaishnaw's Claims on Railway Allocation to Bengal

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's claim that the Modi Government had allocated almost three times the amount that had been allocated when West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Government was the Union Railway Minister has triggered a fierce counter-response from the Trinamool Congress.

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UNICEF-NIMHANS Release National Roadmap for Child Road Safety

A national roadmap for child and adolescent road safety in India, released on Tuesday by UNICEF in collaboration with the WHO Collaborating Centre for Injury Prevention and Safety at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS).

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Himanta Meets Jaishankar, Discusses Act East Policy

On Tuesday, Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Minister for External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar at his South Block office.

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