The Business Guardian - February 10, 2025

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February 10, 2025

India to Prioritize Energy Infrastructure in FY25-30 Capex Shift: Report

India's capital expenditure from FY25-30 is expected to pivot from public-led transport infrastructure to a more balanced investment in energy infrastructure, which includes electricity generation and the integration of power grids for efficient transmission and distribution, according to a BNP Paribas report.

1 min

India's trade to hit USD 1.8 trillion by 2033 at 6.4% CAGR: Report

India's total trade is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4 per cent through 2033, reaching USD 1.8 trillion annually, according to a BCG report.

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PM Ujjwala Yojana Reaches 10.33 Crore Connections: Hardeep Puri

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) has provided over 10.33 crore free LPG connections since its launch in May 2016, significantly improving access to clean cooking fuel in India.

1 min

PLI for electronics manufacturing draws Rs 10,213 crore investments: Minister

The Production Linked Scheme (PLI) for electronics manufacturing is performing well and it has attracted a cumulative investment of Rs 10,213 crore till December 2024, Union Minister of State for electronics and information technology Jitin Prasada informed Rajya Sabha this week.

2 mins

India targets USD 10 billion in technical textile exports: MoS Pabitra Margherita

The central government aims to boost India's technical textile exports to USD 10 billion under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita informed the Rajya Sabha this week.

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Mansour Chairs Development Council

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the continuation and restructuring of the Central Sector Scheme 'Skill India Programme (SIP)' till 2026 with an overlay outlay of Rs 8,800 crore from 2022-23 to 2025-26.

1 min

Tax Relief, Rate Cut To Boost Consumption: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted income tax relief and an RBI rate cut as key drivers of consumption recovery in India.

2 mins

Union Bank expects lower FY25-26 inflation than MPC estimates

The Union Bank of India highlighted that inflation for FY25 could be lower than the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) revised forecast of 4.4 per cent, with Q4 FY25 Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation likely tracking at 4 per cent.

1 min

Invest Karnataka 2025 to drive industrial growth

Bengaluru is gearing up for the Invest Karnataka 2025 - Global Investors Meet (GIM-2025), a flagship event poised to bolster the state's industrial landscape.

1 min

SBI Expects Rate Cut by April If Inflation Stays Low

Reserve Bank of India's commitment to long-term price stability and sustained economic growth remains unwavering, with analysts anticipating another rate cut as early as April - provided inflation continues to trend favorably, according to SBI research.

1 min

Around 1.4 Lakh Indians Went Vegan This January

Veganuary, the global movement to try vegan in January and beyond, has hit record popularity in India, with a total of 1,39,486 Indians trying vegan this year.

2 mins

Axis Max Life Reports Strong Growth in 9M FY25

Additionally, the Company registered a growth of 9% in VNB in first 9 months despite the impact of surrender regulations in third quarter.

2 mins

136 Vande Bharat Trains Run at Near 100% Occupancy: Vaishnaw

As many as 136 Vande Bharat train services having chair cars are operational on the Indian Railways network as of January 2025, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Rajya Sabha in a written reply.

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Specialty Steel Companies Invest Rs 27,106 Crore Under PLI

Specialty steel companies have committed investments worth 27,106 crore under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, with 18,848 crore realized by December 2024, according to Minister of State for Steel Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma.

1 min

IEA, OPEC Will Share Insights on Oil Market During India Energy Week

International Energy Agency (IEA) is set to share insights on India's oil and gas sector during the 3rd edition of India Energy Week (IEW) next week here in the national capital.

1 min

India to have own GPU in 3-5 years, 18K AI servers in 2-4 days: Vaishnaw

India is gearing up to make a significant breakthrough in high-end computing by developing its own Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) within the next three to five years, while also working on an indigenous foundational Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform expected to be ready in just 10 months.

1 min

PM Ujjwala Yojana Reaches 10.33 Cr Connections: Hardeep Puri

About 10.33 crore Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) free gas connections have been provided across the country since its launch in May 2016, petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Puri informed Lok Sabha this week.

1 min

PLI Scheme Drives Rs 10k Cr Investment in India's Electronics Manufacturing

The Production Linked Scheme (PLI) for electronics manufacturing is performing well and it has attracted a cumulative investment of Rs 10,213 crore till December 2024, Union Minister of State for electronics and information technology Jitendra Prasada informed Rajya Sabha this week.

2 mins

India's Tourism Growth Boosts Investor Confidence: Report

India's tourism sector, which shattered records in 2023-24, is demonstrating further growth in the current financial year, the hospitality consulting firm Hotelivate said in a report.

1 min

India Targets USD 10 Billion in Technical Textile Exports by 2025

The central government aims to target the export of USD 10 billion worth of technical textiles under its National Technical Textiles Mission. MoS Textiles Pabitra Margherita informed Rajya Sabha this week.

1 min

India's trade to hit USD 1.8 trillion by 2033, growing at 6.4% CAGR

India's total trade is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4 per cent through 2033, reaching USD 1.8 trillion annually, according to a BCG report.

1 min

India to focus on energy infrastructure in FY25-30 capex shift

India's capital expenditure from FY25-30 is expected to pivot from public-led transport infrastructure to a more balanced investment in energy infrastructure, which includes electricity generation and the integration of power grids for efficient transmission and distribution, according to BNP Paribas report.

1 min

Is hard work enough? Can it alone guarantee success?

In today's India, adaptability is just as critical as effort. Auto-rickshaw drivers who embraced ride-hailing apps like Ola and Uber saw increased earnings, while street vendors who adopted online delivery models during the pandemic managed to sustain their livelihoods. Those who upskilled in emerging fields like AI, digital marketing, and data science found new career paths, proving that evolving with the times is key to long-term success.

2 mins

DEPORTATION OF ILLEGAL MIGRANTS: A STEP TOWARDS FAIR IMMIGRATION

In the United States, immigration laws such as the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), also known as the McCarran-Walter Act, provide the legal basis for the removal of individuals who violate visa terms, enter unlawfully, or engage in criminal activities.

3 mins

Government approves data protection rules, paving the way for implementation

OPINION

3 mins

The Evolving Leadership Of Delhi

Delhi's leadership evolved from Brahm Prakash in 1952 to Atishi Marlena in 2025, with significant shifts in political dynamics, governance, and urban development throughout the years.

6 mins

Allahabad High Court Seeks Details Of UP Govt's Policy For Withdrawal Of State And Ineffective Criminal Cases

The Allahabad High Court in the case observed and has called for the affidavits of top government officials seeking the responses of them on the state's policy to withdraw stale and ineffective criminal cases.

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Allahabad High Court Seeks Details Of UP Govt's Policy For Withdrawal Of State And Ineffective Criminal Cases

The Allahabad High Court in the case observed and has called for the affidavits of top government officials seeking the responses of them on the state's policy to withdraw stale and ineffective criminal cases.

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Punjab And Haryana High Court: State Must Ensure Only Competent Lawyers Are Appointed To Represent It, Cannot Afford Misinformation In Matters Of Life And Liberty

The bench headed by Justice Manjari Nehru Kaul stated that, 'the legal system cannot afford the luxury of laxity or misinformation in matters where liberty and life are at stake.'

1 min

Delhi High Court Declares 'Peter England' As Well Known Trademark, Says Public Figures Acted As Brand Ambassadors

The court in the case noted that the brand has spent a huge amount on the endorsement of its products by various actors like Ayushman Khurrana as well as players of Chennai Super Kings Cricket Team.

1 min

CB-CID Informs Madras High Court: Chargesheet Filed Against Three For Mixing Feces In Water Tank

The Madras High Court in the case K Rajkamal v. Secretary to Government and others has informed the CB-CID that it has filed a chargesheet against three persons in connection with the unfortunate incident of mixing human feces in an overhead water tank in Vengaivayal in Pudukottai District.

1 min

Congress blames for AAP loss

AAP's Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan on Sunday blamed the Congress for the party's defeat in the Delhi polls, a charge rubbished by the grand old party.

1 min

Kejriwal Meets New AAP MLAs, Urges Them To Continue Serving Delhi

AAP will nominate its leader of opposition in the coming days.

2 mins

BJP's Delhi Victory: Who will be the next CM?

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) marked a historic return to power in Delhi after a 27-year gap, as the party reached the majority threshold in the recently concluded assembly elections.

2 mins

We Will Make Delhi Healthy, Safe, and Clean," Kiran Bedi on BJP's Win

Former Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi, reacting to BJP's win in Delhi Assembly elections, said that the time for accusations and counter-accusations has ended and that the focus should now be on governance and development.

1 min

Revamping Yamuna riverfront top priority: Verma

BJP leader Parvesh Verma, who is one of the key contenders for the Delhi chief minister's post, on Sunday said that developing the Yamuna riverfront will be a key priority for his party.

1 min

Atishi resigns as Delhi CM, LG asks her to stay until new govt forms

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi handed over her resignation to Lt Governor V K Saxena on Sunday, a day after her Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) faced a crushing defeat in the assembly polls.

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Anna Hazare jabs Kejriwal, says he lacks understanding of serving society

Social activist Anna Hazare, whose anti-corruption movement of 2011 became a catapult for the political career of Arvind Kejriwal, on Sunday criticized the former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convenor for his lack of understanding about serving society.

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