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Surface coal gasification makes a strong case for business: Kishan Reddy to investors

Surface coal gasification makes a strong case for business: Kishan Reddy to investors

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Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy and Satish Chandra Dubey, Minister of State for Coal and Mines, in Hyderabad on Thursday. | Photo Credit: RAMAKRISHNA G Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy said that India’s surface coal gasification programme, for which the Union Cabinet recently approved a ₹37,500 crore financial support, will be a major business as well as nation building opportunity for investors. Addressing a roadshow to promote surface coal or lignite gasification, organised here on Thursday by the Coal Ministry, the Union Minister also sought to underscore the continued role of coal in powering the economy. The Cabinet has approved a total of ₹46,000 crore incentive support for underground and surface coal gasification programmes, which is expected to attract projects entailing ₹4 lakh crore investment and generate several lakh jobs. The draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the surface coal gasification programme has been placed in public domain for comments and suggestions, Mr. Reddy said, urging stakeholders to participate in the programme with confidence. India’s coal or lignite gasification programme seeks …

Bihar CM woos investors with amended package, says govt.’s top priority is ensuring safety

Bihar CM woos investors with amended package, says govt.’s top priority is ensuring safety

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Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary addressing the business conclave organised by the Bihar Chamber of Commerce and Industries to mark its centenary, in Patna on Sunday. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Sunday said ensuring the security of businessmen was his government’s top priority and people associated with industries in the State should maintain their confidence in the government. The Chief Minister said this while inaugurating the business conclave organised by the Bihar Chamber of Commerce and Industries to mark its centenary year. The theme of the event was ‘Business, Politics, and Development’. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Choudhary said the State government has formulated the ‘Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Package-2025’ to attract private investment and boost industrial growth. “Amendments have already been made to this package; if the need arises, further amendments will be made. The two most essential prerequisites for establishing an industry are trust and security. We aspire to see maximum investment flow in Bihar,” he said. He added that the business community will face no hurdles in investing, and a large number of investors have already …

Oil rises as investors track Iran war developments after Trump holds off attack

Oil rises as investors track Iran war developments after Trump holds off attack

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Global stock markets were mixed Monday and oil prices rose while investors digested shifting developments in the Middle East as US President Donald Trump said he postponed a planned attack on Iran at the request of Gulf leaders. US equity indices gyrated between positive and negative territory, ending the day mixed. (Reuters) Oil prices had briefly turned lower following an Iranian media report that said American officials had agreed to suspend sanctions against its crude while talks on ending the war continue. But with no confirmation of the report, as well as Iranian statements on taxing travel through the strait, oil prices quickly began rising again. US equity indices gyrated between positive and negative territory, ending the day mixed. “It feels very tenuous right now,” said Tom Siomades, chief market economist at AE Wealth Management. “Obviously the Iran stuff on a daily basis is driving everything.” Earlier, Iran said it had responded to a new US proposal aimed at ending the war. On Sunday, Iran’s Fars news agency said Washington had presented a five-point list, …

Indian air taxi maker on expansion mode, scouts for investors to raise ₹200 crore

Indian air taxi maker on expansion mode, scouts for investors to raise ₹200 crore

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Magnumwings founder and MD Abhiram Chava with an air-taxi model at his workshop in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.. | Photo Credit: Giri K.V.S. It’s expansion time for the Guntur based Magnumwings, the next generation electric air mobility company which came up with six prototypes for humans, cargo and defence. The nine-year-old startup is now looking at raising capital to aid its expansion and mass production of aircraft. Magnumwings’ founder and Managing Director Abhiram Chava, a U.S. returned aerospace professional, feels the time is ripe enough to take the company to next level. In an exclusive interaction with The Hindu at his manufacturing facility in Guntur, close to Visakhapatnam-Chennai highway, Mr. Abhiram said: “We are currently operating in three separate facilities but now planning to shift to a single facility of 40,000 sq. ft. to place all our software and hardware wings together. We are looking at about ₹200 crore investment in a couple of months to take the expansion forward. So far, we financed the firm through personal sources and we are now looking at Angel …

Is your gilt fund reflecting low returns? Understand how rising yields impact bond prices and gilt fund returns

Is your gilt fund reflecting low returns? Understand how rising yields impact bond prices and gilt fund returns

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In the last one year, the 10-year G-secs yields have risen from 6.20% to above 7%. Rising yields have driven bond prices lower, due to their inverse relationship. It has resulted in lower NAVs and lower returns for gilt fund investors. The 1-year returns for top gilt funds have ranged 0.50% to 3.25%. A graph of the Korean Stock Market Index displayed inside the Woori Bank trading room in Seoul, South Korea, on Thursday. (Bloomberg) If you have invested in a gilt fund, you must have noticed that the returns have been subdued in the last one year or so. It is happening because yields have been rising for the last one year or so. Rising yields lead to a fall in bond prices, thereby leading to a fall in the NAV of gilt funds and lower returns. In this article, we will understand how rising yields impact bond prices and gilt fund returns. How have the yields on G-secs performed? Last year, in May 2025, yields on the 10-year Government Securities (G-secs) bottomed out …

Indian startup Skyroot enters unicorn club with fresh USD 60 million investment

Indian startup Skyroot enters unicorn club with fresh USD 60 million investment

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Skyroot Aerospace, a private space launch company, has successfully raised USD 60 million (approximately Rs 571 crore) from a diverse group of investors, including Ram Shriram’s Sherpalo, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC, and BlackRock, becoming India’s first space-tech unicorn. This funding, announced on May 7, elevates Skyroot’s valuation to USD 1.1 billion, a significant increase from its valuation of around USD 519 million in 2023. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Spotting Financial Scams: A Must-Know Guide for Smart Investors | Business News

Spotting Financial Scams: A Must-Know Guide for Smart Investors | Business News

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2 min readUpdated: Apr 29, 2026 10:46 AM IST In today’s fast-evolving financial landscape, scams have become increasingly sophisticated, making even well-informed individuals fall victim. In the latest episode of #BeTheSmartInvestor by BSE, in association with The Indian Express, a common theme emerges – many people are aware of scams, but struggle to identify them in real life.  ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO A typical red flag is the promise of “guaranteed returns,” especially claims like 100% profit in a short period. The stock market is influenced by multiple factors, and no legitimate investment can assure fixed or guaranteed returns. If something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. The scammers frequently use strategies such as fabricated testimonials, certificate forgery, and pressure tactics such as ‘offer ends today.’ These are psychological factors that force people to take impulsive decisions without proper verification. Another emerging trend is the use of WhatsApp, Telegram, and AI video scams. These are highly convincing.  The interview reveals that many victims initially trusted such offers due to small early gains …

Sensex, Nifty 50 to open lower today as investors stay cautious on Iran war| Business News

Sensex, Nifty 50 to open lower today as investors stay cautious on Iran war| Business News

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Updated on: Apr 06, 2026 8:29:32 AM IST The National Stock Exchange building in Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai. India’s stock market is likely to open little changed today, as caution over a possible escalation in the Iran war offset sentiment after US President Donald Trump threatened “hell” if Tehran misses his deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. GIFT Nifty futures were trading at 22,725 as of 8:15 am, indicating that the benchmark Nifty 50 will open near Thursday’s close of 22,713.1 points. India’s stock market was shut on Friday for Good Friday. Brent crude prices jumped above $110 a barrel, while Asian markets were mixed following Trump’s warning to Iran. In an expletives-laden social media post, Trump told Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital conduit for about a fifth of global oil and natural gas supplies that has largely remained shut since the war began five weeks ago. The Nifty 50 and Sensex lost 0.5% and 0.4%, respectively, last week, extending losses to a sixth straight week, as the Iran war …

Investors scramble to make sense of HDFC chairman Atanu Chakraborty’s sudden exit

Investors scramble to make sense of HDFC chairman Atanu Chakraborty’s sudden exit

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Mumbai: Investors were left scratching their heads on Thursday after the abrupt resignation of HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty the previous night, while shares of India’s largest private sector lender plunged 5%. Atanu Chakraborty, former part-time chairman of HDFC Bank. Despite the strong words from the exiting chairman, analysts do not expect any material irregularities at the bank, while attention turns to the reappointment of chief executive Sashidhar Jagdishan. An investor at the bank’s conference call on Thursday morning summed up the exasperation: “So far, whatever I have heard on this call doesn’t make me any wiser than I was an hour ago.” Late on Wednesday, HDFC Bank released Chakraborty’s resignation letter, in which he wrote of “happenings and practices within the bank” that were “not in congruence” with his personal values and ethics. ALSO READ | Who is Atanu Chakraborty? Retired IAS officer’s resignation as HDFC chief sends shockwaves through Dalal Street At the morning call, HDFC Bank executives and board members assured investors that there were no material issues with the bank, insisting …

Punjab Agro’s QR code system showcased at Investors’ Summit, lets consumers trace jaggery back to farmer | Chandigarh News

Punjab Agro’s QR code system showcased at Investors’ Summit, lets consumers trace jaggery back to farmer | Chandigarh News

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2 min readMohaliMar 14, 2026 10:04 PM IST Among the many innovation stalls at the Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit 2026, a unique initiative by Punjab Agro Industries Corporation drew attention at the exhibition held at Plaksha University. The organisation showcased a QR code-based traceability system designed to strengthen consumer trust by allowing buyers to track the origin and production details of food products. Providing information about the initiative, Adhiraj Pathania, deputy manager at Punjab Agro, said the QR code system has been introduced to ensure transparency and authenticity in agricultural products, particularly jaggery.“This QR code-based system enables consumers to trace the product back to its source. By simply scanning the code on the package, customers can access complete information about where and how the product was produced,” Pathania explained. Using a smartphone camera or any QR scanner application, consumers can scan the code printed on a packet of Punjab Agro jaggery. Once scanned, a digital link opens on the phone displaying a detailed product profile and certification. The information includes the name of the farmer …