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Rs 2000 notes withdrawal: 98% of notes deposited, Rs 6,691 crore worth notes still with public, says RBI – Times of India

Rs 2000 notes withdrawal: 98% of notes deposited, Rs 6,691 crore worth notes still with public, says RBI – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced on Wednesday that 98.12 percent of the Rs 2,000 banknotes withdrawn from circulation have been returned to the banking system.The apex bank revealed that as of December 31, 2024, only Rs 6,691 crore worth of Rs 2,000 notes remain with the public, marking a sharp decline from the total value of …

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Peak fog season: Government lists steps for airlines & airports operators to minimise flyer inconvenience – Times of India

Peak fog season: Government lists steps for airlines & airports operators to minimise flyer inconvenience – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Airlines should not keep passengers seated inside aircraft for more than 90 minutes in case of fog-related delayed departures and they need to cancel flights delayed by over three hours. As peak winter fog season kicks in, the union aviation ministry on Wednesday listed out a do’s and don’ts for airlines and airport operators to minimise passenger inconvenience.“Bureau …

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GST collections 7.3% up in December, totaling Rs 1.77 lakh crore – Times of India

GST collections 7.3% up in December, totaling Rs 1.77 lakh crore – Times of India

India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue saw a 7.3 per cent year-on-year growth in December, reaching Rs 1.77 lakh crore, up from Rs 1.65 lakh crore collected during the corresponding period last year, according to government data released on Wednesday.Breaking down the figures, central GST (CGST) accounted for Rs 32,836 crore, State GST (SGST) for Rs 40,499 crore, Integrated …

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Maruti Suzuki records 30% rise in December sales – Times of India

Maruti Suzuki records 30% rise in December sales – Times of India

Automobile giant Maruti Suzuki India Ltd announced a 30 per cent rise in overall wholesales for December 2024, reaching 1,78,248 units, compared to 1,37,551 units in December 2023.In its regulatory filing, on Wednesday, the company reported that its overall domestic sales, including light commercial vehicles and supplies to Toyota Kirloskar Motor, rose 24.44 per cent to 1,32,523 units last month, …

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Cabinet approves Rs 69,515 crore outlay to extend crop insurance schemes; PM Modi says govt’s first decision in new year dedicated to farmers | India News – Times of India

Cabinet approves Rs 69,515 crore outlay to extend crop insurance schemes; PM Modi says govt’s first decision in new year dedicated to farmers | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Government on Wednesday approved the continuation of the Centre’s flagship crop insurance schemes, until 2025-26, allocating a total outlay of Rs 69,515.71 crore for the period from 2021-22 to 2025-26.The decision was taken during a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Cabinet also sanctioned a new fund with …

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Air India will increase its global coverage in years ahead: CEO Campbell Wilson – Times of India

Air India will increase its global coverage in years ahead: CEO Campbell Wilson – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Air India has covered a lot of ground since privatisation and its global coverage will further increase in the years ahead, the airline’s chief Campbell Wilson said on Wednesday. He also said the interior refit of the single-aisle fleet, serving domestic and short-haul international destinations, is underway, and will be completed by mid-2025. Loss-making Air India was acquired …

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Mahindra & Mahindra reports 16% increase in automotive sales for December 2024 – Times of India

Mahindra & Mahindra reports 16% increase in automotive sales for December 2024 – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M Ltd.) reported a 16 per cent rise in total automotive sales, reaching 69,768 units in December, according to their exchange filing on Wednesday.The company achieved domestic sales of 41,424 vehicles in the utility vehicle category, an 18 per cent increase, with total sales including exports reaching 42,958 vehicles while commercial vehicle domestic sales reached …

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