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GoI Approves Unified Pension Scheme for Government Employees

GoI Approves Unified Pension Scheme for Government Employees

In a significant move to enhance retirement benefits for government employees, the Union Cabinet on Saturday approved the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). This new scheme is set to benefit approximately 23 lakh government employees and will serve as an alternative to the existing National Pension System (NPS). Background The decision comes after a thorough review …

Tata Power Solar Systems, ICICI Bank Partner To Finance Solar Units

Tata Power Solar Systems, ICICI Bank Partner To Finance Solar Units

Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd (TPSSL) has signed an agreement with ICICI Bank to provide financing for solar units to residential and corporate customers. As part of the agreement, the customers can avail themselves of loans up to Rs 90 lakh with collateral-free options and tenure extending up to 5 years. TPSSL collaboration with ICICI …

Goldman Sachs Lowers India’s 2024 and 2025 GDP Growth Forecasts

Goldman Sachs Lowers India’s 2024 and 2025 GDP Growth Forecasts

Goldman Sachs has revised India’s GDP growth forecasts for 2024 and 2025, anticipating slower expansion due to reduced government expenditure and other economic factors. The bank now projects a growth rate of 6.7% for 2024 and 6.4% for 2025, down by 20 basis points each from previous estimates. This adjustment follows a significant 35% contraction …

GPS Full Form

GPS Full Form: History, Parts, Components, Benefits and Accuracy

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system that provides time and location information anywhere on or near the Earth. It works in all weather conditions, offering accurate positioning and navigation. Originally developed by the United States Department of Defense, GPS is now maintained by the United States Air Force. In this article, …

RBI Adds FASTag, NCMC Auto-Replenishment to E-Mandate Framework

RBI Adds FASTag, NCMC Auto-Replenishment to E-Mandate Framework

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has updated its e-mandate framework to include the auto-replenishment of balances in FASTag and the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC). Under the new rules, these auto-replenishment transactions, which occur when balances fall below a customer-defined threshold, will no longer require a pre-debit notification. This change aims to streamline recurring …

GAIL and Petron to Establish 500 KTA Bio-Ethylene Plant in India

GAIL and Petron to Establish 500 KTA Bio-Ethylene Plant in India

On August 21, 2024, GAIL (India) Limited and US-based Petron Scientech Inc signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the development of a 500 Kilo Tonne per Annum (KTA) bio-ethylene plant in India. This initiative will involve a 50:50 joint venture, where both companies will conduct feasibility studies to evaluate the technical and financial …