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Medical Prayojanam toconduct seminar andscholarship test on 31st

     Business Reporter   MEDICAL Prayojanam, one of the renowned institutes in the region, is all set to conduct Career Guidance Seminar and Scholarship Test on March 31, at 11 amatHotel Center P o int, R a mdaspeth..

Sensex crosses 74K mark in 1000 points rally

Sensex crosses 74K mark in 1000 points rally..

Microlending portfolio grows31 pc in Dec quarter: Report

     Business Reporter MICROLENDING portfolio across lenders of all categories grew 30.9 per cent to Rs 4.02 lakh crore during the December quarter. When compared with the preceding September quarterend, the overall portfolio..

Prices of under-construction housingproperties up 31 pc in Jan-Mar 2024

     Business Reporter PRICES of under-construction residential properties increased annually by 31 per centintheJanuary-Marchperiod of this year across 13 major cities on higher demand, according to real estate portal Magicb..

Sizzling summer to boost air conditioners demand

     Business Reporter   THE rising summer temperatures are expected to boost the demand for air conditioners thisseason.The Meteorological Department has forcast higher temperatures due to which traders are expecti..

Marathe visits VivekanandNagari Sahakari Sanstha

     Business Reporter   SATISH Marathe, Director on Central Board of the Reserve Bankof India, recently said that theVivekanand Nagari Sahakari Pratyaya Sanstha has achieved progress in the field of finance while g..

IRDAI issues series of regulations,tweaks regulation on surrender charges

      Business Reporter    INSURANCE regulator IRDAI has notified a host of regulations, including on surrender charges wherein insurers have to disclose such charges upfront. IRDAI (InsuranceProducts) Reg..

Govt to procure 5 lakh tonnes of rabi onion in 2-3 days

     Business Reporter   AMID concern over likely fall in mandi prices in view of extension of onion export ban, the Government on Tuesday assured farmers that it will start procurement of 5 lakh tonnes of rabi onio..

‘India needs to double downon electronics manufacturing

     Business Reporter   INDIA has slowed down on the manufacturing front and needs to double down on electronics manufacturing services (EMS)-designing, manufacturing, testing components and assemblies for original..

Mother’s Pet Kindergartento conduct ‘Camp Funtastic’

     Business Reporter    ROOTED in the ethos of joyful learning, Mother’s Pet Kindergarten’spioneeringjourney and parent followership is a testament to how Nagpur’s parents continue to choose..

NVCC celebrates ‘Holi Milan’ with fanfare

     Business Reporter   ON THE eve of Holi celebrations, traders under the banner of Nag Vidarbha Chamber of Commerce (NVCC) observed the‘Holi Milan’event with great fanfare here at Press CLub in Civil ..

Delayed supplies lift soyabean oil prices

     Business Reporter    The soyabean oil prices have been rising from the past 15 to 20 days due to delay in supplies to the markets. The soyabean oil prices in retail market have surged to Rs 110 per 1 litre..

Satish Marathe visits SSBL

     Business Reporter    SATISH Marathe, Director on Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India, recently paid a courtesy visit to Shikshak Sahakari Bank Ltd (SSBL). “Looking at the past performance of the ba..

Family Holi celebrationsat Lighthouse Waterpark

      Business Reporter  CENTRAL India’s most exciting water park – Lighthouse Warter park- has organised 3 dayHoli celebration party.The water park which has Nagpur’s only artificial water fallan..

MG Nagpur (Nangia Cars)shines at dealers meet

     Business Reporter    NANGIA Cars (MG Nagpur), a prominent dealership under the MG Motors banner, proudly emerged victorious at the annual dealer conference hosted by MG Motors at the prestigious Jindal Headquar..

G H Raisoni College conducts graduation day ceremony

      Business Reporter   THE G H Raisoni College of Engineering Nagpur (GHRCE), organised its 10th Graduation Ceremony on Saturday. Dr Pramod Padole, Director,VNIT, Nagpur, was the chief guest for the ceremony..

Gold prices rally to historic high of Rs 67,300/10 grams

    Business Reporter  THERE is a traditional saying that ‘whatever goes up always comesdown,’ butit seems that this proverb doesnotholdtrue for gold prices which have climbed to record high levels. In the city, g..

India’s coal import rises to212 MT in Apr-Jan period

     Business Reporter   THE country register edamarginal rise of1.65 percent in coal import sto 212.24 Million Tonnes (MT) in the AprilJanuary period of the ongoing fiscal, over the year-ago period. India’s c..

‘All PSBs in India saw dip in NPAs over last 6 months

     Business Reporter   ALL public sector banks in India show edar eduction in non-performing asset levels over the last six months while only 67 per cent of private sector banks reported a decline during the perio..

‘Only 7 per cent of Indian collegesachieve full campus placement’

ONLY 7 per cent of Indian colleges achieve full campus placement, as the top challenges for a significant percentage of recruiters are skill gap and the inability to discover the right talent, says a report. According to the annual Unstop Talent Report 2024, as many as 91 per cent of students believe their college curricula offer an adequate level of preparedness for a job, but, 66 per cent of recruiters and 42 per cent of university partners feel the skill gap and lack of preparation, respectively, ..

AID delegation holds meetingwith MADC officials

AN IMPORTANT meeting took place between Swati Pandey, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) at MIHAN, Nagpur, and the office bearers of the Association for Industrial Development (AID) along with representatives from the IT cell on March 20...

Around 37% of women population employed: Report

THE women workforce demographics in India suggests that of the total population of approximately 69.2 crores of women, around 37 per cent are actively working or employed, says a report. According to talent solutions provider Careernet’s ‘The State of Women’s Employment in India’ report, cities like Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai top the chart in women employment. In 2023, women’s representation in the workforce experienced a significant rise of 2- 5 per cent compared to the previous year, in junior ..

Shah Overseas’ studyabroad education eventreceives good response

THE Radisson Blu Hotel witnessed an extraordinary convergence of dreams, aspirations, and abroad studying opportunities recently, as Director Nikit Shah and team of Shah Overseas orchestrated a monumental ‘Study Abroad Education’ event. Showcasing the educational landscapes of the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, and Australia, the event, marked by the presence of 170 foreign universities, left an indelible mark on the academic aspirations of attendees. Key highlights of the event included application ..

Workers with AI skills may witnessup to 54 pc salary hikes: Research

WORKERS in India with AI skills and knowledge may see salary hikes of more than 54 per cent with those in IT and research and development enjoying the highest pay increases, according to a report by Amazon Web Services (AWS). Around 99 per cent of employers envision their companies becoming AI-driven organisations by 2028, the report commissioned by Amazon subsidiary AWS stated. “While most employers (97 per cent) believe their finance department will be the biggest beneficiary, they also foresee ..

VIA and Nagpur Chapter ofNIPM jointly conduct session

     Business Reporter   THE HRD Forum Vidarbha Industries Association (VIA) and NIPM Nagpur Chapter jointly conducted a sessionon “Transformative HRM that understands intrinsic value of female employees”..

VTA thanks Fadnavis,Datke for nazul fee cut

     Business Reporter    THE Vidarbha Taxpayers Association (VTA) had been pursuing the State Government to reduce charges for conversionofnazul lease land to free hold and thank fully the Government recently reduc..

ICAD launches digitalized classes

    Business Reporter    ICAD, India’s leading offline coaching center, on Tuesday announced the launch of digitalized classes, a pioneering initiative aimed at revolutionizing the education landscape inIndia...

Vaibhav Plasto Printing & Packaging gets award

    Business Reporter  On The occasion of the Foundation Day of the MIA Association, Vaibhav Agrawal, Director of Vaibhav Plasto Printing & Packaging was felicitated with the Entrepreneurial Excellence Award 2024. Union M..

Mango prices drop on good supplies

    Business Reporter   The mango prices of Baiganpalli variety have declined in the markets due to good supplies from Andhra Pradesh. This has put smiles on the faces of housewives who like the fruit and eat it on ripen..

Allen Career Institute to hold ASAT on March 24

    Business Reporter  Allen Career Institute Pvt Ltd has announced the commencement of new batches and Allen scholarship admission test (ASAT) following the conclusion of board examinations. Dr Brajesh Maheshwari, Director o..

Women hiring from campus grew 5 per cent in 2022-23: Report

    Business Reporter   There has been a 5 percentage points increase in campus hiring of women in 2022-23, compared to the previous year as companies in India are keen on inclusivity and diversity in the workplace, a re..

Markets gear up for festival of colours’ celebrations

    Business Reporter   With the festival of colours just around the corner, markets across the city are gearing up for the celebrations. Wholesalers in Itwari and Gandhibagh and retailers in Gokulpeth, Sitabuldi, Sakka..

Digital competition bill proposes various obligations for large digital players

     Business Reporter    THE proposed digital competition bill seeks to put in place several obligations for large digital enterprises, including news aggregators, as efforts to ensure a level playing field and f..

Women are marching ahead in all fields, says Nita Choubey

    Business Reporter  “Women are marching ahead in all fields,” said Nita Choubey, National Vice President of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh while speaking on the slogan of this year’s International Women’s ..

‘PSGI employees will have to unite and struggle to achieve their demands’

     Business Reporter  The 15th Annual General Body Meeting of General Insurance Pensioner’s Association, Western Zone (GIPA, WZ), Nagpur Branch was organised recently at Saraswat Mandal Hall, Nagpur. The meeting..

1,000 startups, 5,000 budding entrepreneurs at 3-day 'Startup Mahakumbh

1,000 startups, 5,000 budding entrepreneurs at 3-day 'Startup Mahakumbh ..

Gadkari visits Raza Opticals

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari recently paid a visited to Raza Opticals, a renowned eyewear destination. He was accompanied by Atul Jaiprakash Goel, Managing Director of World Trade Centre, along with Director Anup Khandelwal. Gadkari was warmly welcomed by owner Haji Feroz Khan, who briefed him about the store’s unique offerings...

Symposium on cow dung explores sustainable practices

The Vidarbha Industries Association Agro Food Processing & Rural Development Forum wrapped up its landmark event, the “Greentech Symposium: Cow Dung Innovations in Industry and Energy,” on Friday, marking a significant step forward in the exploration of sustainable practices. The symposium, held at VIA Auditorium in Nagpur, brought together a diverse array of industry experts, researchers, students, women farmers and environmental enthusiasts, all united in their quest to explore innovative applications ..

Ganesh Builders offers flats and shops in Manish Nagar

Ganesh Builders, one of the leading builders of the city, is offering ready possession luxurious 2/3 BHK luxurious flats and shops in Gyan Jyoti Complex, situated near UCO Bank, Main Road, Manish Nagar. It is a venture of Ganesh Builders which has given prestigious schemes to the Nagpurians...

Living Room Furniture Carnival at Spacewood

Spacewood is India’s largest manufacturer of modular furniture for over 25 years catering to the furniture needs of many homes all across the country. Spacewood takes extreme pride in its impeccable finishing and high-quality standard products. In Living Room Furniture Carnival, Spacewood offers an opportunity to upgrade one’s living room’s existing furniture to brand-new designer furniture and give a complete facelift. Spacewood is offering up to 50 per cent off on home furniture. Customers may ..

HCG Cancer Centre opens new centre in Ramdaspeth

healthcare Global Enterprises Ltd. (HCG), India’s largest provider of cancer care, announced opening of its latest addition, the HCG Cancer Centre Clinic, located at Niti Gaurav building in Ramdaspeth, Nagpur. The clinic’s grand opening ceremony took place on Saturday in presence of chief guest Padma Shri Dr Chandrashekhar Meshram, a distinguished Neurologist, Dr Ajay Mehta - Director and Head of Surgical Oncology; Venkateshwarlu Marapaka – Chief Operating Officer, other Super-specialists Oncologists ..

SIE offers second chance for JEE aspirants at IIT-HOME

IIT-HOME, a premier institute of central India for JEE preparation, announced the Score Improvement Examination (SIE) scheduled for March 29. The SIE provides a valuable opportunity for students to enhance their performance and secure admission to IIT-HOME for rigorous JEE preparation. The examination serves as a lifeline for students who may have missed the cut-offs in the Admission Screening Examination (ASE) conducted earlier by IIT-HOME in January 2024. Additionally, it extends an invitation to ..

Niti Aayog comes up with roadmap to boost exports from MSMEs

NITI Aayog has made a case for a single information portal for exporters to promote e-commerce exports and improve access to finance, especially for micro, small & medium enterprises (MSMEs). In a report titled ‘Boosting Exports from MSMEs’, the Aayog said India has several portals that help exporters access information, most of which offer incomplete or outdated information. “Therefore, creating a one-stop information data intelligence portal, using an Al-based interface will be essential to impart ..

VIA & NIPM to conduct session on HR on Mar 18

The HRD Forum of Vidarbha Industries Association (VIA) and NIPM Nagpur Chapter will jointly conduct a session on “HR that’s transforming female employees” on March 18 from 6.15 pm to 8.00 pm at VIA Auditorium, Udyog Bhawan, Civil Lines. Expert Speaker will be Dr Ashwini Purohit, Director City Premier MBA College, Nagpur. For details contact VIA 0712-2561211 / 9922386398 or Suresh Pandilwar, Co-Chairman of VIA HRD Forum (9881012443) or Neelam Bowade, Convener of HRD Forum (9860264860), Saurabh Singh ..

Fibre body air coolers melt demand for desert coolers

    Business Reporter  There seems to be a new trend underway in the air cooler industry as people are preferring fibre body air coolers over the metal body desert coolers these days. The fibre body coolers have flooded all ..

‘Cyber attack, data breach among top risks for businesses in India’

    Business Reporter  CYBER attacks and data breaches are the top business risks for organisations in India, according to the 2023 Global Risk Management Survey. Cyber attacks and data breaches were placed seventh in the 202..

‘Integrating planet, people and profits with business functions is crucial’

    Business Reporter  Institute of Management Technology, (IMT) Nagpur in association with Vidarbha Industries Association (VIA) and National Human Resource Development Network (NHRDN), Nagpur Chapter hosted a panel discussi..

Dharampeth Mahila Society receives prestigious award

    Business Reporter  The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) recently presented the NCDC Regional Awards for Cooperative Excellence and Merit-2023, to The Dharampeth Mahila Multi State Co-operative Society L..

Small and midcap space drags down market sentiments

Small and midcap space drags down market sentiments..

Creta N Line unveiled at Ketan Hyundai and Eros Hyundai

     Business Reporter    Hyundai Creta N Line was unveiled at Ketan Hyundai and Eros Hyundai, marking a significant milestone in the automotive industry. The launch event witnessed esteemed personalities from the a..