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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis unveiled plans to establish an Innovation City, allocating ₹200 crore through SIDCO to foster the state’s startup ecosystem. Each regional division will receive ₹30 crore, while SIDBI has committed an additional ₹300 crore for startups. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to position Maharashtra as a leader in India’s startup landscape. At the ‘Empowering Innovation, Elevating Maharashtra’ event on National Startups Day 2025, Fadnavis emphasised the crucial role of AI technology in the growth of startups, particularly in sectors like technology, agriculture, services, pharmaceuticals, and tourism. He noted that the state’s new startup…

Bullion Index MCXBULLDEX Jan-25 futures reaches at 19275 point: MCX records turnover of Rs. 12766.84 crores in Commodity Futures & Rs. 38814.65 crores in Options. Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) has recorded turnover of Rs. 51583.22 crores in various futures & option contracts for commodities listed at MCX on 16 January 2025 till 5:00 pm. In which commodity futures accounted for Rs. 12766.84 crores and options on commodity futures for Rs. 38814.65 crores (notional). Bullion Index MCXBULLDEX Jan-25 futures reached at 19275 point.  Commodity Future Contracts: Bullion: In precious metals, Turnover of Gold and Silver variants clocked Rs. 7573.46 crores. GOLD…

મહારાષ્ટ્રને સ્ટાર્ટઅપ્સ હબ બનાવવા માટે રાજયમાં ઇનોવેશન સિટી સ્થાપવાની જાહેરાત સાથે મુખ્ય પ્રધાન દેવેન્દ્ર ફડણવીસે દરેક પ્રાદેશિક વિભાગ માટે રૂ. ૩૦ કરોડની જોગવાઈની પણ આજે જાહેરાત કરી હતી. સાથે સિડબી તરફથી સ્ટાર્ટઅપ્સ માટે રૂ. ૩૦૦ કરોડની જોગવાઈની પણ જાહેરાત કરવામાં આવી હતી. મહારાષ્ટ્રની નવી સ્ટાર્ટઅપ્સ પોલિસીનો મુસદ્દો તૈયાર છે. આગામી દિવસોમાં એ આ મામલે દેશની સૌથી આધુનિક નીતિ સાબિત થશે એમ તેમણે જણાવ્યું હતું. બાન્દરા-કુર્લા કોમ્પ્લેક્સ સ્થિત જિયો વર્લ્ડ સેન્ટરમાં કૌશલ્ય, રોજગાર, ઉદ્યોગ સાહસિકતા અને ઇનોવેશન વિભાગ હેઠળની રાજ્ય ઇનોવેશન સોસાયટી વતી ‘એમ્પાવરિંગ ઇનોવેશન, એલિવેટિંગ મહારાષ્ટ્ર’ થીમ પર આયોજિત કાર્યક્રમમાં ફડણવીસે આ જાહેરાત કરી હતી. કાર્યક્રમનું આયોજન નેશનલ સ્ટાર્ટઅપ્સ ડે…

નેચરલ ગેસ, મેન્થા તેલમાં સુધારોઃ કોમોડિટી વાયદાઓમાં રૂ. 12766.84 કરોડ અને કોમોડિટી ઓપ્શન્સમાં રૂ. 38814.65 કરોડનું ટર્નઓવરઃ સોના-ચાંદીના વાયદાઓમાં રૂ. 7573.46 કરોડનાં કામકાજઃ બુલિયન ઇન્ડેક્સ બુલડેક્સ વાયદો 19275 પોઇન્ટના સ્તરે કોમોડિટી ડેરિવેટિવ્ઝ એક્સચેન્જ એમસીએક્સ પર વિવિધ કોમોડિટી વાયદા, ઓપ્શન્સ અને ઇન્ડેક્સ ફ્યુચર્સમાં રૂ. 51583.22 કરોડનું ટર્નઓવર નોંધાયું હતું. કોમોડિટી વાયદાઓમાં રૂ. 12766.84 કરોડનાં કામકાજ થયાં હતાં, કોમોડિટી ઓપ્શન્સમાં રૂ. 38814.65 કરોડનું નોશનલ ટર્નઓવર નોંધાયું હતું. બુલિયન ઇન્ડેક્સ બુલડેક્સ જાન્યુઆરી વાયદો 19275 પોઇન્ટના સ્તરે પહોંચ્યો હતો. કોમોડિટી ઓપ્શન્સમાં કુલ પ્રીમિયમ ટર્નઓવર રૂ. 894.2 કરોડનું થયું હતું. કીમતી ધાતુઓમાં સોના-ચાંદીના વાયદાઓમાં રૂ. 7573.46 કરોડનાં કામકાજ થયાં હતાં. એમસીએક્સ સોનું ફેબ્રુઆરી વાયદો 10…

Non-metro cities are fast emerging as the powerhouses of India’s digital payments revolution. A new report from Visa, “Bridging the Gap: Payments in India Beyond Metros,” highlights a dramatic 175% growth in card spends across Cat B and Cat C+ cities since 2019, far outpacing the 1.4X growth recorded in metros. The whitepaper by Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) explores this trend, showing how rising incomes, e-commerce expansion, and improved digital infrastructure have transformed smaller cities into thriving centres for digital transactions. Non-Metros Take the Lead in Digital Growth The report categorises cities into three tiers: Cat C+ cities led…

Chennai: Avtar Group, India’s leading workplace culture consulting firm, released the third edition of the ‘Top Cities for Women in India’ (TCWI) report today. The TCWI index identifies model cities and best practices while providing a framework for organizations, policymakers, and individuals to promote the overall development of cities—a key driver of women’s progress nationwide. The index has been compiled using data from various sources, including the Centre for Monitoring the Indian Economy (CMIE), the World Bank, crime records, and the Periodic Labour Force Survey, alongside Avtar’s primary research. Avtar’s research incorporated FGDs and a nationwide survey conducted from February…

Housing sales across India’s top eight residential markets experienced a notable 26% decline in the October-December quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in the previous year, according to a new report by PropTiger.com. The report, Real Insight Residential: Annual Round-up 2024, attributes the slowdown to state elections in Maharashtra and Haryana key regions within the analysed markets and rising property prices. Barring the National Capital Region (NCR), all other cities witnessed a year-on-year decline in home sales. Sales Figures at a Glance Delhi NCR stood out as the only market to register positive growth, with 9,808 units sold…

Chidiya Udd is Streaming Exclusively on Amazon MX Player for Free Amazon MX Player, the streaming service, is set to release its latest crime drama, Chidiya Udd. Inspired by Aabid Surti’s novel Cages, this gripping series delves into Mumbai’s underbelly, revealing a world where crime and survival intertwine. Featuring an impressive cast, including Jackie Shroff, Bhoomika Meena, and Sikandar Kher, the show promises a thrilling ride through the city’s darkest alleys. Furthermore, the series is directed by Ravi Jadhav and produced by Harman Baweja and Vicky Bahri. A Powerful Performance by Bhoomika Meena Bhoomika Meena shines in the role of…

Malaysia Airlines and Firefly have been named official airline partners for the ASEAN Travel Exchange (TRAVEX). This significant event, part of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2025, will take place from 15 to 18 January 2025 at the Persada Johor International Convention Centre in Malaysia. TRAVEX connects ASEAN buyers and sellers, showcasing a variety of tourism offerings across the region. Enhanced Connectivity for Delegates As official airline partners, Malaysia Airlines and Firefly will ensure seamless travel for delegates, including buyers, media representatives, and industry leaders. Both airlines offer a comprehensive network of domestic and international routes, making Johor easily accessible…

Shruti murkutkar Who Are the Naga Sadhus? Naga Sadhus are Hindu ascetics who dedicate their lives to renunciation and spiritual pursuits. Belonging to the broader community of sadhus or sannyasis, they live a life of austerity and devotion. The term Naga, meaning “naked” in Sanskrit, reflects their practice of forgoing clothing as a symbol of detachment from worldly desires and attachments. Historical Roots of the Naga Sadhus The tradition of Naga Sadhus traces back to ancient India. Closely associated with the Shaiva sect of Hinduism, these ascetics worship Lord Shiva and follow his path of meditation and asceticism. Their primary…