Sachin Bansal-backed Navi MF Appoints Hari Shyamsunder as CEO
Sachin Bansal-backed Navi Mutual Fund (MF) appointed Hari Shyamsunder as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the fund house. He took over from Saurabh Jain who resigned from his current role in February 2022.
Jain would be moving to another role within the Navi Group where he would lead a new business vertical. Jain is also part of Securities and Exchange Board of India's (SEBI) advisory committee on MFs.
Navi MF largely focused on offering low-cost passive funds in the last few months. Navi MF had acquired assets of Essel MF in 2021.
Himachal Reduces Age Limit for Pension
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur announced no new tax proposal and increased the old-age pension to Rs. 1,500 per month while bringing down the age limit to 60 years in the Rs. 51,365-crore budget for 2022-23 presented in the Assembly.
The budget focuses on social security and the poor, the Chief Minister, who also holds the finance portfolio, said after the presentation of the budget.
M&M Signs Pact with IIT Madras-incubated Entity to Launch Campers in India
Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) signed a pact with Campervan Factory, an IIT Madras-incubated research-based caravan manufacturing company, to launch campers in India. These well-equipped campers, based on the double-cab Bolero Camper Gold platform, will cater to the self-drive tourism segment that is gaining popularity in the country.
This is the first time that an Indian automotive OEM (original equipment manufacturer) has ventured into the caravan segment in India. As part of this agreement, the auto major will introduce innovative campervan designs and models in India that match international standards.
Mahindra's entry into this segment fulfils the requirements of travel enthusiasts for whom the open road is the destination and those who want to enjoy the outdoors in complete freedom.
Reliance Industries Opens Country's Largest Business, Commerce Hub in Mumbai
Reliance Industries (RIL) announced the opening of the country's largest business, commerce and cultural destination — the Jio World Centre — spread across 18.5 acres at Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai.
The initial launches are the Dhirubhai Ambani Square, the musical Fountain of Joy and The Jio World Convention Centre. The Jio World Centre will have a phase-wise opening over the course of the current and the next year.
The Jio World Centre will include a cultural centre, a musical fountain, an upscale retail experience, a curated selection of cafés and fine dining restaurants, serviced apartments and offices, and the convention facility.
Mar 06, 2022
Reliance Ties up with Sanmina for Electronics Manufacturing in India
Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries said that it would invest 16.7 billion rupees ($220.70 million) to create a joint venture (JV) with U.S.-listed Sanmina Corp for making electronic products in the Asian country.
The JV aims to make hardware for 5G communications, cloud infrastructure, healthcare systems, and defense and aerospace.
Reliance will hold a 50.1% stake in the JV after the investment in Sanmina's existing Indian entity through a Reliance unit. Sanmina will contribute its existing contract manufacturing business to the JV.
LTTS Bags Multi-year Engineering Contract from Airbus Group
L&T Technology Services Ltd (LTTS), a global pure-play engineering services company, bagged a multi-year contract from European aerospace major Airbus, under its (EMES)3 (Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Services Strategic Suppliers) program.
The engagement covers all Airbus divisions, subsidiaries, and affiliates.
LTTS scaled up operations across Airbus' key geographic locations including Toulouse (France), which is poised to become the main R&D Centre of Excellence (CoE), serving LTTS's aerospace customer portfolio.
LTTS has been a strategic supplier with Airbus global and its India subsidiary for more than a decade, providing engineering services across verticals like engineering, avionics, and digital.
Deepak Parekh Resigns as Non-executive Chairman of HDFC Ergo
Deepak Parekh resigned as the non-executive chairman of HDFC Ergo General Insurance, the non-life insurance arm of mortgage financier HDFC Ltd.
HDFC Ltd, which holds over 50 per cent stake in the HDFC Ergo, nominated Keki Mistry, its Vice Chairman and Managing Director, as the non-executive chairman of the insurance company.
Parekh is also the non-executive chairman of the life insurance arm of HDFC Ltd, HDFC Life Insurance.
World Bank Stops All Projects in Russia, Belarus
The World Bank announced that it will stop all its programmes in Russia and Belarus with "immediate effect" in response to Moscow's military operations in Ukraine and hostilities against the people of the war-torn country.
The decision came as a large number of countries, organisations and businesses are severing ties and have imposed sanctions on Russia over the country's invasion of Ukraine, and with Belarus for its support and cooperation with Moscow.
The World Bank Group has not approved any new loans to or investments in Russia since 2014. There has also been no new lending approved to Belarus since mid-2020.
Indian Oil Partners Kotak Mahindra Bank for Co-branded Credit Card
Private lender Kotak Mahindra Bank and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd announced a strategic partnership to launch the Indian Oil Kotak co-branded fuel credit card.
The collaboration will offer more value to customers in the form of an enhanced rewards programme giving customers value on fuel spends and on special non-fuel and frequent-spend categories, such as dining and groceries.
This partnership would help Indian Oil and Kotak Mahindra Bank to further strengthen their brand reach and deepen customer engagement. More than 98% of the Indian Oil's over 33,000 fuel stations accept credit card, debit card and wallet payments.
Mar 05, 2022
Paytm Partners with IRCTC for Unreserved, Platform Tickets
Digital payments company Paytm further expanded its partnership with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to provide digital ticketing services to consumers through Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVM) installed at railway stations across the country.
This is the first time Indian Railways is providing an option to pay digitally for ticketing services through UPI on ATVMs to promote cashless commuting among railway passengers.
The ATVMs placed at the railway stations are touch-screen based ticketing kiosks that will allow passengers to pay digitally, without requiring smart cards.
Passengers would be able to purchase unreserved train journey tickets, platform tickets, renew their seasonal tickets and recharge smart cards by scanning QR codes generated on the screens.
Tata Motors Launches Showroom on Wheels for Doorstep Car Buying in Rural Areas
Tata Motors said that it is deploying over 100 mobile showrooms across the country as part of an initiative to offer doorstep car buying experience in the rural areas. The auto major has launched Anubhav, a showroom on wheels, in line with its rural marketing strategy.
The initiative would help increase the company's reach in rural areas, which have high potential in terms of population and economy.
These mobile showrooms would help existing dealerships to offer a doorstep sales experience to customers and assist them with information about the new range of cars and SUVs, accessories, avail finance schemes, book a test drive and evaluate existing cars for exchange.
These mobile showrooms would be a one-stop solution for rural customers, seeking information about the company's cars, finance schemes, exchange offers etc.
T. S. Ramakrishnan is New MD and CEO of LIC Mutual Fund
LIC Mutual Fund appointed T. S. Ramakrishnan as its Managing Director and CEO. He succeeded Dinesh Pangtey, its former Wholetime Director and CEO.
Ramakrishnan has over 34 years of experience at LIC and its subsidiaries/associate companies.
He joined LIC Mutual Fund AMC in April 2021 before taking over as MD & CEO.
Before joining LIC Mutual Fund AMC, he was the Regional Manager, Western Region at LIC Housing Finance Ltd. (LICHFL) and subsequently elevated as the General Manager.
Jet Airways Appoints Sanjiv Kapoor as CEO
Aviation veteran Sanjiv Kapoor was named the new chief executive officer of Jet Airways.
Kapoor, who has previously worked as chief operating officer at SpiceJet and chief strategy and commercial officer at Vistara, resigned as president of Oberoi Hotels.
Jet Airways stopped operations in April 2019. The Jalan-Kalrock consortium, comprising UAE-based entrepreneur Murari Lal Jalan and UK-based Kalrock Capital, was selected two years later to revive the airline.
The company appointed Sri Lankan Airlines chief Vipula Gunatileka as its chief financial officer.
Mar 04, 2022
Eveready Batteries' Chairman, MD Resign Post Open Offer from Burman Group
Batteries and flashlights maker Eveready Industries India Ltd said that its Non-Executive Chairman Aditya Khaitan and Managing Director Amritanshu Khaitan resigned following an open offer from the Burman group.
The Burman Group, through various entities had made a Rs. 604.76-crore open offer to acquire around 1.89 crore shares of Eveready Industries, representing 26 per cent of the expanded voting share capital.
Stating that their resignations have been accepted, the company said its board has asked Suvamoy Saha, Joint Managing Director of Eveready Industries India, to assume the responsibilities as the Managing Director in the interim period.
Max Life Incorporates Pension Fund Subsidiary
Max Life Insurance Company Ltd incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary Max Life Pension Fund Management Ltd and would infuse Rs. 55 crore into the firm by subscribing to 5.5 crore shares.
The wholly-owned subsidiary company of Max Life Insurance Company Ltd (Max Life), a material subsidiary of Max Financial Services Ltd, was incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013.
PayU and Vtex Join Hands to Offer Merchants Multiple Local Payment Options
PayU collaborated with VTEX, one of the largest global digital commerce platforms, to offer multiple payment solutions to VTEX merchants. The unique integration by VTEX to support their merchants in India would provide businesses seamless access to PayU's payment solutions.
The integration aims to simplify payment methods for the merchants using VTEX platform. PayU platform would be available for VTEX's merchants when they are doing business in India.
The integration would give direct access to multiple local payment methods in India including credit cards, debit cards, UPI, wallets, net banking and others. VTEX merchants include global players operating in different industries.
CDSL Becomes 1st Depository with 60 Million Active Demat Accounts
Central Depository Services (India) now had more than six crore plus (60 million) active demat accounts.
Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) is India's only listed depository.
The focus of registration of new demat accounts is shifting from metros to tier II and tier III cities, which is indicative of the broadening of the Indian Capital Market.
Central Depository Services (India) Ltd (CDSL) is the first listed Indian central securities depository and a division of the Securities and Exchange Board of India, Ministry of Finance, Government of India based in Mumbai.
Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) was initially promoted by the BSE Ltd. which thereafter divested its stake to leading banks. CDSL received the certificate of commencement of business from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in February 1999.
Jharkhand Govt. Tables over Rs. 1 Trillion Budget for FY'23
Aiming at fuelling growth, the JMM-led Jharkhand government unveiled a Rs. 1.01-lakh crore budget for the 2022-23 fiscal, with a proposal to hike capital expenditure by 59 per cent.
The Hemant Soren government had presented a budget of Rs. 91,277 crore for the financial year 2021-22.
The budget spending shall be met through the state's Rs. 24,850-crore tax revenue, Rs. 13,762.84-crore non-tax revenue, Rs. 17,405.74-crore central assistance and Rs. 27,006.58-crore share in central taxes, besides Rs. 18,000-crore public debt.
Mar 03, 2022
Government Approves 20% FDI in LIC via Automatic Route
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a proposal to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) up to 20 per cent in Life Insurance Corporation through the automatic route. The decision is expected to open doors for foreign investors who are keen to participate in the upcoming initial public offering (IPO) of LIC scheduled for next month, considered to be India's largest public offering.
The existing FDI policy did not prescribe any specific provision for foreign investment in LIC, which is a statutory corporation established under LIC Act, 1956. As per the FDI Policy, FDI in permitted sectors is allowed up to the limit indicated against each sector/activity subject to applicable regulations.
Bank of Maharashtra Launches 'Project Banksakhi' in Odisha
Public sector lender, Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) launched "Project Banksakhi" in Odisha in collaboration with Mahagram & Sunivesh India Finance Services Pvt. Ltd. for Online Bank Account opening. It would provide doorstep and hassle-free access to the people of Odisha for opening bank accounts.
Bank of Maharashtra is a nationalised bank under the ownership of Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
The bank was founded by V. G. Kale and D. K. Sathe in Pune, India.
Bank of Maharashtra has been catering to the banking needs of customers offering a spectrum of banking products and financial services covering Retail, Agri and MSME sectors to its more than 2 crore customers. Apart from its physical delivery channels, the bank offers various digital platforms like mobile banking, internet banking, AEPS, ATM-Debit Card, 24×7 customer care centre for accessing uninterrupted banking services to its customers.
Bank of Maharashtra Launches 'Project Banksakhi' in Odisha
Public sector lender, Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) launched "Project Banksakhi" in Odisha in collaboration with Mahagram & Sunivesh India Finance Services Pvt. Ltd. for Online Bank Account opening. It would provide doorstep and hassle-free access to the people of Odisha for opening bank accounts.
Bank of Maharashtra is a nationalised bank under the ownership of Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
The bank was founded by V. G. Kale and D. K. Sathe in Pune, India.
Bank of Maharashtra has been catering to the banking needs of customers offering a spectrum of banking products and financial services covering Retail, Agri and MSME sectors to its more than 2 crore customers. Apart from its physical delivery channels, the bank offers various digital platforms like mobile banking, internet banking, AEPS, ATM-Debit Card, 24×7 customer care centre for accessing uninterrupted banking services to its customers.
UCO Bank Extends Tie-up with Fisdom
State-owned UCO Bank extended the fintech partnership with Fisdom to include demat account and stock broking services, pension funds and tax filing, with an objective to offer customers a three-in-one personal banking experience.
The extension suite would be offered through UCO Bank's mobile banking application, UCO mBanking Plus, and would gradually be accessible through its internet banking platform also.
This new initiative with Fisdom would help the bank to provide new-age digital wealth products to customers at the click of a button thereby helping them in all their financial needs.
Fisdom's partners include Indian Bank, UCO Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, Karnataka Bank, and City Union Bank.
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