financial planning

New Delhi, March 27 The Centre plans to raise Rs 8 lakh crore through dated securities during the April-September period of 2026-27 to bridge the revenue gap, the finance ministry said on Friday.Gross Market Borrowings in BE 2026-27 are estimated at Rs 17.20 lakh crore. Since the Budget...

New Delhi, March 24 The private sector's capital expenditure on acquiring new assets is estimated to decline by 16.5 per cent to Rs 9.55 lakh crore in 2026-27, according to a government survey.According to the survey released by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, the...

Nagpur, March 20 A farmer in Maharashtra, who once could not afford to buy clothes but gradually built a poultry business empire with an annual turnover of crores, has been invited to share his insights as an agri-entrepreneur at the University of Oxford.Ravindra Manikrao Metkar, 57, from...

On March 18, the Karnataka Legislative Assembly announced the formation of a committee to recommend reforms for the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), which has been the subject of a scandal.The state government has also announced measures, including an annual hiring calendar with...

Ujjain, March 17 Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel, along with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, laid the foundation stone for a series of development projects linked to the 2028 Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain on Tuesday.The projects, estimated at around Rs 662.46 crore, are being undertaken...

New Delhi, March 17 State-owned Power Finance Corporation announced on Tuesday that its board has approved the fourth interim dividend of Rs 3.25 per equity share with a face value of Rs 10 each for the fiscal year 2025-26.March 23, 2026, will be the record date for determining the eligibility...

New Delhi, March 15 A parliamentary panel has expressed concern over the budgetary allocation for the Department of Rural Development for the 2026-27 fiscal, noting that while the total outlay has increased by 21 per cent, the bulk of the increase is earmarked for the new VB-GRAMG scheme.The...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 14 The Kerala government has decided to acquire 230 acres of land, at a cost of approximately Rs 810 crore, for development activities related to the Vizhinjam International seaport.The decision was taken in a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan...

New Delhi, March 13 Titan, a watchmaker aiming to achieve USD 2 billion in sales by FY30, expects its Helios stores, which retail premium and luxury watches, to contribute around 20 percent of total revenue, according to a company official on Friday.The company, which is witnessing higher...

New Delhi, March 12 A parliamentary panel has recommended that the government set up a new high-level expert committee to assess infrastructure, financing, governance, and capacity requirements in line with the vision of 'Viksit Bharat 2047'.According to the panel, this will ensure coordinated...

Raipur, March 11 The first meeting of the Chhattisgarh State Capital Region Development Authority, held at the Chief Minister's office in the assembly complex on Wednesday, discussed various aspects under Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, an official said.The meeting discussed the objectives...

Mumbai, March 11 Actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee recently opened up about the hardships she faced during her childhood, further revealing how she had to take on responsibilities at a very young age due to her mother’s health issues.Speaking about her difficult times while growing up, the...

Mumbai, March 9 – Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday that municipal corporations can raise essential funds for various development projects by issuing bonds in the capital market, adding that creating "Innovative Funds," similar to the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC)...

Jammu, March 6 The pension bill of the Jammu and Kashmir government is set to double in the 10-year period between 2020-30, with approximately 2.48 lakh retired employees receiving allowances, officials said.The Jammu and Kashmir administration also stated that there is no proposal under...

Aizawl, March 5 Forty-five villages in Mizoram remain classified as un-electrified or de-electrified, Power and Electricity minister F Rodingliana informed the state Assembly on Thursday.In a written reply to queries from opposition BJP member Prova Chakma, the minister said that efforts are...

Thane, March 3 The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will boost its revenue through advertising and earn more than ₹250 crore over the next five years, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said on Tuesday.The move aims to transform the state's iconic 'Lal Pari' (red buses) from...

Itanagar, March 2 – Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein highlighted on Monday that empowering youth and preparing the next generation for emerging opportunities remain central to the government's vision.Chairing a pre-budget consultative meeting with Community-Based...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the country is benefiting from the "Reform Express" due to government simplification of processes, improved ease of doing business, and expansion of technology-led governance. He emphasized that the focus should not only be on policy intent but also on...

Mumbai, February 25 The Mumbai municipal body announced on Wednesday that Rs 36,623.09 crore from its fixed deposits will be used to fund critical infrastructure projects across the city under the 2026-27 budget.The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the second phase of the asset monetization pipeline for central ministries and public sector entities in New Delhi. The second phase of the pipeline, developed by NITI Aayog in consultation with infrastructure-related ministries, is based on the...