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News   -   Nov 13, 2024 Swedish Firms Eye Tamil Nadu for Expansion, IKEA Among Four Exploring New Ventures
Swedish Firms Eye Tamil Nadu for Expansion, IKEA Among Four Exploring New Ventures

Sweden’s Ambassador to India, Jan Thesleff, announced that four Swedish companies, including IKEA, are considering establishing bases in Tamil Nadu. Currently, 70 Swedish firms operate in the State, employing around 25,000 people. Other Swedish companies, such as Scandinavian Robot Systems in Chennai and Jacobi in Coimbatore, will open

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 13, 2024 By-Elections Witness High Voter Turnout Across Multiple States
By-Elections Witness High Voter Turnout Across Multiple States

Voting concluded for 31 Assembly seats across 10 states, with significant voter turnout. Kerala’s Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll, featuring Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s debut, recorded 64.27% turnout, lower than the previous 72.92%. Rajasthan's seven Assembly constituencies saw a turnout of 64.82%. Karnataka recorded the

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 13, 2024 Global Lenders Approve $1.6 Billion Loan for Andhra Pradesh Capital Project
Global Lenders Approve $1.6 Billion Loan for Andhra Pradesh Capital Project

The World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have agreed to provide a loan of $1.6 billion for the development of Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh's planned capital. After two days of discussions in New Delhi with the Ministry of Finance and the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 12, 2024 Finance Minister to Hold GST Council, Budget Meetings on December 21-22
Finance Minister to Hold GST Council, Budget Meetings on December 21-22

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will meet with State Finance Ministers on December 21-22 for pre-budget consultations and the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting. The Council is expected to discuss the proposed exemption or reduced GST rates on health and life insurance, following recent recommendations to exempt premiums on

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 12, 2024 Andhra Pradesh Eyes $2 Trillion Economy with Global Maritime Partnerships
Andhra Pradesh Eyes $2 Trillion Economy with Global Maritime Partnerships

The Andhra Pradesh government is building international collaborations to advance port-led infrastructure development, aiming to position itself as a leading maritime state by 2030 and achieve a $2 trillion economy by 2047. Infrastructure and Investment Secretary S. Suresh Kumar outlined this vision at the Economic Development Cooperation Fund conference hosted

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 11, 2024 Malaysian Importers Explore Telangana's Rice Varieties
Malaysian Importers Explore Telangana's Rice Varieties

Malaysian importers have expressed interest in sourcing rice from Telangana after the Malaysia Business Meeting. Discussions included the State’s agricultural achievements, quality of rice and grain varieties cultivated using advanced methods.

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Oct 28, 2024 Tamil Nadu's Electricity Demand to Surge Due to Green Hydrogen Production
Tamil Nadu's Electricity Demand to Surge Due to Green Hydrogen Production

The Central Electricity Authority's National Electricity Plan-Transmission, under the Ministry of Power, projects an increase in Tamil Nadu's electricity demand by 7,000 megawatts (MW) due to green hydrogen and green ammonia production. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has identified coastal regions in

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Oct 08, 2024 Congress-NC Wins Jammu & Kashmir While BJP Takes Haryana
Congress-NC Wins Jammu & Kashmir While BJP Takes Haryana

Exit polls wrong once again, BJP bags Haryana elections and Congress alliance set to form government in Jammu & Kashmir.

by Daanish Narayan
Swedish Firms Eye Tamil Nadu for Expansion, IKEA Among Four Exploring New Ventures
News   -   Nov 13, 2024 Swedish Firms Eye Tamil Nadu for Expansion, IKEA Among Four Exploring New Ventures

Sweden’s Ambassador to India, Jan Thesleff, announced that four Swedish companies, including IKEA, are considering establishing bases in Tamil Nadu. Currently, 70 Swedish firms operate in the State, employing around 25,000 people. Other Swedish companies, such as Scandinavian Robot Systems in Chennai and Jacobi in Coimbatore, will open

by Amal Anzari
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News   -   Nov 13, 2024 Swedish Firms Eye Tamil Nadu for Expansion, IKEA Among Four Exploring New Ventures
Swedish Firms Eye Tamil Nadu for Expansion, IKEA Among Four Exploring New Ventures

Sweden’s Ambassador to India, Jan Thesleff, announced that four Swedish companies, including IKEA, are considering establishing bases in Tamil Nadu. Currently, 70 Swedish firms operate in the State, employing around 25,000 people. Other Swedish companies, such as Scandinavian Robot Systems in Chennai and Jacobi in Coimbatore, will open

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 13, 2024 By-Elections Witness High Voter Turnout Across Multiple States
By-Elections Witness High Voter Turnout Across Multiple States

Voting concluded for 31 Assembly seats across 10 states, with significant voter turnout. Kerala’s Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll, featuring Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s debut, recorded 64.27% turnout, lower than the previous 72.92%. Rajasthan's seven Assembly constituencies saw a turnout of 64.82%. Karnataka recorded the

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 13, 2024 Global Lenders Approve $1.6 Billion Loan for Andhra Pradesh Capital Project
Global Lenders Approve $1.6 Billion Loan for Andhra Pradesh Capital Project

The World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have agreed to provide a loan of $1.6 billion for the development of Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh's planned capital. After two days of discussions in New Delhi with the Ministry of Finance and the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 12, 2024 Finance Minister to Hold GST Council, Budget Meetings on December 21-22
Finance Minister to Hold GST Council, Budget Meetings on December 21-22

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will meet with State Finance Ministers on December 21-22 for pre-budget consultations and the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting. The Council is expected to discuss the proposed exemption or reduced GST rates on health and life insurance, following recent recommendations to exempt premiums on

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 12, 2024 Andhra Pradesh Eyes $2 Trillion Economy with Global Maritime Partnerships
Andhra Pradesh Eyes $2 Trillion Economy with Global Maritime Partnerships

The Andhra Pradesh government is building international collaborations to advance port-led infrastructure development, aiming to position itself as a leading maritime state by 2030 and achieve a $2 trillion economy by 2047. Infrastructure and Investment Secretary S. Suresh Kumar outlined this vision at the Economic Development Cooperation Fund conference hosted

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 11, 2024 Malaysian Importers Explore Telangana's Rice Varieties
Malaysian Importers Explore Telangana's Rice Varieties

Malaysian importers have expressed interest in sourcing rice from Telangana after the Malaysia Business Meeting. Discussions included the State’s agricultural achievements, quality of rice and grain varieties cultivated using advanced methods.

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Oct 28, 2024 Tamil Nadu's Electricity Demand to Surge Due to Green Hydrogen Production
Tamil Nadu's Electricity Demand to Surge Due to Green Hydrogen Production

The Central Electricity Authority's National Electricity Plan-Transmission, under the Ministry of Power, projects an increase in Tamil Nadu's electricity demand by 7,000 megawatts (MW) due to green hydrogen and green ammonia production. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has identified coastal regions in

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Oct 08, 2024 Congress-NC Wins Jammu & Kashmir While BJP Takes Haryana
Congress-NC Wins Jammu & Kashmir While BJP Takes Haryana

Exit polls wrong once again, BJP bags Haryana elections and Congress alliance set to form government in Jammu & Kashmir.

by Daanish Narayan
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Morning Briefing   -   Nov 15, 2024 Commerce Minister Calls for Repo Rate Cut
Commerce Minister Calls for Repo Rate Cut

Highlights include conflicting views on the repo rate cut, the Reliance-Disney merger, ISRO's proposal to Mexico and views from columnists on the violence in Manipur.

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Nov 14, 2024 Seaplanes to Connect Remote India: Aviation Minister Eyes North East
Seaplanes to Connect Remote India: Aviation Minister Eyes North East

In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to expand national connectivity, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu announced plans to introduce seaplanes to reach remote areas across India, including the North East. During an aviation conference at Meghalaya’s Umiam Lake, Naidu took a test ride on

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 14, 2024 India’s October Exports Surge by 17%
India’s October Exports Surge by 17%

India's goods exports rose by 17.25% to $39.2 billion in October, marking the highest monthly tally in recent times, while imports reached $66.34 billion, a 3.9% increase from last year. From April to October, non-petroleum exports set a new high at $211.3 billion,

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 14, 2024 RBI Governor Affirms Resilient Indian Economy Amid Global Challenges
RBI Governor Affirms Resilient Indian Economy Amid Global Challenges

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das shared an optimistic view on India's economic resilience, despite global challenges like inflation and geopolitical tensions. Das highlighted the RBI’s measures, including a robust regulatory framework and responsive policy shifts, to address emerging risks. He pointed to improved inflation

by Amal Anzari
Morning Briefing   -   Nov 14, 2024 First Phase of Voting Completed in State Elections
First Phase of Voting Completed in State Elections

Highlights include the inauguration of projects by the PM, India's push for nuclear power, the rise in renewable energy capacity and views from columnists on the Maharashtra state elections.

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Nov 13, 2024 US Leads in Indian Engineering Exports; UAE, Saudi Arabia Follow
US Leads in Indian Engineering Exports; UAE, Saudi Arabia Follow

The United States remains the top importer of Indian engineering goods, purchasing $9.3 billion (up 6.2%) from April to September, according to data from the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC). The United Arab Emirates (UAE), benefitting from a Free Trade Agreement with India, secured the second spot with

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 13, 2024 Swedish Firms Eye Tamil Nadu for Expansion, IKEA Among Four Exploring New Ventures
Swedish Firms Eye Tamil Nadu for Expansion, IKEA Among Four Exploring New Ventures

Sweden’s Ambassador to India, Jan Thesleff, announced that four Swedish companies, including IKEA, are considering establishing bases in Tamil Nadu. Currently, 70 Swedish firms operate in the State, employing around 25,000 people. Other Swedish companies, such as Scandinavian Robot Systems in Chennai and Jacobi in Coimbatore, will open

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 13, 2024 By-Elections Witness High Voter Turnout Across Multiple States
By-Elections Witness High Voter Turnout Across Multiple States

Voting concluded for 31 Assembly seats across 10 states, with significant voter turnout. Kerala’s Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll, featuring Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s debut, recorded 64.27% turnout, lower than the previous 72.92%. Rajasthan's seven Assembly constituencies saw a turnout of 64.82%. Karnataka recorded the

by Amal Anzari
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