INDIA PULSE PROGRAM
Want to become a financial adviser? Best financial planning courses and institutes in India explained
The career change of Sumit Aggarwal to a mutual fund distributor illustrates a notable trend within the financial advisory realm in India. With a vast number of investors, there's a growing necessity for certified financial planners. Educational institutes are responding by launching targeted courses, promoting credentialing opportunities like CFP and QPFP for finance professionals. As demand for expert guidance rises, the financial planning sector is expected to experience notable expansion.
How India's agricultural damage flags gap between climate warnings and adaptation finance ahead of COP31
High temperatures continue to impact Indian agriculture, leading to decreased crop yields and poor germination rates. Farmers report significant losses in banana production and vegetable crops like okra and gourd. Experts warn about the increasing unpredictability of climate events affecting food security and farming practices. There is a call for greater climate adaptation finance and improved forecasting measures to address these challenges.
These mid-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%, according to analysts
As an investor, what you need to do at this point of time is this: A bit of extra work in terms of stock-picking so that you avoid anxiety during future corrective phases in the market. And there should not be any doubt that, given the current geopolitical conditions, there will be many more corrective phases.
Russia’s SberBank unveils GigaDoc AI smart mirror for express health assessment in India
SberMedAI's GigaDoc smart mirror provided free express health assessments at Innoprom India. This innovative solution analyzes key health indicators and potential risk factors conveniently. Companies can integrate GigaDoc into their employee prevention programs for proactive health monitoring. The technology utilizes artificial intelligence and computer vision for accurate health readings.
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analysts
In the equity market, it is generally good to keep one eye on risk management. But there are times when it becomes a must-do. We are currently in that phase of the market. And a simple way to manage risk is to stagger your buying. Do not put all your money in at once. When volatility is high and more corrections are likely, it is always good to be less aggressive on the street.
Putting livelihoods at the heart of the Union Budget 2026
This Union Budget presents a crucial opportunity to bolster rural livelihoods by supporting crop diversification towards nutrition-rich, climate-resilient crops like millets and pulses. Strengthening local institutions like FPOs and SHGs, alongside expanding non-farm enterprises, can create stable, dignified work and enhance income resilience for rural households.
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Cabinet approves Rs 11,000 cr six-year plan to boost pulses production, raises MSPs for Rabi crops
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, approved a six-year, Rs 11,000 crore plan to boost domestic pulse production. The initiative aims to increase output, reduce import dependence, and strengthen food security. In a related move, the Cabinet also approved a proposal to raise the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Rabi crops.
Suzlon’s wind unit & Viterra’s pulse plant to come up in MB Patil’s home district of Vijapura
Industries and Infrastructure Minister MB Patil’s home district, Vijayapura, attracts significant investments from Suzlon and Viterra in renewable energy and agro-processing sectors. Suzlon plans to develop a 3000 MW wind energy mill and a Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing Facility. Viterra will set up a Rs 250 crore Multi Pulse Processing Plant, expected to enhance agricultural productivity and local employment.
Budget 2025: FM Sitharaman announces measures aimed to benefit 1.7 cr farmers of India
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced measures to benefit 1.75 crore farmers through the Prime Minister Krishi Yojana, which aims to enhance agricultural development. The program will cover 100 low-productivity districts, focusing on crop diversification, sustainable practices, and post-harvest storage improvements at the panchayat and block levels.
Aquaculture stocks jump up to 12% as FM Sitharaman announces fisheries sector boost in Budget 2025
Aquaculture sector stocks experienced significant gains, with Mukka Proteins rising 12.5%, after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans for sustainable fisheries harnessing in India's exclusive economic zones. The focus areas include Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands. Other companies such as Avanti Feeds and Apex Frozen Foods also saw notable increases.
Cold sow: How unused paddy fields and winter months can be key to increase edible oil production
NITI Aayog has suggested that we use the land left unused between crop cycles to cultivate certain crops. But the socio-economic and infrastructure situation in these regions also needs to be taken into account before proceeding with this plan.
India, the world’s largest producer of pulses, wants to stop imports by 2028. Here’s why it’s not working
With pulses’ production falling and imports rising, is it possible for the government to reach the self-sufficiency goal in four years?
Union Budget 2024-25: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposes 12 industrial parks under National Industrial Corridor Program
Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the sanctioning of 12 industrial parks under the National Industrial Corridor program during her Union Budget 2024-25 presentation in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Additionally, the budget introduced rental housing for industrial workers facilitated in a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode.
Polio Immunization Program extends support to Myanmarese children in Manipur relief camps
The National Immunization Day, Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization Program 2024 was initiated in Manipur's Kamjong district to provide healthcare services to Myanmarese children seeking refuge. The program targets approximately 3.5 lakh children. It emphasizes the crucial role of the media in spreading awareness and timely administration of vaccines as a collective responsibility.
India- Central Asia hold maiden meeting on optimum use of Chabahar Port
The meeting was chaired by Secretary (Economic Relations) MEA and attended by the Deputy Ministers and Senior Officials of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan. The special invitees for the event were the country representative of the UN World Food Program (UNWFP), Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran and the Consul General of Afghanistan.
Centre has taken several supply-side measures to address inflation, says MoS Finance
"The price situation of major essential commodities is monitored by the government on a regular basis and corrective action is taken from time to time. Several supply-side measures have been taken by the government to address inflation and to ensure that the poor do not have to bear the extra financial burden," Chaudhary said in a written reply.
TransUnion CIBIL partners with FICCI to help MSMEs
The program's objective is to empower MSMEs with knowledge on how to build a good credit history and CIBIL Rank to avail easier and faster access to finance.
PhonePe makes its payments data available to everyone
Pulse will present the nearly 22 billion transactions PhonePe has processed over the past five years in different, searchable formats. The data will be anonymised to protect users’ privacy and the database will be updated every financial quarter.
Digital Identity Research Initiative collaborates with Transerve for its India Pulse Program
India Pulse is a next generation e-governance technology stack and implementation framework.
Eight in 10 Indian companies not currently considering permanent staff layoffs or redundancies: Korn Ferry survey
Given the government’s extensive requests on avoiding laying off employees, the majority of companies have not implemented or are not currently considering permanent staff layoff/redundancies (84%) or temporary layoff/furlough (83% without government subsidy support and 91% leveraging government subsidy).
India set to launch drought resistant chickpea developed with genomic assisted breeding
“We are very excited to see the outputs of collaboration of ICAR, UAS-R and ICRISAT in the form of improved varieties,” said Dr Peter Carberry, Director General, ICRISAT.
Modi's pledge on farm income wilts as crop prices drop
Prices of crops such as cereals, oilseeds & pulses are hovering below govt-set levels, adding to farmers' woes.
Negotiators asked to redouble efforts to finalise India-Canada eco pact: Narendra Modi
To realise the full potential of bilateral trade and investment, both sides will renew efforts to expand and diversify bilateral economic and commercial relations.
India is said to plan domestic sale of pulses to prevent rotting
The government is attempting to sell the reserves in the open market and to some states and organizations such as railways and defense forces, according to two people familiar with the matter.
H1B visa changes could benefit Indian IT professionals: Expert
Indians graduating with advanced degrees in the US and high-skill Indian professionals applying for H-1B should be able to find jobs with higher wages and better work conditions under new rule.
49% of India Inc believes referral programmes breed mediocrity, says TeamLease study
According to the study, though referrals constitute only 5% of the overall hiring, it leaves a far stronger impact on the functioning of the organisation.
No laxity in polio eradication program: Government
No laxity has been reported in the polio eradication program after India was declared 'polio free' and the government has taken cognisance.
UN declares 2016 as International Year of Pulses
Pulses have captured the attention of the United Nations. The General Assembly of the UN has voted to declare 2016 as the "International Year of Pulses."
After foodgrain, UPA plans to subsidise edible oil and pulses
After the ambitious food security law, the UPA government is preparing another populist scheme to expand the supply of subsidised edible oil and pulses.
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