JSPL appoints Vijay Gopal Jindal as advisor to Chairman

Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSPL) today said it has appointed Vijay Gopal Jindal as Advisor to its Chairman Naveen Jindal.
In his role as Advisor to the chairman, Vijay Gopal Jindal will provide strategic direction to various business segments and functions of JSPL working closely with the apex leadership of the firm, Group CEO and Managing Director Ravi Uppal said in a release.
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GJF donates Rs 1.23 crore to PM's National Relief Fund * The All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) donated Rs 1.23 crore today to the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund for rehabilitation of Nepal earthquake victims.

"The domestic gem and jewellery makers came together and collected the money in aid of the victims of the recent earthquake in Nepal," said GJF chairman Manish Jain.
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GST set to boost economy: CII
* GST will harmonise and simplify the existing taxation system and the economy will take an upward swing with GDP expected to get a boost of 1.5 per cent with its implementation, said Rajiv Aggarwal, Chairman, CII Himachal Pradesh State Council here today.
During the preparatory workshop on Goods and Service Tax, organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Himachal Pradesh State Council here, he said, "Goods and Service Tax (GST) is a significant taxation reform in Indian taxation system and would bring a paradigm shift in the operation of businesses and tax laws in our country.