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Statsguru: Six charts explain India's changing energy landscape

The industrial sector is the biggest consumer of electricity and accounted for 41 per cent of the 1,296,300 gigawatt hours of electricity consumed in India in 2021-22

Footfalls, enquiries hit speed-breaker at car dealerships, visits dip 8-10%

Slowdown began showing up in Jan, though there has been some improvement in March second half

Sebi takes stricter approach in IPO clearance; returns draft paper of 6 cos

After the Paytm's IPO fiasco, Sebi has turned cautious while giving clearance to the initial share sales as it has returned the preliminary papers of half a dozen companies, including Oravel Stays

India's economic, banking systems strong even amid global turmoil: PM Modi

"Amidst a global crisis, today India's economic system is strong, the banking system is strong. This is the power of our institutions," Modi said

Oil pipeline with India to play vital role in fuel security: Bangladesh PM

The pipeline costing Rs 377 crore is part of energy sector cooperation between the two neighbouring countries through which Bangladesh will import petroleum, especially diesel from India

Digital India boon for commoners but conmen get smarter, reveals RTI

"The RBI's reply was revealing and unnerving...Just as the digital economy is soaring, the fraudsters and scamsters on the prowl in the virtual world are becoming bolder," said Sarda

Punjab's potato growers stare at heavy losses due to extremely low prices

With the farmers being unable to recover their input cost due to low prices, they are storing it in cold storage in anticipation of prices rising in the coming months

India's power consumption rises 10% in Apr-Feb to 1,375 bn units

Experts say power consumption is expected to grow in double digits in the coming months in view of forecasts of unprecedented high demand, especially in summer

UP to include millets in midday meals in schools, says agriculture minister

He said that the state government was continuously engaged in the promotion of millets cultivation, production and consumption besides increasing farmers' income through it

Aspirational population in Sikkim keen on innovation, digitisation: CM

Commerce and Industries MOS Som Prakash said there are more than 90,000 startups in India registered with DPIIT

When govt, public work together, results are far-reaching: UP CM Yogi

The CM said just a day before the Global Investors Summit (GIS) earlier this year, many infrastructure projects, including three bridges, were dedicated to the state and its people

Record growth in handicraft, handloom sector in J&K in 3 months: LG Sinha

"We are committed to provide training, design, technology, financial and other infrastructure support that will significantly contribute to the growth of this sector and earnings of artisans," he said

Three grain ATMs installed in UP to dispense monthly ration to card-holders

Standing in a long queue outside the ration shop to get the monthly ration has become a thing of the past, as the unique Annapurti grain ATM installed here at a fair price shop

PVR launches sustainability campaigns, join hands with actor Bhumi Pednekar

Leading multiplex operator PVR INOX Ltd on Saturday announced the launch of a campaign to spread awareness about climate change and has joined hands with Bollywood actor Bhumi Pednekar

Gujarat govt paid Rs 12,757 crore in power subsidy to farmers in two years

Gujarat govt paid Rs 12,757 crore to farmers as electricity subsidy in two years and has allocated Rs 10,970 crore for the same for the current financial year

Packaging industry growing at 17%, can bring district level jobs: Experts

The packaging industry is growing at 15-17 per cent and the sector has the potential to create employment opportunities in the country, industry experts said

We should achieve target of 330 MMT milk production by 2033-34: Amit Shah

Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said that India should set a target to contribute 330 MMT, or 33% of global milk production by 2033-34, stressing the need to also produce milk by the masses

Right taxation, regulation to help make India a gaming hub: Report

The online gaming sector is a rapidly growing industry that has potential of contributing significantly to the country's goal of becoming a $1 trillion digital economy, a report said

156 critical infra-gaps identified for intervention under PM Gati Shakti

156 critical infrastructure gaps to ports and for movement of bulk commodities such as coal, cement, fertilizers and foodgrains, have been identified for intervention under PM Gati Shakti initiative

How brands use the 'for women' gimmick to sell products at a premium

While brand experts count on aspirational value, the undue premium on personal care remains discriminatory