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Slow RoW permissions from discoms dragging 5G rollout: telecom infra firms
The Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA) has also flagged only three major states aligning state policies with central right-of-way guidelines
 "Slow RoW permissions from discoms dragging 5G rollout: telecom infra firms")
Govt seeks Parliament nod to spend additional Rs 1.48 trillion in 2022-23
This includes additional subsidy outgo of Rs 21,000 crore for P&K (phosphorus and potassium) and Rs 15,325.36 crore for urea
 "Govt seeks Parliament nod to spend additional Rs 1.48 trillion in 2022-23")
EPF member accounts of 98% contributory firms updated till March 6: Govt
EPF member accounts of 98 per cent of contributory firms or establishments have been updated with the latest interest credit till March 6, 2023, Parliament was informed on Monday
 "EPF member accounts of 98% contributory firms updated till March 6: Govt")
Retail inflation eases marginally to 6.44% in February from 6.52% in Jan
Retail inflation: his is lower than 6.52 per cent in January but still above the Reserve Bank of India's upper tolerance limit of 6 per cent
 "Retail inflation eases marginally to 6.44% in February from 6.52% in Jan")
Gujarat govt earned Rs 38,760 cr from taxes on petrol, diesel in two years
The Gujarat government earned Rs 38,730 crore from value-added tax (VAT) and cess on petrol, diesel, CNG and PNG in the last two years, the state legislative Assembly was informed on Monday.
 "Gujarat govt earned Rs 38,760 cr from taxes on petrol, diesel in two years")
Strong macroeconomic trends improve credit quality of finance cos: S&P
The credit quality of Indian finance companies will continue to improve owing to the country's strong macroeconomic trends, said S&P Global Ratings.
 "Strong macroeconomic trends improve credit quality of finance cos: S&P")
India's GDP growth forecast at 7% in FY23 and 6% for FY24: Acuite Ratings
The credit rating agency said India's industrial activity rose to 5.2 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in January 23 from 4.7 per cent in December 22, marginally beating market consensus
 "India's GDP growth forecast at 7% in FY23 and 6% for FY24: Acuite Ratings")
Inflation expected to come down over the year: RBI MPC member Ashima Goyal
Goyal said that India has successfully dealt with 'pluri-shocks' over the past three years, showing considerable resilience
 "Inflation expected to come down over the year: RBI MPC member Ashima Goyal")
FinMin pushes PSBs to enhance procurement via GeM to Rs 10,000 cr in FY24
GeM Sahay to provide short-term loans to all sellers
 "FinMin pushes PSBs to enhance procurement via GeM to Rs 10,000 cr in FY24")
Centre tightens regulations for states' capital expenditure loans
Centre's move aims to ensure effective utilisation of funds
 "Centre tightens regulations for states' capital expenditure loans")
Statsguru: Six charts show fund flow to national-level political parties
The changing income profiles of national parties comes amidst the rising importance of electoral bonds
 "Statsguru: Six charts show fund flow to national-level political parties")
Govt panel concludes stakeholder discussion on digital competition law
Govt panel concludes stakeholder discussion on digital competition law
 "Govt panel concludes stakeholder discussion on digital competition law")
Subansiri Lower hydro electric project likely to be completed by May 2023
The NHPC officials also said that the remaining 6 units with a total capacity of 2000 MW of power will be completed by June of 2024
 "Subansiri Lower hydro electric project likely to be completed by May 2023")
Rajesh Agrawal to lead London trade mission to India starting March 13
On a four-day mission from March 13-16, India-born Agrawal will visit New Delhi and Bengaluru and will be joined by 10 London tech companies including Electric Miles, Guider, OneID and Softools
 "Rajesh Agrawal to lead London trade mission to India starting March 13")
Top headlines: India-Australia trade pact, SVB collapse, and more
Business Standard brings you the latest headlines at this hour
 "Top headlines: India-Australia trade pact, SVB collapse, and more")
India, Australia to partner for mineral projects to develop supply chain
Ministers from the two countries have also agreed to deepen cooperation and extend their existing commitments to the India-Australia Critical Minerals Investment Partnership
PM praises Central Railway for 100% electrification of broad gauge network
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed Central Railway for achieving 100 per cent electrification of the entire broad gauge network, calling it an "outstanding feat".
 "PM praises Central Railway for 100% electrification of broad gauge network")
DPIIT asks states to hold industry interactions for addressing bottlenecks
The commerce and industry ministry has requested the states to interact with business associations on a regular basis to identify issues related to reducing logistics cost, an official statement said
 "DPIIT asks states to hold industry interactions for addressing bottlenecks")
India, Australia eye early conclusion on comprehensive trade pact
India, Australia to increase cooperation in critical minerals sector
 "India, Australia eye early conclusion on comprehensive trade pact")
FSSAI warns traders, FBOs against using calcium carbide for ripening fruits
Food regulator FSSAI has warned traders, fruit handlers and FBOs not to use prohibited calcium carbide for artificial ripening of fruits and said strict actions will be taken against the users
 "FSSAI warns traders, FBOs against using calcium carbide for ripening fruits")