Over 3.96 lakh MSME loans worth over Rs 52,300 crore sanctioned by PSBs under new Credit Assessment Model

New Delhi, Jan 19 (UNI) Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have significantly accelerated credit flow to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through the adoption of a Credit Assessment Model (CAM) based on digital footprints, launched in 2025. Between 1 April and 31 December 2025, PSBs sanctioned over 3.96 lakh MSME loan applications, amounting to more…

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Retailers, trade bodies warn of surge in illicit cigarette trade ahead of Feb 2026 tax hike

New Delhi, Jan 18 (UNI) Indian small retailers’ concerns about losing sales to illicit goods, in anticipation of a steep increase in taxes on cigarettes effective February 1, 2026, are supported by the Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM), an Indian economic and cultural organisation affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). SJM cautioned against the rising…

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‘India key growth engine for the world’ : IMF

New Delhi, Jan 16 (UNI) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has described India as a ‘’key growth engine for the world’’ and said the third-quarter growth (in India) has come out stronger than expected. Julie Kozack, Director, Communications Department, of the IMF, said at a press conference that IMF had estimated India’s growth for Fiscal…

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Indian Oil to provide Rs 62.38 lakh CSR support for Zoram Medical College Hospital

Aizawl, Jan 15 (UNI) Zoram Medical College and Hospital (ZMC&H) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) assistance aimed at strengthening healthcare infrastructure in Mizoram. The MoU was signed between the Director of ZMC&H and Malati Makar, Senior Manager (HR–CSR) of the IndianOil…

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Pichai announces rollout of Personal Intelligence on Google’s Gemini app

New Delhi, Jan 15 (UNI) Google has rolled out a new feature, Personal Intelligence, through its Gemini app, announced company’s CEO Sunder Pichai on Wednesday. Posting on his social media handle, Pichai wrote, “Answering a top request from our users, we’re introducing Personal Intelligence in the @GeminiApp.” He further stated that the latest addition will…

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