We are ready with blue investments for sustainable marine economy: IFC chief – Times of India

Image credit: Makhtar Diop’s Insta Makhtar Diop, managing director of International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank’s private sector lending arm, is looking to broaden the focus on India to include the issue of blue bonds, modelled on the lines of green bonds but focused on water, and also help municipalities raise funds. Excerpts:Since you…

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Indian Railways’ 1st hydrogen train on tracks soon? India to become 5th country to operate hydrogen-powered trains – Times of India

India will join Germany, France, Sweden, and China as the fifth nation worldwide to operate hydrogen-powered trains. (AI image for representative purpose) India’s first hydrogen train on tracks soon? Indian Railways has engaged Germany’s TUV-SUD to conduct a third-party safety audit for the country’s first hydrogen train. Officials familiar with the plan anticipate trial runs…

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Stock market today: BSE Sensex dips over 200 points; Nifty50 below 25,200 as bear attack continues – Times of India

Stock market’s recent decline is primarily because of heightened tensions in the Middle East and a sharp increase in crude oil prices. (AI image) Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, dipped in opening trade on Friday following global cues. While BSE Sensex was near 82,300 levels, Nifty50 was below 25,200….

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SC overturns HCs, allows Income Tax department to reopen 90,000 cases – Times of India

In a landmark judgment, Supreme Court ruled in favour of the income-tax (I-T) department, upholding the validity of nearly 90,000 reassessment notices issued after April 1, 2021, under the old provisions. Over 9,000 writ petitions had been filed in various high courts challenging these notices, with most courts siding with taxpayers.A bench of Chief Justice…

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Gold prices soar! Safe-haven appeal, festive demand drive gold rates up Rs 1,500 in just a day; analysts expect further rise – Times of India

Gold price outlook: Market participants anticipate further increases in the price of the precious metal. (AI image) Gold rate today: Gold prices reached a new peak of Rs 78,300 per 10 gm yesterday, driven by safe-haven buying amidst rising tensions in the Middle East and lower US bond yields. Market participants anticipate further increases in…

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