NABARD makes first startup investment in 24×7 Moneyworks

In a move to promote innovation in rural finance, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has acquired an equity stake in 24×7 Moneyworks Consulting, an agri-fintech startup. This is the NABARD’s first-ever investment in a bootstrapped startup, the bank said. The startup’s product, eKisanCredit (eKCC), is a fully digital loan origination platform…

CIAL wins global recognition for green energy innovation

Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has received yet another international acclaim, securing the honour at the Green Airports Recognition 2025 awards instituted by Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East. The award is in honour of CIAL’s sustainable energy project — terrain based solar power plant at Payyannur in Kannur. Awarded in the 6–15…

Several luxury items, including watches, sunglasses, costing above Rs 10 lakh to attract 1% Tax Collected at Source

Several luxury goods costing above Rs 10 lakh will now attract Tax Collected at Source (TCS) at 1 per cent. As per an official notification, wrist watch, art piece (antiques, painting, sculpture), collectibles (coin, stamp), yacht, rowing boat, canoe, helicopter, sunglasses, handbag, purse, shoes, sportswear and equipment such as golf kit and ski wear, home…

School-based dance routines reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases among girls, study finds

The study introduced, a school-based, culturally adapted dance program aimed at reducing risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in adolescent girls in India. | Photo Credit: File Photo To tackle rising physical inactivity and associated health concerns among adolescents in India, a research team from Chennai conducted a study introducing a dance-based intervention to reduce…