Bharat-NCAP Crash Test 2025: Tata Nexon.ev 45 variant secures 5-star safety rating

Bharat-NCAP Crash Test 2025: Domestic automaker Tata Motors’ newly introduced variant, the Tata Nexon.ev 45, has secured the prestigious 5-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat-NCAP) on Wednesday, April 23. With this achievement, all existing variants of the Nexon.ev line up now meet the 5-star safety standards set by Bharat NCAP….

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…