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Indonesia’s Tourism Ministry Partners with VFS Global to Boost Global Promotion Under ‘Wonderful Indonesia’ Campaign

Indonesia’s Tourism Ministry Partners with VFS Global to Boost Global Promotion Under ‘Wonderful Indonesia’ Campaign

#WonderfulIndonesia #VFSGobal #IndonesiaTourism #TravelIndonesia #TourismPromotion #eVisaOnArrival #TourismInnovation #TravelWithEase #Indonesia2025 #GlobalPartnerships Chandigarh – In a significant step towards expanding its global tourism footprint, the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia has signed a co-branding agreement with VFS Global, the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions. The collaboration aims to strengthen the global visibility of the ‘Wonderful Indonesia’ campaign, enhance international tourist arrivals, and encourage investments into the country’s flourishing tourism sector. The agreement was signed in Jakarta on 13 August 2025 by Ni Made Ayu Marthini, Deputy Minister for Marketing, Ministry of Tourism of…
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India Hosts First-Ever 3GPP RAN Meetings on 6G Standardization in Bengaluru

India Hosts First-Ever 3GPP RAN Meetings on 6G Standardization in Bengaluru

#6G #3GPP #Bengaluru #TelecomIndia #DigitalIndia #TSDSI #DoT #TelecomStandards #FutureOfConnectivity #Innovation #5GAdvanced #TechLeadership #GlobalTelecom #IndiaRising Bengaluru – In a landmark development for India’s telecom industry and the global communications community, the country is hosting the first-ever 3GPP Radio Access Network (RAN) Working Group meetings in Bengaluru. The high-profile event, which began on August 25, 2025, will continue till August 29, 2025, at Whitefield, Bengaluru, and marks India’s formal entry into the global stage of 6G standardization. Supported by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Ministry of Communications, and hosted by the Telecommunications Standards Development Society, India (TSDSI), the event brings together…
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NFO: Zerodha Fund House Launches Nifty Smallcap 100 ETF: Expanding Investor Access to Small-Cap Growth

NFO: Zerodha Fund House Launches Nifty Smallcap 100 ETF: Expanding Investor Access to Small-Cap Growth

#Zerodha #ETFs #NiftySmallcap100 #SmallCapInvesting #PassiveInvesting #IndexFunds #WealthCreation #IndianStockMarket #FinancialPlanning #SmartInvesting #NFO Mumbai: Zerodha Fund House has announced the launch of its Zerodha Nifty Smallcap 100 ETF, further strengthening its lineup of index-based investment products. The open-ended exchange-traded fund (ETF) aims to replicate the performance of the Nifty Smallcap 100 Total Returns Index, giving investors exposure to some of India’s most promising small-cap companies. The New Fund Offer (NFO) opened for subscription on August 25, 2025, and will close on September 5, 2025. Once listed, the ETF will be tradable on stock exchanges through leading brokers, providing investors with a convenient…
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PMS Industry Urges SEBI to Lower Minimum Investment Threshold to Boost Accessibility

PMS Industry Urges SEBI to Lower Minimum Investment Threshold to Boost Accessibility

#SEBI #PMS #PortfolioManagement #Investments #WealthManagement #FinancialMarkets #APMI #TicketSize #Investors #CapitalMarkets #MutualFunds #SIF #NRIInvestors Mumbai: The Portfolio Management Services (PMS) industry is making a fresh pitch to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to reduce the minimum investment threshold of ₹50 lakh required for investors to participate in PMS offerings. The request, led by the Association of Portfolio Managers in India (APMI), aims to make PMS a more accessible and attractive investment avenue for a wider pool of investors, particularly at a time when competing products like Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) are entering the market. Demand for Lower Ticket…
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Nari Shakti se Viksit Bharat: Women Leading India’s Economic Transformation

Nari Shakti se Viksit Bharat: Women Leading India’s Economic Transformation

#NariShakti #ViksitBharat #WomenEmpowerment #EconomicGrowth #WomenEntrepreneurs #StartupIndia #MudraYojana #SVANidhi #MSME #SkillIndia #LakhpatiDidi #DroneDidi New Delhi: India is undergoing a historic transformation powered by the strength of its women. Under the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, women have emerged as a central pillar of progress, breaking barriers, driving entrepreneurship, and reshaping the nation’s economy. From rural households to global boardrooms, Indian women are proving that they are not just participants but leaders in the country’s growth story. A Remarkable Surge in Workforce Participation According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), India has witnessed a phenomenal rise in female workforce participation…
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quant Mutual Fund Launches India’s First Specialised Investment Funds with Two Long-Short Strategies

quant Mutual Fund Launches India’s First Specialised Investment Funds with Two Long-Short Strategies

#quantMutualFund #SIF #LongShortFunds #MutualFunds #AlternativeInvestments #WealthManagement #IndianMarkets #CapitalMarkets Mumbai — In a landmark development for India’s asset management industry, quant Mutual Fund has become the first asset management company (AMC) in the country to launch investment products under the newly created Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) category introduced by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). With the launch of qsif Equity Long-Short Fund and qsif Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund, quant MF has effectively kickstarted the SIF race, opening up a new dimension of regulated alternative investments for sophisticated investors. What is the SIF Category? The Specialised Investment Fund (SIF)…
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Fitch Affirms India’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Rating at ‘BBB-’, Cites Strong Growth and Resilient External Finances

Fitch Affirms India’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Rating at ‘BBB-’, Cites Strong Growth and Resilient External Finances

#FitchRatings #IndianEconomy #GrowthOutlook #ExternalFinances #InvestmentGrade #ViksitBharat New Delhi — Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed India’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating at ‘BBB-’, maintaining its outlook as stable. The rating highlights India’s robust economic growth prospects, a resilient external sector, and the government’s commitment to fiscal and structural reforms, despite persistent challenges on the fiscal front. Strong Growth Prospects Fitch underscored India’s position as one of the fastest-growing major economies, supported by robust domestic demand, investment in infrastructure, and a strong services sector. The agency noted that India’s economy has consistently demonstrated resilience in the face of global headwinds,…
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GeM Surpasses ₹15 Lakh Crore in Cumulative GMV Since Inception

GeM Surpasses ₹15 Lakh Crore in Cumulative GMV Since Inception

#GeM #DigitalIndia #ViksitBharat #PublicProcurement #InclusiveGrowth #Governance New Delhi — The Government e-Marketplace (GeM), the Government of India’s flagship digital procurement platform, has achieved a historic milestone by crossing ₹15 lakh crore in cumulative Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) since its inception in 2016. This achievement reflects the platform’s growing significance in India’s public procurement ecosystem and underscores the trust of buyers and sellers who have embraced GeM as a symbol of transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity. A Transformational Journey Since 2016 Launched nine years ago, GeM was conceived as an innovative step toward creating a digitally empowered, transparent, and accountable procurement ecosystem. Today,…
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OYO to File DRHP in November, Eyes $7–8 Billion IPO Valuation

OYO to File DRHP in November, Eyes $7–8 Billion IPO Valuation

#OYOIPO #StockMarketIndia #StartupEcosystem #HospitalityTech #IPO2025 New Delhi — Indian hospitality and travel-tech major OYO is preparing to file its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with market regulator SEBI in November 2025, marking what will be its third attempt to go public. The company is reportedly targeting an IPO valuation in the range of $7 to $8 billion, making it one of the most high-profile market debuts expected this year. Board Approval and Backing from Investors According to sources, OYO will present its IPO proposal to its board of directors next week. The filing follows months of extensive consultations with leading investment…
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एएमएफआई और डाक विभाग मिलकर 1 लाख डाकियों को देंगे म्यूचुअल फंड बेचने का प्रशिक्षण

एएमएफआई और डाक विभाग मिलकर 1 लाख डाकियों को देंगे म्यूचुअल फंड बेचने का प्रशिक्षण

#AMFI #MutualFunds #FinancialInclusion #IndiaPost #NiveshKaSahiKadam #BharatNiveshRailYatra #InvestorAwareness #ViksitBharat #WealthCreation #FinancialLiteracy नई दिल्ली: भारतीय म्यूचुअल फंड उद्योग को देश के हर कोने तक पहुँचाने के लिए एक ऐतिहासिक कदम उठाया गया है। एसोसिएशन ऑफ म्यूचुअल फंड्स इन इंडिया (AMFI) ने डाक विभाग (Department of Posts) के साथ एक समझौता (MoU) किया है, जिसके तहत देशभर में एक लाख डाकियों को प्रशिक्षित किया जाएगा ताकि वे म्यूचुअल फंड्स का वितरण कर सकें। यह घोषणा एएमएफआई के 30वें स्थापना दिवस (22 अगस्त) के मौके पर की गई। इस अवसर पर एक विशेष स्मारक डाक कवर भी जारी किया गया, जिस पर एएमएफआई का…
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