Monthly archives: November, 2021

West Bengal to host Bengal Global Business Summit in April after 2-year COVID hiatus

West Bengal to host Bengal Global Business Summit in April after 2-year COVID hiatus

By Administrator_India Capital Sands After a hiatus of two years owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the West Bengal government will host the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) in April next year, a highly placed government official said. The business summit, a flagship programme where the state government showcases the business readiness and investment potential before …

Asia stocks mixed, U.S. inflation test looms

Asia stocks mixed, U.S. inflation test looms

By Administrator_India Capital Sands Asian share markets were mixed on Monday as risk assets found support from the upbeat U.S. October payrolls report, but faced another test later in the week from a reading on U.S. inflation that could spook the rate horses. The congressional passage of a long-delayed U.S. $1 trillion infrastructure bill cheered …

PM Gati Shakti digital tool may be opened for public use

PM Gati Shakti digital tool may be opened for public use

By Administrator_India Capital Sands In times to come, the key digital platform of Prime Minister Gati Shakti—akin to a made-in India Google map that is expected to carry much more granular details in real time—may be opened for the citizens to access and use, according to government officials in the know. “While it is not …

Petrol, diesel prices today: Hiked for 5th straight day to hit fresh highs

Record rally in crude prices sends petrol up 30 paise, diesel 37 paise; LPG surges by Rs 15

By Administrator_India Capital Sands Petrol prices increased by 31 to 36 paise per litre while diesel prices surged by 34 to 39 paise per litre across the country on November 1, according to price notification from state-owned fuel retailers. The fifth consecutive increase that follows the unrelenting hike in international oil prices has pushed the …