Vande Bharat from Katra to Srinagar: New Indian Railways trains on USBRL via Chenab bridge to start from this date; check full schedule, stoppages & train numbers

Kashmir will finally get all-weather railway connectivity with the rest of India. Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 272 kilometres long Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) project in Jammu & Kashmir on June 6. As part of the launch, PM Modi will inaugurate the Chenab railway bridge, Anji Khad railway bridge and…

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Rupee may rise to 84/$ on US trade deal: BofA

MUMBAI: An imminent trade deal with the US is seen as a positive catalyst for the rupee, which is expected to strengthen to 84 levels by the end of 2025, according to Bank of America. Other positives include soft oil prices, a benign current account deficit, and RBI’s growth focus.In an interview with TOI, Adarsh…

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‘Traditional banks losing share to fintechs globally’

MUMBAI: Traditional banks are losing ground in the fast-evolving financial services space to agile, tech-driven rivals. Even as overall sector revenues grow, incumbents struggle to hold on to their share, according to Boston Consulting Group’s latest Future of Finance report.“Financial services revenues are growing – but banks are not capturing their fair share,” BCG says….

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Birla to acquire US chemical facility from agri giant Cargill

MUMBAI: Aditya Birla Chemicals, a privately held company owned by Kumar Mangalam Birla and his family, is set to acquire a chemical manufacturing facility in the US from agribusiness major Cargill. The facility, spanning 17 acres, is located in Dalton, Georgia. The deal signifies Birla’s continuous expansion in the American manufacturing sector, with investments exceeding…

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Adani Airports raises $750mn from international banks

NEW DELHI: Adani Airports Holdings (AAHL) Wednesday said it has raised $750 million via external commercial borrowings from a consortium of international banks. The transaction was led by First Abu Dhabi Bank, Barclays, and Standard Chartered Bank. The company says it will “use the proceeds to refinance existing debt, invest in infrastructure upgrades, and capacity…

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