Schemes

The five poll guarantees include free travel for women on non-AC state-run buses, 200 units of free power per month, Rs 2,000 per month for each female head of the family, 10 kg of food grains per month to BPL families, Rs 3,000 per month for two years to unemployed graduates, and Rs 1,500 per month for two years to unemployed diploma holders.

Karnataka govt under lens over 'world record' for free women’s bus travel; BJP questions award’s authenticity

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah posted on X, on October 16, images of certificates claiming ‘world records’ for the highest number of women availing free travel tickets in Karnataka and of KSRTC as the most award-winning road transport corporation.

Karnataka to use AI platform to monitor schemes worth over Rs 100 crore

The Karnataka Monitoring and Evaluation Authority is tasked with evaluating schemes with an outlay of over Rs 100 crore

Handloom Day 2025: Explore these 7 powerful government initiatives for weavers

On Handloom Day 2025, learn about the 7 best government programmes boosting the Indian handloom industry. From welfare to technology upgrades, here's how weavers are getting support.

Bengaluru infra gets a boost as Karnataka budget doubles grant to Rs 7,000 cr

With BBMP civic polls ahead and rising public criticism over poor infrastructure, Siddaramaiah has given a thrust on Bengaluru in the budget.

Karnataka to hire consultant to monitor schemes under startup policy

The selected consultant will also support the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS) in promoting schemes under the Startup Policy and budget announcements.

Karnataka to rope in social media influencers with over 1 lakh followers to promote govt schemes

Based on their following, the influencers have been divided into nano influencers (1 lakh to 5 lakh followers), micro influencers (5 lakh to 10 lakh followers) and macro influencers (above 10 lakh followers)

‘Modifications in semiconductor schemes make them more global investor friendly’, says industry experts

The changes notified on Tuesday mandate a minimum capital expenditure for Rs 20,000 crore, and minimum revenue of Rs 7,500 crore (including group companies) in any of the three financial years preceding the application

Experts say database of unorganised workers will ensure benefits reach beneficiaries

A national database of unorganised workers will help them get access to welfare and relief schemes and help the government prepare for similar crises in the future

Franklin Templeton scheme investors’ wait gets longer despite favourable verdict — Here’s why

The high court did not allow Franklin Templeton to distribute money in cash–positive schemes that the fund house has received.

CGHS: Hospitals irked over unpaid dues, threaten to stop treatment

This will impact close to 3.8 million beneficiaries, including hospital employees, and pensioners and their families

Employees Pension Scheme to be revamped; medical scheme for pensioners in the works

This will be a contributory medical benefit scheme, Dattatreya said, adding its details are being worked out.

FinMin gives 6-month extension to 12th Plan schemes

The Finance Ministry has extended the time period for 12th Plan schemes ending on March 31 by six months, thus giving time to ministries to complete their appraisals.

Delhi-NCR developers use lucrative schemes to attract buyers

Recently, a Delhi-based home buyer, Dilip Sahu received a demand letter from his developer. The Noida-based firm sent demand letters to all its buyers announcing its ‘Mission Completion.‘ The letter is a direct appeal &#82

FinMin issues new approval system for govt schemes

In the framework, all schemes upto Rs 500 crore will need to be approved by the Administrative Minstry and anything above that will also have to approved by the Finance Ministry as well. A nod from the Cabinet will be required for schemes above Rs 1000 crore.

Should you opt for buyback offers and assured return schemes?

With the real estate sector slowing down, developers are offering various kinds of schemes to garner sales. Of these, two common ones are buybacks and assured return schemes. Let us examine their risks.   …

Gold-related schemes to be launched on Diwali: PM

On the eve of Diwali, the government will launch important gold-related schemes, including the Gold Monetisation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced today, expressing confidence that it will give a new direction to the economic development.

CCEA to take up Rs 2,900 cr proposal tomorrow for 3 schemes

The CCEA, headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, will deliberate on allocation of Rs 2,900 crore for three central schemes for the entire plan period, sources added.

SAT asks two CIS operators to refund money within 6 months

Continuing its crackdown on collective investment schemes (CIS), the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) asked two CIS operators to refund money collected from millions of investors within six months.

Test cash-transfer scheme before launch warn experts

NC Saxena, member, National Advisory Council and R Jagannathan, editor, Firstpost.com explain to CNBC-TV18 that the cash transfer of subsidy scheme needs to tested before it is replicated across the country to prevent and resolve the challenges that have rendered similar schemes inefficient.

Realty players line up launches to cash on festive season

There is good news for home buyers as a slew of project launches this festive season will leave consumers spoilt for choice. But does this mean a price discount as well? Priyanka Ghosh of CNBC-TV18 finds out.

Irate distributors worry about L&T Fin-Fidelity integration

CNBC-TV18's Mitra Joshi reports that distributors are irked by L&T Finance's exclusion of Fidelity's equity management team and are asking investors to stay away from Fidelity's schemes.

REC looks to raise $1 bn through FCCB, $500 m through ECB

Speaking to CNBC-TV18, HD Khunteta, director of finance at Rural Electrification Corporation says that the company is planning on raising USD 1 billion through FCCB and USD 500 million through the ECB route.