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Direct subsidy transfer for LPG kicks off

The government has unveiled the world’s largest direct subsidy rollout scheme, the Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG

Consumers (DBTL), across all the 67 6 districts of the country, covering 15.3 domestic cooking gas consumers. The scheme is aimed at an efficient subsidy delivery mechanism by curbing leakages.

The Indian steel sector has been passing through tough times. The world’s fourth-largest steel producer has had to contend with high output and growing imports. While production grew at a pace faster than the global average for a significant part of 2014, demand broadly remained sluggish.

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The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has been advocating for changes in existing policies and regulations to create an enabling environment for micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). For a long time now, the CII, one of the country’s leading trade associations, has been making concerted efforts to facilitate policies for reviving the vital engines of growth.

BPL Techno Vision (BTVL) is betting big on home automation. A part of the Bengaluru headquartered BPL Group, BTV L recently forayed into home automation and expects Rs 500 crore of business from the segment in the next five years. The company is also looking to expand its product portfolio in the LED (light-emitting diode) lighting segment after having started with solar lanterns about a year ago.

The Indo-US ties went several notches up last month. Personal chemistry between US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi cemented the relations further as Mr Obama wrapped up his over 50-hour India tour. Breaking the protocol, the prime minister received the Obamas at the airport and set the tone for the successful two-day summit.

Whether it is that firm click on the mouse or the soft touch on your laptop or the gentle push on your smartphone, sending emails is part and parcel at any white-collar work. The frequency of the routine may vary, the number of mails handled may differ each day and the time span of reception or sending may remain inconsistent, but you just can’t walk away from the act or rather the inevitable responsibility.