Javadekar releases SCOPE compendium on PSEs

Union Information & Broadcasting and Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises Minister Prakash Javadekar recently released Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE)’s compendium ‘Building Self Reliant, Resurgent, Resilient India — PSEs Contribution Amidst Covid-19.’

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HUDCO conducts 50th AGM through video-conferencing

Housing & Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO) recently held its 50th AGM through video conferencing. M Nagaraj, director, corporate planning, chaired the meeting and addressed shareholders to apprise them of the outstanding performance of the company in its golden jubilee year.

PFC signs MoU on targets with Ministry of Power

Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC) has signed a performance-based MoU with Ministry of Power, Government of India, detailing various targets to be achieved by it during FY 2020-21. The MoU was signed by Sanjiv Nandan Sahai, Secretary (Power), Government of India, and RS Dhillon, CMD, PFC, in the presence of senior officials.

BYJU’s selects 11 students of Apeejay Institute of Management

As many as 11 students of Apeejay Institute of Management & Engineering Technical Campus, Jalandhar, have been hired by BYJU’s at a package of Rs 10 lakh per annum. The students were selected for their managerial and communication skills. Those who were selected include Kashish Jain, Sudhi Malpotra, Aman Chawla, Priyanka, Madhav, Nikhil Vasudeva, Raghav, Shubham, Smiley, Varun and Yashpreet.

Mahindra & Mahindra sells 43,386 tractors in September

Mahindra & Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector, a part of the $19.4-billion Mahindra Group, has announced that it sold 42,361 tractors in September as against 36,046 units in September 2019. Total tractor sales (domestic + exports) during September were 43,386 units as against 37,011 units for the same period last year. Exports for the month stood at 1,025 units.

Sonalika Tractors records highest-ever sales in H1

Sonalika Tractors has broken all its previous monthly sales records and outperformed the industry’s sales in September. “The company registered its highest-ever overall sales of 17,704 units in September. Collectively, it has achieved its highest-ever half-yearly sales of 63,561 tractors and 26,530 implements,” said Raman Mittal, executive director, Sonalika Group

Bank of Baroda inaugurates ‘Baroda Kisan Pakhwada’

Bank of Baroda recently inaugurated the 3rd edition of ‘Baroda Kisan Pakhwada’. It is being organised from October 1 to 16. The event is earmarked to appreciate the spirit and vigour of the farming community for their contribution towards sustaining the economy during the pandemic and for the development of the country.

Chitkara students interact with Group CEO of WNS Global

To bring a glimpse of the corporate world and inspire the students to build brilliant careers, Chitkara University recently organised a leadership talk by Keshav R Murugesh, Group CEO, WNS Global Services. He addressed the students on ‘The New Normal: What to Stop, Start and Accelerate’ and advised them on creating an illustrious career.

Desh Bhagat University celebrates Gandhi Jayanti

Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, celebrated Gandhi Jayanti with great fervour to commemorate 151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. A webinar was organised entitled “Non-Violence, Aesthetic Values, Peace for Well Being.” Various activities such as slogan writing, elocution, poster making, poem recitation and debate were also organised. Dr Zora Singh, chancellor, paid tributes to the Father of the Nation on the occasion.

Flipkart announces timeline of ‘The Big Billion Days’

Flipkart has announced the timeline of its biggest flagship event ‘The Big Billion Days’ which will commence from October 16. The six-day event sets the tone for the country’s festive season, as millions of consumers, sellers, artisans, and brands come together to celebrate. The event will focus on delivering a wide range of products with great value propositions to existing and new consumers, while providing growth opportunities to MSMEs and sellers across the country.

Bayer, Saraswati Agro complete 50 years of association

Bayer CropScience Limited has completed 50 years of association with Saraswati Agrochemicals India Pvt. Ltd. Saraswati is engaged in third-party manufacturing of Bayer’s agrochemicals at its state-of-the-art formulation units in Kharar and Dera Bassi in Punjab and Bari Brahmana in Jammu. Besides producing finished goods and agrochemical packing material for Bayer in India, Saraswati also caters to Bayer’s export requirements in Asia for Bangladesh, Taiwan and Thailand.