The documentary film maker, known for his unflinching gaze on issues that lie at the crux of modern India, says all governments, including the Congress-led governments, are guilty of attacking the right to freedom. (Reporting: Portia Putatunda | Video source: http://boomlive.in/)

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Parle Biscuits has reported a twofold jump in profit at Rs 1,606.95 crore for FY24 while revenue from operations was up 2 per cent to Rs 14,349.4 crore.
Total revenue was up 5.31 per cent at Rs 15,085.76 crore in FY24 helped by other income, according to financial data accessed through business intelligence platform Tofler.
Parle Biscuits, a subsidiary of Parle Products, had reported a standalone profit of Rs 743.66 crore in FY23 and revenue from sale of products was at Rs 14,068.80 crore.
Incorporated in September 1974, Parle Biscuits is a leading manufacturer of biscuits and confectionery. It owns popular brands such as Parle G.
Parle Biscuits' advertising promotional expenses in FY24 were up 3.23 per cent to Rs 442.81 crore. This was at Rs 428.93 crore a year ago.
Total tax expense of Parle Biscuits was Rs 499.4 crore in FY24. Total expenses were at Rs 12,979.41 crore, down 2.54 per cent year-on-year.
Sharing the scenario and outlook, Parle Biscuits said FY24 was fulfilling an

Parle Biscuits, a subsidiary of Parle Products, had reported a standalone profit of Rs 743.66 crore in FY23 and revenue from sale of products was at Rs 14,068.80 crore

Kalyani Investment Company, one of the promoter group entity of Bharat Forge, has settled a case with Sebi about the alleged violation of disclosure norms after paying Rs 1.12 crore towards the settlement fee.
Kalyani Investment Company Ltd (KICL), a listed entity, is part of the over USD 2.5 billion Kalyani Group.
The order came after the applicant (Kalyani Investment Company) proposed to settle the instant proceedings initiated against it, without "admitting or denying the facts and conclusions of law", under the Sebi's settlement regulations.
"In view of the acceptance of the settlement terms and the receipt of the settlement amount, the adjudication proceedings initiated against the applicant (Kalyani Investment Company) vide show cause notice (SCN) dated March 19, 2024, is disposed of," Sebi's adjudicating officer Amit Kapoor said in the settlement order on Friday.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) initiated adjudication proceedings against the applicant for th

Kalyani Investment Company Ltd (KICL), a listed entity, is part of the over $2.5 billion Kalyani Group

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Chhattisgarh has attracted investment proposals  worth Rs 15,184 crore by top companies in various sectors, including semiconductor, EV and renewable energy, an official statement said on Monday.
At the investors connect meet here, key industrialists from both India and abroad engaged in detailed discussion with Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai to explore investment opportunities in the state.
The discussions were focused on exploring potential investments that will boost the state's industrial growth and create thousands of employment opportunities, the statement from the state government said.
Investors from various sectors showed keen interest in setting up business in the state.
The highest investment proposal of Rs 11,500 crore came from Renew Power Limited. Company's Chairman and CEO Sumant Sinha said the proposal was for setting up pump storage and green hydrogen projects in the state.
Other investment proposals include Rs 1,650 crore by TWI group for setting up .

At the investors connect meet here, key industrialists from both India and abroad engaged in detailed discussion with Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai

Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli has been admitted to a hospital here due to deterioration in his health.
The 52-year-old was brought to the hospital by one of his fans who also owns the hospital in Bhiwandi's Kalher area in Thane district and his condition is said to be stable, even though the exact reasons for his hospitalisation could not be ascertained.
Kambli was admitted to the hospital on Saturday.
Kambli, who played 17 Tests and 104 ODIs for India between 1993-2000, had recently attended the inauguration of legendary coach Ramakant Achrekar's memorial at the Shivaji Park here.
The former India cricketer, who has been struggling with health-related issues for quite some time, appeared frail in the function which was also attended by his long-time friend Sachin Tendulkar.

The 52-year-old was brought to the hospital by one of his fans who also owns the hospital in Bhiwandi's Kalher area in Thane district and his condition is said to be stable

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The GST Council, in its meeting on Saturday, is likely to decide on reducing tax rates on life and health insurance premiums, but a decision on big-ticket rate rationalisation, including a higher tax on sin goods, may be deferred.
The GoM on GST rate rationalisation had proposed rate rejigs in 148 items in its recommendations, but sources said that consensus is needed to be built on some of the tax changes that the panel has suggested and some more time may be needed for that.
The 55th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising state counterparts, is also likely to deliberate on bringing Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), a major component for airline industry's operation cost, in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) fold.
The GST rate is also proposed to be cut on food delivery platforms like Swiggy and Zomato, to 5 per cent (without input tax credit), from the current 18 per cent (with ITC).
However, the Fitment Committee (comprising tax

Also, the Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST compensation cess is likely to get a six month extension till June, 2025, to submit its report. The compensation cess regime comes to an end in March, 2026

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Anand Patwardhan: Censorship in the times of BJP-led governments is worse

The documentary film maker, known for his unflinching gaze on issues that lie at the crux of modern India, says all governments, including the Congress-led governments, are guilty of attacking the right to freedom. (Reporting: Portia Putatunda | Video source: http://boomlive.in/)

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