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Bajaj Finance hikes FD rates for most tenures by up to 60 bps; highest rate continues at 8.85%

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Pune/Mumbai, April 8, 2024: Bajaj Finance Ltd., part of Bajaj Finserv Ltd., one of the country’s largest financial services groups, has announced hikes in Fixed Deposits (FDs) rates across most tenures. Effective April 3, 2024, the company has increased FD rates for senior citizens by up to 60 basis points in the 25-to-35-month tenure and 40 basis points in the 18-to-24-month tenure. For non-senior citizens, rates have been hiked by up to 45 basis points in the 25-to-35-month tenure, 40 basis points in the 18 and 22 month tenures, and 35 basis points in the 30 and 33-month tenures. The move presents an opportunity for savers to secure stable and better returns in prevailing market conditions. Senior citizens can continue to avail FD rates of up to 8.85% and non-senior citizens can take benefit of rates of up to 8.60%, by booking digitally in the 42 months tenure. Sachin Sikka, Head – Fixed Deposits & Investments at Bajaj Finance , said, “Our enhanced rates across several investment...

CII Southern Region Commits to Empowering MSMEs for Viksit Bharat by 2047; Launches State-Level Task Force for Industry 4.0 Readiness to catalyze their Growth

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Chennai, 8th April 2024: “ The Confederation of Indian Industry, Southern Region (CIISR) will contribute to Viksit Bharat aimed at transforming India into a fully developed nation by the year 2047. For the Southern Region, the key focus areas are innovation, economic growth, and regional resilience as it stands as a cornerstone of India's economic prowess showcasing a diverse industrial landscape, a skilled labor force, and a robust infrastructure,” said Dr R Nandini, Chairperson, CII Southern Region & Managing Director, Chandra Textiles Pvt Ltd , at her maiden press conference in Chennai today. She takes over as Chairperson of CII Southern Region for the period 2024-25 along with Mr Thomas John Muthoot, Deputy Chairman, CII Southern Region & Chairman & Managing Director, Muthoot Fincorp Ltd.  (L to R)Thomas John Muthoot, Deputy Chairman, CII Southern Region & Chairman & Managing Director, Muthoot Fincorp Ltd; Dr R Nandini, Chairperson, CII Southern Region ...