Ride-hailing platform eyes nationwide presence by 2029; check out features, financial model & other details

Ride-hailing platform eyes nationwide presence by 2029; check out features, financial model & other details

Bharat Taxi, which was established under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002, has around eight lakh registered drivers and nearly 41 lakh customers by July 25, 2026, according to an official statement today, August 17. Bharat Tax is India’s first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, started on June 6, 2025 by eight national cooperative institutions, including NABARD,…

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Government clears 31 ECMS projects worth Rs 7,877 crore, 106 approvals now total Rs 69,548 crore

Government clears 31 ECMS projects worth Rs 7,877 crore, 106 approvals now total Rs 69,548 crore

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has cleared nearly 31 applications involving investments of Rs 7,877 crore under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), as the government steps up efforts to strengthen India’s domestic electronics component manufacturing ecosystem.  MeitY Secretary S Krishnan said the latest approvals cover a broad range of components and…

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Technology-driven pension services improves efficiency, saves manpower: Dr. Jitendra Singh

Technology-driven pension services improves efficiency, saves manpower: Dr. Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh said Monday that technology-driven pension service delivery has improved efficiency and saved significant manpower and financial resources. At the 9th National ANUBHAV Awards Ceremony, 2026 and the 60th Pre?Retirement Counselling Workshop at Vigyan Bhawan, here, Dr. Singh, described superannuating employees as a…

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Bharat Taxi signs up nearly 8 lakh drivers, 41 lakh customers; targets nationwide expansion by 2029

Bharat Taxi signs up nearly 8 lakh drivers, 41 lakh customers; targets nationwide expansion by 2029

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Bharat Taxi — India’s first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform — has registered nearly 8 lakh drivers and around 41 lakh customers by July 25 since its launch and is targeting a nationwide expansion by 2029, an official fact-sheet said on Monday. Established under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002, Bharat Taxi…

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Over 200 Japanese Investors To Explore Projects In Manufacturing, Technology

Over 200 Japanese Investors To Explore Projects In Manufacturing, Technology

UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026: Over 200 Japanese Investors To Explore Projects In Manufacturing, Technology | X Lucknow, August 17: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s campaign to transform Uttar Pradesh into the country’s leading industrial and global investment hub is set to gain fresh momentum through economic partnership with Japan. More than 200 leading Japanese industrialists, Chief…

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India's smartphone shipments ease 10 pc in Q2 206; premium segment in up

India’s smartphone shipments ease 10 pc in Q2 206; premium segment in up

Business 17 Aug, 2026 India’s smartphone shipments ease 10 pc in Q2 206; premium segment in up Business To Business, New Delhi, 17 August 2026:   India’s smartphone market eased 10 per cent year‑on‑year in the second quarter of 2026 as consumers delayed upgrades and manufacturers and retailers worked down inventories, a report said on Monday. …

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Bharat Taxi signs up nearly 8 lakh drivers, 41 lakh customers; targets nationwide expansion by 2029

Bharat Taxi signs up nearly 8 lakh drivers, 41 lakh customers; targets nationwide expansion by 2029

Business 17 Aug, 2026 Bharat Taxi signs up nearly 8 lakh drivers, 41 lakh customers; targets nationwide expansion by 2029 Business To Business, New Delhi, 17 August 2026:   Bharat Taxi — India’s first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform — has registered nearly 8 lakh drivers and around 41 lakh customers by July 25 since its launch and…

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SEBI replaces three mutual fund registration forms with single consolidated application

SEBI replaces three mutual fund registration forms with single consolidated application

Business 17 Aug, 2026 SEBI replaces three mutual fund registration forms with single consolidated application Business To Business, Mumbai , 17 August 2026:   The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Monday streamlined the registration process for mutual funds by replacing three existing application forms with a single consolidated form covering both the in-principle…

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Bharat Taxi Registers 8 Lakh Drivers, 41 Lakh Customers; Plans Nationwide Expansion By 2029

Bharat Taxi Registers 8 Lakh Drivers, 41 Lakh Customers; Plans Nationwide Expansion By 2029

Bharat Taxi Registers 8 Lakh Drivers, 41 Lakh Customers; Plans Nationwide Expansion By 2029 | X – IndianTechGuide New Delhi, Aug 17: Bharat Taxi — India’s first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform — has registered nearly 8 lakh drivers and around 41 lakh customers by July 25 since its launch and is targeting a nationwide expansion by…

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