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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
NBCC (India) secures Rs 51-cr order from Ministry of Tourism
NBCC (India) announced that it has secured an order worth Rs 50.54 crore for a temple development project under the Ministry of Tourism's Prashad scheme at Maa Chintpurni Temple in Himachal Pradesh. NBCC (India) is in business and operates in three major segments, namely project management consultancy, real estate, and engineering procurement & construction. The company's consolidated net profit advanced 29.27% to Rs 175.92 crore on a 16.17% rise in revenue from operations to Rs 4,642.55 crore in Q4 FY25 over Q4 FY24. Shares of NBCC (India) declined 2.80% to Rs 125.05 on the BSE.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Hoteliers seek central scheme benefits to improve business
Panaji: Faced with a scarcity of financial resources, low visibility, and infrastructural challenges, Goa's small and medium hoteliers have urged the tourism department to use the Centre's schemes to improve the situation. A proposal was submitted to the tourism director outlining how schemes like Swadesh Darshan , Prashad, solar incentives, Mudra, and Skill India could benefit the sector. The proposal details several key areas where central schemes could provide support. 'This segment requires strategic support to overcome structural challenges such as limited access to finance, lack of visibility, infrastructural gaps, and the need for eco-compliance. The tourism department must proactively engage with various Central govt schemes and align them with a localised roadmap for strengthening small and medium hoteliers,' said Santosh Divkar, the president of Small and Medium Hoteliers Association of Goa. The association highlighted the potential of the ministry of new and renewable energy's (MNRE) rooftop solar subsidy scheme for small hoteliers to adopt green energy practices and meet environmental regulations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Что о вас может рассказать поза во время сна? Удивительные Новости Undo Divkar proposed the establishment of a green hospitality transition grant to provide a 50% capital subsidy under the MNRE's rooftop solar programme so that it aligns with benefits offered to domestic consumers. Under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 and Prashad, the association suggests enabling the participation of smaller hotels in tourism circuit development and supporting village-level clusters for homestays and cultural accommodations. 'Funds could also be used for community rest areas, signage, and infrastructure in less popular destinations,' said Divkar. For green initiatives, beyond the solar subsidy, the proposal includes incentives for solar water heaters, energy-efficient lighting, and net metering. It also suggests promoting 'solar villages' powered by micro-enterprise homestay operators. To enhance compliance with environmental norms, Divkar suggested that the state must facilitate partnerships with agencies for eco-certification and subsidised provisions for composting, grey water reuse, and waste segregation infrastructure. Skill development is another urgent requirement, said Divkar. He recommended district-level training in housekeeping, online booking, local cuisine, and eco-tourism operations under central schemes like 'Hunar Se Rozgar', Skill India, and PM Vishwakarma Yojana. The latter could also upskill local artisans, he said. The association said that a digital onboarding drive to register smaller hotels on online platforms and the Goa tourism app will benefit the sector. Access to finance would be improved by promoting Mudra loans and utilising PMEGP for new or renovated homestays. Integrating agri-tourism through the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard), supporting women entrepreneurs, and enhancing disaster preparedness are also part of the association's comprehensive proposal. The SMHAG believes that a strategic alignment of central schemes with a localised roadmap is crucial for strengthening small and medium hoteliers in Goa.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Time of India
4 booked for Rs 10 lakh extortion bid on bizman in Gurgaon
Gurgaon: Four men were booked for allegedly demanding an amount of Rs 10 lakh as extortion from a printing press owner , police said on Sunday. The accused had allegedly threatened the victim, asking him to shut his business if he failed to pay the money, The four persons are currently absconding, cops said. The complainant, Ram Prashad —who resides in Sector 48 and is from Rajasthan— told police that he was in his rented office near Subhash Chowk on Sohna Road when the accused arrived in a Mercedes car with a Uttar Pradesh registration number. "They entered the office and demanded Rs 10 lakh to let me continue my work. When I refused, they told me not to open the press again unless I paid the amount," Prashad said in his complaint to police. A case has been registered at Sadar police station under BNS Section 308(5) (extortion by putting a person in fear of death or grievous hurt). "CCTV footage from the shop and surrounding areas is being examined to identify the accused," said a police officer.
