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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Business
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SAIL-Bhilai URM achieves milestone of 5 mt of prime rail production
The Bhilai Steel Plant is the exclusive supplier of rails to the Indian Railways, and the URM was set up to produce high-quality rails in this capacity R Krishna Das Raipur Listen to This Article The universal rail mill (URM) of the Bhilai Steel Plant recently achieved a milestone of 5 million tonnes (mt) of prime rail production. The Chhattisgarh-based entity of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) began commercial production under the URM in December 2016, a spokesperson said. The Bhilai Steel Plant is the exclusive supplier of rails to the Indian Railways, and the URM was set up to produce high-quality rails in this capacity. It manufactures the world's longest single-piece rails, measuring 130 metres — these are further welded to create 260-meter long panels to reduce joints and improve track stability.
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Business Standard
21-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Chhattisgarh passes Jan Vishwas Bill, boosts ease of doing business
With the passage of the Bill , Chhattisgarh emerges as the second state to decriminalise offences following Madhya Pradesh which passed this legislation back in December last year R Krishna Das Raipur Listen to This Article In a major step towards creating a business-friendly environment, the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly on Friday passed the Jan Vishwas Bill marking a key step towards improving ease of doing business and living in the state. With the passage of the Bill, Chhattisgarh emerges as the second state to decriminalise offences following Madhya Pradesh which passed this legislation back in December last year. The Bill aims to decriminalise minor technical violations by citizens and business owners — many of which stemmed from outdated British-era laws. Offences committed under the newly introduced bill will attract monetary penalties instead of criminal charges. It
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Business Standard
14-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Chhattisgarh govt gives a breather to small traders, waives VAT dues
The approved GST amendment draft incorporates key changes aligned with the decisions taken in the 55th meeting of the GST Council R Krishna Das Raipur Listen to This Article In a move to encourage ease of doing business for small traders in Chhattisgarh, the state government has decided to waive pending value-added tax (VAT) dues up to ₹25,000 in cases that are more than 10 years old. Multiple amendments to Goods and Services Tax (GST) provisions will also be introduced under the broader agenda of improving business. In the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, the drafts of the Chhattisgarh Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill 2025 and the Chhattisgarh Settlement of Outstanding Tax, Interest and Penalty (Amendment) Bill 2025 were approved. Both legislations will be
Business Standard
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Chhattisgarh govt revives Charan Paduka scheme for tendu leaf collectors
Under the scheme, up to two members per family -- aged 18 or above -- engaged in tendu leaf collection will receive a pair of footwear each every year R Krishna Das Raipur Listen to This Article The Chhattisgarh government has relaunched the Charan Paduka Yojana (footwear scheme) for tendu leaf collectors in the state. Originally introduced in November 2005 by the Raman Singh-led BJP government, the scheme was discontinued in February 2019 by the Congress government under Bhupesh Baghel, which opted for direct benefit transfers instead. Under the scheme, up to two members per family -- aged 18 or above -- engaged in tendu leaf collection will receive a pair of footwear each every year. Initially, only one male member per family was eligible, but in 2008, the state government included women as well. The scheme
Business Standard
03-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Chhattisgarh govt unveils draft policy to boost logistics and exports
The move will particularly benefit farmers and forest-based producers in resource-rich regions such as Bastar and Surguj R Krishna Das Raipur Listen to This Article The Chhattisgarh government on Monday approved a draft policy aimed at developing the state's logistics and export infrastructure. The Chhattisgarh State Logistics Policy, 2025, is expected to attract investment from domestic and multinational companies in the logistics and e-commerce sectors, a government spokesperson said. Additionally, the policy is projected to enhance the state's warehousing capacity, and offer cost-effective storage solutions to industries, businesses and farmers. It will also promote dry ports and inland container depots, providing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and local producers greater access to export markets.
