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2 weeks ago | 
grownxtdigital.in | Akash Shrivastav
The Indian government has made it more difficult to import precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum. Under the Finance Act 2025, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued a notification on May 19 announcing that these metals will now fall under the “Restricted” category.
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2 weeks ago | 
grownxtdigital.in | Akash Shrivastav
If you’re a central government employee, this news is for you. The central government has launched a Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) Calculator for its employees. This tool allows employees to estimate their future pension benefits. Using key inputs like retirement age, monthly basic salary, monthly contributions, and current NPS corpus, employees can compare projected benefits under both the National Pension System (NPS) and the new Unified Pension Scheme (UPS).
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3 weeks ago | 
grownxtdigital.in | Akash Shrivastav
Triumph Motorcycles India has launched its fourth 400cc offering — the Triumph Scrambler 400 XC, at an ex-showroom price of ₹2.94 lakh. With this launch, the brand’s 400cc lineup now includes the Speed T4, Speed 400, Scrambler 400 X, and the newly added Scrambler 400 XC. Notably, the 400 XC is ₹27,000 more expensive than the Scrambler 400 X. The new Scrambler 400 XC is designed with a more off-road-oriented focus compared to the Scrambler 400 X.
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1 month ago | 
grownxtdigital.in | Akash Shrivastav
As the new month of May begins, several financial and policy changes have come into effect across India. These changes will directly impact consumers, from gas cylinder pricing to banking charges and railway ticket regulations. Here’s a look at the top 5 key changes effective from May 1, 2025:Following Mother Dairy and Verka, Amul has also increased the price of its milk by ₹2 per litre.
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1 month ago | 
grownxtdigital.in | Akash Shrivastav
Bajaj Auto, the renowned two-wheeler manufacturer, recently launched the most affordable variant of its famous electric scooter, the Chetak 35 Series, named the Chetak 3503, on April 28. Priced at ₹1.10 lakh (ex-showroom), this model is now available for purchase. The next-generation Chetak 3503 was originally unveiled in December 2024, featuring cosmetic changes and mechanical upgrades. The price of this variant was kept under wraps until its official release.
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1 month ago | 
grownxtdigital.in | Niyati Rao |Rasesh Nageshwar |Akash Shrivastav
In a horrifying turn of events on the Veraval-Kodinar highway near Kanjotar village, a double accident claimed two lives and left at least seven others injured on Sunday night, April 14. The incident occurred near Rahej Patiya around 9:30 PM when an Eco car and a Splendor bike collided, drawing a crowd of onlookers to the accident site. According to reports, an Eco car and a Splendor bike collided near Kanjotar village on the Veraval-Kodinar highway.
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1 month ago | 
grownxtdigital.in | Niyati Rao |Rasesh Nageshwar |Akash Shrivastav
A devastating helicopter crash occurred near Manhattan on Thursday afternoon, resulting in the deaths of six individuals, including the pilot and three children. The incident took place when a Bell 206 helicopter plunged nose-down into the Hudson River between Lower Manhattan and Jersey City. According to the New York City Fire Department, the helicopter crashed around 3:15 PM near Pier 40, at the intersection of West Houston Street and West Street.
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1 month ago | 
grownxtdigital.in | Niyati Rao |Rasesh Nageshwar |Akash Shrivastav
A major fire broke out early Friday morning on the 8th floor of the luxurious Happy Excelencia residential complex in Vesu, Surat. The blaze rapidly spread upward, affecting floors up to the 11th and creating panic among residents. Preliminary reports suggest that the fire may have been triggered by a short circuit, possibly caused by a steam bath switch that was accidentally left on. The flames quickly spread throughout the flat and to adjacent areas.
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2 months ago | 
grownxtdigital.in | Akash Shrivastav
Hero MotoCorp has launched a new single-seat variant of its premium commuter motorcycle, the Hero Xtreme 125R, in the Indian market. Priced at ₹1,00,100 (ex-showroom), the new variant shares the same price tag as the split-seat ABS variant and continues to offer impressive performance and features in the 125cc segment. The Xtreme 125R competes with other popular models in the segment such as the Honda Shine 125, Honda SP125, and TVS Raider.
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2 months ago | 
grownxtdigital.in | Akash Shrivastav
In a significant move aimed at boosting the economy, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cut the repo rate by 0.25% for the second consecutive time. With this reduction, the repo rate now stands at 6%, down from the earlier 6.25%. This could lead to cheaper loans and reduced EMIs for borrowers. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced the decision during a press briefing held at 10 AM on April 9, following the conclusion of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting which began on April 7.
