Archive: 2025 / 09
Simdega Liquor Shop Lottery Shows Transparent Allocation
The Simdega district administration ran a fully transparent lottery on Aug 22 2025 to allocate 1,343 retail excise liquor shops. All 560 shop groups received applications, and results were posted by Aug 31 2025 under the watch of the Superintendent of Excise. The process aimed to curb favoritism and ensure equal opportunity. Winners must complete documentation to obtain licenses. Official channels publicly shared the outcomes.
Vande Bharat trains: who really owns them and why Indian Railways pays 'rent'
Indian Railways says it owns the Vande Bharat fleet, yet pays crores every year that look like rent. The reason: a finance model routed through IRFC, which funds manufacturing and recovers costs via long-term lease payments. We unpack how this works, what the trains deliver on speed and acceleration, and why supply chain shocks forced a rethink on critical parts like wheels.
Mahindra Scorpio Classic price cut: Up to ₹1.20 lakh off after GST rate revision
Mahindra has slashed Scorpio Classic prices by up to ₹1.20 lakh after the GST rate dropped from 48% to 40%. The new pricing is live from September 6, 2025—two weeks before the official GST change on September 22. Most variants see about a 5.7% cut, with the biggest saving on the S11 7-seater captain seats diesel-manual. Prices have been updated across dealerships and online.