Airtel Payments Bank has partnered with ________ Finance to offer gold loans through Airtel Thanks app.

Bajaj Finserv

Muthoot Finance

Manappuram Finance Limited

Mahindra Finance

Correct Answer : Muthoot Finance

Airtel Payments Bank has partnered with Muthoot Finance to offer gold loans through Airtel Thanks app.

There will be no-processing charge on the loan.

Muthoot Finance will provide up to 75% of the pledged gold value as a loan.

The loan facility will be available at the 5 lakh banking points for Airtel Payments Bank.

Gold Loans are secured loans that can be availed to cater to a variety of needs, from personal to professional.

Source : F T L

Published On : June 7, 2022

Recent Updates in Business and Economics - General Knowledge Questions

Q .

Which company has acquired an 85.8% stake in Air Works for Rs 400 crore?

L&T Group

Adani Group

Tata Group

Reliance Industries

Correct Answer : Adani Group

* Adani Group has acquired an 85.8% stake in Air Works, India's largest private-sector Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) company, for Rs 400 crore.

* This acquisition strengthens Adani’s presence in India’s civil and defence aviation services sectors, contributing to the country’s growing aviation market and supporting the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

* The move also expands Adani’s capabilities in the defence and civil MRO sectors, enhancing its service offerings and footprint across India and internationally.

Published On : December 25, 2024

Category : Business and Economics

Q .

What percentage of stake did Coca-Cola sell in its India bottling business to Jubilant Bhartia Group?

30%

40%

50%

60%

Correct Answer : 40%

* Coca-Cola sold a 40% stake in its India bottling business, Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings (HCCH), to Jubilant Bhartia Group for ?12,500 crore, valuing the company at ?31,250 crore.

* This sale aligns with Coca-Cola's asset-light refranchising strategy and will help strengthen its presence in India, its fifth-largest market.

* The transaction also marks a significant step for Jubilant Bhartia Group to expand its portfolio in the beverage sector, leveraging its expertise from businesses like Domino’s and Dunkin’ to boost growth in the bottling sector.

Published On : December 13, 2024

Category : Business and Economics

Q .

Which company signed a long-term LNG ship charter contract with "K" LINE?

ONGC

Indian Oil

GAIL

Reliance Industries

Correct Answer : GAIL

GAIL has entered into its first long-term time charter agreement with Singapore-based "K" LINE for a new LNG ship, featuring a tank capacity of 1,74,000 cubic meters.

Scheduled to be operational by 2027 and built by Samsung Heavy Industries, this agreement enhances GAIL's LNG transport capabilities.

The partnership also benefits from "K" LINE's extensive 40-year expertise in LNG shipping, marking a significant step in strengthening India's energy infrastructure.