Kumar Shantanu Basak

NABARD | ex-Canara | ex-SBI | ex-TCS | Electrical Engg. | Banker | AEC | Batch of 2016 | Sapiosexual | Selectively Social

[Ministry of Information and Broadcasting @MIB_India]

Ethanol's high octane (~108.5 RON vs petrol's 84.4) means vehicles tuned for #E20 deliver better acceleration and ride quality — crucial in city driving.

Its higher heat of vaporisation cools the intake, increasing air-fuel mixture density and volumetric efficiency.

#CleanMobility #EnergySecurity

[Chief Minister Assam @CMOfficeAssam]

Here’s the traffic advisory for Ambubachi Mahayog. Citizens and devotees are requested to plan their travel accordingly and cooperate with the authorities for a smooth and safe pilgrimage. 🚦

[Himanta Biswa Sarma @himantabiswa]

Good news for budding cricketers of Assam!

Launched the Assam Premier League, our own cricket league where 8 teams will vie for glory.

It's an excellent effort by @assamcric to give a platform to grassroot level players so they can make it to the domestic & national teams.

[Himanta Biswa Sarma @himantabiswa]

A proud moment for Assam!

Our efforts to conserve and promote our rich heritage gets another shot in the arm. Four items from Assam have received the prestigious GI tag- Bihu Pepa, Karbi Anglong Handloom, Bah Silpa, Deori Handloom products.

@NABARDOnline

[G K AGARWAL @ipo_agarwal]

Demerged entities from Vedanta to be listed on Monday, 15 June, 2026

1• Vedanta Power
2• Vedanta Oil & Gas
3• Vedanta Iron & Steel
4• Vedanta Aluminium Metal

It’s very rare that 4 entities are Demerged from a listed company

What’s the Demerged value of each stock @grok

[NABARD Online @NABARDOnline]

From chilli processing in Ballari, fruit value-addition in Koppal, pulse processing in Raichur, groundnut processing in Yadgir, and tamarind-based products in Vijayanagara, the Farmers’ Training & Common Facility Centres (FT-CFCs) across Kalyana Karnataka are being developed as district-specific agro-processing hubs tailored to the region’s local crop strengths.​

Envisioned as district-level interventions for strengthening agro-processing ecosystems and rural value chains, these centres have been set up with financial support extended under the MPLADS funds of Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs, in collaboration with NABARD. In addition to supporting income augmentation for farmers, the initiative is expected to strengthen institutional capacities of farmer collectives, encourage rural entrepreneurship, and promote sustainable livelihood opportunities across the region.

Guided by the Government of India’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable rural development, these centres represent a transformative step towards building self-reliant rural economies.​

@nsitharaman @nsitharamanoffc

#NABARD #MPLADS #KalyanaKarnataka

[NABARD Online @NABARDOnline]

To empower the Onge community, one of India's most vulnerable indigenous communities, NABARD is supporting the Van Dhan Vikas Kendra at Dugong Creek, Little Andaman, through technical guidance and institutional support.

Implemented under PM-JANMAN and the Van Dhan Yojana of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, the initiative promotes coconut-based livelihood activities rooted in local resources and community empowerment.

Read in detail: https://t.co/yQzAYccz8d

#NABARD #Andaman #TribalDevelopment

[Pulkit🇮🇳 @pulkit5Dx]

Why pay more for the same eggs?

30 eggs. Same brand. Same quantity. Different prices.

₹314 on Zepto
₹319 on Flipkart Minutes
₹419 on Instamart 🤯

That’s ₹105 saved on a single tray just by checking prices first.

BuyHatke > opening every grocery app

[R @AlphaWizarDD]

Mutual fund secret in one line:

Regular Plan = you pay commission.
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How to switch right now:

1. Go to MF Central (https://t.co/3xFZcH3DGA)
2. Login with PAN + Folio number
3. Switch Regular → Direct in 3 clicks
4. Zero exit load if held 1+ year
5. Save 1%–1.5% every year. Forever.

Takes 10 minutes.

Saves lakhs over 20 years.

This is the tweet your
mutual fund distributor
hopes you never see.

Screenshot it. Share it.

Someone needs to know this today.

[Pinching Reality @pinchingreality]

https://t.co/Cgp9pLpHV5

[Rishikesh Taksale @rishilectual]

2 saal Gaadi kharidna band karo, apne aap automobile wale pressure me aake govt se E20, E85 wala natak band kara denge

[Hims 🪷 🚴 🌱 🧘 @maveinlux]

Ethanol is common in Europe. Both E95 and E10 are mixed with ethanol, so why the fuss in India? I use them in my cars and they run fine.

Well here is the catch, in EU, max permissible limit for Ethanol blend in the fuel is 10%. Its regulated and every car engine and components are designed accordingly. It can’t go wrong.

In India it’s already at 20%. On top, they are planning to increase it. No one knows if the auto manufacturers have adapted to this change.

It’s a proven fact that ethanol destroys seals and caskets in old cars that are not built for ethanol blended fuel. Ethanol also reduces the mileage by 2-5%.

This is one of the reasons why imported cars, specially made in EU will breakdown in India if people use cheap ethanol blended fuel.

So whoever is making these decisions in India, I hope they know what they are doing and I hope the automakers are adapting accordingly.

@volklub

[Newton Bank Kumar @idesibanda]

SBI: 1158 Clerks & 500 Officers resigned

[Arun Maini @Mrwhosetheboss]

About to post a full-on documentary today

We’ve been busy

[The Better India @thebetterindia]

There’s a moment in Tamil Nadu’s early mornings that most of the world never sees. When palm climbers are already halfway up towering trees, collecting something that can’t wait till sunrise fully breaks.

That’s Padhaneer, also called Neera, or palm nectar. A sweet, translucent sap tapped from palmyra or coconut palms before sunrise, because time is the difference between a nourishing drink and natural fermentation.

Within a few hours, it begins turning into toddy on its own, which is why freshness isn’t just preferred here, it’s everything.

This isn’t just a “summer drink.” It’s part of a larger ecosystem, used fresh as a cooling beverage, sometimes processed into jaggery or syrup, and long valued in rural diets for its natural sugars, minerals, and electrolytes.

In a world full of bottled “energy drinks,” Padhaneer still survives. Quietly. Honestly. Naturally.

Credits : lifeinmadras on IG

#Padhaneer, #Neera, #TamilNaduCulture, #PalmSapHarvesting, #RuralIndia

[Traditional Drink, Palm Nectar, Heritage Food, Sustainable Living]

[TheBanker’sMirror @bankaffairs]

Thanks @IndianExpress for responsible journalism.

#SaveBanksSaveIndia #ExposeCorruption

Scam exposed, but regulators are still acting like they are sleeping.

What else do regulators need?

Is the MSRDC–HDFC Bank matter a scam or not? Say Yes or No?

Why not conduct a proper investigation and tell the public? Or are they thinking how to close it with a small ₹10 lakh or ₹20 lakh fine?

Also, HDFC Bank sold huge loan pools to PSBs and other banks. That should also be investigated.

Public money is involved. If any commissions, incentives, or other benefits were paid to executives, that also needs to be investigated.

Silence is not a solution. It only raises more questions.

@DFS_India @nsitharaman #HDFC_Bank #MSRDC

[Utkarsh Trivedi @UTinCourt]

🚨 Your bank account can be FROZEN because a stranger sent you ₹1.

No, seriously. This is happening to thousands of Indians right now.

Here's how 👇

Thread:

[Swarajya @SwarajyaMag]

Every EV, every phone, every power backup system runs on a small cylinder called a battery cell.

India uses millions of them but makes almost none. Nearly all are imported. Mostly from China.

Here's what's going on with India's battery problem 🧵

[Jash Kriplani, CFPᶜᵐ @jashkriplani]

NPS subscribers turning 60 can now keep their corpus invested and draw a regular income until 85. A look at how PFRDA's Retirement Income Scheme works — and which withdrawal structure suits which retiree. https://t.co/htVe1OxMth

[Pralhad Joshi @JoshiPralhad]

I have directed the Department of Consumer Affairs and CCPA to investigate whether online ticket booking platforms are imposing excessive cancellation charges on consumers, beyond what is charged by airlines or disclosed at the time of booking. Have directed them to check other online ticket booking platforms too.

Such practices undermine transparency and consumer trust and, if found to be unfair or in violation of consumer rights, may amount to Unfair Trade Practices under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. CCPA will take necessary action, including class action measures wherever appropriate, to protect consumer interests and ensure fair treatment of consumers.
@JagoGrahakJago