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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Soon, GIS mapping of Sal river and Ponda nullah; digital portal for environmental monitoring in state
Panaji: The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB), at its recent meeting, approved GIS mapping of River Sal and the Ponda nullah to identify the source of pollution in these water bodies. The board noted that it received a number of complaints about pollution in the Sal and the nullah. Besides this, the board said that a writ petition was also filed in the high court, where it was also told to find the source of pollution in these water bodies. The board has accordingly decided to invite e-tenders to carry out the work. Meanwhile, the board approved the issuance of a work order to a selected service provider through e-tendering, chosen to set up a digital portal and dashboard for an online continuous environmental data monitoring system. This dashboard will collect real-time pollution monitoring data from all industrial units in Goa. The server will be operational within six months, the GSPCB told the service provider, who will be paid Rs 85 lakh for the work. 'This portal will enable highly scalable systems that can connect more than 2,000 or all available industries/units of Goa, engaged in online monitoring with all the sites simultaneously in real-time with a non-proprietary, highly scalable back-end database suitable for storing time series data,' the board said in the minutes of its meeting. The Union ministry of electronics and information technology, under the National Air Quality Monitoring Programme and the National Water Quality Monitoring Programme, requires states to carry out continuous noise monitoring, ambient air quality monitoring, effluent monitoring, and emission monitoring. All this data is to be deployed on the empanelled cloud server of the ministry and managed by a bidder under the ownership of the GSPCB. Accordingly, a work order will be issued to create a digital portal and dashboard for a continuous online monitoring system for Goa.
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Wells Fargo Lowers PT for General Mills, Inc. (GIS) Amid Weak Consumer Demand
General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS) is among the . A filled shopping cart with popular food and beverage items. Wells Fargo lowered the price target on the company's stock from $61 to $55 on June 16, 2025, maintaining an 'Equal Weight' rating. The analyst attributed it to short-term headwinds such as ongoing pressures from weak consumer confidence and challenges within its snacks and Pet food segment. Meanwhile, General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS) is striving to bring strong innovation and marketing for its key food brands. It plans to spend $100 million on operational improvements to fuel its future expansion. GIS is one of the best future food stocks. General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS) manufactures and sells a range of branded consumer foods across the globe, with a strong focus on health-conscious options. While we acknowledge the potential of GIS as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 10 Best Marketing Stocks to Buy Right Now and . Disclosure: None. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Central government scheme provides ray of hope for revised GIS mapping of water lines and sewer network to resolve civic issues, and create safer streets
As the preparatory work on schemes for special assistance to States for capital investment by the Central government has started this month, residents and councillors in the city have demanded utilisation of the funds this year for mapping of municipal assets, existing water sewerage, storm water drainage network on GIS portal and GATI Shakti Portal to resolve civic issues. The civic body has also planned to implement a safe city street plan under the scheme for women, persons with disability and children, based on consultations with residents. Residents have complained that many civic issues about water supply and sewage have not been resolved while a few have been resolved after a delay of several weeks owing to the lack of proper mapping of the assets underground. GCC and Metrowater workers have not been able to identify the water supply lines underneath roads for resolving civic issues. Federation of North Chennai Residents Association president said drinking water has been polluted by mixing of sewage in most of the roads of north Chennai. 'Residents have complained. But the civic agencies require funds for resolving such issues. The State government should get more funds from the Central government to resolve the issue of water supply and sewage in north Chennai,' he said The northern zones of GCC are likely to benefit from the scheme for special assistance to States for capital investment by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for urban reforms in the year 2025 -2026. Residents have demanded the civic agencies compile baseline data for all components to be submitted in 30 days. As part of the reforms, states are expected to map, digitise existing water networks, stormwater drains and sewage network layers in GIS platform mandatorily all GIS utility maps on PM Gati Shakti portal. The funds under the scheme will also be utilised for implementation of a safe city street plan. The streets will be safer for women, persons with disability and children. The GCC will prepare a neighbourhood improvement plan focussing on utilities, schools, and infrastructure of the area for digital mapping. The scheme includes mitigation strategies for flooding. The Central government will also fund the project for rejuvenation of existing wells. In the previous Chennai Corporation Council meeting, Councillors in areas such as Adyar have spoken about the pollution of wells because of damage in the sewer network. Once the Central government provides funds under the scheme, the civic body will rejuvenate the existing wells and restore the functionality of existing wells to enhance their water storage , quality and flow in the 15 zones of the city. The Central government will carry out desilting and sediment removal, replace or repair the casting, pumping system maintenance and testing mechanism for contamination under the scheme. Similarly, GCC will develop urban forest pathways as part of urban planning reform under the scheme. The funds under the scheme will also be utilised for revitalising central business districts, historic core of state capitals. The State will incentivise revitalisation, restoring and retrofitting city cores, marketplaces of historical importance to turn them into vibrant economic cultural spaces.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Stay Ahead of the Game With General Mills (GIS) Q4 Earnings: Wall Street's Insights on Key Metrics
Wall Street analysts expect General Mills (GIS) to post quarterly earnings of $0.71 per share in its upcoming report, which indicates a year-over-year decline of 29.7%. Revenues are expected to be $4.6 billion, down 2.4% from the year-ago quarter. The current level reflects an upward revision of 0.4% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter over the past 30 days. This demonstrates how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reappraised their initial projections over this period. Prior to a company's earnings announcement, it is crucial to consider revisions to earnings estimates. This serves as a significant indicator for predicting potential investor actions regarding the stock. Empirical research has consistently demonstrated a robust correlation between trends in earnings estimate revision and the short-term price performance of a stock. While investors usually depend on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to assess the business performance for the quarter, delving into analysts' forecasts for certain key metrics often provides a more comprehensive understanding. Given this perspective, it's time to examine the average forecasts of specific General Mills metrics that are routinely monitored and predicted by Wall Street analysts. The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Net Sales- North America Foodservice' of $593.35 million. The estimate suggests a change of +0.7% year over year. The consensus among analysts is that 'Net Sales- International' will reach $671.56 million. The estimate points to a change of +0.6% from the year-ago quarter. The consensus estimate for 'Net Sales- North America Pet' stands at $646.14 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +7.3%. It is projected by analysts that the 'Net Sales- North America Retail' will reach $2.71 billion. The estimate indicates a change of -5% from the prior-year quarter. According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Operating Profit- North America Retail' should come in at $492.98 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $670.10 million. Analysts' assessment points toward 'Operating Profit- International' reaching $32.83 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $22.40 million. The average prediction of analysts places 'Operating Profit- North America Pet' at $124.25 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $143.90 million. Analysts expect 'Operating Profit- North America Foodservice' to come in at $78.51 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $79.20 all Key Company Metrics for General Mills here>>>Over the past month, shares of General Mills have returned -0.8% versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.6% change. Currently, GIS carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), suggesting that it may underperform the overall market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report General Mills, Inc. (GIS) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Sign in to access your portfolio
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Iron ore plant takes shape in Prakasam as JSW joins hands with Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation
1 2 3 Vijayawada: In a major boost to industrial development in the backward Prakasam district, the state govt has roped in steel giant JSW to take up an iron ore beneficiation plant. The project is expected to generate local employment and revitalize the region's mineral economy. The AP Mineral Development Corporation (APMDC) has signed an MoU with JSW to kick-start the iron ore beneficiation plant near Konijedu and Marlapadu village of Tangutur mandal. The state govt has spared about 1300 acres of land for setting up the iron ore beneficiation plant. In fact, the issue of setting up the iron plant in Prakasam has been on the cards for several years since Geological Survey of India (GIS) found iron ore reserves. After carrying out the initial studies, it was found that the iron ore available in the area is not of fine quality. This resulted in a delay in getting investments into the area. APMDC itself carried out separate studies and found that the mineral available in Prakasam districts could be utilized in steel and other allied industries after purification. Sources said that the local mineral has just around 30% iron content. However, the grading would be improved after beneficiation. According to the deal made with APMDC, JSW itself will launch the exploration operation and purchase the iron ore stock at the price fixed by Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM). Subsequently, JSW will process it in the plant and sell it in the market and also utilize in its own plants. JSW will pay 11% royalty to APMDC from the processed stock. Sources said that JSW would set up the plant and also manage it with its own cost.
