MTNL Sells Land to Nabard Bank

Introduction

A company called MTNL sold a piece of land in Mumbai to Nabard bank.

Main Body

MTNL sold a building and land in the Bandra Kurla Complex. Nabard paid 350.72 crore rupees for it. The bank can use the land for 52 years. MTNL needs money because it has many debts. The company owes more than 36,000 crore rupees. Also, very few people use their phone services now. MTNL is selling other buildings in Mumbai and Delhi to get more money. Other big banks and offices are also buying land in this area of Mumbai.

Conclusion

MTNL sells its land to pay its debts. Many big offices now move to the same business area in Mumbai.

Learning

⚡ The 'Money Flow' Patterns

In this story, we see how to talk about giving and getting money. For A2 learners, these three phrases are essential:

  • Sell \rightarrow Give something to get money.
    • Example: MTNL sold land.
  • Pay \rightarrow Give money to get something.
    • Example: Nabard paid 350.72 crore.
  • Owe \rightarrow Need to give money back (Debt).
    • Example: The company owes 36,000 crore.

Quick Guide: Present vs. Past

Notice how the words change when the action is finished:

Now (Present)Then (Past)
SellSold
PayPaid

Why this matters: If you are talking about a business deal that already happened, always use Sold and Paid.

Vocabulary Learning

company
a business that sells goods or services
Example:The company sells cars.
sold
gave something to someone in exchange for money
Example:He sold his old bike.
land
a piece of ground that is not covered by water
Example:They bought land for a house.
bank
a place where people keep money
Example:She went to the bank to deposit cash.
money
the coins and bills people use to buy things
Example:I need more money for groceries.
debts
amounts of money that someone owes
Example:He paid off his debts.
people
human beings
Example:Many people visited the park.
phone
a device used to talk to others
Example:She answered the phone.
services
work done for others
Example:The company offers many services.
building
a structure with a roof and walls
Example:The building is very tall.