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Mallya offers Rs 4,000 cr by September, another Rs 2,000 cr conditional
Tata Steel decides to ‘Brexit’
Hindustan Zinc declares additional 1,200% dividend
Govt opens e-commerce to 100% FDI
Inactive EPF accounts to earn interest from April 1
Edelweiss buys JPMorgan MF
Panel moots tax on B2B e-commerce
Airbus in talks to make aircraft parts in India
Govt cuts interest rates on PPF, other products
Mutual fund schemes set to become more transparent
Scientists pilot test electricity from tomatoes
Brokers ask Sebi to make their a better club
Jaitley says banks told to go ‘all out’ to recover their money
Car sales tank in Feb, but two-wheeler and CV sales grow
RS passes Bill to protect home buyers
Govt ushers in new oil exploration policy
Mallya takes to Twitter to hit back claims
Govt savings from LPG subsidy total Rs 4,166 crore
Mallya has moved out, Supreme Court told
EC announces dates for four polls
CCI probe finds five tyremakers guilty of cartelisation
Third tranche of gold bonds from Tuesday
PSBs could get more than Rs 25,000 crore: Sinha
PSBs could get more than Rs 25,000 crore: Sinha
Court rejects Mallya plea not to be named ‘wilful defaulter’
Pepsi bottler may hit markets in Rs 1,000 crore IPO
Adani in talks to buy JSPL’s power unit
Companies rush to pay dividends
Maharashtra finalises location of International Financial Services Centre
Make in India concludes with Rs 15.2 trillion of commitment
Moody’s sends some cheer to India
Looking to invest for your child? 7 best options that can secure their future
It is significant for parents to invest in best options to meet children's educational expenses and secure their future It is significant for parents to invest in best options to meet children's educational expenses and secure their future
Section 80G: Donate to benefit
Choose your pet cause - rehabilitation, art, culture etc - and contribute to avail of tax benefits and gain some goodwill too Choose your pet cause - rehabilitation, art, culture etc - and contribute to avail of tax benefits and gain some goodwill too
Gold Saving Schemes: An Unusual Way Of Investing In Gold
Govt announced launching the gold monetization and sovereign gold bonds schemes. Govt announced launching the gold monetization and sovereign gold bonds schemes.
Nobel Winner Angus Deaton’s Love Affair With India’s Economy
Most of his career’s best research work had incredible influence in India’s academic and policymaking. Most of his career’s best research work had incredible influence in India’s academic and policymaking.
Financial Terms Tougher To Understand Than SMS Gobbledygook: Britons
A survey of over 2,000 adults in Britain this week revealed that 14% landed in financial trouble A survey of over 2,000 adults in Britain this week revealed that 14% landed in financial trouble
EPFO Enters Into Stock Through ETF Route
Initially, EPFO will invest 5% of its incremental fund flow into stock market which will be around Rs 5,000 crore Initially, EPFO will invest 5% of its incremental fund flow into stock market which will be around Rs 5,000 crore
Checklist For Filing Online IT Returns
Tax filing is in full swing and thousands of taxpayers are logging on to govt and private websites to file their IT returns Tax filing is in full swing and thousands of taxpayers are logging on to govt and private websites to file their IT returns
What The Greece ‘NO’ Vote Means
The Greek government has encouraged a “NO” vote in the referendum The Greek government has encouraged a “NO” vote in the referendum
Tax Returns Time: Do It Easy Online
Income Tax Department has released income tax forms for Assessment Year 2015-16 Income Tax Department has released income tax forms for Assessment Year 2015-16
India Names Kamath As Head Of BRICS Bank
KV Kamath, the fabled former chief of India’s largest private sector bank ICICI Bank has been nominated KV Kamath, the fabled former chief of India’s largest private sector bank ICICI Bank has been nominated
The Generous NRIs
The Indian diaspora’s dollar remittances to India are the highest in the world The Indian diaspora’s dollar remittances to India are the highest in the world
Falling Food Inflation Raises Rate Cut Chorus
Lower than expected food inflation raises hopes of softer interest rate regime Lower than expected food inflation raises hopes of softer interest rate regime
E-commerce Plot Thickens: Snapdeal Buys Out Freecharge
The red hot Indian online retail space gets spicier with Snapdeal acquiring Freecharge The red hot Indian online retail space gets spicier with Snapdeal acquiring Freecharge
IDFC To Commence Banking Ops By October
IDFC will be the first of the new banking license receivers to roll out services IDFC will be the first of the new banking license receivers to roll out services
Yuvraj Singh Turns Angel Investor
Yuvi is not the first to turn entrepreneur while being an active sportsman. Yuvi is not the first to turn entrepreneur while being an active sportsman.
Satyam Founder Ramalinga Raju Gets 7 Year Jail
A Hyderabad court finds Raju, his two brothers, and former PwC auditors guilty A Hyderabad court finds Raju, his two brothers, and former PwC auditors guilty
Banks Begin Rate Cut After Rajan Frown
The large banks cut interest rates on loans marginally after a poke form the RBI governor The large banks cut interest rates on loans marginally after a poke form the RBI governor
Government Okays Realty Bill With More Bite
The new Bill seeks to protect buyer interests and curb proliferation of black money in the sector The new Bill seeks to protect buyer interests and curb proliferation of black money in the sector
Videocon D2H Debuts On Nasdaq
The Dhoot family firm becomes the most valuable Indian company listed on the Nasdaq exchange The Dhoot family firm becomes the most valuable Indian company listed on the Nasdaq exchange
Tax Terror Rears Its Head Yet Again
The FM insists these are legitimate claims and that India’s rightful claims cannot be dubbed as ‘tax terror' The FM insists these are legitimate claims and that India’s rightful claims cannot be dubbed as ‘tax terror'
REC Divestment A Hit
The government’s first disinvestment move of the new financial year is off to an auspicious start The government’s first disinvestment move of the new financial year is off to an auspicious start
Stuck In Second Gear
The March 2015 automobile sales figures have been disappointing across the board The March 2015 automobile sales figures have been disappointing across the board
RBI Keeps Rates Unchanged
RBI maintains status quo. Keeps interest rates unchanged. Pressure on banks to cut lending rates RBI maintains status quo. Keeps interest rates unchanged. Pressure on banks to cut lending rates
Apple Watch: Nice-to-have, not a must-have
Tech giant Apple showcased its much-awaited, the Apple Watch, at a grand “Spring Forward” event. Tech giant Apple showcased its much-awaited, the Apple Watch, at a grand “Spring Forward” event.
Rajan Surprises With Repo Rate Cut
Raghuram Rajan offered Holi Bonanza by announcing 25 basis point cut. Raghuram Rajan offered Holi Bonanza by announcing 25 basis point cut.
Passengers' Delight Is Prabhu’s Mantra
India had gigantic expectations from the first full fledged Rail Budget from the Modi stable. India had gigantic expectations from the first full fledged Rail Budget from the Modi stable.
No Cheers For Indian Smartphone Market
Growth for the Indian smartphone market, one of the fastest growing in the world, slipped in Q4 2014 but the future looks bright. Growth for the Indian smartphone market, one of the fastest growing in the world, slipped in Q4 2014 but the future looks bright.
The Railway Budget May Comprise Your Ideas
In a never-before-move, the Railway Ministry has opened up an online platform seeking suggestions on improvement of finances and services. In a never-before-move, the Railway Ministry has opened up an online platform seeking suggestions on improvement of finances and services.
Railway Budget: Chugging Along
The story of the Railway Budget is quite as interesting as the Budget itself! Read on… The story of the Railway Budget is quite as interesting as the Budget itself! Read on…
Gone In A Flash!
SpiceJet announced another round of flash sale. Is it purely a survival instinct or is the customer has actually become the king with neck throat competition? SpiceJet announced another round of flash sale. Is it purely a survival instinct or is the customer has actually become the king with neck throat competition?
Don’t Make The Same Mistake, Mr Kejriwal!
History repeated itself in Delhi, this time with even a stronger mandate. Celebrations are fine but the novice party must not toe the same line which did them in last year History repeated itself in Delhi, this time with even a stronger mandate. Celebrations are fine but the novice party must not toe the same line which did them in last year
Don’t Let Delhi Debacle Derail Reforms, Mr Modi
Political newbie Kejriwal stormed to success in Delhi. But Modi must stay on a strong footing and push forth reforms at the Centre Political newbie Kejriwal stormed to success in Delhi. But Modi must stay on a strong footing and push forth reforms at the Centre
Budget Day: A Peep Into The Past
As everyone wait with their eyes peeled for sops from finance minister Arun Jaitley, here is a look into the past, the FMs and their strategies As everyone wait with their eyes peeled for sops from finance minister Arun Jaitley, here is a look into the past, the FMs and their strategies
Déjà-vu Disinvestment
The govt has missed the divestment target every year since fiscal 2011, but there is no stopping setting targets. Watch out for CIL OFS on Jan 30 The govt has missed the divestment target every year since fiscal 2011, but there is no stopping setting targets. Watch out for CIL OFS on Jan 30
Petrol Price Slashed Rs 2.42/lt, Diesel Rs 2.25/lt
With global crude diving below $45 per barrel, Indian OMCs cut petrol prices by Rs 2.42 and diesel by Rs 2.25 a litre; govt hikes excise duty by Rs 2 each With global crude diving below $45 per barrel, Indian OMCs cut petrol prices by Rs 2.42 and diesel by Rs 2.25 a litre; govt hikes excise duty by Rs 2 each
Market Cheers As RBI Cuts Repo Rate 25 bps
The market has erupted in cheer with the announcement of the much-awaited rate cut. RBI cut repo rate 25 bps to 7.75% and maintains CRR at 4% The market has erupted in cheer with the announcement of the much-awaited rate cut. RBI cut repo rate 25 bps to 7.75% and maintains CRR at 4%
Jet Airways’ Goyal Pledges His Full Stake To PNB
Jet Airways’ chairman Naresh Goyal has pledged the entire 51% of his shareholding in the carrier to state-run Punjab National Bank. Jet Airways’ chairman Naresh Goyal has pledged the entire 51% of his shareholding in the carrier to state-run Punjab National Bank.
Controlled Inflation, Rate Cut Need Of The Hour, Say Experts
Nov IIP at 3.8% is at a 5-month high and Dec inflation is at a controlled 5%. This recipe is just right for an interest rate cut during this policy review in Feb, says India Inc. Nov IIP at 3.8% is at a 5-month high and Dec inflation is at a controlled 5%. This recipe is just right for an interest rate cut during this policy review in Feb, says India Inc.
Gold Glistens, But Analysts Say Just A Temporary Flutter
Gold shoots to $1232/oz, but market experts warn against being sprinkled with gold dust. Will test new lows near 2010 levels ahead, they say. Gold shoots to $1232/oz, but market experts warn against being sprinkled with gold dust. Will test new lows near 2010 levels ahead, they say.
Vibrant Gujarat Summit Rolls In The Investment Bandwagon
The 7th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Summit sees participation from major conglomerates and countries, many of whom have already pledged investments in India. The 7th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Summit sees participation from major conglomerates and countries, many of whom have already pledged investments in India.
House Rent Allowance: Here Is How It Works
It is that time of the year when you need to submit your tax declarations. Here is how to work out your HRA. It is that time of the year when you need to submit your tax declarations. Here is how to work out your HRA.
India's Individual Wealth To Double In Next 4 Years
The wealth held by individuals in financial assets has grown by 84% in the last 5 years at a CAGR of 13%. The wealth held by individuals in financial assets has grown by 84% in the last 5 years at a CAGR of 13%.
Here’s What Is In Store At The Market For 2015
Different analysts have different views, but the underlying voice is a unanimous cheer—2015 will indeed be a good time for the Indian stock market. Different analysts have different views, but the underlying voice is a unanimous cheer—2015 will indeed be a good time for the Indian stock market.
India Is Ageing: But Where Is Social Security?
There are nearly 100 million people aged over 60 in India today, and that number will triple to 300 million by 2050 There are nearly 100 million people aged over 60 in India today, and that number will triple to 300 million by 2050
Micromax Hopes To Get Second-Time Lucky With IPO
Micromax, the No.2 smartphone player in India is yet again set to debut at the stock market this year to raise about $500 million. Will this be a case of second-time lucky? Micromax, the No.2 smartphone player in India is yet again set to debut at the stock market this year to raise about $500 million. Will this be a case of second-time lucky?
NCML Industries’ IPO Extended To Jan 9
The IPO by NCML Industries Ltd has been extended till Jan 9, 2015 and price band has been revised to Rs 80-90 from the existing price band of Rs 100 to Rs 120, according to the notice on BSE The IPO by NCML Industries Ltd has been extended till Jan 9, 2015 and price band has been revised to Rs 80-90 from the existing price band of Rs 100 to Rs 120, according to the notice on BSE
Planning Commission’s New Year incarnate: NITI Aayog
The government has scrapped the 65-year old Planning Commission to pave way for NITI Aayog. This new multi-tiered ‘think tank’ will be chaired by Narendra Modi himself. The government has scrapped the 65-year old Planning Commission to pave way for NITI Aayog. This new multi-tiered ‘think tank’ will be chaired by Narendra Modi himself.
‘The Primary Market Doesn't Look Sluggish’
Gaurav Jain, Director, Hem Securities, says, “With the markets showing good signs, PE will definitely wait for good valuations before they opt for exit route.” Gaurav Jain, Director, Hem Securities, says, “With the markets showing good signs, PE will definitely wait for good valuations before they opt for exit route.”
12 Technologies That Can Transform India
Check out technologies from mobile Internet to advanced genomics, which McKinsey believes could economically impact India up to $1 tn a year by 2025. Check out technologies from mobile Internet to advanced genomics, which McKinsey believes could economically impact India up to $1 tn a year by 2025.
Inflation’s Back Is Finally Broken, But At What Cost?
So is December 15 the D-day RBI Governor was fervently waiting for? After all, he has managed to ‘break the back’ of the inflation monster. So is December 15 the D-day RBI Governor was fervently waiting for? After all, he has managed to ‘break the back’ of the inflation monster.
10 Fascinating Facts About The Rupee
The rupee plummeted to a 10-month low to close at 62.33 against the greenback, down 31 paise on Friday, 12 December. The rupee plummeted to a 10-month low to close at 62.33 against the greenback, down 31 paise on Friday, 12 December.
Inflation Cools, IIP Disappoints
India’s Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) for November has fallen to 4.38% from 5.53% in October and much less than 11.16% in the same period last year. India’s Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) for November has fallen to 4.38% from 5.53% in October and much less than 11.16% in the same period last year.
Rupee Crosses 62-mark. Should We Panic Now?
The Indian rupee’s weakness against the dollar is continuing and the currency was trading at 62.17 against the US dollar in the morning session on Thursday. The Indian rupee’s weakness against the dollar is continuing and the currency was trading at 62.17 against the US dollar in the morning session on Thursday.
Gilt Funds See Highest Inflows As Bond Yields Fall
The sharp fall in bond yields in recent months amidst growing expectations of an interest rate cut by the RBI is seeing renewed interest in gilt funds. The sharp fall in bond yields in recent months amidst growing expectations of an interest rate cut by the RBI is seeing renewed interest in gilt funds.
5 Reasons You Should Invest In NPS
NPS introduced by Pension Fund Regulatory Development Authority (PFRDA) is one of the investment options for retirement planning. NPS introduced by Pension Fund Regulatory Development Authority (PFRDA) is one of the investment options for retirement planning.
The Great Online Shopping Festival is on!
The 72-hour Great Online Shopping Festival v.3.0 featuring 400+ brands and ‘never-before-discounts’ is here to entice the Indian online shoppers. The 72-hour Great Online Shopping Festival v.3.0 featuring 400+ brands and ‘never-before-discounts’ is here to entice the Indian online shoppers.
Combating Corruption: Focus Gone Awry?
While Corporate India is on a swing setting up rules and regulations to fight corruption, the very people who form the backbone of India Inc., the employees, are blissfully unaware of the efforts, says a report from Deloitte Forensic (India). While Corporate India is on a swing setting up rules and regulations to fight corruption, the very people who form the backbone of India Inc., the employees, are blissfully unaware of the efforts, says a report from Deloitte Forensic (India).
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