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347 infra projects show cost overruns
2/27/2019
347 infra projects show cost overruns
As many as 347 infrastructure projects, each worth Rs 150 crore or more, have shown cost overruns to the tune of over Rs 3.2 lakh crore owing to delays and other reasons, a ministry of statistics and programme implementation report said.
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More banks to come out of PCA
2/27/2019
More banks to come out of PCA
The finance ministry expects three to four more lenders to come out of weak bank list of the Reserve Bank in the next six to eight months on account of improvement in financial health amid capital infusion and falling bad loans.
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Draft e-commerce policy to protect consumer interests
2/27/2019
Draft e-commerce policy to protect consumer interests
The government would develop a legal framework to regulate unsolicited commercial messages and calls with a view to protect consumers interests, according to the draft national e-commerce policy.
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Affordable housing now at 1% GST
2/27/2019
Affordable housing now at 1% GST
To boost demand in the real estate sector, the GST Council on February 25 slashed tax rates for under-construction flats to 5 per cent and affordable homes to 1 per cent, effective April 1.
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India Inc foreign borrowing down 45% at $2.42 bn in Jan
3/6/2019
India Inc foreign borrowing down 45% at $2.42 bn in Jan
India Inc's external commercial borrowings (ECBs) fell by 45 per cent to USD 2.42 billion in January 2019 as compared to the year-ago period, data from RBI has showed.
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Online gaming industry eyes Rs 11,900 cr revenue by FY23
3/6/2019
Online gaming industry eyes Rs 11,900 cr revenue by FY23
A rapid growth in digital infrastructure has led to an exponential growth of online gaming, which is expected to touch Rs 11,900 crore by FY23, according to a report.
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Mallya’s defiance prompts Sebi to seek changes to Companies Act
3/6/2019
Mallya’s defiance prompts Sebi to seek changes to Companies Act
Capital markets regulator Sebi has asked the government to amend the Companies Act to ensure that a director declared by it as a disqualified person should immediately vacate the position, a plea triggered by defaulter businessman Vijay Mallya’s reluctance to do so.
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Trump plans to scrap preferential trade status for India, Turkey
3/6/2019
Trump plans to scrap preferential trade status for India, Turkey
US President Donald Trump has said he intends to end the preferential trade status granted to India and Turkey, asserting that New Delhi has failed to assure America of “equitable and reasonable” access to its markets, an announcement that could be seen as a major setback to bilateral trade ties.
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Sensex shoots up 481 points; Nifty reclaims 11,300-level
3/13/2019
Sensex shoots up 481 points; Nifty reclaims 11,300-level
The BSE benchmark Sensex on March 12 soared over 481 points on intense buying mainly in financial, energy and telecom stocks amid strong foreign fund inflows and positive global cues.
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Data usage in India to grow at 73% CAGR by 2022: Study
3/13/2019
Data usage in India to grow at 73% CAGR by 2022: Study
India's data consumption is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 72.6 per cent to 10,96,58,793 million MB by 2022, according to a study.
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India seeks Saudi investment in strategic oil storage, rescue plan for refinery project
3/13/2019
India seeks Saudi investment in strategic oil storage, rescue plan for refinery project
India has invited Saudi Arabia to invest in its strategic oil storage even as it looks to resurrect a USD 44 billion (Rs 3.08 lakh crore) refinery project with the world's largest oil producer after the BJP-ruled Maharashtra government denied land at the initial site.
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IDBI Bank drafts yet another revival strategy
3/13/2019
IDBI Bank drafts yet another revival strategy
Struggling IDBI Bank is charting out a revival strategy to bring banking and insurance under one roof to its customers, along with its new owner Life Insurance Corporation.
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Brexit and its impact on Indian economy
3/18/2019
Brexit and its impact on Indian economy
As someone put it succinctly, the only certainty about Brexit is its uncertainty. Under such circumstances, India which has strong historical ties with the UK, is likely to suffer in terms of trade. What are the consequences that India may face as a result of Brexit? Find out in The Finapolis
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Embassy Office issue subscribed 20 per cent on first day of bidding
3/20/2019
Embassy Office issue subscribed 20 per cent on first day of bidding
Embassy Office Parks' public issue, the country's first real estate investment trust (REIT) offering, has been subscribed 20 per cent on the first day of bidding on March 18.
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Sugar output up 6% at 273.47 lakh tonne till Mar 15 this season
3/20/2019
Sugar output up 6% at 273.47 lakh tonne till Mar 15 this season
Sugar production rose by 6 per cent to 273.47 lakh tonne till March 15 of the current marketing year ending September 2019, helped by higher output in Maharashtra and Karnataka where mills started their operations early, according to industry data.
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Taxmen seek public help to prevent malpractices during polls
3/20/2019
Taxmen seek public help to prevent malpractices during polls
The income tax department has appealed the people to come forward with information to curb abuse of the electoral process through cash and other inducements during the forthcoming general elections that begin on April 10 and end on May 19.
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Net direct tax collection crosses Rs 10 lakh cr mark
3/20/2019
Net direct tax collection crosses Rs 10 lakh cr mark
The net direct tax collection figure has crossed the Rs 10 lakh crore mark as on March 16, helped by the fourth and final installment of tax payment, sources said.
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Should you participate in the pre-election stock market rally?

A tale of two regimes - NDA vs. UPA

When it comes to fund management, for us preservation of capital...

Plain Vanilla Ice-Cream sahi hai!

Mutual fund direct plans – Pennywise and Pound foolish

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India, China Truce Required For Energy Security

India can't achieve 9-10% GDP growth without agri-revolution: Kant

Net direct tax collection crosses Rs 10 lakh cr mark

Taxmen seek public help to prevent malpractices during polls

Embassy Office issue subscribed 20 per cent on first day of bidding

Sugar output up 6% at 273.47 lakh tonne till Mar 15 this season

Brexit and its impact on Indian economy

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