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Rahul Bajaj Steps Down as Chairman of Bajaj Finance, Sanjiv Bajaj to Take Over
The company's board has approved the appointment of Sanjiv Bajaj as Non-Executive Chairman of the company with effect from August 1.
Online Brokerages See Growth in New Investors, Trading Activity in March-June amid Covid-19 Crisis
Interestingly, a substantial number of these new investors are from smaller towns and the average age of such investors is between 25 years and 30 years, according to brokerages.
Only 10% Manufacturing Units Report Higher Output in April-June: Ficci Survey
The results showed that in certain areas like automotive, textiles machinery and leather/footwear firms are looking at alternative sources of inputs/raw materials.
ICICI Bank Predicts Impact on FY21 Revenue Due to Covid-19 Crisis
The economic conditions remain challenging going forward due to the uncertainties posed by the global health crisis and the stand-still in the economic activity, ICICI Bank said in its annual report 2019-20.
Rupee Slips 16 Paise to 75.35 Against US Dollar in Early Trade
The rupee opened at 75.33 at the interbank forex market, then lost ground and touched 75.35 against US dollar, down 16 paise over its last close.
Wipro Chairman Rishad Premji Says No Plan to Lay Off Employees Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
During his address to the AGM, Premji said without question, employee safety and well-being has been and will remain of paramount importance to us.
RBI Engaged With All Stakeholders to Find Workable Solution for PMC Bank, Says Governor
Last year the RBI placed regulatory restrictions on the multi-state urban cooperative bank on account of financial irregularities, failure of internal control and systems of the bank and wrong/under-reporting of its exposures.
Air India Withdraws Job Offers for 180 Trainee Cabin Crew Members Citing Economic Slump Due to Covid
In a letter sent to one such trainee cabin crew member on July 6, the airline said in view of the current aviation scenario, it would not be possible for Air India to impart any further training.
Across the Board Moratorium Not Needed Beyond August 31: SBI Chairman
In March, the RBI had announced a three-month moratorium on repayment of all term loans, which, in May, was extended by another three months till August 31.
CBDT Asks Taxmen to Process Returns Filed up to AY 2017-18 With Refund Claims by Oct 31
In an order, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) extended the time given to the tax officers to process such returns, which were not picked up for scrutiny, from earlier date of December 31, 2019.
Sensex Sheds 143 Points on Weak Global Cues, Financial Stocks Tumble
The 30-share index ended 143.36 points, or 0.39 per cent, lower at 36,594.33. The NSE Nifty shed 45.40 points, or 0.42 per cent, to close at 10,768.05.
US Weekly Jobless Claims Fall, But Record 32.9 Million on Unemployment Benefits
Economists cautioned against reading too much into the drop in weekly jobless claims reported by the Labor Department on Thursday, noting that the period included the July 4 Independence Day. Claims data are volatile around holidays. Economists cautioned...
Sensex, Nifty Edge Higher As Focus Shifts to Earnings
The NSE Nifty 50 index rose 0.43% to 10,756.40 by 0345 GMT, while the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex was up 0.53% at 36,519.94.
Boycott of Chinese Products Should Be Done in Calibrated Manner: Traders' Body Writes to PM
The Federation of All India Vyapar Mandal (FAIVM) said although they support stopping the import of Chinese goods for creating a roadmap to reduce dependence on Chinese products, any action should not endanger" the ongoing domestic business.
Green Shoots Visible, Indian Economy Will Bounce Back: Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant
Kant further said the Covid-19 pandemic is a massive challenge not merely for India but for the whole world, including the US and European countries.
Fiscal Deficit Can be Overlooked for the Time Being, Says Former NDB Chief KV Kamath
Kamath said the steps taken by the government have worked well for reviving demand in the economy.