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Sensex Remains Weak Ahead of GDP Data
Market remained on the backfoot for the second straight session on Tuesday ahead of release of GDP data as the Sensex slipped another 70 points to 28,743.
Personal Information Being Sold by ‘Data Brokers’ For Less Than 1 Rupee
India’s IT law does not specifically address the issue of data brokerage and privacy. Data brokerage is still at a very nascent stage in India and the market is dominated by larger international players such as Epsilon, Equifax and Experian that offer mor...
India to be Fastest Growing Economy Among G-20 Nations: Moody's
India will be the fastest growing economy among G-20 countries clocking a 7.1 per cent growth in 2017, Moody's Investors Service said on Thursday.
Rupee Halts 2-day Winning Run, Down 4 Paise to 66.96
Snapping its two-day rising trend, the rupee on Wednesday lost four paise to end at 66.96 against the US dollar on fresh demand for the American currency from banks and importers.
Vodafone, Idea Likely to Seal Merger Pact Within a Month
UK's Vodafone and Aditya Birla group firm Idea Cellular are likely to finalise within a month the mega merger deal that will create India's largest telecom firm, according to sources.
Buying Jewellery Over Rs2 Lakh Cash to Attract 1% TCS from April 1
Cash purchases of jewellery will attract 1 per cent TCS (tax collected at source) from April 1 if the amount exceeds Rs 2 lakh, as against the current threshold of Rs 5 lakh.
In Conversation With RBI Governor Urjit Patel
In an exclusive interview to Network 18, Reserve Bank of India Governor Urjit Patel argued in favour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's demonetisation drive and said it is important to grow a thick skin in the business" of being a central bank chief.
As Inflation Shoots up, India Inc Seeks Lower Lending Rates
Industry chamber Assocham urged the policymakers to take corrective measures to address the situation of rising interest rates in future and limited capacity of industries to invest in future.
Vijay Mallya Was Not Given a 'Rupee Benefit' Under Modi Govt: Arun Jaitley
Insisting that Vijay Mallya was not given even "a rupee benefit" under the Modi government, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday said loans were reportedly given to the businessman during the previous UPA rule through intervention of the North Block,...
Tax Officers to Maintain Digital Records of Summons, Notices
Reducing discretionary powers of taxmen, the income tax department has asked its field officers to maintain digital records of summons, notices and special audit ordered by them.
Sebi Asks Top 500 Listed Cos to Adopt Integrated Reporting
Markets regulator Sebi on Monday asked top 500 listed companies to voluntarily adopt integrated reporting framework from next financial year.
Budget Maintains Balance Between Governmental Spending And Fiscal Prudence: Arun Jaitley
Constrained by the need for fiscal prudence, Budget 2017-18 continues on the path of fiscal consolidation without compromising on India's public expenditure, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Friday.
Rupee's Good Run Continues, Gains 4 Paise Against US Dollar
On Thursday, the rupee had surged by 10 paise to close at a nearly two-month high of 67.37 on sustained dollar unwinding from exporters and banks amid weak overseas trend.
Health Budget 'Unclear' and 'Under Funded', Say Experts
Even as Finance Minister Arun Jaitley allocated Rs 48,853 crore to the health sector, and assured of adding 5,000 post graduate medical seats every year, health experts and hospital owners called the health budget "unclear" and "under funded".
Union Budget 2017: Rahul Bhasin On Allocation Of Capital
Rahul Bhasin, Managing Partner, Baring Private Equity Partners, Pvt Ltd. shared his views on Budget 2017 with News18.com saying that Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's decision to prioritise allocation of capital in Budget 2017 is commendable and lauded him...
Top honchos Welcome Budget 2017, Say It's 'Progressive' and 'People Friendly'
Business honchos on Wednesday mentioned that the budget was comprehensive in addressing the issues of the citizens and industry and meeting their expectations.
