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Adani Transmission buys Mahan-Sipat transmission line for Rs 1913 crore
Adani acquires Mahan-Sipat transmission line from Essar PowerPhoto: iStockAdani Transmission Ltd. (ATL), a private sector transmission and distribution company, has signed definitive agreements with Essar Power Ltd. (EPL) for the…
Government, RBI taking steps to bring inflation down: DEA
Inflation is expected to moderate in the coming months thanks to fiscal and monetary measures, Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth said on Monday. As commodity prices approach their peak globally, inflation is expected to moderate as…
RBI explores the pros and cons of India’s central bank digital currency
Latest News Live Updates May 28, 2022: The monkeypox virus has spread to more than 21 countries, with around 200 confirmed cases and more than 100 suspected cases in countries where it is not usually found, the World Health…
Lenders look at ₹19,000 Cr Npas
Bombay : Banks are facing another surge in bad loans, with nearly 9% of debt restructured under the Reserve Bank of India's pandemic relief plan turning sour in the past six months from 2021-22, according to data…
JPMorgan warns India’s earnings optimism is overdone as stocks falter
Earnings optimism surrounding India's domestically-focused companies may be misplaced as the economy will take longer to recover from a Covid-fueled crisis, according to…
Sbi may review Jio Payments Bank Venture
Bombay : State Bank of India (SBI) is likely to reconsider its pursuit as a Jio Payments Bank joint venture partner with Reliance Industries Ltd if the payment bank fails to develop a business plan to start…
Explained | Why is there a decline in India’s foreign exchange reserves?
How does the depreciation of the rupee against the dollar impact the economic situation?
How does the depreciation of the rupee against the dollar impact the economic situation?
The story so far: The Indian rupee hit an all-time low…
Reliance is now the highest ranked Indian company on the Forbes Global 2000 list
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd climbed two places to 53rd in Forbes' latest Global 2000 list of the world's public companies.
Forbes Global 2000 ranks the world's largest companies using four measures: sales, earnings,…
India seeks help from central bank to cut bond yields, says government source
A man walks behind the logo of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) inside its head office in Mumbai, India, April 8, 2022. REUTERS/Francis MascarenhasJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterNEW DELHI, May 9 (Reuters) - India…
Explained: Why has the forex pool dropped by $44.73 billion in 8 months?
Eight months after hitting a record high of $642.45 billion in September 2021, India's foreign exchange reserves have now fallen below $600 billion amid capital outflows and a strengthening dollar .
What happened?
Foreign exchange reserves…
Stocks to watch: Ril, M&m, Banks, Wipro, Tata Power, Tvs Motor
NEW DELHI: Here is a list of 10 stocks that could be in the spotlight on Friday:
Trust Industries: The oil-telecoms conglomerate will announce its March quarter results later today.…
India’s cement industry needs technological intervention
Globally, cement production contributes about 8% of global anthropogenic CO2 emissions.
In a recent report, the Reserve…
Veteran jazz singer Louiz Banks traces the journey to becoming ‘The Jingle King of…
Louiz Banks on his musical journey: “The thing about jazz is the freedom it gives you. There are no false notes in jazz. Everything is…
Afraid of digital banking? Here’s what you need to know to avoid online fraud
New Delhi: In this new era of digitalization, are you someone who is afraid of online banking? Well, don't worry, you're not alone. Although the COVID era has rocketed digital transactions, many people are still hesitant…
JSW lends with $11 billion war chest for Holcim India; Private equity firms and banks guarantee the…
The race to acquire a majority stake in Holcim Group's cement business in India is heating up, with Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Group lining up an array of private equity firms and lenders to fund the deal. The move follows a similar arrangement…
paytm: Paytm appoints new Group Head for Regulatory Affairs
Bengaluru: One97 Communications Ltd (OCL), the parent entity of fintech Paytm, is strengthening its general management.
He appointed Srinivas Yanamandra as Group Head for Regulatory Affairs and Policy.
Yanamandra joins the Noida-based…
A cost to pay | The Indian Express
Killing the inflation monster is relatively easy when the underlying causes are primarily demand-side. If an economy grows too quickly due to rising aggregate demand, firms tend to respond initially by employing more workers, which drives…
China must be treated on equal footing with Sri Lanka: India at IMF and World Bank
China must be treated like any other creditor once talks begin to restructure Sri Lanka's debt, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has told the International Monetary…
I have invested in US stocks and am coming back to India. The income tax rule explained
I am an NRI male who retired and returned permanently from USA to India in August 2019 and have been retired ever since. I am an American citizen. I am 66 years old. Almost all my money is invested in the United…
Axis Bank’s Proposed Acquisition of Citibank’s Consumer Business in India Positions it…
Mumbai: Axis Bank and Citibank today announced that their respective boards have approved the acquisition of Citibank's consumer business in India by Axis Bank. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions,!-->!-->…
Companies get real climate change targets – The New Indian Express
Climate change was once the subject of placards and protests outside the company's headquarters. Now the action has moved to boardrooms, as shareholders and investors demand definitive targets to cut emissions. Times…
ISIS and al-Qaeda cyber-propaganda bank on translated texts and local upheavals like the hijab sow…
India's war on terror faces a new threat from cyber propaganda from the Islamic State (IS) and al-Qaeda who are trying to radicalize the country's vulnerable youth to disrupt the peace where they live. resident.After the huge success of the…
Indian stocks will attract investors amid global gloom, says Rahul Chadha of Mirae Asset
India's stock market will become a key investment destination due to the country's higher growth rates relative to the global economy, according to Rahul Chadha of Mirae Asset Global Investments Co.Central banks offered excessive stimulus…
Chhattisgarh Congress bets on ‘Ramayan circuit’ for upcoming polls – The New…
RAIPUR: The ruling Congress in Chhattisgarh leaves no room for its big rival, the BJP, to do religious politics in the state. With Assembly elections just a year away, the government of Bhupesh Baghel is pushing for…
rbi: RBI imposes sanctions on Axis, IDBI Bank
MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced on Friday that it has imposed a fine of Rs 93 lakh on Axis Bank for various breaches including those related to KYC guidelines. The central bank also imposed a fine of Rs 90 lakh on IDBI…
Adhir Ranjan – The New Indian Express
By PTI
NEW DELHI: Several people have left the country after looting banks and enjoying the shores of the Caribbean Sea but nothing has been done against them, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury told Lok Sabha…
Baba Ramdev owes a big “Thank you” to the bankers
Bankers turned benevolent again as they paved the way for Ruchi Soya's FPO. As 2021 drew to a close, the lenders agreed in unison to release the pledge. As per FPO Prospectus, consortium comprising State Bank of India by letter dated…
View: Indian banks need to get much smarter
Even though artificial intelligence (AI) is used in all sectors and disciplines, it is the bank that has adopted it faster than most other sectors. Today, many banks are using advanced AI chatbots to resolve customer queries and provide…
public holiday: banks will be closed in these states on April 1, 2022
The current fiscal year will end soon and the next fiscal year will start on April 1, 2022. On April 1, due to the annual closing of accounts, all commercial and cooperative banking institutions will be closed on Friday, April 1, according…
Live news: Biden tempers comments as Ukraine, Russia try to talk
Live news updates Ukraine and Russia's negotiating teams are expected to resume in-person talks this week, as President Joe Biden tried to temper comments calling for Vladimir Putin's impeachment by saying the United States was not…
Russian-Ukrainian war: RBI board discusses geopolitical impact on economy
The central board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) met on Friday and discussed several issues, including the fallout of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the Indian…
Green bonds and digital currency show promise
The coming year will be rather interesting because it could see several budget proposals come to fruition. The most obvious that comes to mind is the LIC divestment that was supposed to close in March but now looks likely to be completed…
Indian stocks reverse course to end above 1%, helped by IT stocks, Reliance
A broker reacts while trading on his computer terminal at a securities brokerage firm in Mumbai, India, February 1, 2020. REUTERS/Francis MascarenhasJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterBENGALURU, March 22 (Reuters) -…
Biggest in nearly 2 years: FX reserves fall $9.64 billion on RBI’s Re management
The country's foreign exchange reserves fell by $9.64 billion to $622.275 billion in the week ended March 11, 2022, as the rupee depreciated against the US dollar in a amid rising crude oil prices and capital outflows due to sustained…
Mumbai police register FIR against BJP MLC Pravin Darekar for bank fraud
HouseCitiesBombayMumbai police register FIR against BJP MLC Pravin Darekar for bank fraud
The FIR against the leader of the opposition in the State Legislative Council was registered on Monday under various…
As fighting escalates, India to move Ukrainian embassy to Poland
Hours after the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi met on Sunday afternoon to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine and its impact on India, New Delhi decided to temporarily transfer the Indian Embassy…
RBI may revise its growth projection: Deputy Governor Michael Patra
Patra said geopolitical tensions could cause the RBI to revise its growth projection in the April policy.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will assess inflation in detail in the next monetary policy statement in April, after recent…
2022 Assembly Election Results Live News | Economic news
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Transfer Money to Bank Using India’s Leading UPI Wallet Based App
In today's digital age, almost everyone else is used to using their smartphones to pay their bills. Although many digital wallets are developed to meet the versatile needs of all smartphone users, some unique UPI-based digital wallet…
Students fleeing Ukraine wary of loan repayments
Bombay : Thousands of Indian students fleeing war-torn Ukraine now face an unprecedented financial burden as the chances of their colleges reopening soon look bleak, but they still struggle with expensive loans they…
Axis Bank to spend $150m to boost India’s healthcare infrastructure
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RBI Deadline Extension: A Welcome Relief for NBFCs and Borrowers
Deadline extended for NPA recognition standards, loan upgrade will protect NBFC results
By YS Chakravarti
Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) play a vital role in the Indian economy by providing access to funds to the last mile…
Military convoy in the outskirts of Kiev, targets the base of Okhtyrka, 70 Ukrainian soldiers…
Disney and Warner Bros. suspend film releases in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine
Two major Hollywood studios, Disney and Warner Bros., have said they will suspend theatrical releases of upcoming films in Russia in response to its…
Bilateral payments with Russia unlikely to be affected by sanctions
NEW DELHI: Bilateral payments with Russia may not be affected even though the United States and other Western countries have imposed economic sanctions on Moscow following the attack on Ukraine. Bilateral payments between India and Russia…
Two teenagers drown in Surat pond, bodies found
Two teenagers drowned in a pond in the Sachin area of Surat on Tuesday evening. The bodies of the two teenagers, both 14, were recovered by firefighters on Wednesday afternoon.
Police said the deceased was identified as Abid Amjad Pathan…
As the government pushes for digital payments, here’s how active the Ministry of MSMEs is in…
Credit and finance for MSMEs: The Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization (MGIRI) led the count of digital transactions among six MSME offices with zero offline transactions.
Credit and financing for MSMEs: As the digital…
The fuel boom is a bad time for governments to face voters
Soaring gasoline prices are stoking inflation and causing headaches for governments and central banks around the world. In countries where elections are approaching, they are an additional headwind for incumbents.
While the midterm…
Investing in US stocks becomes easier and cheaper; diversify your portfolio, own high-growth tech…
Investing in US stock markets could help diversify investment portfolios across geographies and business segments.
Investing in US stock markets could help diversify investment portfolios across geographies and business segments.…
Indian equity benchmarks closed in the red on Wednesday, dragged down by banks as investors turned…
Dear Trader… India's equity benchmarks oscillated between gains and losses throughout the session and ended slightly lower on Wednesday…
Coal India, RIL, Punjab Sindh Bank, SpiceJet, Future Retail
Coal India - Q3FY22 ResultsGood set of numbers; above our estimatesRev at 28433 cr; up 20% over one year and 22% over one quarterEbidta margins at 24%; larger than expected expansionPAT up 47% YoY and 55% QoQCoal withdrawal at 173 MT;…
Union budget 2022: Alarming, interest costs the most?
The general public is largely left out of the serious things of the annual budget. But the budget is something more, a barometer of the country's economy
Gopal Goswami, California Mukesh Kabra
Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of…
Financial Literacy Week: How to educate your child about finances
India is this hub of fusion of diverse cultures and communities, but a common thread that cuts across all of these differences is our approach to money and children.
By Lavika Aggarwal, co-founder, akudo
Every culture has a unique…
A Bank of 12,000,000 Votes: Why Parties Talk About Old Retirement and New Retirement
One scheme that keeps coming up in Uttar Pradesh election discourse and has been mentioned in Samajwadi Party and Congress manifestos is the government employee pension.
Akhilesh Yadav announced last month that if the SP formed the…
What makes Indian stock markets so volatile?
New Delhi: Indian stock markets have been very volatile over the past two weeks. On Tuesday, the benchmark, Sensex, showed strong swings. It opened at 57,621 and moved to 57,925. Later, Sensex fell to 57,058, later…
BoI adopts Resham & Ara-Keram villages
The bank to provide better banking facilities in the villages
In a bid to provide better banking facilities to people living in remote areas of the state, the Chief Executive of Jharkhand…
India’s equity benchmarks ended lower on Friday on losses from banks and Reliance Industries,…
Bullish and Bearish - Stock Market Trends
Dear Trader… Indian equity benchmarks ended a choppy session slightly lower on Friday,…
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s portfolio: Rakesh Jhunjhunwala admits he was wrong about pharmaceutical…
"The only rule I have is that there are no rules. So we're looking at business by business, situation by situation. We don't reserve our minds that this is a business public or a private company", says Rakesh JhunjhunwalaOwner, Rare…
Budget proposals likely to revive industrial credit
As cash-strapped MSMEs continued to be the focus of the Centre, banks should now breathe a huge sigh of relief
As the banks are sitting on higher liquidity, the measures in this budget aimed to get them out of their “risk aversion” phase…
Divestment: FY22 revenue seen at Rs 1-1.3 lakh crore, FY23 target at Rs 1.75 lakh crore
The government could mop up around Rs 1 lakh crore if it dilute a 10% stake in the public sector insurer, but the extent of the problem is not yet clear as market sentiments could decide. The government has collected Rs 27,330 crore or 16%…
Budget 2022: what the agrotech sector expects from the Minister of Finance
Through Marc KahnOn February 1, all eyes will be on India's fiscal future, a welcome respite from the Covid-dominated headlines. Last year's budget had a clear focus on building rural infrastructure. Key announcements for the agricultural…
Tata Group to secure loans from SBI-led consortium for Air India
Talace Private Limited - a subsidiary of the Tata Group's holding company, Tata Sons - won the takeover bid for debt-ridden Air India on October 8, 2021.
A consortium of lenders led by the State Bank of India (SBI) will soon provide loans…
Almost a year later, bad bank that has yet to take off: RBI is not in favor of a dual structure
Six months after the creation of the National Asset Resolution Company Limited (NARCL), the proposal to create a “bad bank” – a key reform measure in this fiscal year – has yet to take off. Obstacles include issues related to ownership…
World Bank approves $125m loan from Bengal government
Image source: AP World Bank approves $125m loan to Bengal government
In a significant recognition of the social protection…
Banks seek to ease standards for pricing distressed assets
A relaxation of the valuation standards for stressed assets, the streamlining of NPA provisions, the reduction of the duration of fixed deposits saving tax and the elimination of GST on additional interest charged in the event of default -…
NTPC seeks developers for 900 MW solar park in Cuba
The company recently invited bids from banks and financial institutions to raise $750 million in external commercial debt to fund its capital expenditures.
State-owned NTPC has issued a call for tenders from developers to build a 900…
Kristal.AI Enables Instant LRS Remittances for Indian Investors
NEW DELHI: Kristal.AI, a leading global digital private wealth management platform, has partnered with FlyRemit to offer faster, low-cost global money transfers to facilitate global investments. This partnership will…
Tax Department releases rules on calculation of relief for IFSC banking units
NEW DELHI: The Income Tax Department has issued new rules on the calculation of tax-exempt income of offshore banking units set up in an international financial services center.…
Privatization can be launched, push health and PLI
Among key reforms unveiled in the 2021-22 budget, the privatization of two state-owned banks and downstream oil major BPCL is now set to stretch into next year, even as the Center fights against time to make IPO Life Insurance Corporation…
To keep the economic engine running at full power, the budget must focus on infrastructure, increase…
Continued pressure on capital spending and the deployment of infrastructure projects under the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) will be at the heart of the Union budget 2022-2023 as the central government seeks to maintain and…
The blockchain is developing despite the proposed rules
Nervousness over the regulatory vacuum is palpable among cryptocurrency exchanges in India. This has led many to wonder about the future of blockchain technology, which is the technological backbone of digital currencies.In this context,…
CSB Bank CEO and Managing Director Rajendran takes early retirement for health reasons
Kerala-based CSB Bank Managing Director and CEO CVR Rajendran has decided to take early retirement for health reasons, the bank said in a press release on Saturday.
Rajendran,…
ICRA Report – The New Indian Express
Through PTI
MUMBAI: The threat of a third wave of COVID-19 poses high risks to the quality of banks' assets, especially the restructured loan portfolio, according to a report by the national rating agency ICRA.…
Delhi HC refuses to intervene, Future vs Amazon to be decided by arbitration tribunal
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed petitions filed by Future Coupons Ltd and Future Retail Ltd seeking to overturn the arbitration proceedings initiated by Amazon in Singapore.…
YoY growth in credit to MSEs remained negative for the third consecutive month in November (RBI…
Credit and financing for MSMEs: The share of MSMEs in total gross bank credit declined slightly to 12.01% in November, from 12.17% in October.
Credit and finance for MSMEs: Year-on-year (year-on-year) growth in gross bank credit extended…
REITs Remove $ 1.63 Billion In Debt In 2021
REITs withdrew $ 1.63 billion in 2021, up from $ 13.9 billion in 2020. As of December 2021, REITs took on $ 1.7 billion in debt, data showed.
By Manish M Suvarna
Foreign portfolio investors (REITs) withdrew almost $ 1.63 billion in…
Are you looking to buy a house? Ahmedabad, Pune and Chennai are the most affordable to own a…
NEW DELHI's real estate market in India is at its best ten-year level in terms of housing affordability. Ratio of 50%, real estate advisor Knight Frank said in his âAccessibility Index 2021â. Ahmedabad…
RBI publishes “Statistical Tables on Banks in India: 2020-21”
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RBL Bank CEO resigns before end of term, interim chief says he has RBI backing
Rajeev Ahuja, new managing director and acting CEO of private sector lender RBL Bank, said on Sunday that the bank and its management had the full support of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) after the RBI nominated its candidate to the…