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Delhi excise policy case: HC seeks ED response on Arvind Kejriwal's plea against summons | TMC, BJP supporters clash in Bengal's Dinhata in Union Minister Nisith Pramanik's presence, several injured | West Bengal Minister Aroop Biswas' brother Swarup Biswas and his wife raided by IT Dept | Kolkata: Garden Reach illegal multi-storey building collapse toll rises to 10, 1 more missing | IPL 2024: Rishabh Pant named Delhi Capitals captain | Election Commission removes Vivek Sahay as Bengal DGP a day after appointment | Death toll in Kolkata's under-construction illegal building collapse rises to 9 | LS polls: BJP to contest 17 seats in Bihar, JDU gets 16, Chirag Paswan's party 5 | PM Modi twisting my 'Shakti' remark: Rahul Gandhi issues clarification after receiving flak | Supreme Court asks SBI to disclose 'all information related to electoral bonds'

No consensus arrived at GST Council meeting on borrowing options: Nirmala Sitharaman

Oct 13, 2020, at 05:23 am

New Delhi/UNI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that no consensus could be generated at the GST Council meeting on borrowing options.

COVID-19: Finance Minister announces measures of Rs 73,000 crore to stimulate consumer spending before end of Financial Year

Oct 13, 2020, at 12:12 am

New Delhi: Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman here on Monday announced measures of Rs 73,000 crore to stimulate consumer spending in the economy in an effort to fight the slowdown due to COVID-19 pandemic following lockdown.

Indian economy: IIP contracts 8 percent in August

Oct 13, 2020, at 12:06 am

New Delhi: The Indian industrial production contracted by 8 percent in August, government data released on Monday revealed.

Indian Market: Sensex up 84.31 pts

Oct 12, 2020, at 10:12 pm

Mumbai/UNI:  The BSE Sensex on Monday rose by 84.31 pts at 40,593.80 at close following gains in IT, Technology and Health Care stocks.

ITC moves up by 2.59 pc to Rs 172.20

Oct 12, 2020, at 10:04 pm

Mumbai/UNI: ITC on Monday rallied by 2.59 pc to Rs 172.20 a major gainer in 30 scrips of BSE.

Raymond Limited appoints Joe KuruvillaRaymond Lifestyle CEO

Oct 12, 2020, at 09:17 pm

New Delhi: Raymond Limited on Monday announced the reinforcement of its management team at Raymond Lifestyle with the appointment of Joe Kuruvilla as the Chief Executive Officer.

Axis Bank launches ACE Credit Card, in collaboration with Google Pay, Visa

Oct 12, 2020, at 09:03 pm

Gurgaon / Mumbai: With consumer preference for digital payments growing steadily over the last several years, Axis Bank, in collaboration with Google Pay and Visa, on Monday launched the ACE Credit Card.

TVS Motor Company’s premium motorcycle brand TVS Apache crosses 4 Million global sales milestone

Oct 12, 2020, at 08:58 pm

Hosur/IBNS: TVS Motor Company, a manufacturer of two-wheelers and three-wheelers in the world, celebrates the 4 million global sales milestone for its premium motorcycle brand, TVS Apache on Monday. 

Modi government announces measures to stimulate consumer spending

Oct 12, 2020, at 08:01 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Narendra Modi government on Monday announced proposals to stimulate demand by front-loading or advancing some of the expenditure with some offsetting changes and the other directly linked to an increase in the GDP.

Jammu and Kashmir: Government sets up research centre in Pampore to increase black cumin production

Oct 10, 2020, at 10:12 pm

Srinagar:  Jammu and Kashmir government has set up a research centre in Pampore area of the UT to increase production of  black cumin .

Jammu and Kashmir: Farmers yield better result from 'Jeevika' scheme in Udhampur

Oct 10, 2020, at 09:47 pm

Srinagar: Farmers in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur region are benefiting by utilizing the 'Jeevika' scheme which helped them enable better yield this season.

Indian Market: Sensex zooms by 1812.44 pts during week

Oct 10, 2020, at 09:05 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The Sensex zoomed 1,812.44 points or 4.68 per cent to settle at 40,509.49 in week under review following strong Q2 business updates.

WTTC appreciates Indian government’s support to travel and tourism industry in this pandemic crisis

Oct 10, 2020, at 06:09 pm

London/IBNS: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) acknowledged India’s support to the travel and tourism industry by working with the private sector in the face of the pandemic crisis at the recently held G20 Tourism Ministers meeting in Saudi Arabia.

Industry welcome RBI's decision to keep lending rates unchanged

Oct 10, 2020, at 12:51 am

New Delhi: Different Indian organizations on Friday welcomed the Reserve Bank of India's decision to keep repo rate and reverse repo rate unchanged.

ICICI Bank moves up by 3.64 pc to Rs 401.65

Oct 09, 2020, at 11:12 pm

Mumbai/UNI: ICICI Bank on Friday rallied by 3.64 per cent to Rs 401.65 a major gainer in 30 scrips of BSE.

Indian Market: Sensex advances 326.82 pts

Oct 09, 2020, at 10:43 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Friday rose by 326.82 points to reach 40,509.49 at close following gains in Finance, Capital Goods, Bankex and IT stocks.

Germany luxury car maker Audi launches Q8 Celebration model at Rs 99 lakh

Oct 09, 2020, at 09:52 pm

New Delhi/UNI:  German luxury car manufacturer Audi on Friday launched the new Q8 Celebration model priced at Rs 98.98 lakh (ex-showroom) as the brand prepares to kick-start the festive season in India.

At G20 Tourism meeting, WTTC and global CEOs discuss plan to save 100 million jobs

Oct 09, 2020, at 04:38 pm

London/IBNS: In a historic first, G20 Tourism Ministers hosted more than 45 CEOs and Members of WTTC (The World Travel & Tourism Council) , who presented their plan to save the embattled Travel & Tourism sector and 100 million jobs globally.

RBI keeps lending rates unchanged

Oct 09, 2020, at 03:48 pm

Mumbai: Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday said the repo rate and reverse repo rate will remain unchanged.

IIM Calcutta Innovation Park signs MoU with West Bengal State Council of Science & Technology

Oct 08, 2020, at 01:42 am

Kolkata/IBNS: IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) will act as a knowledge partner in a collaborative effort with the government of West Bengal to promote entrepreneurship in areas of science and technology in the state.

Dinesh Kumar Khara takes charge as Chairman of SBI

Oct 07, 2020, at 11:01 pm

New Delhi: Dinesh Khara took charge as the new Chairman of State Bank of India (SBI), with effect from Oct 7 for a three-year term.

Titan up by 4.44 pc to Rs 1253.20

Oct 07, 2020, at 10:39 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Titan on Wednesday rallied by 4.44 pc to Rs 1253.20 a major gainer in 30 scrips of BSE.

Indian Market: Sensex rallies 304.38 pts

Oct 07, 2020, at 10:24 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Wednesday edged up by 304.38 pts at 39,878.95 following gains in Auto, IT, Consumer Durable and Energy stocks.

HDFC Bank, Apollo Hospitals join hands for quality healthcare

Oct 07, 2020, at 10:22 pm

Mumbai: In a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, HDFC Bank and Apollo Hospitals have joined hands to launch The HealthyLife Programme, a holistic healthcare solution which makes healthy living accessible and affordable on Apollo’s digital platform, Apollo 24|7.

Indian Rupee recovers 12 paise against USD

Oct 07, 2020, at 10:06 pm

Mumbai, Oct 7 (UNI) The Rupee on Wednesday recovered by 12 paise to close at 73.33 against the US Dollar on selling of US Dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Forex Market said.

Electric two-wheeler industry on path of recovery: SMEV

Oct 07, 2020, at 10:00 pm

Mumbai/UNI:  Electric two-wheeler industry is showing signs of revival, says  Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles.

World trade to fall by 9.2 pct in 2020: WTO

Oct 07, 2020, at 02:42 pm

Geneva/Xinhua: World merchandise trade is expected to fall by 9.2 percent in 2020, followed by a 7.2-percent rise in 2021, the World Trade Organization (WTO) said on Tuesday in its revised trade forecast.

Adia to invest INR 5,512.50 crore in Reliance Retail Ventures

Oct 07, 2020, at 05:57 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Reliance Industries Limited and Reliance Retail Ventures Limited on Tuesday announced that a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority will invest INR 5,512.50 crore into RRVL, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries. 

RBI to announce Monetary Policy on Oct 9

Oct 07, 2020, at 04:39 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will announce monetary policy on October 9.

Kotak Mutual Fund launches a digital campaign for investor education in the pandemic situation

Oct 07, 2020, at 12:48 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company (Kotak Mutual Fund) has launched a digital campaign to help investors who are in a flux with the pandemic and the subsequent lockdown creating a turmoil in the financial world.