Tell govt to take fiscal measures: P Chidambaram to RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das after fresh cut in repo rate He also asked if the prime minister or the finance minister will laud themselves for the fiscal stimulus after the… By PTIMay 23, 2020 16:19 IST
Where do state labour law changes stand on legal front? While the legality of some of the labour law changes may ultimately be subject to judicial scrutiny, COVID-19 has woken… By GuestMay 23, 2020 15:58 IST
India plans scrutiny of new portfolio investors from China, Hong Kong The two sources added New Delhi is also considering the possibility of mandating a so-called “security clearance” from India’s home… By ReutersUpdated: May 23, 2020 14:59 IST
WhatsApp for Android, iOS to get QR code support soon, feature now rolling in beta Messaging application WhatsApp will soon be introducing a new QR code support system that will make it easier for users… By FE News DeskMay 23, 2020 14:51 IST
World Bank presents report card on Modi’s Swachh Bharat mission; reveals interesting facts in study A significant reduction in open defecation is observed among households that already had toilets, however, the effect was less pronounced… By Samrat SharmaMay 23, 2020 14:25 IST
Researchers record world’s fastest internet data speed According to the study, published in the journal Nature Communications, the new innovation could fast-track telecommunications capacity of countries struggling… By PTIMay 23, 2020 13:20 IST
Alert! Digital payments fraud shoots up as consumers prefer UPI, cards; cases rise this much in a month Nearly half of the Indian consumers are more concerned about digital payments fraud now than when the novel coronavirus first… By Samrat SharmaMay 23, 2020 12:42 IST
FM Sitharaman tells PSU banks to roll out sectoral measures; suggests this to quickly transmit benefits Nirmala SItharaman has asked the PSU banks to aim for a fully digital loan documentation process and to provide liquidity… By Samrat SharmaUpdated: May 23, 2020 11:14 IST
Indian economist appointed to key World Bank position in South Asia According to the bank, Jha’s mandate is to nurture, lead, inspire and deploy a team of highly qualified professionals to… By PTIMay 23, 2020 11:06 IST
Farmers increase pre-kharif area — Know what motivated them Higher water levels in reservoirs, more-than-normal rains in the current summer season and expectation of a good monsoon have motivated… By FE BureauMay 23, 2020 06:00 IST
India’s forex reserves rise to $487 billion After the reserves reached its previous lifetime high in the week to March 6, it fell by $11.983 billion in… By FE BureauMay 23, 2020 05:20 IST
Covid-19: RBI defers loan repayments by another three months The extension of several forbearance measures by Reserve Bank of India on Friday was welcomed, especially the deferral of loan… By GuestMay 23, 2020 04:00 IST
Meet with bankers: FM Sitharaman wants credit flow boost, faster stimulus release Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a crucial meeting with top executives of state-run banks and refinancing institutions on Friday to… By FE BureauMay 23, 2020 03:45 IST
RBI fires 40 basis points rate cut salvo at standstill economy, depositors stare at lower returns While the rate cut will help lower finance costs for borrowers hit by the pandemic, depositors will continue to bear… By FE BureauMay 23, 2020 02:00 IST
Easing of buffer fund rules to release Rs 13,300 crore to states Besides the benefit of their borrowing costs being reduced in the light of the liquidity enhancement resulting from the monetary… By FE BureauMay 23, 2020 01:20 IST
CBDT: Rs 26,242 crore released as I-T refunds so far this fiscal The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Friday said it has issued income tax refunds worth Rs 26,242 crore… By FE BureauMay 23, 2020 00:45 IST
Covid fallout: RBI sees GDP contract, cuts repo rate by 40 basis points to 4% Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday said the economy would likely contract in the first half… By Shritama BoseMay 23, 2020 00:20 IST
RBI fortifies war-room with more manpower as Covid-19 rages on Covid outbreak: Taking into consideration the criticality of the situation, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das took the decision to set up… By PTIMay 22, 2020 20:28 IST
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