Modi government to borrow Rs. 1.1 lakh cr on behalf of states for GST compensation
Oct 16, 2020, at 08:51 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: After months of confrontation over the Goods and Services Tax (GST) dues, the Centre has decided to borrow Rs. 1.1 lakh crore on behalf of the states prompting Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to explain the reason behind the government's change in stance over the issue, media reports said.
Organisations offering occupational skill training for migrant workers
Oct 16, 2020, at 03:51 am
New Delhi/IBNS: With the onset of the pandemic induced lockdown, one of the worst affected sectors was the migrant labourers, many of whom had to return to their homes under the most gruelling circumstances.
The Marketplace: An initiative to support non-travel businesses started by travel professionals
Oct 16, 2020, at 02:42 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Are you a travel professional or firm who chose to offer non-travel related services when the pandemic crisis set in and travel was totally halted owing to the lock-down?
Jammu and Kashmir: Pulwama to soon become pencil slate production hub
Oct 16, 2020, at 12:54 am
Pulwama:Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama region, which had gained headlines due to terrorism incidents, will soon be the pencil slate production hub of the country, media reports said.
Oct 15, 2020, at 12:03 am
New Delhi/UNI: Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre and banks to clarify whether they are implementing the waiver of interest on interest or not for the Covid 19 moratorium period.
Infosys registers profit in Q2
Oct 14, 2020, at 11:21 pm
Bengaluru/UNI: The IT major Infosys had registered a net profit of Rs 4845 crore during the second quarter ended on September 30, and ended a raised revenue forecast to 2 to 3 per cent for the financial year ending 2021.
Bajaj Finserv up by 4.04 pc to Rs 6108
Oct 14, 2020, at 10:27 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Bajaj Finserv on Wednesday gained by 4.04 pc to Rs 6108 a major gainer in 30 scrips of BSE.
E-Commerce registers 31 pc growth in Q3 2020 vs Q3 2019
Oct 14, 2020, at 10:26 pm
Kolkata/UNI: Unicommerce, India‘s largest e-commerce focused SaaS platform, released e-commerce trends for the third quarter of the year 2020.
Indian Market: Sensex ends strong at 40,794.74 pts; up 169.23 pts
Oct 14, 2020, at 10:24 pm
Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex remained positive for the tenth consecutive session on Wednesday, as it rallied by 169.23 pts to end strong at 40,794.74 following gains in Bankex, Finance, Realty and Capital Goods stocks.
India's WPI inflation rate touches 1.3 pct
Oct 14, 2020, at 10:13 pm
New Delhi: India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) touched 1.32 percent in the month of September, 2020, government data released on Wednesday said.
Isuzu Motors India launches BSVI compliant D-Max Regular Cab and S-Cab
Oct 14, 2020, at 09:16 pm
Chennai: Isuzu Motors India launched the much-awaited, BS VI compliant D-Max Regular Cab and D-Max S-Cab in India, on Wednesday.
Uber to offer 30,000 free rides to CHILDLINE 1098 for helping children in distress across India
Oct 14, 2020, at 08:24 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Ride-hailing app Uber on Wednesday announced a partnership with the CHILDLINE India Foundation (CIF), supported by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development, the nodal agency which operates the CHILDLINE 1098, the only national, emergency helpline service for children, to provide 30,000 free rides to child care professionals for reaching and attending to children in distress.
India set to trail behind Bangladesh in per capita GDP: IMF
Oct 14, 2020, at 07:29 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In a shocker for India, the financial condition of which has taken a beating due to Coronavirus pandemic, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecasted that the per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the Asian giant could trail behind its neighbour Bangladesh this year.
Apple announces iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini with 5G technology
Oct 14, 2020, at 05:35 am
California/IBNS: Apple on Tuesday unveiled iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini with 5G technology, claiming to usher in a new era for the smartphone.
Jammu and Kashmir: Woolen sector to get major boost under World Bank funded project
Oct 14, 2020, at 12:05 am
Srinagar: The wool industry of Jammu and Kashmir is receiving a major boost under the ongoing World Bank funded Jhelum Tawi Flood Recovery Project (JTFRP), media reports said.
Indian Market: Sensex ends almost flat at 40,625.51 pts
Oct 13, 2020, at 09:39 pm
Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Tuesday ended almost flat at 40,625.51, registering a small gain of 31.71 pts on buying in Energy, IT, Technology and Materials stocks.
HCL Technologies moves up by 4.07 pc to Rs 901.60
Oct 13, 2020, at 09:39 pm
Mumbai/UNI: HCL Technologies on Tuesday gained by 4.07 pc to Rs 901.60, a major gainer in 30 scrips of BSE.
Indian Rupee falls 8 paise against USD
Oct 13, 2020, at 09:36 pm
Mumbai/UNI: The Rupee on Tuesday eased further by eight paise to close at 73.35 against the US Dollar on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Forex Market said.
Maldives planning to scrap FTA with China to protect trade relationship with other nations
Oct 13, 2020, at 08:05 pm
Male: Maldives may soon scrap Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China to protect its trade relationship with other countries, media reports said.
Indian Market: Sensex moves up by 77 points
Oct 13, 2020, at 03:47 pm
Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Tuesday gained by 77 pts to 40,670.91 as buying was seen in Materials, Health Care, Industrials and IT stocks.
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.
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 .