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Mukesh Ambani opens up about succession of Reliance Industries for the first time

Dec 30, 2021, at 12:41 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Reliance Industries Chairman, Mukesh Ambani has opened up about succession for the first time. The 64-year-old richest Indian said he wants to accelerate the process of leadership transition with the seniors including him making way for the new generation.

State Bank of India down 1.45 pc to Rs 454.25

Dec 29, 2021, at 10:55 pm

Mumbai/UNI: SBI on Wednesday fell by 1.45 pc to Rs 454.25 a major loser in 30 scrips of BSE.

Central Bank of India launches RuPay Business Platinum Debit Card

Dec 29, 2021, at 10:34 pm

New Delhi: Central Bank of India (CBoI) has announced its partnership with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to launch a tailor-made offering for firms/corporates – ‘Central Bank of India RuPay Business Platinum Debit Card’.

Indian Market: Sensex down 90.99 points

Dec 29, 2021, at 10:11 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Wednesday fell by 90.99 points to settle at 57,806.49 as selling was seen in metal, materials, power and utilities stocks.

Top CII Innovative Institution Award 2021 for Thiagarajar Polytechnic College

Dec 29, 2021, at 09:33 pm

Bengaluru: Salem-based Thiagarajar Polytechnic College emerged as the winner in the CII instituted ‘Industrial Innovation Awards 2021’ among polytechnics, making the 64-year old polytechnic in the country to have won this honour.

Soumen Halder moves to Polo Floatel Kolkata as GM from Vedic Village Spa Resort

Dec 29, 2021, at 04:31 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Shillong headquartered hospitality brand Polo Towers Group announced the appointment of Soumen Halder as the General Manager of their Kolkata-based Polo Floatel.

Centre notifies new direct selling rules; bans pyramid and money circulation schemes

Dec 29, 2021, at 07:32 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The central government on December 28 notified new rules for the direct selling industry banning companies from promoting pyramid and money circulation schemes. 

Entrepreneur Pankhuri Shrivastava dies at 32, leaves startup world mourning

Dec 29, 2021, at 06:41 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Entrepreneur Pankhuri Shrivastava, the founder of women-focused social venture 'Pankhuri', died on Friday from a cardiac arrest, her company has informed. She was 32.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman to hold pre-budget meeting with state counterparts on Dec 30

Dec 29, 2021, at 05:57 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will hold a meeting with the finance minsters of states as part of the customary pre-budget consultations with various stake holders, media reports said.

As Ratan Tata turns 84, here's a look at another great year of India's greatest businessman

Dec 29, 2021, at 05:18 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Legendary businessman Ratan Tata celebrated his 84th birthday on Tuesday. Birthday wishes poured in for the Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons with netizens sharing photos from his youth and inspirational quotes from him.

Adani Group ready to shift coal from Australia's controversial mine

Dec 29, 2021, at 04:37 am

Melbourne/IBNS: Industrialist Gautam Adani's controversial Carmichael coal mine, which received vehement opposition from Australian climate activists for seven years, is planning to export its first coal cargo.

AU Small Finance Bank appoints Ex RBI Depty Guv H. R. Khan as non-exec independent director

Dec 29, 2021, at 03:07 am

Kolkata/IBNS: AU Small Finance Bank Tuesday announced the appointment of Harun Rashid Khan as non-executive independent director (Additional Director) on its board, for a period of three years, effective December 28, 2021, subject to the approval of shareholders.

PSU Banks' Gross NPAs drop to 6.9 pc in Sept 2021 against 8.2 pc in March 2020: RBI report

Dec 29, 2021, at 02:23 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The gross non-performing assets (NPAs) of scheduled commercial banks (SCB)  as reduced to 6.9 percent at the end of September 2021 from 7.3 percent at the end of March 2021, the Reserve Bank of India said in its report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2020-21.

Over 4.67 crore Income Tax Returns filed till Dec 27, 15.49 lakh ITRs on Dec 27 alone

Dec 28, 2021, at 11:06 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Over 4.67 crore Income Tax Returns have been filed, including 15.49 lakh ITRs were filed on December 27 alone, the Income Tax Department said Tuesday.

IndusInd Bank launches ‘Green’ fixed deposits

Dec 28, 2021, at 09:14 pm

New Delhi:: IndusInd Bank has announced the launch of ‘Green Fixed Deposits’ where the deposit proceeds will be used to finance projects and firms supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). IndusInd Bank is amongst few banks globally, to bring forth this proposition, thereby integrating SDG into a regular fixed deposit product.

SaaS platform ProHance's redesigned website focuses on product education

Dec 28, 2021, at 07:38 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Desktop SaaS platform ProHance announced a redesigned website, which provides workforce-related analytics and data capturing to enable informed decision making on a real-time basis.

Hyderabad records highest residential appreciation, Mumbai ranks lowest

Dec 28, 2021, at 12:50 am

Mumbai/UNI: Hyderabad recorded the highest residential appreciation amongst eight Indian cities in Q3 2021, a Knight Frank report said. 

Offer incentives for promoting green products in the financial budget: Indian industry bodies

Dec 27, 2021, at 11:08 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The country's top industry bodies have called for offering tax incentives and favourable policies to promote green products in India's upcoming union budget.

India Post Payments Bank partners HDFC Bank for banking products, services in semi-urban and rural areas

Dec 27, 2021, at 10:43 pm

New Delhi: India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) and HDFC Bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for offering various banking products and services to customers of IPPB in semi-urban and rural areas, focussing on unbanked and underserved segments.

IndusInd Bank partners with NPCI to offer cross-border payments via UPI

Dec 27, 2021, at 10:41 pm

Kolkata: IndusInd Bank has joined hands with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) for offering real-time cross-border remittances to India using UPI IDs, for its Money Transfer Operator (MTO) partners.

GST issue: Amit Mitra says hike will lead to loss of 15 million jobs

Dec 27, 2021, at 02:27 am

Kolkata: Former West Bengal finance minister Amit Mitra on Sunday said the proposed hike of Goods and Service Tax (GST) on textile products from five to 12 per cent would lead to loss of 15 million jobs and closure of one lakh units.

Rs 6,000 cr remitted from Bank of Baroda to Hong Kong; CBI files charge sheet

Dec 26, 2021, at 05:45 am

Delhi/IBNS: The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed two supplementary charge sheets in relation to the alleged illegal remittance of Rs 6,000 crore from Delhi's Bank of Baroda branch to Hong Kong, in the garb of payment for imports, media reported.

J&K: Greenlam Industries plans to invest Rs 950 crores

Dec 25, 2021, at 10:52 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: Greenlam Industries has announced that the company will invest Rs 950 crore to foray into Plywood and Particle Board business.

GM, Google, other tech giants drop in-person participation in Consumer Electronics Show over rising Covid cases

Dec 25, 2021, at 06:33 am

 US auto major General Motors, Alphabet Inc's Google and its self-driving auto technolgy company Waymo have joined the growing list of companies that cancelled in-person attendance in Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to be held in Las Vegas from Januray 5 to January 8, 2022, according to media reports.

RBI to conduct another 3-day VRRR auction for Rs 2 lakh crore

Dec 25, 2021, at 05:46 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Reserve Bank of India will conduct another three day Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction next week in order to draw out up to Rs 2,00,000 crore.

US to waive in-person interview for H1-B visa applicants in 2022

Dec 24, 2021, at 11:58 pm

The H1-B visa applicants will not be required to appear for in person interview at the US consular offices through 2022 to reduce visa wait times, the State Department has said, media reported.

NTPC moves down 2.73 pc to Rs 121.20

Dec 24, 2021, at 11:39 pm

Mumbai/UNI: NTPC on Friday lost by 2.73 per cent to Rs 121.20 a major loser in 30 scrips of BSE.

Indian Rupee up 21 paise against USD

Dec 24, 2021, at 10:52 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The Rupee remained strong on Friday too, as it spurted 21 paise to close at 75.02 versus the greenback on brisk selling of US Dollars by bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.

Indian Market: Sensex down 190.97 points

Dec 24, 2021, at 10:26 pm

Mumbai, Dec 24 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Friday slipped by 190.97 points to close at 57,124.31 on profit booking by local operators.

UP: 240 km NH projects of worth Rs 9119 cr launched in Meerut and Muzaffarnagar

Dec 24, 2021, at 10:23 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid foundation stone of National Highway projects of 240 Km  worth Rs.9119 crore in Meerut and Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh.