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Government asks banks to process 1.18 lakh pending PMEGP loan applications by March 15

Banks were asked by the Government to release the loans in approved cases immediately. The financial institutions are requested to take up about 1.18 lakh pending PMEGP loan applications latest by March 15, with special emphasis on the North Eastern Region (NER).

Mar 2, 2020

Government enables farmers secure loan upto Rs 3 lakh at 4% interest through KCC scheme

In an intent to free farmers from the clutches of money lenders, the government introduced the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme to enable farmers to secure loans up to Rs 3 lakh at a 4% interest rate on the condition of timely repayment. The government has set an estimate of Rs 20,000 crore which will be utilized to sanction loans to KCC cardholders.

Mar 2, 2020

IndiGo launches daily direct flights to connect Northeastern states under UDAN

To facilitate easy travel for passengers and boost connectivity in the Northeastern region, budget airline IndiGo launches daily direct flights on the Agartala-Aizawl-Guwahati route under the UDAN scheme.

Mar 2, 2020

Google, Facebook and Twitter oppose new set of internet regulations, threaten to suspend services in Pakistan

Failure by social media giants to comply with the new set of digital regulations imposed by Pakistan's Tehreek-e-Insaaf government will result in heavy fines and possible termination of services.

Mar 1, 2020

No delay in mega-merger of 10 PSU banks from April 1, loans will be restructured: Nirmala Sitharaman

The speculation around mega-merger of 10 PSU banks to be delayed by at least 6 months owing to regulatory hurdles and need for extra funds to manage the merger has been put to rest. Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed the merger will indeed happen on April 1.

Feb 28, 2020

Bank employees' unions to call for a nationwide three-day strike from March 11 to 13

The bank employees' unions have warned to go on a three-day strike from March 11 to 13 and an indefinite strike from April 1, if their wage demands go unmet.

Feb 28, 2020

Coronavirus fear tanks Sensex over 1,100 points, Nifty 335; set for worst week in 4 years

As the coronavirus outbreak fear plummeted the global markets Sensex also dropped 1,083.85 points to 38,661.81 on Friday, Feb 28. Nifty also tanked 312 pts to 11,321.30.

Feb 28, 2020

Fact checking reports of ATM recalibration to phase out Rs 2,000 notes

Recent reports of Rs 2000 notes to be withdrawn from most bank ATMs are false. Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies, no such instructions have been provided to banks yet.

Feb 28, 2020

Amazon set to take on rivals Swiggy, Zomato in India's food delivery biz

With the food delivery business gaining maximum traction in India, Amazon is all set to foray into the space and take on rivals Swiggy, Zomato and others by launching exclusive brands in partnership with restaurants. The food delivery business will kickstart in Bengaluru first in March.

Feb 27, 2020

Airtel prepaid recharge packs: Best plans with unlimited calls, data and more

Here are some hand-picked prepaid recharge plans offered by Airtel in India.

Feb 27, 2020

Government permits 100% FDI for insurance intermediaries

Government eases FDI norms for the insurance sector to enable foreign brokerage companies to buy stake in the Indian companies. FDI for insurance companies is still capped at 49 per cent.

Feb 27, 2020

Softbank's Rajeev Misra accused of corporate subterfuge, orchestrating 'dark art campaign'

Rajeev Misra, the head of SoftBank's $100 billion Vision Fund, has been accused on the grounds of sabotage to scuttle rival's careers. It seems he paid an intermediary to smear them. However, Misra's official spokesperson says he did not orchestrate the effort.

Feb 27, 2020

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Business news

Government asks banks to process 1.18 lakh pending PMEGP loan applications by March 15

Government enables farmers secure loan upto Rs 3 lakh at 4% interest through KCC scheme

IndiGo launches daily direct flights to connect Northeastern states under UDAN

Google, Facebook and Twitter oppose new set of internet regulations, threaten to suspend services in Pakistan

No delay in mega-merger of 10 PSU banks from April 1, loans will be restructured: Nirmala Sitharaman

Bank employees' unions to call for a nationwide three-day strike from March 11 to 13

Coronavirus fear tanks Sensex over 1,100 points, Nifty 335; set for worst week in 4 years

Fact checking reports of ATM recalibration to phase out Rs 2,000 notes

Amazon set to take on rivals Swiggy, Zomato in India's food delivery biz

Airtel prepaid recharge packs: Best plans with unlimited calls, data and more

Government permits 100% FDI for insurance intermediaries

Softbank's Rajeev Misra accused of corporate subterfuge, orchestrating 'dark art campaign'

Who is Puneet Sharma, the new Axis Bank Chief Financial Officer?

Great news for Airtel users traveling abroad: Telco finally addresses customer grievances

Exploring new dimensions of banking in India for customers in near future: RBI

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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