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Sensex sheds 434 points after RBI policy meeting; rate-sensitive stocks tank

The RBI cut the repo rate by 25 basis points (one basis point is one-hundredth of a per cent) to 5.15% from 5.40% but Sensex and Nifty declined over 1% as growth worries took the centre stage.

Oct 4, 2019

RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 5.15%; GDP growth for FY20 adjusted to 6.1%

The lending rates were reduced in a bid to reverse the consumption slowdown and shore-up growth.

Oct 4, 2019

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GST collection tanks to 19-month low as economy shows no signs of revival

The fall in GST collections in September has been coupled with a significant slowdown in various high-frequency economic indicators.

Oct 2, 2019

Mukesh Ambani helped his younger brother Anil Ambani to pay off debt owed to Sweden's Ericsson

Anil Ambani takes a leaf from Mukesh Ambani's playbook of leaner businesses

Reliance Infrastructure focuses on reducing its Rs 6,000-crore debt even as group firms' order books swell on government contracts.

Oct 1, 2019

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Saudi Aramco resumes full oil production at attack-hit facilities

Now the state-owned oil giant is producing more than 9.9 million barrels a day of crude as it fully recovers from the worst-ever attack on its energy infrastructure.

Oct 1, 2019

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Markets today: Sensex jumps 250 points, Nifty above 11,000-mark in opening trade

The 30-share Sensex recovered by 0.65 percent at 38,917.39, and the Nifty by 0.60 percent at 11,543.75.

Oct 1, 2019

Saudi plans major investment in India's refining, petrochemical sector

The Kingdom's state-owned Saudi Aramco is a joint venture partner of the $44 billion-Ratnagiri Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd, which is reportedly decided to establish its refining and petrochemical facilities in Raigad district of Maharashtra.

Sep 30, 2019

Forever 21 files for bankruptcy as fast-fashion chain loses to e-commerce

The decision of closing around 350 stores worldwide, including 178 stores in its home market - the United States, comes after months of speculations.

Sep 30, 2019

Sudeep-hosted Bigg Boss Kannada 7 might have these celebs as contestants

Vijayalakshmi, Hanumantha, Parul Yadav and many others are part of Kiccha Sudeep-hosted Bigg Boss Kannada season 7.

Sep 30, 2019

Amazon, Flipkart festive sale: E-tailers offer big discounts despite economic slowdown

Booming sales in tier-two and lower cities helped e-tailers such as Amazon and Flipkart achieve their biggest ever opening.

Sep 30, 2019

Will RBI cut interest rate by 40 bps for 5th successive time this year?

Most experts expect a rate cut though they differ on the quantum ranging between 15 and 40 basis points; Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's growth push is likely to guide RBI's monetary policy

Sep 29, 2019