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Facebook ad revenues in the US see a gradual slump

In the third quarter of 2018, Facebook's year-over-year ad-revenue growth rate was 16 percent, compared to the 30 percent in the second quarter and 35 percent in the first quarter of that year, Forbes reported on Monday citing data from Standard Media Index (SMI).

Jan 1, 2019

New Year cheer: Mass consumption items cheaper with GST cut

At its 31st meeting on December 22, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council chaired by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley agreed to cut tax rates on 23 goods and services.

Jan 1, 2019

India among world's best performing markets in 2018 despite volatility

Sensex rose about 6% and Nifty50 about 3.2% amid global gloom arising from oil worries and US-China trade war fears

Jan 1, 2019

India retains crown as 'world's fastest growing economy'; China a close second

Indian economy's roller-coaster ride during the year gone by was best captured by the GDP growth. In the first quarter of 2018-19 ending June 30, it grew at an impressive 8.2 percent, after 7.7 percent in the first three months of the year.

Jan 1, 2019

UCO Bank shares zoom 15% after Rs 3,074 crore equity infusion from govt.

The government has announced a Rs 65,000 crore package for recapitalising public sector banks in the country during 2018-19. As much as Rs 23,000 crore has been disbursed so far.

Jan 1, 2019

Massive banking frauds eclipse record recovery of bad assets in FY18

New regulatory framework helps recover Rs 40,400 crore of bad loans while frauds increase 72% to Rs41,200 crore.

Dec 31, 2018

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After a rough 2018, how will Indian stock markets perform in 2019?

As the year draws to a close, some of the latent strengths of the market are manifest. With more than $2 trillion in market capitalisation the Indian markets retains its place among the top 7 in the world.

Dec 31, 2018

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Jet Airways shares scramble on reports that Etihad would offer loan guarantee

Jet Airways, once a success story in Indian aviation, has been alternating between attempts to raise cash in the market and find a new buyer.

Dec 31, 2018

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Gold set for first annual decline in three years

Gold fell on Monday as equities gained on likely progress in Sino-U.S. trade standoff, amid bullion prices heading for their first annual decline since 2015, losing to the dollar mostly on trade worries and rising interest rates.

Dec 31, 2018

FSSAI bans use of recycled plastic and paper for food packaging

The country's top food regulator has worked on new food packaging regulations that are in the process of being notified which are scheduled to come into effect from July 1.

Dec 30, 2018