Finance

PSB strike deferred, averting a 4-day bank shutdown; govt to look into merger issues

The strike, along with the planned monthly non-working day of fourth Saturday on September 28 and Sunday, September 29, would have effectively shut PSB operations for four consecutive days

Sep 24, 2019

FM Sitharaman announces steps to boost liquidity, demand

FM Sitharaman's liquidity drive gives the economy a booster shot of demand rise

Credit fairs by public sector banks will bring early festival cheer to consumers as corporate tax bonanza will put on steroids PM Modi's FDI push after Howdy Modi.

Sep 20, 2019

Kerala's Rs 250-million Green Bond move could wither in shadow of CAG audit row

Kerala government's denial of CAG audit for special purpose vehicle KIIFB could drive away NRI investors despite easing tax norms.

Sep 18, 2019

Jet founder Goyal may face money laundering charges amid Modi's anti-graft drive

Multiple agencies are probing the defunct Jet Airways, founder-chairman Goyal and associates.

Sep 13, 2019

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Paytm eyes core banking toehold amid talks with Rana Kapoor for Yes Bank stake

Co-founder Kapoor is seeking to exit Yes Bank by selling his and family's stake for Rs 2,000 crore; in talks with Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma.

Sep 11, 2019

IDBI bank gets fresh lifeline as cabinet approves ₹9257 crore infusion

Notably, the proposed money will be released as a part of the government's plan to recapitalise the national banks with a fund infusion of Rs 70,000 crore in the current financial year.

Sep 3, 2019

Big changes for personal income tax rates in offing? Tax panel submits report

People earning between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 10 lakh per year may have to pay 10 per cent income tax.

Aug 29, 2019

RBI payout gives Centre space to spend more: Experts

The Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday decided to transfer a sum of Rs 1,76,051 crore to the government.

Aug 27, 2019

What To Know Before Choosing The Right Term Insurance Plan

A few decades ago, just about everybody relied on LIC and other state entities for term insurance needs. However, now one can choose from a range of options that are better suited for the needs of modern professionals.

Aug 14, 2019

Explained: What's behind the record surge in gold prices?

Safe-haven investments gold and silver futures rise in India as equities underperform after the general election 2019 and in international markets because of US-China trade war fears.

Aug 10, 2019

RBI slashes repo rate by 35 basis points to 5.40%, cuts GDP growth forecast to 6.9%

The central bank reduced the repo rate by 35 basis points to 5.40 per cent from 5.75 per cent in its third bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2019-20.

Aug 7, 2019

RBI monetary policy: Investors awaiting outlook beyond another repo rate cut

With a fourth 25 basis points repo rate cut a foregone conclusion, observers are watching for RBI guidance about its outlook on the state of the economy.

Aug 6, 2019

Hong Kong trouble, looming financial crisis sink world's biggest banks in China

'Big four' state-owned lenders that are also world's largest tumble to record low valuations amid concern that Beijing will direct them to bail out smaller banks as economic ills from US-China trade wars grow

Aug 5, 2019

BSNL privatisation: Salary delay, worsening fiscal crisis intensify speculation

Industry observers claim the government's focus shifted to BSNL and MTNL after speeding up the privatisation procedures of national carrier Air India.