Finance

What Banking service to be affected during 2-day strike from Jan 31?

Interestingly, the bank strike would coincide with the opening of the Budget session of the Parliament from January 31 when the Economic Survey would be published by the Ministry of Finance.

Jan 30, 2020

Warning: Bank unions could go on indefinite strike from April 1

Indian bank unions have called for multiple nationwide bank strikes to protest wages among other things. Here's what customers should be prepared for.

Jan 24, 2020

Here's why government is seeking Rs 19,000 crore dividend from oil companies

The snail-paced Indian Economy has led to the government getting lower than expected GST collection from the companies.

Jan 15, 2020

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Budget 2020: Centre to tighten noose on fraudulent Input Tax claims to curb revenue shortfall

Tax experts have argued that such checks on illicit claims should have been put in place since the beginning.

Jan 14, 2020

Beware: Not linking PAN-Aadhaar cards could turn financial transactions into nightmare

The deadline to link your PAN and Aadhaar card is here, so act now or face consequences.

Dec 30, 2019

SBI customers must do this or they won't be able to withdraw money from ATMs

Here's an important update for all SBI customers in India, which requires immediate action. Here's everything you need to know.

Dec 19, 2019

PAN-Aadhaar linking last date is December 31: Step by step guide [Video]

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) through an order issued in September this year extended the due date for linking the PAN with the Aadhaar till December 31.

Dec 16, 2019

Will US Fed take Digital India's help on Google cue and replicate UPI system?

Google has cited Google Pay experience with India's flagship mobile real-time payments system UPI launched in 2016; the system topped 120 crore transactions in November valued at Rs 1.89 lakh crores.

Dec 15, 2019

Why is Yes Bank board wary of tycoon who wouldn't invest if it was 'No Bank'?

The past of the Canadian who made the $1.2-billion bid for Yes Bank controlling stake is so mysterious with vastly contrasting narratives that Netflix wants to tell his story.

Dec 11, 2019

Ticking time bomb? Rajan warns of crisis in realty, infrastructure segments

The former RBI governor said real estate, construction and infrastructure sectors are in deep trouble amid the growth recession of low economic expansion and growing unemployment.

Dec 8, 2019

Big boost to middle-income segment on the cards as income tax rates may be cut

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hinted at the possibility of the government revising personal income tax rates and raising the taxable income floor.

Dec 8, 2019

Will DHFL depositors have respite as administrator seeks all creditors' claims?

RBI-appointed official has asked creditors including depositors to submit their claims before December 17; depositors asked to choose one of the three authorised insolvency professionals

Dec 7, 2019

Mobile phone service rates revision: How much will your monthly bill go up?

As telecom service providers Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel announce rate increases your mobile phone bills may go up at least 40%; government says the increase will not hurt the customers

Dec 3, 2019

FM Nirmala Sitharaman doesn't know economics, says Subramanian Swamy

Swamy said that Modi's advisors were too afraid to tell him the truth about the economic recession. "The Prime minister knows nothing about it. He is being told 'wonderful growth rate'," Swamy said.

Dec 1, 2019

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Will Air India suitors find truncated debt, 100% equity offer irresistible?

The government may pare down Air India debt to Rs 30,000 crore and offer 100% equity to the eventual buyer; Expression of interests in second attempt to sell national carrier may begin by December 15

Nov 28, 2019