Regulation

Here's why Huawei's motive to launch its HarmonyOS might fail

Huawei has announced to hit the market with its independent operating system named Harmony. Though an independent and upgraded platform, the OS might struggle, to beat the dominating Android market.

Aug 22, 2019

Move to scrap super rich tax surcharge may lure back foreign portfolio investors

Markets respond energetically to reports government is considering the lifting of the surcharge proposed in the Union Budget 2019; Sensex, Nifty soar for the second day.

Aug 9, 2019

Auto sector skids downhill as economy hits bump; Maruti cuts production again

Automakers call for major incentives as top carmaker Maruti reduces production by 25 percent for the sixth consecutive month in July

Aug 8, 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

Indian Railways planning big lay off? Orders performance review

The Ministry of Railways has asked zonal managers to identify employees above the age of 55 years and those who have completed 30 years in service in the first quarter of 2020.

Jul 31, 2019

Government intervenes to save IndiGo from Jet Airways-like crash landing

All you wanted to know about the trouble in India's biggest airline IndiGo

As largest shareholder Rahul Bhatia is consolidating his hold over the country's largest airline IndiGo, here are the details of his tiff with the second largest shareholder Rakesh Gangwal

Jul 29, 2019

Account Aggregator to make funding seamless in India

The account aggregator will obtain data from multiple service providers and deliver it via consent-based channels to financial information users.

Jul 29, 2019

GST Council slashes tax rates on electric vehicles, chargers

GST Council has slashed rate for electric vehicle chargers from 18 per cent to 5 per cent to a bid to make the environment-friendly vehicle affordable for the buyers.

Jul 27, 2019

Quest for more RBI dividends: Has Modi govt shot itself by firing Subhash Chandra Garg?

Garg, who has sought early retirement after the finance ministry snub, was the fiercest advocate for reducing RBI's cash reserves and transferring more cash dividends to the government.

Jul 26, 2019

PMO asks Finance Minister to re-examine sovereign bond proposal

The PMO has asked the ministry to seek more consultation from stake-holders before proceeding with any plans.

Jul 26, 2019

Toned-down rhetoric of Bhatia, Gangwal may give wings to IndiGo patch-up bid

IndiGo shares were buoyed by the smooth conduct of the board meeting and rose Rs 65 or 4.44 percent from Friday's close of Rs 1,462 to close on Tuesday at Rs 1,527.

Jul 23, 2019

Allahabad Bank report on Rs 688 crore fraud triggers fear of more irregularities

Allahabad Bank tells bourses that NCLT proceedings are in progress to recover the dues from a Ludhiana-based textile company; the bank had earlier reported a fraud of over Rs 1,775 crore by Bhushan Steel Ltd.

Jul 18, 2019

Bimal Jalan report: Govt may put more pressure on RBI for cash to meet budget target

Jalan panel's proposal for 'nominal' transfer of RBI funds to the government from the reserves over 3-5 years falls short of expectations.