Nithya Nair

Articles by Nithya Nair

Nithya Nair joined International Business Times in January 2018 and writes business related updates for the global audience. She has about three years of experience in journalism and has been writing on various topics.

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SBI Cards may ban use of its cards to buy bitcoins and cryptocurrencies

SBI Cards is likely to ban customers from using its credit and debit cards for purchasing cryptocurrencies.

Feb 15, 2018

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7th Pay Commission: Good news for low-level employees, finally!

The government may provide minimum wage hike under 7th Pay Commission to help lower-level employees of pay matrix level 1 to 5. It would benefit lakhs of central government employees and pensioners if the 7th Pay Commission will be implemented.

Feb 15, 2018

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Indian Railways to fill over 1 lakh vacancies in largest recruitment drive

In a move to contribute towards the Narendra Modi government's Skill India initiative, the Indian Railways has also kept a target of training 30,000 apprentices.

Feb 15, 2018

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Valentine's week: Bengaluru airport spreads scent of love across globe, exports 325 tonnes of roses

About 325 tonnes of roses were exported to 36 destinations in 25 countries between Feb 1 and Feb 14 from Bengaluru International Airport.

Feb 14, 2018

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Changes proposed in PPF and small savings schemes: All you need to know

The government has proposed to allow premature closure of PPF accounts and opening of small savings accounts in the name of minors.

Feb 14, 2018

Hindustan Unilever to cut online ad expenditure if digital platforms don't get rid of divisive content

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) will cut down on ads on Twitter, Facebook, and Google if the social media platforms fail to contain divisive content.

Feb 14, 2018

Cryptocurrency transaction gets tougher in India: This bank bans use of its cards to buy bitcoins

Banks including SBI, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank and Yes Bank have already suspended accounts of major bitcoin exchanges in India.

Feb 13, 2018

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EPF account holders may continue to receive 8.65 interest rate for FY 18

EPFO may keep interest rate unchanged at 8.65 percent on provident fund investments for its five crore members in 2017-18.

Feb 13, 2018

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Wipro and Tata Steel among 2018 World's Most Ethical Companies

Wipro Limited and Tata Steel Limited are the two Indian firms that have been named by Ethisphere Institute in the list of World's Most Ethical Companies for 2018.

Feb 13, 2018

Trump immigration framework: Gain or loss for Indians chasing the American dream?

The United States grants up to 50,000 visas each year through the visa lottery program, which has only a few educational and skill requirements.

Feb 13, 2018

IndoStar Capital plans IPO to raise Rs 2,000 crore

The IndoStar Capital Finance is planning to raise an estimated Rs 2,000 crore through the public offering.

Feb 12, 2018

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Petrol and diesel prices drop in India for 5th consecutive day

The fuel prices continued to fall for the fifth straight day in India after touching a peak on February 6.

Feb 12, 2018

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Automation to steal 30% of jobs by mid-2030: Women, ethnic minorities to be worst affected

Women and ethnic minorities who work in the low-skilled jobs will be hit first by the automation, predicts a study conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC).

Feb 9, 2018

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Attention techies, these 15 companies are barred from applying for H-1B visas

The United States Department of Labor recently released a list of 15 employers who cannot apply for H1-B visas, which are much-sought-after by techies all around the world, including India.

Feb 8, 2018

Cryptocurrency boom: Meet the top 10 virtual currency billionaires in the world

Here are the top-ten richest people in the cryptocurrency world listed by Forbes.

Feb 8, 2018

Galaxy Surfactants makes stock market debut: Here's all you need to know

An Initial Public Offering (IPO) was issued last week, which was worth Rs 937 crore. The price band was Rs 1,470-1,480 per share.

Feb 8, 2018

I-T dept gets 15-25 lakh PAN applications a week

The Income Tax Department (ITD) receives 15-25 lakh permanent account number (PAN) applications per week.

Feb 7, 2018

IPO news: ICICI Securities gets the go-ahead from SEBI to go public

ICICI Securities has received markets regulator SEBI's nod to raise an estimated Rs 30-40 billion through an initial public offering.

Feb 7, 2018

Huge blow to Indian workers as Saudi Arabia bans foreigners in 12 sectors: Know who will be affected

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has imposed a restriction on the expatriates from working in 12 sectors.

Feb 6, 2018

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Fuel prices burn pockets: Petrol costs Rs 81.24 per liter in Mumbai

The petrol price in Mumbai has crossed Rs 81 per liter mark. The oil prices show no sign of coming down any soon even as the central and state governments continue to pass the buck on duties imposed.

Feb 6, 2018

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Articles by Nithya Nair

SBI Cards may ban use of its cards to buy bitcoins and cryptocurrencies

7th Pay Commission: Good news for low-level employees, finally!

Indian Railways to fill over 1 lakh vacancies in largest recruitment drive

Valentine's week: Bengaluru airport spreads scent of love across globe, exports 325 tonnes of roses

Changes proposed in PPF and small savings schemes: All you need to know

Hindustan Unilever to cut online ad expenditure if digital platforms don't get rid of divisive content

Cryptocurrency transaction gets tougher in India: This bank bans use of its cards to buy bitcoins

EPF account holders may continue to receive 8.65 interest rate for FY 18

Wipro and Tata Steel among 2018 World's Most Ethical Companies

Trump immigration framework: Gain or loss for Indians chasing the American dream?

IndoStar Capital plans IPO to raise Rs 2,000 crore

Petrol and diesel prices drop in India for 5th consecutive day

Automation to steal 30% of jobs by mid-2030: Women, ethnic minorities to be worst affected

Attention techies, these 15 companies are barred from applying for H-1B visas

Cryptocurrency boom: Meet the top 10 virtual currency billionaires in the world

Galaxy Surfactants makes stock market debut: Here's all you need to know

I-T dept gets 15-25 lakh PAN applications a week

IPO news: ICICI Securities gets the go-ahead from SEBI to go public

Huge blow to Indian workers as Saudi Arabia bans foreigners in 12 sectors: Know who will be affected

Fuel prices burn pockets: Petrol costs Rs 81.24 per liter in Mumbai

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

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BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

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