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IndusInd Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising 2.68 per cent. ICICI Bank gained 2.68 per cent at close. Yes Bank, Tata Steel, SBI, TCS, L&T and Infosys also advanced. (Photo: File)

Stocks suffer virus contagion

Crude oil price also fell in the international market with Brent crude futures trading at $58.12 per barrel around 19:30...

28 Jan 2020 1:55 AM IST

Reliance Mutual Fund is now Nippon India Mutual Fund with Nippon Life Insurance as its new promoter with 75 per cent stake.

Ownership change helps Nippon India Mutual Fund

MF AUM was up at Rs 2.04 lakh crore versus Rs 2.03 lakh crore as of September 30, 2019, up 0.8 per cent.

28 Jan 2020 1:53 AM IST

Onion crop has been grown in 12.93 lakh hectares in the 2019-20 crop year (July-June), higher than 12.20 lakh in the previous year.

Over 7 per cent jump in onion crop, 6 per cent rise in grains...

Potato production, too, is expected to be up by 3.49 per cent to 51.94 million tonnes compared to 50.19 million tonnes...

28 Jan 2020 1:43 AM IST

The non-life insurance companies underwrote a gross premium of Rs 1.42 lakh crore during April to December 31, 2019 compared to Rs 1.23 lakh crore during the same period a year ago.

Crop cover premia near Rs 6,200 crore in April to December

The four PSU insurers New India Assurance, Oriental Insurance, National Insurance, United India clocked 74 per cent...

28 Jan 2020 1:37 AM IST

As for financial assistance to the scheme, of the Rs 6.16 lakh crore investment in PMAY(U) projects, the Centre has sanctioned Rs 1.63 lakh crore, but has released only Rs 64,000 crore.

Six years and PMAY(Urban) still moves at snail's pace

Of the investment in projects, the central government has sanctioned 26 per cent funds, but released only 10 per cent.

28 Jan 2020 1:32 AM IST

The government aims to allay corporate Indias fears about harsh laws that lead to heavy penalties and years of jail for violations, and encourage companies to invest more to help the economy achieve the $5-trillion target by 2024, a top source said.

Farmers may not get big package this time

The middle-class is expected to get some tax relief but sops for farmers look unlikely this time.

28 Jan 2020 1:29 AM IST

The ZS EV Excite variant is priced at Rs 20.88 lakh while ZS EV Exclusive costs Rs 23.58 lakh.

MG Motor launches electric SUV ZS EV at Rs 19.88 lakh

For customers who booked it before Jan 17 got a special discount of Rs 1 lakh at Rs 19.88 lakh at New Delhi showroom.

28 Jan 2020 12:59 AM IST

The Carnival offers the option of choosing from 7-, 8- or 9-seats.

First Drive: A luxury MPV

The Carnival is meant for buyers who want something luxurious.

28 Jan 2020 12:57 AM IST

Amazon has since not responded to further requests for comment. (Representational image/ Photo: AFP)

Hundreds of Amazon employees criticize firm's climate stance

Amazon had nearly 650,000 permanent employees at the end of 2018, according to the company''s annual report.

27 Jan 2020 2:34 PM IST

The privatisation of loss-making Air India has hit a roadblock at the starting line-up itself.

Air India sale: Bidders to have access to all records in initial stage

The government would soon be appointing a technical and a legal advisor for carrying out the due diligence.

27 Jan 2020 1:31 PM IST

NSS will provide free of cost diagnosis, treatment, post-operative care, pharmacy, and physiotherapy with 450 bedded hospital.

NSS to offer free healthcare, education by setting up World of...

The WHO Centre shall offer free healthcare and education along with skill training to make individuals a better place in...

27 Jan 2020 1:29 PM IST

Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today said the government is keeping a close eye on international prices.

India needs to re-examine long-term gas pricing with Qatar: Dharmendra...

India imports 8.5 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually under a long-term supply deal with Qatar.

27 Jan 2020 1:16 PM IST