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The government was forecast to set a fiscal deficit target of 3.6 per cent of GDP for 2020-21, up from 3.3 per cent targeted for the current year, the poll found.

RBI to hold rates on inflation concerns, fiscal boost likely: report

The RBI was forecast to next cut rates by 25 basis points to 4.90 per cent in the October-December quarter.

23 Jan 2020 1:14 PM IST

As the downward spiral of the rupee continues, its effect will be felt in the government not being able to hold the fiscal deficit, inflation in oil and other imports, the fall of investments made in the stock market and the increased cost to companies in repaying foreign loans.

Investors bullish on Asian currencies as trade worries fade: report

The poll uses estimates of net long or short positions on a scale of minus 3 to plus 3.

23 Jan 2020 1:02 PM IST

However, like most financial instruments, add-on credit cards comes with its share of pros and cons.

Want to apply for add on cards? Here are the pros and cons

Add-on credit cards are aimed at regular credit cardholders' family members who may otherwise be ineligible to avail...

23 Jan 2020 12:35 PM IST

ONGC on Thursday reported a 8.2 per cent drop in its June quarter net profit after sharp reduction in natural gas rates.

ONGC gets 28 bids for 50 oil, gas fields in 1st bid round

As many as 12 companies made 28 bids for 50 fields at the close of bidding on January 17

23 Jan 2020 12:10 PM IST

Banks have recognised DHFL and Cox & Kings as fraud and those that have an exposure to these accounts will have to provide 100 per cent upfront for the exposure.

AU Small Finance Bank stock zooms nearly 8 per cent

Total expenses rose to Rs 959.98 crore from Rs 715.62 crore in October-December period of the preceding fiscal.

23 Jan 2020 11:35 AM IST

A representational image of shopping mall. (Photo: PTI)

Mumbai bets on all-night shopping to lift India's economy

Malls, shops and eateries in commercial districts of Mumbai such as BKC and Nariman Point will be able to remain open 24...

23 Jan 2020 11:31 AM IST

Dr Brig Surjit Singh Pabla

AICTE appoints BSDU's Dr Brig Surjit Singh Pabla as Chairman of All...

The University is emerging as the best place for the industry to get skilled workers and managers.

23 Jan 2020 10:52 AM IST

Representational image of farmers cutting and gathering the sugarcane stems while harvesting.

Malaysia to buy more sugar from India to help resolve palm oil spat:...

The company bought around 88,000 tonnes of raw sugar from India in 2019.

23 Jan 2020 10:38 AM IST

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened strong at 70.55, registering a rise of 26 paise over its previous close of 70.81. (Photo: DC)

Rupee slips 3 paise against US dollar in early trade

The rupee opened weak at 71.21 and slipped further to hit 71.22 against the US dollar.

23 Jan 2020 10:17 AM IST

Over the last week, the 30-share BSE Sensex zoomed 1,106.97 points or 2.83 per cent. (Photo: File)

Sensex rises over 250 points; L&T, Axis Bank rally 3 pc

The 30-share BSE index was trading 233.92 points or 0.57 per cent higher at 41,349.30.

23 Jan 2020 10:13 AM IST

A total of 440 coal-fired units that produce 166.5 gigawatts (GW) have to comply with the regulations by December 2022.

Adani Power drives 21 pc jump in Indian utilities' coal imports in...

Imports rose to 69.51 million tonnes, the highest level since 2015, data from the Central Electricity Authority showed.

23 Jan 2020 9:33 AM IST

Housing financiers like Indiabulls Housing Finance and Dewan Housing Finance are facing liquidity crunch.

Housing sales down 9 pc, new supply falls 10 pc in Oct-Dec: report

Thane and Hyderabad saw 16 per cent fall at 11,933 units and 4,643 units.

22 Jan 2020 1:11 PM IST