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The Code on Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Conditions Bill, 2019 in parliament is expected to be introduced in the Budget session of Parliament, under Union Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar. (Photo: ANI)

Govt to prepare national data on unorganised sector

The government has taken several measures towards expansion of the organised sector, said Union Minister Santosh...

17 July 2019 8:12 PM IST

Startups have also appealed that the government should also consider eliminating Minimum Alternate Tax for startups, which are DIPP certified.

Facebook, T-Hub pick 10 startups for 'India Innovation Accelerator'...

The cohort startups will have access to T-Hub's ecosystem and PwC India's industry experts to scale their businesses.

17 July 2019 8:02 PM IST

A legislation, calling for increasing the minimum salaries of H1-B visa holders to $130,000, was introduced in the US House of Representatives.

Indians received 67-72 pc of total US H1-B visas in last five years:...

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said no comprehensive changes have been made to the H-1B visa programme so far.

17 July 2019 7:44 PM IST

Jaypee Infratechs Interim Resolution Professional (IRP) Anuj Jain too favoured voting process for the revised offer.

Jaypee insolvency: NCLAT asks IDBI Bank to furnish conditions for...

A two-member bench headed by Chairman Justice S J Mukhopadhaya has asked IDBI Bank to file an affidavit by Friday.

17 July 2019 7:01 PM IST

Yes Bank last week had informed about raising Rs 4,906.65 crore (USD 750 million) in Qualified Institutions Placement mode.

NPA troubles continue for Yes Bank; June net down 92 pc

The bank's fresh slippages at Rs 6,232 crore nearly doubled if compared to the Rs 3,408 crore in the previous quarter.

17 July 2019 6:53 PM IST

The US dollar ended sharply cheaper against the rupee at 64.97/98 per dollar.

Rupee falls 11 paise to 68.82 vs USD on foreign fund outflows

Forex traders said cautious trading in the domestic equity markets also weighed on the local unit.

17 July 2019 6:24 PM IST

InVIT will acquire 100 per cent equity interest in Pipeline Infrastructure Pvt Ltd, owner and operators of the pipeline that transports Reliance Industries Ltds eastern offshore KG-D6 gas to customers, according to a statement issued by RIL.

BP, Reliance investing USD 5 billion in KG-D6 to produce 1 bcf of gas

The three projects will help reverse the falling gas output from what was once the biggest gas-producing block in India.

17 July 2019 6:18 PM IST

Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Steel can play crucial role in Jal Jeevan Mission, says Pradhan

Announced in the Union Budget, the Jal Jeevan Mission envisages to provide potable water to every rural household by...

17 July 2019 5:58 PM IST

Shares of DHFL were up 4.5 per cent at 128.80 rupees.

DHFL shares continue to rise; jump 11 per cent

The scrip jumped 11.07 per cent to close at Rs 56.20 on the BSE. During the day, it zoomed 17.88 per cent to Rs 59.65.

17 July 2019 5:24 PM IST

The Nifty claiming 11,l883 and Sensex 39571 marked the day with all the bullishness summoned up from yesterdays gains but selling emerged at higher levels.

Sensex ends 85 points higher; Yes Bank sheds 5 per cent

After a volatile session, the 30-share index settled 84.60 points or 0.22 per cent higher at 39,215.64.

17 July 2019 4:23 PM IST

The CBT, headed by labour minister, is the apex decision-making body of the EPFO which finalises rate of interest on PF deposits for a financial year.

EPFO recovers Rs 459 cr PF dues out of Rs 1,251 cr outstanding in...

The total backlog or outstanding provident fund dues of the EPFO during 2018-19 was Rs 791.63 crore.

17 July 2019 4:06 PM IST

Gold was available for $2 premium over and above the landed rate 15 days back. After the steep rise, it is now available for a discount of $14 per ounce, said Suresh Hundia, former President of the Bombay Bullion Association.

Gold slides Rs 70 on muted demand; silver jumps Rs 660

Traders attributed the fall in gold prices to low demand from jewellers amid weak global trend.

17 July 2019 4:02 PM IST