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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

The party will also work to win all the 29 Lok Sabha seats in the state in the 2019 general election, Union minister Narendra Singh Tomar said. (Photo: PTI)

Not in favour of continuing with MGNREGA forever: Tomar

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar appreciated women self help groups for providing employment in rural areas.

17 July 2019 3:46 PM IST

Singapores DBS Group Holdings Ltd said it expects a strong performance this year, after it reported a record high net profit for the first quarter.

Govt may cap overseas borrowing at USD 5 billion this year: Report

DBS Bank suggested hiking the cap on foreign funds' investment in domestic debt is a better option.

17 July 2019 3:29 PM IST

Mauritius is compliant with all OECD norms, including the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes.

Taxpayers beware! Claiming false HRA through ITR may land you in...

The format of Form-16 has been changed to make it in sync with the format of Income Tax return (ITR).

17 July 2019 2:58 PM IST

India pays its third largest oil supplier in euros using European banking channels and imports.

India's overhauled oil policy unlikely to be a game-changer: Wood...

Union Cabinet in February had approved a policy for awarding acreage, based primarily on exploration work commitment.

17 July 2019 2:55 PM IST

Ten years after 26/11, the Indian Navy coordinated the largest-ever coastal defence exercise off the Indian coast on 22-23 January 2019, codenamed Sea Vigil.

Israel Aerospace signs USD 50 million follow-up deal with Indian navy

The agreement involves maintenance and other services for sub-systems of Israel Aerospace's medium range surface-to-air...

17 July 2019 2:40 PM IST