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CAIT demanded immediate action against policy defaulter e-commerce companies and impose ban on working of their portal.

E-commerce, tech firms oppose data sharing

Traders have demanded setting up judicial or quasi-judicial authority to enforce the policy.

30 March 2019 1:18 AM IST

After touching an all-time low of 72.11 a dollar, the rupee finally closed the day at 71.99 a dollar, down 0.32 per cent from its Wednesdays close of 71.76.

Rupee deters India Inc from foreign borrowing

Domestic firms had raised as much as $3.1 billion through the external commercial borrowing (ECB) route in February...

30 March 2019 1:18 AM IST

Health insurance is not just another tax-saving header. It is a necessity. If you are without a health cover today, you are taking a risk. A sudden hospitalisation can be potentially worth lakhs of rupees.

Carlyle buys 9 per cent in SBI Life

On Friday, SBI Life stock plummeted by over 6 per cent after BNP Paribas Cardif offloaded 5.074 per cent stake through a...

30 March 2019 1:18 AM IST

The 30-share Sensex resumed higher at 27,552.27 and hovered between 27,743.46 and 25,902.45 before concluding the week at 26,818.82, a loss of 455.33 points, or 1.67 per cent.

Stock market winds up FY19 with 17.3 per cent gain

Investors' wealth swells by Rs 8.83 lakh crore as FPIs return.

30 March 2019 1:18 AM IST

The Central government is not the lone torch-bearer of the nations economic growth. The achievements and failures, the contradictions and anomalies are spread out in both the Central and state budgets.

Govt to borrow Rs 4.42 lakh cr in H1 FY2019-20: Economic affairs secy

Economic Affairs Secy Subhash Chandra Garg said government will stick to fiscal deficit target of 3.4 pc of GDP for...

29 March 2019 7:23 PM IST

The increase in FDI is crucial in 2018-19 as increase in import bill is expected to widen the current account deficit (CAD).

Current account deficit widens to 2.5 pc of GDP in Q3

The deficit, had moderated to USD 19.1 billion or 2.9 per cent of GDP in the preceding quarter (July-September).

29 March 2019 7:10 PM IST

Rupee strengthened by 28 paise to close at 70 against the dollar on Thursday.

Rupee rebounds 16 paise to 69.14 vs USD on robust foreign fund inflows

A positive trend in the global equity markets, driven by optimism surrounding US-China trade talks, propped up rupee,...

29 March 2019 6:59 PM IST

During the hearing of the petitions, the TRAI had submitted that the rate cut would ultimately benefit the internet users.

Trai begins consultation to review terms, conditions for OSP...

Trai has sought written comments on the consultation paper by April 29, and counter comments by May 13.

29 March 2019 6:07 PM IST

NSE Nifty reclaimed the 9,900-level and BSE Sensex climbed over 167 points in early trade on Thursday. Photo: PTI

Markets extend gains on global cues; post weekly gains

Analysts attributed the continuing market rally to robust investor sentiment driven by foreign fund inflows, a stronger...

29 March 2019 5:33 PM IST

CAIT demanded immediate action against policy defaulter e-commerce companies and impose ban on working of their portal.

DPIIT starts analysing stakeholders' views on draft e-commerce policy

DPIIT, sources said, does not intend to extend the deadline for seeking views on the draft e-commerce policy.

29 March 2019 4:28 PM IST

Savings serve as a form of self-insurance and enhance the sense of well-being.

Small savings schemes: Govt keeps interest rates unchanged for...

Interest rate for the five-year Senior Citizens Savings Scheme has been retained at 8.7 per cent.

29 March 2019 4:16 PM IST

1,500 points swing was recorded in Sensex before it settled the day at 279.62 points, or 0.75 per cent lower at 36,841.60.

Sensex climbs 127 points; Nifty settles above 11,600

Sensex started off on a strong footing at 38,675 points and touched a high of 38,748.54 before winding up at 38,672.91.

29 March 2019 3:50 PM IST