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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.

Rupee slips 14 paise against US dollar in early trade

A higher opening in domestic equities helped in restricting the slide in the Indian unit to some extent.

1 March 2019 10:13 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.

Life insurance to cost less as mortality rate declines

With a significant fall in the mortality rate in India, the cost of life insurance premiums is set to come down to a...

1 March 2019 3:04 AM IST

Mutual funds industry has added 32 lakh new investors over the last one year mainly due to a spirited promotion campaign by the industry, a senior Amfi official said on Wednesday.

PSU stocks underperform over high payout to govt

The government has shortlisted 11 CPSEs for buyback in 2018/19.

1 March 2019 3:04 AM IST

Krishnamurthy Subramanian

PM KISAN key to doubling farmer income

The CEA is also confident that the government will achieve the fiscal deficit targets and the country is resilient in...

1 March 2019 3:04 AM IST

In recent times, AirAsia has implemented a number of new digital features including flight search mapping and voice assistance which provides guests with a more seamless, user-friendly experience on its mobile app.

AirAsia opens travel tech company

The opening of the new technology centre is one of many global initiatives AirAsia is exploring to drive its digital...

1 March 2019 12:43 AM IST

Around 70 per cent of the 97,000 job openings this year are for candidates with less than five years of experience, an increase of 8 per cent over last year.

About 97,000 analytics and data science positions vacant

There has been an increase in the number of analytics jobs offering more than Rs 15 lakhs/annum.

1 March 2019 12:40 AM IST

All vehicle manufacturers are required to move from the present BS IV to BS VI by April 2020 providing huge business for the German firm and its rivals.

Mahle opens IT centre in Pune

Mahle products are fitted in at least every second vehicle worldwide.

1 March 2019 12:36 AM IST

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

Infosys fines Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw for violating trading rules

As per Infosys filings, the development was brought to the attention of the Compliance Officer of Infosys on February...

1 March 2019 12:30 AM IST

Visiting Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza said in New Delhi on Monday that Venezuela wants trade with India in oil and other commodities such as food and medicines to be conducted in Indian Rupees and not in US Dollars. (Representational image)

Financial assistance schemes for knitwear sector announced

The ministry will also provide a financial assistance of up to Rs 20 lakh for the modernisation and upgradation of...

1 March 2019 12:30 AM IST

The UIDAI has restored Bharti Airtels authorisation to conduct Aadhaar-based verification of its mobile subscribers.

Bharti Airtel board approves Rs 32,000 crore fund raising plans via...

The mega fund-raising plans outlined by Bharti Airtel comes just days after Vodafone and Aditya Birla Group.

28 Feb 2019 6:05 PM IST

Sebi has begun looking into the matter for any possible disclosure and corporate governance-related lapses.

Sebi wants govt rethink on RBI representation on its board

Officials said Sebi first proposed to the Ministry of Finance to amend the relevant provisions in the Sebi Act.

28 Feb 2019 5:51 PM IST

The coupon for retail investors are in the range of 9.10-9.35 per cent, while for institutional investors it is 9-9.20 per cent. (Photo: Twitter)

L&T Finance to raise up to Rs 1,500 cr via NCDs

In the first tranche, it is offering three bonds maturing in 36, 60 and 120 months.

28 Feb 2019 5:42 PM IST