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Individual investors can invest as little as 10,000 rupees in government bonds directly through accounts with the central bank. (Representational image)

Centre opens $1tn government bond market to individual investors

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Friday the new scheme 'allows the smallest investor to participate in the country's...

13 Nov 2021 7:19 AM IST

Rupee depreciated 31 paise to 76.10 against the US dollar in opening trade. (PTI Photo)

Rupee rises 16 paise to 74.36 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee opened strong at 74.36 against the dollar, a rise of 16 paise over its previous close

12 Nov 2021 12:45 PM IST

Though the GDP numbers grew with low base effect, there are also other significant reasons which suggest a recovery in the economy. (Twitter)

India on way to becoming fastest growing economy in world: FinMin...

Rapid vaccination and teeming festivities will push India's ongoing recovery, as per the report

10 Nov 2021 1:52 PM IST

People buy firecrackers despite the government urging public to restrain from bursting crackers during Diwali festival in view of current COVID-19 status, in Thane district, Monday, Nov. 9, 2020. (PTI)

Traders report Rs 1.25 L cr Diwali biz

Delhi alone did a business of about Rs 25,000 crore

6 Nov 2021 11:07 AM IST

A pump attendant fills petrol at a petrol pump station. (PTI)

Petrol price further cut by Rs 8, diesel by Rs 9 in BJP-ruled states

The announcement was matched by 22 states and Union Territories cutting VAT rates in different proportions

5 Nov 2021 4:07 PM IST

The increase took rates across the country to fresh highs with Tamil Nadu becoming the latest state to see petrol cross Rs 100-a-litre mark. (PTI Photo)

Petrol, diesel prices will increase again in coming months: Energy...

The Finance Ministry on Wednesday announced a Rs 5 per litre cut in excise duty on petrol and a Rs 10 per litre cut in...

5 Nov 2021 12:51 PM IST

The under-recovery or losses on LPG sales have mounted to over Rs 100 per cylinder after international energy prices soared to multi-year high, they said. (PTI Photo)

Commercial LPG cylinder price hiked by Rs 266

Commercial cylinders of the 19 kg in Delhi will cost Rs 2,000.50 from today onwards which was costing Rs 1,734 earlier

1 Nov 2021 3:22 PM IST

Petrol and diesel prices on Thursday were hiked by 60 paise per litre each. (PTI Photo)

Petrol, diesel prices hiked for fourth consecutive day

The petrol in retail cost stands at Rs 114.81 per litre whereas diesel costs Rs 105.86 per litre today in Mumbai

30 Oct 2021 11:57 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)

MFIs should balance social goals with growth: RBI Deputy Governor M...

Rao said that self-sufficiency and financial sustainability are the objectives that the lenders need to pursue

28 Oct 2021 8:42 AM IST

NSUI members stage a protest at a petrol pump over hike in the petrol and diesel prices in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Petrol, diesel prices hiked for fifth straight day

In Chennai, petrol and diesel cost Rs 104.52 and Rs 100.59 per litre respectively

24 Oct 2021 11:42 AM IST

ATF price hiked by 7.5 pc; petrol, diesel rates unchanged for 2nd straight day. (PTI Photo)

Petrol, diesel prices hiked for fourth consecutive day

Rates have been increased across the country and differ from state to state depending on the incidence of value-added...

23 Oct 2021 11:06 AM IST

FICCI calls for interest-free, collateral-free loans to support MSMEs amid lockdown. (ANI Photo)

MSMEs to get $100 mn fund for digitisation

HDFC Bank will reach beyond its current customer base to make 50 pc of this credit facility available to new small...

22 Oct 2021 7:31 AM IST