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Oil falls on storage crisis as virus saps demand
Prices have collapsed in recent weeks as demand for the commodity evaporated owing to lockdowns and travel restrictions imposed worldwide
27 Apr 2020 10:12 AM
Indian government brushes off proposal to impose coronavirus tax on super rich
Some 50 officers of Indian Revenue Service recommended raising highest tax rate to 40% for people with annual income above 10 million rupees
27 Apr 2020 8:26 AM
ICICI Prudential Life profit slips 31% in March
Robust growth in the cash-burning protection policy sales have led to an over 31 per cent dip in net income for the March quarter
26 Apr 2020 11:11 AM
Donald Trump announces 60-day halt to US green cards
Trump said that the move will not have any impact on those entering the country on a temporary basis
22 Apr 2020 9:14 AM
Fitch Solutions cuts India's economic growth forecast to 1.8% for FY21
Fitch Solutions also anticipated a deeper contraction in fixed investments as businesses choose to cut back on capital expenditure
20 Apr 2020 12:32 PM
DGCA directs airlines not to take bookings until further notice
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued the notification after some Indian airlines started taking bookings for May 4 onwards
20 Apr 2020 10:47 AM
US crude plunges to 20-year low as coronavirus hits demand
Oil markets have plunged in recent weeks as lockdowns and travel restrictions to fight the coronavirus around the world batter demand
20 Apr 2020 9:40 AM
Sale of non-essential goods through e-commerce platforms prohibited
Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla issued an order excluding the non-essential items from sale by the e-commerce companies
19 Apr 2020 2:54 PM
Petrol, diesel sales drop over 60% in April due to lockdown
Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) consumption collapsed by 94 per cent as most airlines have stopped flying
17 Apr 2020 4:54 PM
Bank dividend payments suspended
To maintain financial health, banks have been exempt to make any further dividend payout
17 Apr 2020 12:47 PM
Asia’s economy to suffer zero growth in 2020: IMF
Asia is set to fare better than other regions but the projection is worse than 4.7% average growth rates throughout global financial crisis
16 Apr 2020 12:37 PM
Oil drops to 18-year low as market faces lowest demand
The International Energy Agency said Wednesday that 2020 was likely to be "the worst year in the history" of the sector
16 Apr 2020 9:00 AM
Securities tribunal to be closed till May 1
The tribunal will remain closed from April 15, 2020, to May 1, 2020, in view of the extension of nationwide lockdown
15 Apr 2020 1:45 PM
Sensex ends 310 points lower; Nifty finishes below 9,000
Kotak Bank was the top loser in the Sensex pack, cracking around 6 per cent
15 Apr 2020 10:41 AM
Realty sector seeks relief package to address liquidity crisis
Government should allow limited construction activities with proper safety: Real estate industry
14 Apr 2020 5:14 PM
India Inc seeks stimulus package after lockdown extension
Late last month, the government announced a Rs 1.7 lakh crore package aimed at providing relief to those hit hard by the lockdown
14 Apr 2020 2:09 PM
Covid19 lockdown may cost Rs 7-8 lakh cr to Indian economy
The rapid spread of COVID-19 has not only disrupted the global economy but also triggered a partial shutdown in many parts of India
13 Apr 2020 6:16 PM
Asian Development Bank triples covid19 response package to $20 billion
Asian Development Bank sees India's economic growth slipping to 4% in FY21
13 Apr 2020 5:11 PM
Rupee opens flat at 76.43 against US dollar
The rupee opened weak at 76.32 at the interbank forex market and then fell further to 76.43
13 Apr 2020 11:57 AM
Asian markets dip after OPEC+ deal to cut oil production
Oil benchmarks surged in early Asian trade, with WTI climbing nearly eight percent and Brent up five percent
13 Apr 2020 9:58 AM
Columns
The Middle East conflict is complex, with Iran and Israel adopting strategies to neutralize each other
Supreme Court overturns Rs 8,000 crore award, citing miscarriage of justice; DMRC absolved from exorbitant payment
Opposition gains ground as President Yoon faces domestic discontent and foreign policy complexities
Tensions between Israel and Iran reach new heights following recent military actions, raising concerns about wider conflict.