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Airlines Are Accepting Flight Bookings From 15 April

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On Saturday, budget carrier AirAsia India said bookings for its flights are open from 15 April according to a PTI report. The airline further said that it is, however, open to any change in case aviation regulator DGCA issues fresh directives..

Arogya Sanjeevani Health Insurance Policy To Cover Covid 19 Hospitalization

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The insurance regulator IRDAI in order to ease the hassle in selecting relevant health insurance, in January this year asked all general and health insurers to offer a standard health plan called Arogya Sanjeevani from April 1, 2020. And after the..

Bond Yields End Higher As Participants Worry Over Excess Bond Supply

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On Friday, April 3, 2020, the yield on 10-year benchmark bond closed higher by 17 bps at 6.305% as market participants worried over excess supply of bonds in the market. Also, there was no indication on how the apex bank would..

India's Real Estate Prices To Come Down Heavily As Virus Stalls Businesses

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As the coronavirus pandemic has brought business activity to a standstill across the country, India's real estate sector is expected to witness a sharp correction in price for the first time in a decade. "Property prices may come down..

Bearish Market Trend May Prevail Again Next Week

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It was seven straight week of losses for the Sensex, with the index ending the week 7.5 per cent lower. The benchmark index ended the week lower at 27,590 points, with weakness persisting in banking stocks. Rising infections and deaths caused..

RBI Revises Money Market Trading Hours From 10 am To 2 pm

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Due to the coronavirus outbreak, RBI has revised trading hours for money market from 10 am to 2 pm. The new timings will be effective from April 7 and continue until April 17. Currently, the market trades from 9 am to..

Sensex Ends 675 Points Lower; ICICI Bank Shares Slump

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Benchmark indices ended the day sharply lower led by losses in ICICI Bank. Global cues were weak, with the Dow Futures pointing to lower openings across the US markets. The Sensex ended the day with losses of 175 points, while the..

GoAir Extends Ticket Credit Scheme For Air Passengers Till April 30

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On Thursday, GoAir extended its ticket credit scheme by another 15 days to April 30 from the earlier April 15. The scheme allows customers who do not show up at the airport for travel to make use of the ticket price..

Shares Of OMCs Trade Lower After Decision To Not Pass BSVI Capex Cost

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Shares of oil marketing companies such as BPCL, HPCL and IOC traded with losses on April 3, 2020 as they decided not to pass on the BSVI capex cost of as much as Rs. 35,000 crore to end consumers. The decision..

Markets Trade Lower; Sensex Drops Below 28,000 Points

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Benchmark indices opened the day lower in trade, even as most markets, including the Asian markets were trading in the red. A rise in cases of coronavirus, left investors worried with the possibility of a few quarters of weak corporate results...

Reliance Industries To Raise Upto Rs 25,000 Crores Through NCDs

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Reliance Industries will raise a sum of up to Rs 25,000 crores through issue of Non Convertible Debentures. The amount will be raised through a private placement and not through an issue to the public. The amount is unlikely to be..

Wait 15 Days For Next LPG Cylinder Booking; No Shortage, Says IOC

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After receiving panic orders from consumers amid the nationwide lockdown to fight the spread of COVID-19, the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), that retails domestic LPG cylinders under the Indane brand, announced it has introduced a system wherein customers will have to..

March Manufacturing PMI Declines To 4-Month Low

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As per a private survey notified on Wednesday, India's manufacturing activity for the month of March slowed to a 4-month low as economic activity virtually came to a standstill on the back of nationwide lockdown imposed to curb Covid 19 spread...

Railways Resume Bookings For Passenger Train From April 15

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As per the Economic Times report, the national carrier Indian Railways has resumed bookings for train travel from April 15 for passenger trains as the ongoing lockdown announced to arrest the spread of Covid 19 will end on April 14. {image-railways5-01-1472708059-1585805307.jpg..

Oil Gains 5% As Trump Expects Saudi-Russia Truce In Price War

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In early trade on April 2, 2020, crude oil futures gained about 5% after the US President Donald Trump said Saudi Arabia and Russia could reach a deal in the next few days ending their price war. Brent crude futures surged..

RBI's Moratorium On Credit Card Dues: Should You Avail It?

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To provide relief to individuals amid Covid 19 pandemic, RBI on a recent basis has allowed banks to offer 3 month moratorium on all fixed-term loans as well as credit card bills outstanding as on March 1, 2020. So, here is..

RBI Announces More Economic Measures For COVID-19

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On Wednesday, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced more measures, including an extension of the period for realisation and repatriation of export proceeds, to deal with the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. It also increased ways and means..

Gold Prices Lack Lustre, Falls For The 4th Straight Session

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On Wednesday, gold futures on MCX extended losses for the fourth consecutive session on likely profit taking by investors to balance slippages in equity markets. June gold contracts were trading lower by 0.32 percent at Rs 42,817 per 10 grams after..

4 Equity Mutual Fund Schemes To Buy Despite The Market Carnage

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The new financial year begins and with it challenges of investing in time of Covid-19 infections. Today, investors can buy mutual fund schemes at least 30 per cent cheaper than they bought at the start of the calendar year 2020. It's..

Indian Currency Markets Shut For Two Days Due To Public Holiday

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Indian currency markets are closed today on account of annual bank closing. The markets will further be shut on April 2, 2020 due to Ram Navami. In the previous session, the domestic currency ended on a steady note at..

Govt Cuts Interest Rate On Small Savings Schemes By 0.7-1.4% For Apr-June

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For the April-June quarter, the government has cut interest rate on number of small savings instruments in the range of 70bps to 140 bps. One basis point is one-hundredth of a percentage point. The interest rate on these schemes..

How To Recharge Your Jio Phone Number At An ATM?

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To facilitate mobile recharge during the 21-day lockdown across the country, Reliance Jio has come up with a new way to help its customers. The telecom operator announced on Tuesday that its customers can avail the recharge facility at ATMs of..

Indian Bonds Surge After RBI Launches New Category For Foreign Investors

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On March 31, 2020, after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced a new foreign investment category Indian bonds rallied in trade. The sentiment was further boosted by hopes of a cut in borrowing plan for the month of April..

Driving License, Vehicle Permit Validity Extended to 30 June Amid Lockdown

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On Monday, the central government extended the validity of vehicle documents like driving licenses, permits and registration that expired since 1 February till 30 June. The extension was announced in the light of the 21-day currently being observed in the..

PSU Stocks See Solid Traction In Trade

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Majority government owned companies are seeing solid buying support in trade today. Out of the top 5 Nifty gainers, four are stocks from PSU space. BPCL is up 11 per cent in trade, while GAIL is up 8 per cent and..

Gold Prices Ease But Set For Sixth Consecutive Quarterly Gain

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On MCX, gold futures were trading lower by 0.10 percent on Tuesday morning at Rs 43,800 per 10 grams after opening at Rs 43,835, mirroring minor losses in the international market. Spot gold was down 0.3 percent at $1,616.34 an ounce..

Markets Trade Higher; Banking Stocks Lead

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Markets were trading higher led by gains in banking stocks. Strong overnight cues from across the US also helped sentiments. The Sensex was trading with gains of 294 points, while the Nifty was up 92 points in trade. Banking stocks which..

Why Dividend Paying Stocks May Not Be The Right Bet Now?

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At a time when there is a lot of pessimism with regards to equities, many analysts are suggesting to invest in dividend paying stocks. However, most of these analysis is based on the past track record of dividends, which may be..

Bank of Baroda Cuts Lending Rates

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On Monday, Bank of Baroda said that it has slashed the interest rate on loans for retail, personal and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to 7.25 percent with effect from 28 March. Its Baroda Repo Linked Lending Rate (BRLLR) was..

Financial Services, Banking Stocks See Sharp Correction

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On Monday, major financial services stocks were trading in red. Nifty Bank index fell 6.5 percent to touch a low of 18,668.70, while S&P BSE Finance index slipped over 7 percent to 4,168.72. Among stock that saw sharp corrections, Shriram..

S&P Cuts India's FY 21 Growth Forecast From 5.2% To 3.5%

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In its latest report released on Monday, S&P Global Ratings has downgraded India's growth forecast from 5.2 percent to 3.5 percent for the upcoming fiscal year 2020-21 that begins on 1 April, on account of deteriorating credit conditions in the Asia-Pacific..

Why Gold May Be The Best Asset Class In India For 2020?

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Over the last couple of years, gold has been an asset class that has delivered solid returns in India. Looking at the likely possibility of economic chaos caused by the coronavirus, there is a high possibility that gold may outperform other..

Sun Pharma Shares Fall On US FDA Setback

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Shares in Sun Pharma fell by 2 per cent, after the US FDA indicated that the Halol facility of the company has been classified as "Official Action Indicated" (OAI). "This is with respect to our communication dated December 13, 2019 regarding..

Labour Ministry Allows EPF Withdrawal To All Subscribers Amid COVID-19 Lockdown

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The labour ministry has clarified that over 6 crore subscribers of EPFO are allowed to withdraw an amount not exceeding their three months basic pay and dearness allowance from their EPF (Employees' Provident Fund) account in view of the lockdown to..

Covid19 Effect: India's Forex Reserves Post Biggest Weekly Fall Since 2008

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In the week ended March 20, 2020, the country's forex reserves declined the most since 2008 global financial crisis by a staggering USD 11.98 billion to USD 469.909. This comes as the Reserve Bank of India continued to flush dollars into..

Gold Posts Biggest Weekly Gain Since 2008; COVID-19 Toll To Dictate Prices Next Week

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Gold prices in the international markets eased on Friday but were on track to record their biggest weekly gain since 2008 as economic damage from the COVID-19 pandemic improved the appeal for the safe-haven asset. Spot gold was last seen trading..

Senior Citizens To Get 3-Months Pension In Advance: Govt.

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The pensioners of the central government will be given pension of three months in advance. As per a PTI report, officials on Friday said that senior citizens, widows and differently-abled will be provided with three months' pension in advance in April..

Petrol, Diesel Prices Unchanged For The 12th Straight Day Even As Crude Oil Prices Plunge

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On Saturday, fuel prices were unchanged for the twelfth straight session by state-owned oil retailers amid a 21-day lockdown in the country and a sharp correction in international oil prices. Petrol price per litre stood at Rs 69.59 in New Delhi,..

Should You Buy Into Stocks Now At Distressed Valuations?

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A bearish trend may prevail in the next few weeks, as the world continues to fight coronavirus infections. The news around the world from infections caused due to the Covid 19 is also very bleak with cases in the US doubling..

RBI Makes No Projection On GDP Or Inflation Amid COVID-19 Uncertainty

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Shaktikanta Das, RBI Governor, on Friday said that no projection in respect of either GDP or inflation is being put forth given the uncertain outlook on account of the Covid 19 pandemic. In a usual case, in its monetary policy, RBI..

Markets End Flat; Axis Bank, Coal India Lead

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Benchmark indices ended the day flat despite a solid rally by Axis Bank and Coal India. A sharp cut of 75 basis points in interest rates by the Reserve Bank of India did not boost sentiments too much. The Sensex ended..

RBI's EMI Moratorium For 3 Months: What It Means For Borrowers?

9 days ago

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To encourage growth and tide over the economic fallout due to Covid19 outbreak and the following lockdown, the RBI today announced a steep repo rate cut of 75 bps to 4.4%. Repo rate is the rate at which the central bank..

ESAF Small Finance Bank Gets Sebi Approval For Rs. 976 Cr IPO

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On Thursday, Thrissur-based ESAF Small Finance Bank said it has got approval from the market regulator SEBI for its public issue worth Rs. 976 crore. As per the draft red herring prospectus, the issue includes a fresh issue of Rs. 800..

Banking Stocks Rally After RBI's Repo Rate Cut To 4.4%; Nifty Bank Gains 7%

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After the RBI announced a huge 75 bps cut on the repo rate to 4.4% to spur liquidity in the economy and calm the stock market, the Nifty Bank outperformed all other indices, and gained up to 7% in intra-day trade..

Markets Surges 1,000 Points; Markets Await RBI Briefing

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Markets opened the day significantly higher, as all eyes were on the Reserve Bank of India press meet. It is widely expected that the RBI would provide liquidity support as well cut interest rates. The Sensex was trading higher by 1,111..

CRISIL Slashes India’s FY 2021 GDP To 3.5%

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Rating agency CRISIL has slashed the base-case gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for fiscal 2021 for the Indian economy to 3.5% from 5.2% expected earlier. "Since our last forecast of 5.2% GDP growth for fiscal 2021, the scenario has worsened..

FM Announces Rs 50 Lakh Medical Insurance For COVID-19 Health Workers

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On Thursday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 50 lakh medical insurance cover for health workers involved the frontline of managing the COVID-19 pandemic. The Special Insurance Scheme will include doctors, nurses, sanitation staff, ward-boys, paramedics, technicians, ASHA workers and..

EPF Withdrawal Rules Relaxed Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

10 days ago

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At a press briefing on economic relief measures by the Central Government amid COVID-19 pandemic, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that an EPFO subscriber can withdraw 75 percent of balance or 3-month wages as non-refundable advance, whichever is lower...

Indian Banks Plan To Shut Down Most Branches During Lockdown

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The RBI and the country's leading banks are mulling to close most bank branches across the country to prevent the spread of the highly deadly Covid 19 infection, four sources privy to the development told Reuters. In the 21-day..

Bandhan Bank Jumps 35%, IndusInd Bank Jumps 40% In A Single Day

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Banking stocks, which were hammered out of shape, finally saw some buying support. Indusind Bank was up 40 per cent and constantly hit the higher end of the circuit filter in trade. Bandhan Bank too jumped 35 per cent. The stock..

India Cements Share Surge 10% On Additional Stake Buy By Radhakishan Damani

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Shares of India Cements in early trade on Thursday jumped as much as 9.5% to hit an intra-day high of Rs. 105 on the BSE. On March 25, 2020, the stock closed at a price of Rs. 95.85 per share. {image-20-1447995595-shares-1585197994.jpg..

Benchmark Indices Trade Higher Despite Weak Asian cues

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Benchmark indices were trading marginally higher despite weak Asian cues, even as investors kept digesting news related to the coronavirus. Reports of deaths across the globe on account of coronavirus led infections continued to worry investors. The Japanese Nikkei, the Hong..

Markets Open Higher In Early Trade; Tata Motors Surges

11 days ago

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The key domestic benchmark indices opened higher in the morning trading session as optimism over Asia"s third biggest economy bolstered risk taking appetite. Markets opened on a positive note amid strong progress of the Southwest Monsoon, hopes of the passage..

Markets End Flat As Caution Prevails After Brexit

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Amidst choppy trade, the Indian benchmark indices signed-off Monday"s trade with slim gain helped by strong buying across broader market as markets struggled to shake off Brexit that continues to roil trading sentiment at Dalal Street. Meanwhile, caution and..

Markets Remain Under Pressure: Tata Motors, Tata Steel Shares Plunge

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The key domestic benchmark indices continued to trade in red in the afternoon trading session on Friday on account of sustained selling by funds and retail investors amid weak cues from the Asian markets, as EU referendum decisively favoured 'leave' campaign...

Sensex Ends 1861 Points higher As US Agrees On Coronavirus Stimulus Bill

11 days ago

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Reports that the White House and Senate leaders reached a deal early on a massive $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill sent global stocks soaring. The Sensex ended 1,861 points higher in line with most global markets, while the Nifty was up..

Sensex Trades Lower Even As Asian Markets See Solid Gains

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Benchmark indices were trading lower, despite strong cues from across the globe. The US Dow Jones saw a stunning 11 per cent rally on Tuesday on hopes of a stimulus package. Back in Asia, most markets were trading with gains of..

No ATM Withdrawal Charges, Minimum Balance Requirement For 3 Months

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that debit cardholders can withdraw cash from any bank ATM for free of charge, for the next three months. Also, there shall not be any minimum balance requirement fee. It was clarified that the..

Free Withdrawals Via Debit Cards From Any Bank ATM For 3 Months

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RBI Advances Variable Rate Repo Auction, Enhances Liquidity Facility For SPDs

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On Tuesday, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced two variable rate term repo auctions worth Rs 25,000 crore "to address any additional demand for liquidity and to provide flexibility to the banking system in year-end liquidity management." The central..

COVID-19 Treatment To Be Covered Under Ayushman Bharat Scheme: Report

12 days ago

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According to an Economic Times report citing an unidentified senior NHA official, the National Health Authority (NHA) has already run its proposal by the Niti Aayog to cover Covid-19 treatment of Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries in private hospitals. The officials further said..

Infosys Jumps 10% After SEC Concludes Whistleblower Allegations

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On Tuesday, shares of Infosys Ltd surged 10 percent to Rs 579 after the IT giant informed the stock exchanges that it has received a notification from the US SEC on the conclusion of its investigation in the recent whistleblower allegations..

Gold Price Above Rs 42,000 After US Fed Raises Support Measures

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On Tuesday, gold futures on MCX opened higher at Rs 42,184 per 10 grams before mellowing to Rs 41,271. The metal's prices in India are mirroring gains seen in the international market where spot gold rose close to 2 percent to..

Markets Open Higher As Dow Futures Surge On Stimulus Hopes

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Indian markets opened the day higher, as Asian markets were trading with gains, as Dow Futures were showing gains of near 4 per cent, which pushed most markets higher. The Sensex was trading higher by 1,310 points, after a record fall..

Covid 19 Outbreak: Corporate Spending Towards Covid19 Eligible As CSR

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On March 23, the finance ministry said corporate expenditure incurred to deal with the economic slowdown due to the coronavirus outbreak shall qualify as a corporate social responsibility (CSR) activity. In a press release, the ministry said, "In view of the..

HDFC Bank Deposits Grew 24% In FY20 To Rs 11.46 Lakh Crore

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HDFC Bank said its deposits aggregated to Rs 11.46 lakh crore as on 31 March 2020, which is a 24 percent growth when compared to Rs 9.23 lakh crore on 31 March 2019. As on 31 December 2019, the private lender's..

Form 15G, 15H Validity Extended To Avoid TDS On Late Submission For FY21

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On Saturday, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) notified on that it is allowing Form 15G or Form 15H submitted by taxpayers for the financial year 2019-20 to remain valid till 30 June 2020 for FY 2020-21. Through its..

Rupee's Depreciation Adds To Your Financial Investment Depreciation Woes

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Mounting fears of economic damage from the COVID-19 pandemic has increased buying of the American currency, strengthening its value and in turn adding pressure on the Indian rupee. This week, the domestic currency depreciated by 124 paise. It is down by..

Amid Covid19 GST Simplified: E-way Bill Validity Extended, 10% ITC Deferred

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In the wake of ongoing nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of Covid 19 infection, businesses facing hardship with respect to supplies and movement of goods have been provided a leeway by the government by way of extension in validity of..

Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) Limits Revised For All Listed Stocks

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On Friday, depositories revised foreign portfolio investment (FPI) limits for stocks listed on domestic stock exchanges. With this, FPI limit in some stocks has climbed up to 100 percent, while in some stocks FPI limits have been increased to their respective..

Major Banks Including SBI, ICICI, HDFC Provide Doorstep Banking Services

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With strict movement regulations and non-availability of transport facilities, many bank account holders are unable to visit banks or ATMs to withdraw cash for their needs, especially in the rural and remote areas. To provide essential services like cash withdrawal to..

COVID-19 Could Wipe Off $4.1 Trillion From World's Economy, Warns ADB

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On Friday, the Asian Development Bank said that the coronavirus pandemic could cost the global economy $4.1 trillion as it ravages the US, Europe and other major economies. The estimated impact is equivalent to nearly five percent of worldwide output based..

4 Smart Investment Ideas In Times Of The Corona

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The covid-19 infections have bought with it a time of uncertainty that we have never seen before. Investment has become extremely difficult with falling stock prices, falling interest rates and real estate prices have also slumped. It is very difficult to..

RBL Bank Shares Hit All Time Low Even As NIM Surges To Record High In Q4

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Shares of RBL Bank extend their losses for the fifth straight day on April 3, 2020 to hit an all time low of Rs. 121 on the NSE. Meanwhile Nifty Bank is also trading with losses of close to..

Rupee Opens Sharply Lower At 75.95/ US Dollar

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Rupee on April 3, 2020 opened sharply lower at 75.95 per US dollar against its Tuesday's close of 75.54. Domestic currency and bond markets were shut for past two days due to annual bank closing and Ram Navami. At..

Women Jan Dhan Account Holders Can Withdraw Rs 500 From 3 April In Sequence

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Last month, as part of the many economic measures to fight COIVD-19, Finance Minister Nirmala Sithraman had announced Rs 1,500 for all women account holders of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana. Accordingly, the Indian Banks' Association said that it will..

Renewal Due Date For Health, Motor Insurance Policies Extended To 21 April

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On Wednesday, the Ministry of Finance issued notifications that the renewal dates of health and motor insurance policies falling between 25 March to 14 April 2020 have been extended to 21 April. It comes as a relief to insurance policyholders with..

Term Insurance To Likely Get Costly From April 10

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As per insurance brokers, premium for term insurance are expected to be increased from April 10. Earlier the hike was to be effected from April 1, 2020 but amid the coronavirus led lockdowns the increase in premium cost has been deferred...

Moody's Revises Outlook On Indian Banks From 'Stable' To 'Negative'

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On Thursday, Moody's Investors Service changed its outlook for the Indian banking system to negative from stable, as it expects a deterioration in banks' asset quality due to disruption in economic activity from the COVID-19 outbreak. It said that the..

Stock Markets, Bullion, Forex Markets Shut Today

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The Indian stock markets will remain closed today on account of Ram Navami. Also, commodity markets including bullion will be shut. There shall be no trading activity in the commodity futures space as well. Forex markets have been closed..

HUL Completes Merger With GSKCH; Acquires Horlicks Brand

4 days ago

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On Wednesday, Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) announced that it has successfully completed the merger of GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Limited with HUL after having secured necessary approvals. The FMCG's board has also approved the acquisition of Horlicks Brand for India from GSK..

EPF Pandemic Advance Facility: How Much And How To Withdraw?

4 days ago

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To help meet any economic constraints or emergency fund needs during the lockdown to fight COVID-19, EPFO (Employees' Provident Fund Organisation) has introduced 'pandemic advance facility' to employees, wherein members can withdraw up 75 percent of the amount or 3 months'..

Mega-merger of PSU banks Effective From Today: Things Customers Should Note

4 days ago

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In order to make PSU banks in the country competitive on a global scale, the mega merger of ten public sector banks into four will be effective from April 1, 2020. Notably, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman last year in August..

Kotak Mahindra Bank Shares Slip 8%

4 days ago

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Shares of Kotak Mahindra Bank fell over 8 percent on Wednesday to an intraday low of Rs 1,182.60 and was the top loser among the 50 stocks on NSE's Nifty for the day. The decline comes after the private bank..

LPG Cylinder Prices Cut For The Second Consecutive Month

4 days ago

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In its monthly revision, prices of non-subsidized 14.2 kg LPG (liquid petroleum gas) cylinders were cut by an average of Rs 63 on Wednesday by the state-owned Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOC). This is the second consecutive monthly cut in LPG..

Best Online Tax Saving Investment Options

5 days ago

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The current lockdown situation in the country has given a few options for investors to park their money in financial portfolios to reduce the tax burden. The last-minute announcement from the Finance Minister - Nirmala Sitharaman to extend the deadline for..

HUL Stock Hits Fresh 52-Week High Of Rs. 2313 On NSE

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Shares of FMCG major Hindustan Unilever (HUL) in intra-day trade on March 31, 2020 rallied close to 6% to hit a fresh 52-week high of Rs. 2311.85 on the BSE. On the NSE, the stock made a 52-week high of Rs...