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‘Pandemic ate up ₹13-lakh crore household income’

7 hours ago

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Consumption drag likely: UBS unit..

Coronavirus-hit Maharashtra economy to contract by 8% in FY21: Survey

13 hours ago

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The survey said the unemployment rate in January to March 2020 was 5.6% as compared to 5.2% in October to December 2019...

FDI rises 40% to $51.47 billion in Apr-Dec 2020-21

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Foreign direct investment (FDI) in India grew 40% to $51.47 billion during April-December 2020-21, according to government data released on Thursday..

NRIs, Foreign nationals stranded in India to submit details of double taxation by March 31

2 days ago

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The Central Board of Direct taxes (CBDT) has received various representations requesting for relaxation in determination of residential status for 2020-21 fiscal year...

India adds 40 billionaires in pandemic year; Adani, Ambani see rise in wealth: Report

3 days ago

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The report comes at a time when concerns are being raised about a 'K-shaped' recovery being underway, where a select few prosper...

Better times await fixed-income seekers

5 days ago

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With interest rates bottoming out and the economy picking up, opportunities for higher returns may open up..

India ‘out of recession’, GDP grows 0.4%

7 days ago

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Agri stays resilient, manufacturing returns to growth; NSO widens FY21 estimate to 8% contraction..

Need to increase credit flow to businesses as economy grows: PM Modi

7 days ago

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He said that although the government's endeavour is to promote the private sector, public sector presence in banking and insurance is also required..

Budget marks directional change for Indian economy: Sitharaman

8 days ago

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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 25 said this year’s Budget has negated the notion that welfare state is a socialist prerogative..

SEBI moots concept of ‘accredited investor’

9 days ago

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March 18 is last date for comments..

‘Growth momentum needs to be strengthened’

11 days ago

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Policy support required: MPC minutes..

I neither had a dream nor role-model, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

12 days ago

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“But I am not even sure I had a dream. I just kept doing what was before me and went along the flow.”..

Reacting to data in high velocity is key, says Srivastava

13 days ago

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Data has a seat in the boardroom, avers Genpact official..

FM urges industry to unleash animal spirits, make India fastest growing economy

13 days ago

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The expression ‘animal spirits’ was coined by celebrated economist John Maynard Keynes to refer to investors’ confidence in taking action in terms of investment...

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank files draft papers for ₹1,350 crore-IPO

8 hours ago

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Utkarsh Small Finance Bank has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise ₹1,350 crore through an initial share sale. The Initial P..

High petrol, diesel prices burden on consumers; tax cut should be joint call of Centre, States: Nirmala Sitharaman

13 hours ago

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Economists at SBI in a report stated that petrol price can go down to ₹75 a litre across the country if it is brought under the ambit of GST...

EPFO fixes 8.5% interest on EPF deposits for 2020-21

yesterday

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Retirement fund body EPFO on Thursday decided to retain 8.5% rate of interest on provident fund deposits for the current financial year. EPFO has mo..

Cabinet approves MoU with France on renewable energy cooperation

2 days ago

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The Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave ex-post facto approval to the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and France on renewabl..

GST collections rise 7% to ₹1.13 lakh crore in February

4 days ago

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The collection is, however, lower than the record ₹1,19,875 crore collected in the previous month..

1 crore more free LPG connections in 2 years, easier access to cooking gas planned: Oil Secretary

5 days ago

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Before Ujjwala, India was the second-largest contributor to global mortality due to household and ambient air pollution...

Fiscal deficit soars to ₹12.34 lakh cr.

7 days ago

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The Central government’s fiscal deficit soared to ₹12.34 lakh crore, or 66.8% of the revised Budget estimates at the end of January of the current fi..

‘Bad bank’ move will not hit existing ARCs: RBI’s Das

8 days ago

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‘Regulatory structure being upgraded’..

Need coordinated action between Centre, States on tax reduction in fuel prices: RBI Governor

8 days ago

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“There is a need for coordinated action between the Centre and States because there are inherent taxes levied by both,” says Shaktikanta Das..

RBI concerned over impact cryptocurrency may have on financial stability: Shaktikanta Das

9 days ago

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“We have certain major concerns about cryptocurrencies. We have communicated them to the government,” said RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das..

This Budget was put through the wringer to ensure that every number was credible: Nirmala Sitharaman

11 days ago

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No decision taken yet on which banks will be privatised, Finance Minister says...

States' GST revenue shortfall may be lower by up to ₹ 40,000 crore this fiscal

12 days ago

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The centre had set up a special window to borrow funds and pass on to the states...

FM asks private sector to unleash ‘animal spirits’ and increase investments

13 days ago

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Finance Minister said the recent Budget has addressed several issues which were so critical for India..

Talent is Indian but product is not, says PM Modi on Google at NITI Aayog meet

13 days ago

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Prime Minister calls for strengthening country’s start-ups, MSMEs..

Amazon Bestseller: Buffett: The Making of an American Capitalist - Roger Lowenstein

4 years ago

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Buffett: The Making of An American Capitalist is a book that has been written with the intent of showing its readers just how Warren Buffett was able to amass the phenomenal wealth that he generated throughout his life, making him worth a mammoth $10 billion and counting. The book shows you how he started froM. Sc.ratch and kept picking up stocks and companies that he could invest in. This led to him becoming the owner of fortunes that are worth many millions. His achievements led to him becoming a cult figure of sorts, who is looked upon as one who lives a life of various contradictions. The first of these is his phenomenal wealth against the modest lifestyle that he has. Being an incredibly successful investor, he still chooses to avoid the trading methods of modern Wall Street, which are considered to be a rage. Despite being a successful dealmaker, he still chooses to maintain the aura of a homely person. The author has made use of three years of access that he had to Warren Buffet..

ECGLS helps push MSME loan growth as of end Sept: Report

8 hours ago

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The emergency credit line guarantee scheme (ECGLS) has helped in the credit growth for small businesses, aiding an index of growth in loans for the..

Cairn arbitration award | Nirmala says its her duty to appeal

14 hours ago

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday indicated the government’s intent to appeal against an arbitration panel asking India to return $1.4 bi..

Amazon Bestseller: Beating the Street - Peter Lynch

4 years ago

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Beating The Street is a rich knowledge bank, telling about how the finance and investment works in reality. Peter Lynch and John Rothchild are known to carry a vast experience in investment decisions and their book is ideal for those looking for acquiring big level of success in the stock markets. The book explains the concept of successful investing in a very simple manner. Practicing the advices of the authors would not only benefit the tenured investors but also the novices.As per this book, investing money in any company isn't a matter of luck and should not be played as a lottery game. There is an in-depth thought process behind that and through this book the authors help the readers know about picking companies which would prove to be worthy investing their money in. The book mentions selecting a company for investment by starting to look at its merits, followed by the chain of logics that apply to every investment that brings profits successfully...

Petrol price can come down to ₹ 75 if brought under GST, but there is lack of political will: SBI Economists

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The SBI economists said bringing petrol and diesel under the goods and services tax is an unfinished agenda of the GST framework...

Amazon Bestseller: The Intelligent Investor - Benjamin Graham

4 years ago

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It is a widely acclaimed book by Benjamin Graham on value investing. Written by one of the greatest investment advisers of twentieth century, the book aims at preventing potential investors from substantial errors and also teaches them strategies to achieve long-term investment goals. Over the years, investment market has been following teachings and strategies of Graham for growth and development. In the book, Graham has explained various principles and strategies for investing safely and successfully without taking bigger risks. Modern-day investors still continue to use his proven and well-executed techniques for value investment. The current edition highlights some of the important concepts that are useful for latest financial orders and plans. Keeping Graham's unique text in original form, the book focuses on major principles that can be applied in day-to-day life. All the concepts and principles are explained with the help of examples for better clarity and understanding of the f..

Exports dip 0.25% to $27.67 billion in February

3 days ago

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The trade deficit widened to $12.88 billion in February as compared to $10.16 billion in the year-ago period, the Ministry said in a statement..

Amazon Bestseller: Value Investing: From Graham to Buffett and Beyond - Bruce Greenwald, Others

4 years ago

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From the "guru to Wall Street's gurus" comes the fundamental techniques of value investing and their applications. Bruce Greenwald is one of the leading authorities on value investing. Some of the savviest people on Wall Street have taken his Columbia Business School executive education course on the subject. Now this dynamic and popular teacher, with some colleagues, reveals the fundamental principles of value investing, the one investment technique that has proven itself consistently over time. After covering general techniques of value investing, the book proceeds to illustrate their applications through profiles of Warren Buffett, Michael Price, Mario Gabellio and other successful value investors. A number of case studies highlight the techniques in practice...

LPG price hiked again, domestic cylinder to cost ₹25 more

4 days ago

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Second upward revision in five days; fourth since February 4..

GST officers arrest man for ₹ 50.03 crore ITC fraud, fake firms

5 days ago

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GST officers have arrested a person for creating fictitious firms and committing input tax credit fraud of ₹ 50.03 crore, the finance ministry said..

Current inflation target band appropriate for next 5 years: RBI report

7 days ago

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The country adopted the FIT framework in 2016, and the next review of the inflation target is due before March 31, 2021...

India to clock 13.7% growth in FY’22, contract 7% this fiscal: Moody’s

8 days ago

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Moody’s had in November last year projected Indian economy to contract 10.6% in the current fiscal and return to growth of 10.8% in 2021-22 fiscal..

LPG prices increased, domestic cylinder costs ₹25 more

8 days ago

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Third hike in three weeks makes refills dearer by ₹100 each..

India Ratings raises banking sector outlook to ‘stable’

11 days ago

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But, agency sees higher stress from retail loan segment..

Finance Minister hints at review of tax limit on EPF

11 days ago

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No plan to merge the EPF with NPS, says Nirmala Sitharaman...

The Hindu Explains | How will the new disinvestment policy oversee future of public sector enterprises?

13 days ago

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How is this different from policies in the past? What is likely to be sold?..

Petrol at ₹ 97/litre in Mumbai, diesel crosses ₹ 88-mark

13 days ago

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The increase pushed the petrol price to ₹ 90.58 a litre in Delhi and diesel ₹ 80.97 a litre...

‘New PSE policy envisages at most 4 strategic-sector firms’

14 days ago

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The enterprises would be of holding nature: DPE Secretary..

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