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Offer ‘enable’, ‘disable’ options in cards: RBI

Special Correspondent Issuers can take call on existing cards

SEBI tweaks rights issue timelines

Special Correspondent The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has reduced certain reporting timelines for rights issues.“The period for advance notice to stock exchange(s) under Regulation 42(2) of LODR Regulations has been reduced from at least 7 working days to at least 3 working days [excluding the date of intimation and the record date], for the purpose of rights issue,” SEBI said in a circular on Wednesday. The regulator has also introduced the concept of dematerialised Rights Entitlements (REs)

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India falls to 51st position in Economist Intelligence Unit’s Democracy Index

Saira Aslam India’s overall score fell from 7.23 in 2018 to 6.90 in the Index that provides a snapshot of the current state of democracy worldwide for 165 independent states and two territories.

Silver lining: Growth in the last quarter of 2019 showed signs of the slow down stabilising. getty images

FMCG growth slows to single digit in 2019: Nielsen

Special Correspondent Macroeconomic factors, consolidation among small players led to slowdown

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GDP growth rates in Economic Survey, Budget consistent with each other: FM

RBI panel moots change in timings for foreign exchange market

India Inc.’s FDI down over two times to $820 mn in June

IOB to focus on recovery, improving margins

Crop insurance claims of ₹9,046-cr paid to 80 lakh farmers in kharif 2018: Govt.

Public, private sectors have to invest: Garg

Financial system has surplus liquidity, which will help in better relay of rate cuts: RBI chief

A positive development taking place recently was that banks were taking a shorter time to transmit the repo rate cuts.

Keeping a tab on spending

High-value transactions to come under the scanner.

Budget 2019: The road to agriculture and rural prosperity

A truly agriculture and rural development-focussed Budget, it has adequately met the twin objectives of growth and inclusiveness. When doubling of

Budget 2019: A budget for the masses

The Finance Minister presented a budget that focuses on growth touching every aspect of the economy, especially job creation.

Union Budget 2019-20: Allocation for children sees a mere 0.5% increase

Health allocation has shown a decline of 0.39%

Budget 2019: Defence allocation disappoints military

Navy and Air Force have no money left for new deals, and may default on earlier payments as well

Economic Survey has based Aadhaar impact on MGNREGS on false assumptions, say researchers

Researchers and activists studying the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) data have refuted the argument made in this

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to address RBI board tomorrow

Nirmala Sitharaman will highlight the key points of the Budget, including fiscal consolidation roadmap during the meeting.

Here’s why you should file tax returns if you have foreign trips, steep electricity bills

Any person claiming the benefits of tax exemption from long term capital gains under various provisions under section 54 of I-T Act will have to file a tax return.

Budget does not ignore middle class: Nirmala Sitharaman

‘Govt. not turning protectionist’

Budget 2019 by sectors

Union Budget 2019-20: No specific funds for Narendra Modi’s pet rural water supply scheme

The new Jal Jeevan Mission will need to converge with other Central and State government schemes.

Budget 2019-20: Budget attempts a balancing act

In her maiden budget speech, our new Finance Minister tried doing a balancing act. There was a social angle in the Budget, but at the same time she

Budget 2019-20: RBI can supersede NBFC board

It will also regulate the housing finance companies now under NHB’s purview

Union Budget 2019-20: Interlinking of highways through a grid proposed

Connecting ports, cities, tourists spots.

Union Budget 2019-20: No change in defence allocation

Import of defence equipment not made in India exempted from basic customs duty

Union Budget 2019-20: A lot of money will be invested in better passenger amenities, says Piyush Goyal

The highest ever allocation of ₹1.6 lakh crore will offer better kitchens, waiting rooms and facilities, says Railway Minister

Union Budget 2019-20: Railways get highest ever outlay of ₹1.60 lakh crore

The outlay comprises ₹65,837 crore from budgetary support, ₹267.64 crore from the Nirbhaya Fund, ₹10,500 crore from Internal Resources and ₹83,571 crore from Extra Budgetary Resources.

Union Budget 2019-20: A big boost for digital payments

Minister proposes tax on cash withdrawals exceeding ₹1 crore

Union Budget 2019-20: Bond prices rise after FM speech

Apart from addressing supply issues in the domestic market, the move could also help to reduce borrowing costs for Indian companies.

Union Budget 2019-20 first take: A holistic and aspirational Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented a very holistic and aspirational budget that aims to deliver on a $3 trillion economy based on

Union Budget 2019-20: Centre sets ₹1.05 lakh cr. disinvestment target

May lower direct stake in some firms

Union Budget 2019-20: First Take | Laying the base for spurring investment

The government has announced its intention to invest ₹100 lakh crore in infrastructure over the next 5 years.

Budget 2019-20: Thoughtful schemes for middle class

The Budget had many announcements that could benefit the middle class income earners. First and foremost, allowing people to use Aadhar in place of

Budget 2019-20: Finance Minister must be congratulated for not resorting to populist measures

The decisive mandate won by the NDA, led by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, clearly showed that the people of India have placed their abundant trust in

Union Budget 2019-20: Government eases angel tax norms

Start-ups filing requisite declarations will not be subject to any kind of scrutiny in respect of valuations of share premium

Union Budget 2019-20: Petrol, diesel levies hiked by ₹2 per litre

Industry officials say that the effective increase in the price paid by the consumers will likely be more than ₹2 per litre.

Union Budget 2019-20: Budget proposes higher income tax on rich

Finance Minister suggests hike in surcharge on taxable income from ₹2 crore to ₹5 crore by 3%, ₹5 crore and above by 7%

Budget 2019-20: KYC norms for foreign portfolio investors to be investor-friendly

Foreign investors a key source of capital to the Indian economy, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Budget 2019 clear that Centre will keep tempo up on infrastructure spending

This is a directional budget that is heavy on intent but not equally forthcoming on commitments.

Budget 2019-20 first take: The road to rural prosperity

“Sustainability has largely remained at the centre of this Budget”.

Union Budget 2019-20: Aadhaar can be interchanged with PAN for filing tax returns

Proposal to give unique identity number expeditiously to visiting NRIs

Union Budget 2019-20 first take: Moving strategically to a $5-trillion economy

“It is heartening to see the continued focus on Farmer Producer Organisations. Expanding the pool of FPOs by 10,000 will help the farming communities immensely to stay in-tune with the market pulse”.

Union Budget proposes simple KYC norms for FPIs, higher public holding limit

She said a number of steps would be taken in consultation with RBI and SEBI to deepen the corporate bond market.

NRIs welcome Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcement on Aadhaar card in Budget

Say difficulty in getting the important card will now go

Budget 2019 | Petrol, diesel to be costlier; tax on super-rich, gold imports

The Union Finance Minister also proposed to made Aadhaar and PAN interchangeable for the purpose of filing Income Tax returns

Budget 2019: Proposal to expand women SHG interest subvention to all districts

We want to going beyond just women-centric politics to women-led initiatives, says the Union Finance Minister

Urjit Patel admits RBI was slow to take timely steps

Current capital buffers not enough to tackle huge amount of stress, he says

FDI needed to spur the virtuous cycle in India, says CEA Krishnamurthy Subramanian

Foreign savings can start investment, boost jobs, says CEA

Survey calls for tax cuts, space for hotels in infra boost to tourism

Need to sensitise States on sector’s push in rolling out jobs

Economic Survey 2018-19 calls for improvement in contract enforcement regime

‘Economic activity affected by delays across legal landscape’

Well-designed minimum wage system required to reduce wage inequality, says Economic Survey 2018-19

Economic Survey 2018-19: calls for streamlining the complex mechanism.

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