Banking

RBI leaves repo rate unchanged

RBI keeps repo rate steady, no change in monetary policy stance.

RBI keeps repo rate steady, no change in monetary policy stance. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the key policy repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for the tenth consecutive meeting, continuing its strategy to strike a balance between promoting economic growth and managing inflation. This decision came during its monetary policy review on […]

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Swiss accounts with Rs 2753 cr of ‘Adani proxy’ frozen; Adani Group denies links

Swiss accounts with ₹2753 cr of Adani proxy frozen.

Swiss accounts with ₹2753 cr of Adani proxy frozen. An alleged front man for the Adani Group has reportedly been investing in offshore funds based in tax havens, raising concerns about financial transparency. These funds were allegedly used exclusively for purchasing and holding Adani Group stocks, prompting further scrutiny into the nature of these investments.

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Strong growth prospects drive demand for Bajaj Housing Finance IPO.

Strong growth prospects drive demand for Bajaj Housing Finance IPO.

Strong growth prospects drive demand for Bajaj Housing Finance IPO. Investors, both big and small, rushed to secure their share of the Rs 6,560-crore Bajaj Housing Finance IPO, which has attracted a staggering Rs 3.2 lakh crore in bids. The overwhelming demand has far exceeded expectations, marking one of the highest-ever IPO subscriptions in Indian

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Nvidia shares drop 9%, losing $279 billion in market value.

Nvidia shares drop 9%, losing $279 billion in market value.

Nvidia shares drop 9%, losing $279 billion in market value. Nvidia shares have plunged 14% over the past three sessions following earnings results that fell short of high expectations. The company’s stock price had nearly tripled in 2024, reaching a record high close in July. Despite the recent decline, Nvidia’s stock remains up 118% year-to-date

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SEBI, its chief, spouse, others deny Hindenburg report claims.

SEBI, its chief, spouse, others deny Hindenburg report claims.

SEBI, its chief, spouse, others deny Hindenburg report claims. The market regulator SEBI urged investors to remain calm and exercise due diligence before reacting to reports like the one from Hindenburg. SEBI emphasized the importance of relying on accurate information and making informed decisions. In a separate statement, SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and her

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Stop charging extra interest on loans: RBI to banks

RBI directs banks: Cease extra loan interest charges.

RBI directs banks: Cease extra loan interest charges. The RBI has urged lenders to embrace online account transfers over issuing cheques in certain loan disbursal instances. This move aims to streamline processes and enhance efficiency in the lending system. By promoting digital transactions, the RBI seeks to reduce reliance on traditional cheque-based methods, which can

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Inheritance tax row: Nirmala Sitharaman warns India ‘will go back to era when Congress imposed…'

Nirmala Sitharaman warns India of returning to Congress-era inheritance tax imposition.

Nirmala Sitharaman warns India of returning to Congress-era inheritance tax imposition. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman cautions that imposing inheritance tax could erase India’s last decade of progress, particularly impacting middle and aspirational classes’ hard-earned savings in small investments and property. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman cautioned that India’s decade-long progress would regress to “zero” with

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BJP received 84% of top 10 individuals' electoral bonds.

BJP received 84% of top 10 individuals’ electoral bonds.

BJP received 84% of top 10 individuals’ electoral bonds. Top 10 donors purchased ₹180.2 crore electoral bonds from 2019-2024. The top 10 individual donors collectively purchased electoral bonds amounting to ₹180.2 crore from April 12, 2019, to January 11, 2024. Among these contributions, ₹152.2 crore, accounting for 84.5%, was directed towards the Bharatiya Janata Party

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"Overview of UAE's implementation of global minimum tax."

“Overview of UAE’s implementation of global minimum tax.”

“Overview of UAE’s implementation of global minimum tax.” “The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) is holding a digital public consultation to seek feedback on implementing the global minimum tax (GMT) and other tax matters.” The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) has initiated a digital public consultation period from March 15 to April 10, 2024, inviting

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"ECI reshuffles district administration in five states."

“ECI reshuffles district administration in five states.”

“ECI reshuffles district administration in five states.” “The action demonstrates dedication to fairness and integrity of the electoral process,” said the Commission. “The positions of DM and SP are encadred for officers from the Indian Administrative and Indian Police Service. The Commission’s action reflects dedication to fairness, as reiterated by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar.”

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