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NPCI likely to grant TRAP licencse to Paytm: Report

Mar 13, 2024, at 05:55 am

New Delhi: The National Payments Corp of India (NPCI) is expected to grant a third-party application provider (TPAP) license to Paytm, previously known as One 97 Communications, by March 15, media reports said.

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India inaugurates BigWing in Krishnanagar

Mar 12, 2024, at 11:18 pm

Two-wheeler manufacturer Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has inaugurated an all-new motorcycle sales and service outlet, Honda BigWing, in Krishnanagar, West Bengal.

Sensex gains 165.32 pts at closing

Mar 12, 2024, at 11:13 pm

The BSE Sensex on Tuesday went up 165.32 pts to close at 73,667.96 as buying was seen in IT, Telecom Services and Technology stocks.

Indian Market: Sensex rallied 486 pts

Mar 12, 2024, at 09:58 pm

The BSE Sensex on Tuesday edged up 486 pts at 73988 in the opening session following gains in Financial services, IT and Bankex stocks.

Bandhan Bank appoints Rajinder Kumar Babbar as Executive Director & Chief Business Officer

Mar 12, 2024, at 08:06 pm

Private sector lender Bandhan Bank announced further strengthening of its core management team.

The Body Shop ceases US operations, shuts down several stores in Canada

Mar 11, 2024, at 08:48 pm

UK-based cosmetic brand The Body Shop, which recently filed for bankruptcy, will cease its operation in the US and will shut down several stores in Canada.

India signs FTA with European Free Trade Association with investment commitment of $100 billion

Mar 11, 2024, at 02:34 am

New Delhi: India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) on Sunday signed a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA).

India's UPI is now accepted in Nepal

Mar 10, 2024, at 12:16 am

NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), the international arm of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and Fonepay Payment Service Ltd, Nepal’s payment network, have announced that Unified Payment Interface (UPI) is now live for cross-border transactions between India and Nepal.

SJVN Green Energy Limited to develop solar projects of over 1.3 GW in Maharashtra

Mar 09, 2024, at 06:36 am

Mumbai: SJVN Limited has received Letters of Award for the development of Solar Power Projects of capacity 1,352 MW in Maharashtra.

Govt sanctions Rs 2094 cr for widening and strengthening various national highways in Jammu & Kashmir

Mar 09, 2024, at 06:28 am

New Delhi: The Centre has approved Rs 1404.94 crore for the widening and strengthening project of the Rafiabad – Kupwara – Chowkibal – Tangdhar – Chamkot section of National Highway-701 in Jammu and Kashmir, Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Friday.

Coal India reports record coal prodn of 704 MT till March

Mar 09, 2024, at 06:22 am

New Delhi: Coal India Limited (CIL) achieved a record production of 703.91 million tonnes (MT) of coal up to March 7 during the current fiscal, surpassing last financial year’s production of 703.20 MT by an impressive margin of 24 day, Ministry of Coal said.

India's forex reserves grow by $6.55 billion to $625.626 billion: RBI data

Mar 09, 2024, at 05:21 am

New Delhi: India's foreign exchange reserves surged by $6.55 billion to reach $625.626 billion for the week ending March 1, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India announced on Friday.

Equity fund inflows grow 23% to Rs 26,866 cr in February: AMFI

Mar 09, 2024, at 05:13 am

Mumbai: Inflows to open-ended equity funds surged by 23 percent to reach Rs 26,865.78 crore in February, marking the 36th consecutive month of positive inflows into equity funds since March 2021, according to data published by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on Friday.

Next set of spectrum auction to start on May 20, DoT notifies

Mar 09, 2024, at 03:11 am

New Delhi: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced the schedule for the auction of eight mobile internet spectrums in which all leading telecom firms will compete.

Centre keeps interest rate on small savings schemes unchanged for April-June period

Mar 09, 2024, at 03:04 am

New Delhi: The Central government on Friday decided to maintain the interest rates on small savings schemes for April-June.

Volvo Car India launches new variant of XC40 Recharge at an introductory ex-showroom price Rs 54.95 lakhs

Mar 08, 2024, at 05:15 am

Kolkata: Volvo Car India today launched the single motor variant of XC40 Recharge at an introductory ex-showroom price of 54.95 lakhs plus applicable taxes.

CBI raids 67 locations in connection with Rs 820 Cr suspicious IMPS transactions in UCO Bank accounts

Mar 08, 2024, at 04:37 am

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday conducted raids at 67 locations in connection with suspicious IMPS transactions amounting to about Rs 820 crore in multiple UCO Bank accounts.

Cabinet approves 4 pct Dearness Allowance hike for central govt employees

Mar 08, 2024, at 03:17 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections due to take place in the next 2-3 months, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved a hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) of 4 percent to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners with effect from January 1 this year.

RBI, Bank Indonesia sign MoU to promote local currencies for bilateral transactions

Mar 08, 2024, at 01:17 am

New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Bank Indonesia (BI) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for establishing a framework to promote the use of local currencies for cross-border transactions.

Sensex at new peak at 74119.39 pts

Mar 08, 2024, at 01:08 am

Mumbai: The BSE Sensex on Thursday gained 33.40 pts to close at a new high of 74119.39 as buying was seen in Metal, Capital Goods and Commodities stocks.

Manufacturing will be India's focus in next 5 yrs: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Mar 08, 2024, at 12:53 am

New Delhi: Manufacturing will be India’s focus in the next five years owing to huge employment potential, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday.

85% of Paytm wallet won't face interruptions due to regulatory actions: RBI Governor

Mar 07, 2024, at 07:08 am

New Delhi: Around 80-85% of Paytm wallet users will not face any interruptions due to regulatory actions, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das stated on Wednesday.

Union Cabinet likely to clear Rs 76,220 cr to develop Vadhvan port in Maharashtra

Mar 07, 2024, at 06:24 am

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is likely to give the green signal to a Rs 76,220 crore project to develop a new deep-water major port at Vadhvan near Dahanu in Maharashtra, media reported

Adani Enterprises acquires France's Le Marche Duty Free SAS for 5,000 euros

Mar 07, 2024, at 04:41 am

Mumbai: Adani Enterprises on Wednesday said that its Dubai-based subsidiary, Ospree International FZCO, has purchased full ownership of France's Le Marche Duty Free SAS (LMDF) for 5,000 euros, media reported, citing a stock exchange filing.

Govt to divest up to 7% stake in NLC via OFS

Mar 07, 2024, at 04:36 am

New Delhi: The government plans to divest up to 7 percent of its stake in NLC India through an offer for sale (OFS), aiming to raise between Rs 2,000 crore and Rs 2,100 crore, media reports said.

India's FY24 GDP growth rate could near 8%: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

Mar 07, 2024, at 02:59 am

New Delhi: The Indian economy's GDP growth for the current fiscal year ending in March might be close to 8%, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Shaktikanta Das said in an interview with ET Now on Wednesday.

Bandhan Long Duration Fund launched for investors seeking long-term debt investments

Mar 07, 2024, at 01:19 am

Bandhan Mutual Fund announced the launch of the Bandhan Long Duration Fund, an open-ended, long-term debt scheme that invests in instruments such that the portfolio Macaulay duration will be over 7 years.

Vi completes network deployment to provide connectivity across Kolkata underwater metro service

Mar 06, 2024, at 10:02 pm

Telecom major Vi on Wednesday announced the successful completion of its network deployment across the entire underground East-West Metro corridor route in East Idnian city of Kolkata.

Sensex touches lifetime high figure of 74085.99 as market closes in green

Mar 06, 2024, at 09:53 pm

The BSE Sensex on Wednesday closed at a lifetime high, touching 74K level at 74085.99 on the strength of Bankex, Technology and IT stocks.

SpiceJet & Cross Ocean Partners settle Rs 93 crore dispute

Mar 06, 2024, at 06:22 am

New Delhi: Private airline SpiceJet on Tuesday said that it has reached settlement terms with aircraft leasing firm, Cross Ocean Partners, resolving a dispute of about USD 11.2 million (Rs 93 Crore).