SBM Bank India and StashFin to launch contactless Prepaid Cards
Jan 29, 2021, at 11:57 pm
Kolkata/UNI: Singapore-based neo banking startup StashFin and SBM Bank India have announced the launch of their co-branded contactless prepaid cards.
Economic Survey rightly sees economy 'homecoming to normalcy': ASSOCHAM
Jan 29, 2021, at 11:48 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Economic Survey presented in Parliament has hit the nail right on its head by stating that the Indian economy's ''homecoming'' to normalcy is leading to hopes of a robust recovery in services and consumption; emphasizing forcefully that the reforms must continue to realise the full growth potential, ASSOCHAM has said.
Economic Survey says overall inflation is expected to moderate
Jan 29, 2021, at 11:19 pm
New York: The Economic Survey 2020-21 says that going forward, as food inflation eases further, overall inflation is expected to moderate.
Economic Survey says India witnessed improved monetary policy transmission
Jan 29, 2021, at 11:02 pm
New Delhi: The monetary policy was significantly eased from March 2020 onwards owing to the unprecedented COVID 19 pandemic and remained accommodative in 2020, states the Economic Survey.
Jan 29, 2021, at 10:40 pm
New Delhi: India’s agricultural sector has shown its resilience amid the adversities of COVID-19 induced lockdowns.
Indian Market: Sensex down 588.59 pts
Jan 29, 2021, at 10:17 pm
Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Friday slumped 588.59 pts to settle at 46,285.77 in highly volatile session on heavy selling in Telecom, Auto, IT and Technology stocks amid weak global cues.
Kalyani Steels Q3 consolidated net profit rises 87.24 pc to Rs 60.48 crore
Jan 29, 2021, at 10:05 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Kalyani Steels has reported a jump of 87.24 pc in its net profit for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 at Rs 60.48 crore as against net profit of Rs 32.30 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2019.
Economic Survey strongly recommends increase in public health spending from 1% to 2.5-3% of GDP
Jan 29, 2021, at 09:48 pm
New Delhi: The Economic Survey 2020-21 has strongly recommended an increase in public spending on healthcare services from 1 percent to 2.5-3 percent of GDP, as envisaged in the National Health Policy 2017.
Indian Oil Corporation Q3 net moves up by 64.42 pc
Jan 29, 2021, at 09:40 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Indian Oil Corporation reported a rise of 64.42 pc in its consolidated net profit for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 at Rs 4359.11 crore as against net profit of Rs 2683.87 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2019.
India to grow at 11.5 pc in FY 21-22, predicts Economic Survey
Jan 29, 2021, at 09:28 pm
New Delhi/UNI: India's gross domestic product will grow at 11.5 per cent in fiscal 2021-22, projects the Economic Survey 2020-21 that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled in Parliament on Friday.
Jan 29, 2021, at 09:24 pm
New Delhi: The Economic Survey 2020-21 says that going forward, as food inflation eases further, overall inflation is expected to moderate.
Jammu and Kashmir: Import process of high value seeds, plants finalised
Jan 29, 2021, at 02:19 am
Srinagar: Director Horticulture Kashmir, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, who is also Mission Director, MIDH-J&K todayconvened a meeting at Directorate of Horticulture Kashmir to finalize the modalities in respect ofcreation of Post entry quarantine (PEQ) facilities for import of elite horticulture plant material and seedsin Advanced Centre for Horticulture Development (ACHD), Zainapora, Shopian.
Self-publishing platform Pratilipi connects three lakh writers with millions of readers
Jan 28, 2021, at 08:33 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Pratilipi is a self-publishing platform, which allows novice and established writers from diverse backgrounds to reach out to a large readership.
Vikram Sharma is Human Resource Director at JW Marriott Kolkata
Jan 28, 2021, at 08:27 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Vikram Sharma has been appointed as the Human Resource Director at JW Marriott Kolkata and will be responsible for the overall administration of recruitment, strategic HRM, training, and development, employee relations, and retention.
Jan 28, 2021, at 08:24 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Private non-life insurer Bharti AXA General Insurance has introduced a new app ‘Krishi Sakha’ to cater to the specific needs of the farmers in the country and guide them in adopting best farming practices and enhancing productivity.
Emami Q3 consolidated net moves up by 44.67 pc to Rs 208.96 crore
Jan 27, 2021, at 10:43 pm
Mumbai/UNI: FMCG Major. Emami has reported a rise of 44.67 pc in its consolidated net profit for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 at Rs 208.96 crores as against net profit of Rs.144.44 crores for the quarter ended December 31, 2019.
Indian government releases Rs 12,351 crore to 18 states for grants to rural local bodies
Jan 27, 2021, at 10:34 pm
New Delhi: The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance has released an amount of Rs.12,351.5 crore to 18 states for providing grants to the Rural Local Bodies (RLBs).
MARICO Q3 consolidated net profit rises by 12.87 pc to Rs 307 crores
Jan 27, 2021, at 10:28 pm
Mumbai/UNI: FMCG major, MARICO has posted a rise 12.87 pc in its net profit at Rs.307 crores for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 as against net profit of Rs 272 crores for the quarter ended December 31, 2019.
Jyothy Labs Q3 consolidated net rises by 18.75 pc
Jan 27, 2021, at 10:25 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Jyothy Labs has reported a rise of 18.75 per cent in its consolidated net profit for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 at Rs 55.28 crore as against net profit of Rs 46.55 crores for the quarter ended December 31, 2019.
Welspun India Q3 consolidated net profit zooms by 146.99 pc to Rs. 180.77 crore Q3FY21
Jan 27, 2021, at 10:22 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Welspun India has reported a surge of 146.99 pc in its net profit for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 at Rs 180.77 crore as against net profit of Rs.73.19 crore for the same quarter a year ago.
Canara Bank Q3 consolidated net profit moves up to Rs 739.20 cr
Jan 27, 2021, at 09:32 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Public sector lender, Canara Bank has reported a rise 81.88 per cent in its consolidated net profit for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 at Rs.739.20 crore as against net profit of Rs 406.43 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2019.
Department of Posts: West Bengal circle launches 'Know your postman'
Jan 26, 2021, at 10:36 pm
Kolkata/UNI: Department of Posts, West Bengal Circle, has launched a new concept on the information of the Postmen available to the members of public.
COVID’s led to ‘massive’ income and productivity losses, UN labour estimates show
Jan 26, 2021, at 03:14 pm
New York: Job losses or reduced working hours due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic cost the world the equivalent of 255 million jobs in 2020, the UN International Labour Organization (ILO) said on Monday, noting that the “massive impact” was nearly four times the number lost during the 2009 global financial crisis.
Indian Rupee up 3 paise against USD
Jan 25, 2021, at 11:19 pm
Mumbai/UNI: The Rupee on Monday moved up by three paise to close at 72.94 against the US Dollar on selling of US Dollars by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Forex Market said.
No plan to pull out old series 100, 10 and 5 rupee notes: RBI
Jan 25, 2021, at 11:05 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday clarified that it has no plan to withdraw old series banknotes of Rs 100, Rs 10 and Rs 5.
Reliance Industries moves down by 5.36 pc to Rs 1939.70
Jan 25, 2021, at 11:03 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Reliance Industries on Monday tumbled down by 5.36 pc to Rs 1939.70 a major loser in 30 scrips of BSE.
Indian Market: Sensex down 530.95 pts
Jan 25, 2021, at 10:53 pm
Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Monday slid by 530.95 pts to settle at 48,347.59 on heavy selling in Energy, Utilities, Power and Oil and Gas stocks.
UCO Bank Q3 net profit stands at Rs. 35.44 crore
Jan 25, 2021, at 10:51 pm
Mumbai/UNI: UCO Bank has reported a net profit of Rs 35.44 crores for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 as against net loss of Rs 960.17 crores for the quarter ended December 31, 2019.
Kotak Mahindra Bank Consolidate net profit moves up by 10.58 pc to Rs 2575.74 cr
Jan 25, 2021, at 10:43 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Kotak Mahindra Bank reported a rise of 10.58 pc in its net profit / for the quarter ended December 31, 20202 at Rs 2575.74 crore as against net profit of Rs 2329.33 crores for the quarter ended December 31, 2019.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor breaks ground for building new community health centre in Bidadi
Jan 25, 2021, at 10:38 pm
Bangalore: In line with its commitment to support the growing healthcare needs of the local communities, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Community Health Centre (CHC) at Bidadi, near Bangalore.