Business
Petrol, diesel, gold and silver set to be dearer
Janjivan Bureau / New Delhi: A large number of items including petrol, diesel, gold, silver, cigarettes, fully-imported cars and split air conditioners (ACs) will become more expensive due to hike in taxes, as proposed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in...
India proposes higher minimum public shareholding in listed companies
Janjivan Bureau / MUMBAI : India proposed raising the minimum public shareholding required in listed companies to 35% from 25%, in a surprise move that triggered concerns there will be a lot of enforced share sales. The proposal by Finance...
TRADERS hails union budget, Skill, Speed, and Scale; perfectly captured
Janjivan Bureau / New Delhi : The Union Budget presented by the Finance Minister today in the Parliament is a revolutionary document listing much needed priority to business community and SME sector. The announcements made in the budget if put...
India raises tariffs on imports, taxes for the super rich as it seeks growth
Janjivan Bureau / NEW DELHI : Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government raised import tariffs on nearly 75 items including gold and automobile parts in its federal budget on Friday and increased taxes on the rich to hold down the...
3 Indian-origin women among America’s richest self-made women: Forbes
Janjivan Bureau / New York : Three Indian-origin women have been named by Forbes among America’s 80 richest self-made women, the “ceiling crashers” and “overachievers” blazing their own trails as they create new businesses and amass fortunes. President and CEO...
RBI cuts rates to 9-year low to boost economy
Janjivan Bureau / Mumbai : The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday lowered interest rates to a nine-year low in order give a boost to a slowing economy. The central bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), led by Governor Shaktikanta...
Indian industry seeks tax rate cut in budget as growth slows
Janjivan Bureau / NEW DELHI : The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) urged the government on Monday to cut the corporate tax rate to 25% from the current range above 30% when its budget for the year ending March 31,...
Venkaiah Naidu praise Modi Govt. initiative Jan Dhan Yojna, Criticise Congress NYAY on PNB 125th anniversary
Janjivan Bureau / New Delhi: Punjab National Bank, one of India’s largest public sector banks, celebrated its 125th Foundation day today. The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. He released a...
Nirav Modi denied bail by UK court for second time
Janjivan Bureau / London : A UK court rejected Nirav Modi’s second bail application on Friday, saying there are “substantial grounds” to believe the fugitive diamantaire will fail to surrender. Looking more dishevelled and dressed in a similar white shirt...
Acer Swift 5 is the World’s Lightest 15-inch Notebook
Janjivan Bureau / Bangalore : Acer today announced the pricing and availability of the Swift 5 (SF515-51T) notebook, the world’s lightest notebook PC with a 15-inch display. Designed for discerning customers who want an envy-inducing PC, the Swift 5 delivers...
