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  All windows on cryptocurrencies not be closed: Nirmala Sitharaman

  March 16, 2021 15:13 IST

  The government has listed the Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021 for introduction, consideration and passing in the current session of Parliament.  

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  Nationwide bank strike enters day 2; unions warn of stir similar to farmers'

  March 16, 2021 11:10 IST

  The nationwide bank strike comes in the backdrop of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcement in her Budget 2021-22 speech that the government will privatise two more public sector banks.

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  Sensex rises over 200 points in early trade; Nifty tests 15K

  March 16, 2021 9:54 IST

  In the previous session, Sensex had ended 397 points or 0.78 per cent lower at 50,395.08. The broader NSE Nifty finished 101.45 points or 0.67 per cent down at 14,929.50.

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  Bank of Baroda reduces home loan interest rate to 6.75%, car loan interest rate to 7%

  March 16, 2021 9:04 IST

  Bank of Baroda home loan rates start at 6.75 per cent and car loan rates at 7 per cent, mortgage loan at 7.95 per cent and education loans at 6.75 per cent.  

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  Kalyan Jewellers IPO opens for subscription: Grey market premium weak - Should you subscribe?

  March 16, 2021 7:39 IST

  Kalyan Jewellers' IPO will open for subscription today. The company has fixed a price band of Rs 86-87 a share. Kalyan Jewellers' premium in the grey market is weak. 

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  RBI asks banks to implement image-based Cheque Truncation System in all branches by Sep 30

  March 15, 2021 20:35 IST

  The Reserve Bank on Monday asked banks to implement the image-based Cheque Truncation System (CTS) in all branches by September 30, a move aimed at faster settlement of cheques resulting in better customer service. 

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  Sebi approves Paytm UPI handle for IPO applications

  March 15, 2021 17:55 IST

  Paytm Payments Bank (PPBL) has also entered into a partnership with Paytm Money to enable payment mandates for IPO applications. Paytm Money has the aim to bring 10 million Indians to equity markets by the financial year 2022.

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  Bank Strike: Nationwide strike impacts banking services of PSU banks on day one

  March 15, 2021 17:02 IST

  United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), an umbrella body of nine unions, had given a strike call for March 15 and 16, and claimed that about 10 lakh bank employees and officers of the banks will participate in the strike.

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  Govt to bring petrol, diesel, ATF, gas under GST? No, says Sitharaman

  March 15, 2021 16:59 IST

  ​Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that there is no proposal to bring crude oil, petrol, diesel, jet fuel (ATF) and natural gas under the Goods and Services Tax (GST).   

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  Sensex tanks 397 points; Nifty slips below 15,000

  March 15, 2021 16:49 IST

  Equity benchmark Sensex tumbled 397 points on Monday, tracking losses in index heavyweights Reliance Industries, HDFC twins and ICICI Bank amid weak macroeconomic cues. 

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  Rs 2,000 notes not printed in last 2 years, Govt tells Lok Sabha

  March 15, 2021 16:44 IST

  Rs 2,000 currency notes have not been printed in the last two years, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Monday.

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  Gold Price Today: Gold rises by Rs 61; silver gains Rs 162

  March 15, 2021 16:18 IST

  Gold prices rose by Rs 61 to Rs 44,364 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday, according to HDFC Securities.

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  Cheques worth Rs 16,500 crore stuck amid 2-day bank strike by unions

  March 15, 2021 14:22 IST

  The Central government has decided to privatise two public sector banks in addition to IDBI Bank, and the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) had given the strike call in protest.

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  WPI inflation rises to 4.17 per cent in February on costlier food, fuel

  March 15, 2021 13:05 IST

  The WPI inflation was 2.03 per cent in January and 2.26 per cent in February last year.

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  MTAR Technologies shares make bumper listing, debut at 85% premium

  March 15, 2021 11:43 IST

  Shares of MTAR Technologies on Monday made a blockbuster debut with a premium of 85 per cent against its issue price of Rs 575. It listed at Rs 1,063.90, registering a gain of 85 per cent from the issue price on BSE. Later, it jumped 95.65 per cent to Rs 1,125. On NSE, it debuted at Rs 1,050 - a premium of 82.60 per cent.  

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  Sensex tanks over 600 points in early trade; Nifty slips below 14,900

  March 15, 2021 10:44 IST

  Kia Corporation, South Korea's second-biggest carmaker, on Monday revealed the design of the EV6, its first dedicated all-electric model built on Hyundai Motor Group's EV platform, ahead of its global unveiling later this month.

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  MTAR Technologies' share to be listed on BSE, NSE today; investors expect strong listing gain

  March 15, 2021 8:43 IST

  MTAR Technologies share is scheduled for listing today. MTAR share will be listed on NSE and BSE at 10 am. MTAR grey market premium (GMP) shows a bumper listing gain.

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  Govt plans to sell residual stake in four airports

  March 15, 2021 8:17 IST

  The Central government aims to sell its residual stake in four airports as part of the Rs 2.5 lakh crore asset monetisation pipeline.

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  Two-day bank strike against privatisation of PSBs from today: List of services to be hit

  March 15, 2021 13:31 IST

  Bank strike today: UFBU, an umbrella body of nine unions, in a statement claimed that about 10 lakh bank employees and officers of the banks will participate in the strike.

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  Bank strike on Monday, operations to take a hit: A list of banks and services that will be affected

  March 14, 2021 23:12 IST

  Banking services in the country could be affected on Monday and Tuesday amid a nationwide strike of bank unions against the proposed privatization of two state-owned lenders.

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  Bitcoin crosses $60,000 mark for first time

  March 14, 2021 15:54 IST

  With a sign of acceptance among the mainstream investors, the world's largest cryptocurrency Bitcoin surpassed a record high of $60,000 on Sunday.

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  Five IPOs to hit markets this week; seek to raise Rs 3,764-crore

  March 14, 2021 11:15 IST

  Riding on the upbeat market sentiment, as many as five companies are set to come out with initial public offers this week to raise an estimated Rs 3,764 crore.

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  Will Railways impose extra charge on passengers who sleep during journey? Here's the truth

  March 13, 2021 20:00 IST

  Some reports have claimed that the Indian Railways will charge passengers extra for sleeping during the journey. According to the claims, an additional 10% charge will be levied on those who sleep during their travel.   

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  High level meet to discuss e-commerce policy today

  March 13, 2021 7:39 IST

  The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has convened crucial meetings to discuss the Draft e-Commerce Policy and FDI in the e-Commerce Sector.

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  Time to re-look your investment portfolio

  March 13, 2021 7:00 IST

  Many analysts believe that one should re-look at their investment portfolio once in a year or even twice or thrice depending upon the motive of investment which can be short term, medium term, or long term. We will guide you to whether one should re-look at their investment portfolio or book profits or should hold their investments.

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  Retail inflation rises to 5.03% in February

  March 12, 2021 18:32 IST

  Retail inflation rose to 5.03 per cent in February mainly on account of higher food prices, government data showed on Friday. 

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  Gautam Adani biggest wealth gainer in 2021 so far; beats Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk

  March 12, 2021 18:14 IST

  Amazon's Jeff Bezos and Tesla's Elon Musk may have indulged in a see-saw game over the past year to clinch the world's richest person title but none of them added as much as billions to their wealth then Indian businessman Gautam Adani.

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  HDFC Bank to cover vaccination cost of employees, family members

  March 12, 2021 17:52 IST

  The bank will reimburse vaccination cost for the two mandated doses, the lender said in a statement.