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  When is Budget 2021-2022? Where to watch budget telecast LIVE?

  January 28, 2021 17:58 IST

  The Union Budget 2021-22 will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 (Monday). It will be the first budget presentation amid the pandemic.

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  What India expects from Budget 2021

  January 28, 2021 16:52 IST

  After announcing a series of stimulus packages to buttress the economy, the finance minister has an opportunity to lay out a fiscal blueprint - paperless for the first time - to strengthen the distressed sectors and encourage the promising ones alike, keeping in mind the expectations of the common man as well. 

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  Budget 2021 may unveil PSE privatisation policy

  January 28, 2021 16:39 IST

  The Cabinet on Wednesday cleared the new public sector enterprises (PSE) policy that will define strategic and non-strategic sectors. 

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  Market tumbles for 5th straight session; Sensex tanks 536 points

  January 28, 2021 16:10 IST

  Extending its losing streak to the fifth straight session, equity benchmark Sensex plunged 536 points on Thursday, tracking losses in HDFC Bank, Infosys and HUL amid a weak trend in global markets. 

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  Gold Price Today: Gold declines Rs 109; silver tanks Rs 146

  January 28, 2021 16:00 IST

  Gold on Thursday fell Rs 109 to Rs 48,183 per 10 gram in the national capital following muted global trends, according to HDFC Securities. 

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  India's first 5G Network! Airtel announces 5G service in Hyderabad

  January 28, 2021 14:03 IST

  Airtel did this over its existing liberalised spectrum in the 1,800 MHz band through the NSA (non-standalone) network technology. Using dynamic spectrum sharing, Airtel seamlessly operated 5G and 4G concurrently within the same spectrum block.

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  Global gold demand hits 11-yr low of 3,759 tonnes on COVID-19 blow: WGC

  January 28, 2021 13:45 IST

  Global gold demand hit an 11-year low in 2020 at 3,759.6 tonnes, mainly due to a weak October-December quarter and the COVID-19 related disruptions across the world driving a muted consumer sentiment throughout the year, the World Gold Council (WGC) said in a report.

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  Union Budget 2021: Great expectations of common man

  January 28, 2021 13:29 IST

  After the economic downturn due to COVID-19, Finance Minister- Nirmala Sitharaman has raised many hopes for everyone before presenting the 2021 Budget, on February 1.

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  Higher allocation needed for power distribution infra in Budget 2021: Experts

  January 28, 2021 13:30 IST

  ICRA has recommended higher budgetary allocation to strengthen the power distribution infrastructure and improve the financial viability of the distribution segment, including the implementation of amendments to the Electricity Act.

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  Apple doubles business in India, feel very good about the trajectory: Tim Cook

  January 28, 2021 12:11 IST

  Apple launched the Apple Store online in India on September 23, offering Apple’s full range of products and support directly to customers across the country for the first time.

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  Budget 2021: Centre likely to announce sale of IDBI Bank, stake in LIC, say sources

  January 28, 2021 10:59 IST

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's plans to divest government control of large companies such as Air India and Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd failed to make much headway in the current fiscal year because of the pandemic.

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  Govt advances target of 20% ethanol-blending in petrol by 5 years to cut dependency on imports

  January 28, 2021 10:16 IST

  Last year the government had set a target of reaching 10 per cent ethanol-blending by 2022 (10 per cent of ethanol mixed with 90 per cent of petrol) - and 20 per cent by 2030.

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  Indigo Paints IPO allotment today: How to check status, grey market premium, listing date and more

  January 28, 2021 8:17 IST

  Indigo paints IPO allotment: Shares will be credited to demat account on February 1. The listing of Indigo Paints shares is expected on February 2.

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  SBI Card MD and CEO Ashwini Kumar Tewari resigns; appointed as SBI MD

  January 27, 2021 22:55 IST

  SBI Card on Wednesday said its Managing Director and CEO Ashwini Kumar Tewari has resigned pursuant to his appointment as MD of State Bank of India.

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  Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor arrested by ED in HDIL group case

  January 27, 2021 21:53 IST

  The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Yes Bank's former Chairman Rana Kapoor in an alleged money-laundering case pertaining to the probe in a HDIL group company, official sources said on Wednesday. 

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  Fuel Price Today: Petrol, diesel prices on a roll, rise again by 25 paise/litre

  January 27, 2021 20:20 IST

  Across the country, the fuel prices increased sharply but its rise at retail level varied state-to-state depending on the quantum of taxes in each state.

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  Budget 2021: MSME sector wants better access to credit, lenient taxation policies

  January 29, 2021 20:53 IST

  The MSME sector is hoping to get rid of challenges like lack of access to capital, infrastructure, skilled labor, and power supply issues.

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  Economic Survey 2020-21 to be presented in Parliament on Jan 29

  January 27, 2021 19:49 IST

  Ahead of the Union Budget presentation 2021-2022 on February 1, the Economic Survey 2020-21 will be presented in Parliament on January 29.

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  Income Tax: I-T refunds worth Rs 1.81 lakh crore issued so far in FY21

  January 27, 2021 18:27 IST

  The Income Tax Department on Wednesday said it has issued over Rs 1.81 lakh crore worth refunds to more than 1.74 crore taxpayers so far this fiscal year. 

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  Budget 2021: What startups expect from Modi sarkar

  January 27, 2021 17:38 IST

  With the Union Budget 2021 less than a week away, various sectors are expecting Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to make some big-ticket announcements. While the focus is likely to be on the revival of the economy hit hard by the pandemic, the startup sector has its own expectations.   

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  Reliance signs $15 million deal with Israeli firm for COVID-19 rapid test kits

  January 27, 2021 17:11 IST

  Reliance Group has signed a USD 15 million deal with Israeli company Breath of Health (BOH) to distribute the firm's swift COVID-19 breath testing system that provides results within seconds.

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  Infosys recognised as the fastest growing top 10 IT services brand

  January 27, 2021 17:00 IST

  ​Infosys announced on Wednesday that it has been recognised as the fastest growing among the top ten IT services brands, by brand valuation firm 'Brand Finance', in its Global 500 2021 report.

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  Sensex tanks 938 points; Nifty crashes below 14,000-level

  January 27, 2021 16:20 IST

  The BSE benchmark Sensex crashed 938 points to slip below the 47,500 mark and the NSE Nifty plunged below the psychological 14,000 level due to rampant selling across counters.

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  'TCS 3rd most-valued IT services brand globally, closes gap behind IBM'

  January 27, 2021 16:18 IST

  Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been ranked third most-valued IT services brand globally, after Accenture and IBM, according to a report by Brand Finance. Four Indian IT services companies -- TCS, Infosys, HCL, and Wipro -- secured spots in the top-10 global tally.  

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  Gold Price Today: Gold declines Rs 231; silver tanks Rs 256

  January 27, 2021 15:52 IST

  Gold prices declined Rs 231 to Rs 48,421 per 10 gram in the national capital on Wednesday, according to HDFC Securities.

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  India's new agri laws have potential to raise farm income: IMF

  January 27, 2021 14:55 IST

  There are multiple areas where the reforms are needed, including infrastructure, the Chief Economist of the Washington-based global financial institution said on Tuesday.

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  Tiktok, Helo apps shut down India business

  January 27, 2021 12:57 IST

  Chinese social media firm Bytedance, which owns Tiktok and Helo apps, has announced the closure of its India business following continued restrictions on its services in the country.

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  Budget 2021: Gems, jewellery industry seeks cut in import duty, GST

  January 27, 2021 11:08 IST

  The gem and jewellery industry wants the Modi government to reduce customs duty on gold, withdraw of tax collected at source, cut in import duty on polished precious and semi-precious gemstones.