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  'Auto companies to be fined up to Rs 1 crore if...'

  March 17, 2021 21:03 IST

  ​Automobile majors will have to shell out up to Rs 1 crore as penalty in case of mandatory recall orders by the government for defects in manufacturing from April 1, 2021, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said on Wednesday. 

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  Ola to provide free COVID-19 vaccination to all employees and their dependents

  March 17, 2021 15:34 IST

  The vaccination drive will include all Ola employees and dependents, advisors, consultants, and contractual employees. Ola is one of the first global mobility companies to announce such a vaccination drive

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  Nazara Technologies IPO opens for subscription: Check price band, GMP and listing date

  March 17, 2021 7:48 IST

  Nazara Technologies is backed by ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala. The IPO of Nazara Technologies will open for pub subscription on Wednesday. The shares of Nazara Technologies are commanding a good premium in the grey market. 

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  Job losses due to pandemic? EPFO closed 71.01 lakh accounts in April-December 2020

  March 16, 2021 16:55 IST

  Total withdrawals from EPF account in April-December 2020 rose to Rs 73,498 crore from Rs 55,125 crore in the corresponding period year ago.  

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  Amid bank strike, Nirmala Sitharaman says not all banks will be privatised

  March 16, 2021 17:02 IST

  Amid bank strike over the proposed privatisation of the public sector banks, Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said not all banks are going to be privatised adding the interests of the employees will be taken care of.

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  Gold Price Today: Gold rises by Rs 45; silver gains Rs 116

  March 16, 2021 16:40 IST

  Gold prices rose marginally by Rs 45 to Rs 44,481 per 10 gram in the national capital on Tuesday, according to HDFC Securities.

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  Inflation remains low in last 7 years: Govt

  March 16, 2021 16:24 IST

  The government on Tuesday informed Parliament that inflation has remained low in the last seven years - except for a spike in some items - and the government is taking steps to bring it further down.

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  Sensex, Nifty end marginally lower; financial stocks drag

  March 16, 2021 16:08 IST

  Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty gave up early gains to end marginally lower on Tuesday, tracking losses in financial stocks. 

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  SBI hails Mumbai Police' work during pandemic, donates Rs 1 crore

  March 16, 2021 15:44 IST

  SBI has donated Rs 1 crore to the Mumbai Police Foundation. The bank said that it is a recognition of Mumbai Police's hardwork during the pandemic.   

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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.