Top headlines: 3 MPC members to get extension; LIC IPO unlikely this fiscal

From Infosys hinting at acquisitions to Centre seeking Parliament nod for additional Rs 1.67 trillion expenditure, here are top headlines this morning

Three external members of MPC may get a short extension next week

The government is exploring the possibility of granting a short extension to the three external members in the rate-setting Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) beyond their four-year term ending next week. The pandemic situation has prompted the move even as the search committee is looking for fresh external candidates, according to the government sources. Read More

We're open to making large acquisitions: Infosys CEO & MD Salil Parekh

Infosys is on a much stronger wicket today than where it was