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News reports and updates by the online desk of Business Standard
News reports and updates by the online desk of Business Standard
The scheme was announced a day after the RBI imposed a month-long moratorium on YES bank
From coronavirus damage control to Unnao rape case quantum of punishment, here are the top events for Friday
From RBI offering $2-bn swaps to Tata Sons buying group firms' shares, here are the top 10 business headlines for the day
The move helps enable greater social distancing and lessen the impact of virus on public transportation
Mainland China had 15 new infections, down from 24 cases a day earlier, bringing the total to 80,793. The death toll touched 3,169, up by 11 from the previous day
The State Bank of India yesterday said it would infuse Rs 7,250 crore into ailing YES Bank to pick up to 49 per cent equity as part of the Reserve Bank of India-mandated bailout plan
Karnataka Health Minister B Sriramulu had earlier said that there was no confirmation that the death was due to Coronavirus
Earlier in the day, Indian stock markets had seen their worst daily crash since 2008 as the pandemic fuelled growth fears for the country's economy
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that all cinema halls to remain shut in Delhi till 31st March. Schools and colleges where exams are not being held will also remain closed
Retail inflation slowed to 6.58 per cent in February over the previous month mainly due to easing food prices
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur informed the Assembly that more than Rs 1,900 crore belonging to the state government and people in the state are stuck in Yes Bank
Kejriwal declared an epidemic in Delhi and said all public places, including government and private offices and shopping malls, will be compulsory disinfected.
The first sell/buy swap auction involving $2 billion will be held on Monday, the central bank said
The carnage on Dalal Street had eroded investor wealth worth over Rs 11 trillion
Snapping their six-month buying streak, FPIs pulled out a net Rs 13,157 crore from the Indian capital markets in the first five trading sessions of March as the coronavirus outbreak spooked investors
Prime Minister Modi said that he is signing off from his social media accounts as seven women achievers will share their life journeys under #SheInspiresUs campaign
Opting to bat, Australia rode on blistering half-centuries by openers Alyssa Healy (75) and Beth Mooney (78 not out) to post 184 for four
Rohit Sharma was kept out of the mix with the limited overs vice-captain still recovering from a calf injury while Kedar Jadhav has been dropped
The first to tweet from the PM's Twitter handle was Sneha Mohandoss, founder of Food Bank India
Blames Centre for being oblivious to a 35% spike in private lender's loan book since 2014, hints that SBI was arm-twisted into the deal