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Govt raises Sukanya Samriddhi, 3-yr term deposit interest rates by 20 bps

the deposit under Sukanya Samriddhi scheme would attract an interest rate of 8.2 per cent from the existing 8 per cent, while the 3-year term deposit would become 7.1 per cent

ULFA signs peace accord with Centre, Assam govt to join mainstream

The agreement, signed in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, came after 12 years of unconditional negotiations between the ULFA and government

In a first, over 80 million ITRs filed for AY 2023-24: Income Tax dept

The income tax department on Friday said over 8 crore ITRs have been filed for assessment year 2023-24 till date

Forex reserves rise by $4.47 bn to $620.44 bn in week ending Dec 22: RBI

In the previous reporting week, the kitty had swollen by $9.112 billion to $615.971 billion, making the quantum of increase one of the highest in a week

Court to pass orders on ex-CFO's plea for arbitration with Wipro on Jan 3

The suit filed by Wipro on November 28 seeks payment of compensation of Rs 25,15,52,875 with interest of 18 per cent for allegedly violating a clause in his employment contract with the company

Bank credit growth to industry decelerates to 6.1% in Nov: RBI data

Among major industries, year-on-year credit growth to basic metal & metal products, food processing and textiles accelerated in Nov 2023 as compared with the corresponding month of the previous year

State-owned NBCC bags Rs 89 cr order from DMRC to construct staff quarters

NBCC (India) Ltd is a Navratna Enterprise under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The company has been listed with National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE since 2012

Tata's TCIL to invest over Rs 1,785 cr in manufacturing unit in Jamshedpur

The facility, an expansion project, is scheduled for commissioning in 2026, and is likely to generate about 600 direct and indirect employment opportunities, TCIL said

Scotch whiskey, EV may figure in 14th round of India-UK FTA talks in Jan

The official also said that both sides have resolved most of the issues in the rules of origin and intellectual property rights (IPRs) chapters

Delhi court extends ED custody of three vivo-India executives by one day

The ED had filed a charge-sheet against four people in a special PMLA court in Delhi. The court recently took cognisance of the charge-sheet

Players' strength of character key to final line-up of Asian Cup: Stimac

India are clubbed with formidable Australia, strong central Asian side Uzbekistan and tricky Syria -- all above Stimac's team in the FIFA rankings -- in the group stage of the Asian Cup from January 1

Wrestling Federation of India office moved out of Brij Bhushan's residence

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Friday moved its office out of the residence of its former president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Not mandatory for banks, NBFCs to raise green funds, RBI clarifies

The RBI-regulated entities should pay interest on green deposits to their customers as per agreed terms and conditions and prescribed directions irrespective of allocation/utilisation of proceeds

SJVN secures Rs 10,000 cr construction finance facility from banks

State-owned SJVN Ltd has secured Rs 10,000 crore construction finance facility to fund its upcoming renewable energy projects from a group of leading domestic and international lenders

IND vs SA Test: Prasidh's performance hints at India's bare bench strength

Dean Elgar, David Bedingham and Marco Jansen made a mockery of Shardul Thakur and debutant Prasidh Krishna. Shami's absence was felt like never before

NSE chief asks investors to avoid pitfalls of high-risk derivatives

Last month, Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch stated that she was 'confused and surprised' at investor interest in Futures and Options despite 90 per cent of individuals losing money in the segment

Eight core industries growth up at 7.8% in November vs 5.7% year-ago

All sectors except crude oil and cement recorded healthy production growth in the month under review

Logistics sector poised for 'promising' new year on rising investments

Not just the market tailwinds, the govt's key initiatives spanning from PM Gati Shakti to the maritime policy to the Sagarmala project will also set the tone for the logistics landscape next year

Delhi LG approves compensation scheme for victims of mob violence, lynching

LG V K Saxena has approved amendment in the Delhi Victims Compensation Scheme 2018, enabling the payment of ex gratia to the victims of mob violence and lynching

Steel sector boom to continue in FY24 but moderate in FY25 : CRISIL

The sector has witnessed double digit demand growth rate of 11 to 13 per cent during three consecutive years and is likely to moderate to 3 to 5 per cent in FY'25