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Global stocks rise after Wall St slips closer to bear market

Sensex up over 1,200 points intraday, Nifty above 16,100

Sensex, Nifty rebound as auto, metal stocks rally

IPO screener: eMudhra issue opens today

IPO screener: Prudent Corporate listing today, May 20, 2022

Crude oil market pins hope on revival of Chinese demand

Don’t attend board meetings, SEBI tells MCX’s public interest director

Non-subsidised LPG prices raised by ₹3.50; crosses ₹1,000-mark

Crude oil gets a boost from tight supply concerns as US inventories dip

Centre asks states to take immediate steps for building coal stocks

Rupee surges 7 paise to 77.49 against US dollar in early trade

Rupee slide continues, equities plummet

Rupee slips 12 paise to 77.74 against US dollar in early trade

Rupee falls 16 paise to record low of 77.60 against dollar

Rupee slips 6 paise to 77.5 against US dollar in early trade

Crude oil market pins hope on revival of Chinese demand

Don’t attend board meetings, SEBI tells MCX’s public interest director

Non-subsidised LPG prices raised by ₹3.50; crosses ₹1,000-mark

Crude oil gets a boost from tight supply concerns as US inventories dip

Centre asks states to take immediate steps for building coal stocks

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Why you must consider gold as the ‘shining armour’ of your investment portfolio

Manappuram Finance records ₹261 crore PAT in Q4

HDFC Bank announces new vertical for rural, semi-urban areas

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Cartelisation going to be a challenge: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Cartelisation going to be a challenge: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Speaking at the 13th annual day function of CCI, the Finance Minister also said the regulator needs to have a "proactive understanding" of mergers and

India asks regulator to allow utilities to import up to 30% of coal needs

India asks regulator to allow utilities to import up to 30% of coal needs

The demand to allow more imported coal reflects the severity of the domestic shortage

Indian economy likely to grow 8.9% this fiscal, says FM Sitharaman

Indian economy likely to grow 8.9% this fiscal, says FM Sitharaman

Adds that it will be the highest among large economies, reflects resilience, speedy recovery

Ruling will not have any bearing on GST functioning, says government

Ruling will not have any bearing on GST functioning, says government

“Recommendations of the GST Council binding in so far as subordinate legislation”

Agri Business

SLCM to expand its footprint across 16 States this fiscal

Export ban: Government may allow shipment of wheat stuck at ports

Wheat production revised down to 106.41 mt in govt’s third estimates

Centre lifts jute price cap effective from May 20

Indian wheat prices rebound from fall after export ban

With storages overflowing, Indonesia to lift palm oil export ban from May 23

Bay readies to throw up ‘low’ as monsoon breaks over Sri Lanka

Money & Banking

Ageas Federal Life Insurance to look at inorganic play for bank partnership

Ageas Federal Life Insurance to look at inorganic play for bank partnership

Ageas stake increase will end uncertainity around company, increase domain knowledge, expertise

RBL Bank ties up with Amazon Pay to offer UPI payment services

RBL Bank ties up with Amazon Pay to offer UPI payment services

Move will expand the bank’s presence in the UPI segment, says RBL in a statement

New Development Bank opens regional office in GIFT City

New Development Bank opens regional office in GIFT City

The regional office will cater to infrastructure and sustainable development needs in India and Bangladesh

Bank credit demand sees turnaround in FY23 so far

Bank credit demand sees turnaround in FY23 so far

Deposit growth has been robust at 2.26 times the year-ago period

RBI: Banks, ATM networks and WLA operators can provide interoperable cardless cash withdrawal

RBI: Banks, ATM networks and WLA operators can provide interoperable cardless cash withdrawal

NPCI told to facilitate UPI integration with banks, ATM networks

Staying virtual: SBI to hold AGM via video conferencing this year too

Staying virtual: SBI to hold AGM via video conferencing this year too

The AGM is scheduled to be held on June 22

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Will the merger of HDFC and HDFC Bank trigger a consolidation in the banking industry?

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Quick Take: Why the stock markets cheered, while bond markets sulked post Budget

Though the Budget had every excuse to announce some populist handouts ahead of upcoming State polls, it seems to have refrained

Why you must consider gold as the ‘shining armour’ of your investment portfolio

Manappuram Finance records ₹261 crore PAT in Q4

HDFC Bank announces new vertical for rural, semi-urban areas

SEBI ‘lens on retail participation in the F&O segment’

SEBI ‘lens on retail participation in the F&O segment’

Govt may allow duty-free cotton imports beyond September 30 if bill of lading issued

LPG price hiked again, crosses ₹1,000-mark in Delhi

Steel prices slip $100 per tonne globally; Indian mills revise prices in May

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Indian economy likely to grow 8.9% this fiscal, says FM Sitharaman

Indian economy likely to grow 8.9% this fiscal, says FM Sitharaman

Adds that it will be the highest among large economies, reflects resilience, speedy recovery

How financial inclusion is giving women’s empowerment a leg up

How financial inclusion is giving women’s empowerment a leg up

Of 45 crore Jan Dhan A/Cs opened in seven years, about 55% account holders are women

After cement, Adani Group forays into healthcare business

After cement, Adani Group forays into healthcare business

Adani Health Ventures Ltd was incorporated on May 17

How open agri networks can sow the seeds of ‘Agri 4.0’

How open agri networks can sow the seeds of ‘Agri 4.0’

A technology-led approach can help end the economic and social disparity in the agricultural sector

Matter of time before TCS doubles revenue to hit $50 billion: Gopinathan

Matter of time before TCS doubles revenue to hit $50 billion: Gopinathan

Witnesses growth of 15.9 per cent in FY 2022

Ambani, Adani reap windfall from surging oil, coal

Ambani, Adani reap windfall from surging oil, coal

The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent surge in commodity prices has seen the fortunes of Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani swell to new high

Dr Reddy’s Q4 net down 76% at ₹88 crore

Dr Reddy’s Q4 net down 76% at ₹88 crore

Sputnik Light price to be reduced to make it more ‘competitive’

LPG price hiked again, crosses ₹1,000-mark in Delhi

LPG price hiked again, crosses ₹1,000-mark in Delhi

The hike comes on the back of a ₹50 per cylinder increase effected on May 7

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Inflation crimps India Inc as rural millions cut spending

Inflation crimps India Inc as rural millions cut spending

The Ukraine crisis and global supply chain disruptions have stoked prices worldwide, including India

Zilingo terminates CEO Ankiti Bose following forensic audit

Zilingo terminates CEO Ankiti Bose following forensic audit

Bose responds saying the sacking was due to ‘insubordination’

SC lifts curbs on iron ore exports from mines in Karnataka

SC lifts curbs on iron ore exports from mines in Karnataka

The Supreme Court banned the exports in 2012 to prevent environmental degradation

Why Elon Musk may be trying to pull out of buying Twitter

Why Elon Musk may be trying to pull out of buying Twitter

On May 17, Musk expressed concerns that 20% of Twitter accounts are fake

Cartelisation going to be a challenge: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Cartelisation going to be a challenge: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Speaking at the 13th annual day function of CCI, the Finance Minister also said the regulator needs to have a "proactive understanding" of mergers and

Lower earnings from auto, consumer goods drag down Bosch’s net by 27 per cent

Lower earnings from auto, consumer goods drag down Bosch’s net by 27 per cent

The constant changes in regulations have caused challenges for the industry, says Soumitra Bhattacharya, MD, Bosch

Info-tech

Why Elon Musk may be trying to pull out of buying Twitter

Why Elon Musk may be trying to pull out of buying Twitter

On May 17, Musk expressed concerns that 20% of Twitter accounts are fake

RBL Bank ties up with Amazon Pay to offer UPI payment services

RBL Bank ties up with Amazon Pay to offer UPI payment services

Move will expand the bank’s presence in the UPI segment, says RBL in a statement

Canada bans China's Huawei Technologies from 5G networks

Canada bans China's Huawei Technologies from 5G networks

Huawei is the biggest global supplier of network gear for phone and internet companies

Ransomware vulnerabilities see an uptick in Q1: Ivanti

Ransomware vulnerabilities see an uptick in Q1: Ivanti

Ransomware operators continued to weaponise vulnerabilities faster than ever before

Matter of time before TCS doubles revenue to hit $50 billion: Gopinathan

Matter of time before TCS doubles revenue to hit $50 billion: Gopinathan

Witnesses growth of 15.9 per cent in FY 2022

Google's Russian business to file for bankruptcy

Google's Russian business to file for bankruptcy

Seizure of its bank account by ‘Russian authorities’ made it untenable to continue operating in the country, the Google subsidiary said

Portfolio

Four biases to avoid in today’s market conditions

Four biases to avoid in today’s market conditions

Being aware of your biases will help you become a better investor. Here’s how.

Index Outlook: How far can Sensex and Nifty 50 fall?

Index Outlook: How far can Sensex and Nifty 50 fall?

The sell-off intensifies in the indices outlook is bearish and any bounce from current levels will be short-lived

Bullion Cues: Is gold and silver losing sheen?

Bullion Cues: Is gold and silver losing sheen?

Further decline in futures likely

First lessons in silver investing

First lessons in silver investing

Will silver continue to see a bull run? Multiple factors would decide the direction of price movement in future. Beyond near-term challenges, there co

Index Outlook: Is a short-lived recovery possible in Sensex & Nifty 50?

Index Outlook: Is a short-lived recovery possible in Sensex & Nifty 50?

Broader trend remains down, and more fall is on the cards

Three types of debt funds to buy after the rate hike

Three types of debt funds to buy after the rate hike

Current expectations are for further 75-100 basis point hike in the repo rate over FY23

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Shiv Shivakumar's spirited lessons for MBAs entering corporate life

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Masterclass on how to solve a business case by Vishwadeep Kuila

Masterclass on how to solve a business case by Vishwadeep Kuila

Speaking at the grand finale of BLoC Boardroom Challenge 2021, Kuila offers realistic advice to crack a case.

'Thinking about the future will help'

'Thinking about the future will help'

Mohammed Thaysir of Chennai Business School, says students shouldn't be stuck on just getting a job

Is your job a 100-metre dash or a marathon?

Is your job a 100-metre dash or a marathon?

Treat the first three years of your job as an extension of your management programme

'For an interview, prepare thoroughly about yourself'

'For an interview, prepare thoroughly about yourself'

Great Lakes Institute of Management student, Akanksha Ahuja gives you a few tips on acing interviews

'Don't ask the interviewer irrelevant questions'

'Don't ask the interviewer irrelevant questions'

Bharath Prasad, a graduate of GLIM, says it's better to not ask questions than asking half-baked ones

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Podcast | Layoffs in India’s startup land

Podcast | Layoffs in India’s startup land

Resources

Feb 01, 2022

Budget 2022-23: Speech of Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman

Feb 01, 2022

Key features of Budget 2022-23

Jan 31, 2022

Full Text | Economic Survey 2021-22

Sense and Sensibilities in India's Political Discourse

Tourism marketing: A new pitch from God’s Own Country

Kerala’s tourism revival package has new products and a unique positioning with an eye on the post-pandemic domestic traveller

‘Arbitrability’ in times of fast emerging techno-centric businesses in India

The Supreme Court has presented what is called a “four-fold” test to determine the question of arbitrability of the subject matter

India spotlights green shipping

Guidelines for incorporation of green initiatives across ports are in the works

Four biases to avoid in today’s market conditions

Being aware of your biases will help you become a better investor. Here’s how.

Index Outlook: How far can Sensex and Nifty 50 fall?

The sell-off intensifies in the indices outlook is bearish and any bounce from current levels will be short-lived

Bullion Cues: Is gold and silver losing sheen?

Further decline in futures likely

Auroville: An utopian search for a better world

Akash Kapur’s ‘Better to Have Gone’ traces what happens when we believe deeply in a quest and give up everything in its pursuit

Lady doctors and the rocky path to healing

A handbook on India’s first women doctors holds up a mirror to the social and political realities of the 19th and early 20th century

Conquering Everest: A compelling account of how an impossible dream was achieved

Jim Davidson dwells in detail on the failure to make it in the first attempt and the harrowing return to physically and emotionally draining climb up