Growth-inflation-external balance triangle much better for current fiscal now, says FinMin report

Improvement in the cyclical prospect is a reflection of the swift economic policy response by the government and the central bank, says report

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Gold & Silver

Adani Power to buy DB Power for ₹7,000 crore in all-cash deal

Block mechanism in demat accounts must for share sale transactions from Nov 14: SEBI

Investors’ approval must to share info with account aggregators, says SEBI

Sensex, Nifty fall over 1% as bulls take a breather

Sensex tumbles 658 points; banking & financial stocks slump

Poor demand likely to keep aluminium prices on leash in near-term

India’s natural rubber production up at 9-year-high in 2021-22

Crude oil futures trade lower on exchanges

Sell MCX copper futures

Coconut oil price unlikely to rally during Onam festival season

Rupee falls 20 paise to close at 79.84 against US dollar

Rupee falls 12 paise to 79.76 against US dollar in early trade

Rupee falls 19 paise to close at 79.64 against US dollar

Rupee falls 23 paise to 79.68 against US dollar in early trade

Indian rupee opens lower tracking weak Asian cues

Poor demand likely to keep aluminium prices on leash in near-term

India’s natural rubber production up at 9-year-high in 2021-22

Crude oil futures trade lower on exchanges

Sell MCX copper futures

Coconut oil price unlikely to rally during Onam festival season

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Bihar, Jharkhand, UP may gain from 2nd monsoon depression

Hindustan Unilever launches digital distribution platform for its professional cleaning products

Storm after calm in cotton market as prices gain on lower US crop

CUTS approaches CCI against PVR-Inox merger

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MPC resolution on the withdrawal of accommodation is confusing: Jayanth Varma

MPC resolution on the withdrawal of accommodation is confusing: Jayanth Varma

The MPC resolution to remain focussed on the withdrawal of accommodation is confusing, says Jayanth VarmaInflation ‘unacceptably and uncomfortably’ hi

Growth-inflation-external balance triangle much better for current fiscal now, says FinMin report

Growth-inflation-external balance triangle much better for current fiscal now, says FinMin report

Improvement in the cyclical prospect is a reflection of the swift economic policy response by the government and the central bank, says report

Now, steel and cement makers now turn to Russia for coal supplies

Now, steel and cement makers now turn to Russia for coal supplies

Steel firms buying pulverised companies tap PCI coal from Russia; cement makers looking at cheaper thermal coal

Merger scrutiny: New Competition Bill seeks to set the threshold bar lower on ‘control’ definition

Merger scrutiny: New Competition Bill seeks to set the threshold bar lower on ‘control’ definition

‘Control’ definition change in law proposed to usher in concept of ‘material influence’; move to bring clarity and certainty to competition law, says

Agri Business

Coffee growers in Karnataka fear over 15% crop loss due to excess rains

Kharif sowing continues to cause worry as area under pulses, oilseeds trails

Low arrivals, Onam demand lift CTC dust prices in Kochi tea auctions

India’s natural rubber production up at 9-year-high in 2021-22

Potato prices surge as Bengal crop down 23%

Flipkart signs pact with IIMR to groom FPOs, SHGs

Maha Agri Minister: Assessment of crop damage complete; new pest affecting produce in three districts

Money & Banking

Srei resolution: Deadline to submit bids extended till August 29

Srei resolution: Deadline to submit bids extended till August 29

London-based Varde Capital is believed to have put in a bid of over ₹14,000 crore

Growth-inflation-external balance triangle much better for current fiscal now, says FinMin report

Growth-inflation-external balance triangle much better for current fiscal now, says FinMin report

Improvement in the cyclical prospect is a reflection of the swift economic policy response by the government and the central bank, says report

RBI issues clarification on PSB paper

RBI issues clarification on PSB paper

RBI says researchers prefer gradual privatisation

Uni Cards suspends existing services, cites recent RBI norms on digital lending

Uni Cards suspends existing services, cites recent RBI norms on digital lending

Mumbai, August 19

Inadequate regulatory adherence by banks with governance norms would prove costly: RBI study

Inadequate regulatory adherence by banks with governance norms would prove costly: RBI study

Notably, PSBs stumbled in achieving greater compliance with dimensions of board effectiveness, risk management, audit functions

SBI sells exposure in KSK Mahanadi to Aditya Birla ARC for ₹1,622 cr

SBI sells exposure in KSK Mahanadi to Aditya Birla ARC for ₹1,622 cr

SBI Bank had exposure aggregating ₹5,042.53 crore as of July 8

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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

Bihar, Jharkhand, UP may gain from 2nd monsoon depression

Hindustan Unilever launches digital distribution platform for its professional cleaning products

CUTS approaches CCI against PVR-Inox merger

FSIB recommends Mohammad Mustafa for NABARD’s Chairman post

Brokers protest penalties over new client margin norms

Bajaj Finance readies for entry into credit cards business

SBI employees union urges management to rescind decision to set up subsidiary

A global storm of stagflation

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Adani Power to buy DB Power for ₹7,000 crore in all-cash deal

Adani Power to buy DB Power for ₹7,000 crore in all-cash deal

Acquisition will help APL to expand operations in Chhattisgarh

Vivo V25 Pro 5G review: Camera-centric phone with a neat trick

Vivo V25 Pro 5G review: Camera-centric phone with a neat trick

Impressions of a good looking all-rounder with a focus on photos and a colour-changing back panel

Russia's Gazprom to shut gas pipeline to Europe for 3 days

Russia's Gazprom to shut gas pipeline to Europe for 3 days

The latest shutdown will come a month after Gazprom restored natural gas supply through the pipeline to only a fifth of its capacity after a previous

Russia is China's top oil supplier for 3rd month in July this year

Russia is China's top oil supplier for 3rd month in July this year

July Russian oil imports by China was at 1.68 million bpd, up 7.6 per cent y-o-y

E-comm platforms saw only nominal growth in I-Day sale

E-comm platforms saw only nominal growth in I-Day sale

But offline retailers recorded a bumper growth in sales volume

MPC resolution on the withdrawal of accommodation is confusing: Jayanth Varma

MPC resolution on the withdrawal of accommodation is confusing: Jayanth Varma

The MPC resolution to remain focussed on the withdrawal of accommodation is confusing, says Jayanth VarmaInflation ‘unacceptably and uncomfortably’ hi

Divided UN council fails to approve more top Taliban travel

Divided UN council fails to approve more top Taliban travel

Russia and China want all 13 top Taliban officials to travel: diplomats

Data monetisation plan: Activists raise privacy red flag against IRCTC

Data monetisation plan: Activists raise privacy red flag against IRCTC

Incentive for data collection violates principles of data minimisation and purpose limitation: Internet Freedom Foundation

Multimedia

Companies

DCGI approves use of AstraZeneca’s drug for patients with high-risk early breast cancer

DCGI approves use of AstraZeneca’s drug for patients with high-risk early breast cancer

The drug, Lynparza, will be used as monotherapy for the adjuvant treatment of adult patients

HCCB announces Juan Pablo Rodriguez as its new CEO

HCCB announces Juan Pablo Rodriguez as its new CEO

Rodriguez’s transition from CCO of BIG to HCCB’s CEO will begin in September

Adani Power to buy DB Power for ₹7,000 crore in all-cash deal

Adani Power to buy DB Power for ₹7,000 crore in all-cash deal

Acquisition will help APL to expand operations in Chhattisgarh

Apollo Hospitals on expansion mode in Gurugram and Chennai

Apollo Hospitals on expansion mode in Gurugram and Chennai

Apollo Hospitals The healthcare major has earmarked a total of ₹1,700 crore for its expansion plans

ReNew Power posts net loss of ₹10.4 cr in Q1

ReNew Power posts net loss of ₹10.4 cr in Q1

Total income stood at ₹2,500.7 crore

Nandan Nilekani’s Fundamentum raises $227 mn for its second fund

Nandan Nilekani’s Fundamentum raises $227 mn for its second fund

Fundamentum plans to fund enterprises that have attained product-market fit and have developed momentum in their scale-up journey

Info-tech

E-comm platforms saw only nominal growth in I-Day sale

E-comm platforms saw only nominal growth in I-Day sale

But offline retailers recorded a bumper growth in sales volume

Google’s update to bolster credibility over clickbait

Google’s update to bolster credibility over clickbait

Search engine major Google to launch its biggest search algorithm termed ‘helpful content update’

Data monetisation plan: Activists raise privacy red flag against IRCTC

Data monetisation plan: Activists raise privacy red flag against IRCTC

Incentive for data collection violates principles of data minimisation and purpose limitation: Internet Freedom Foundation

7Seas launches Gamer Shorts

7Seas launches Gamer Shorts

Gamer Shorts comes with 25 simple games, covering racing, puzzles, and arcade sports

Mphasis sees macro headwinds as an opportunity to scale

Mphasis sees macro headwinds as an opportunity to scale

Mphasis expects tech spending won’t decline but rather become more focused

Common charger to raise price of low-end devices, curb export potential: ICEA

Common charger to raise price of low-end devices, curb export potential: ICEA

Mobile phone players have already reduced the charging ports to only two types of charging points: ICEA

Portfolio

Weekly Rupee View: Rupee sways to and fro in a range

Weekly Rupee View: Rupee sways to and fro in a range

The price band of 79 – 79.80 remains valid

LIC may offer a smoother ride for investors going ahead

LIC may offer a smoother ride for investors going ahead

Sustained improvement in APE growth, but retail market share needs monitoring

Index Outlook: Sensex and Nifty 50 nearing an inflection point

Index Outlook: Sensex and Nifty 50 nearing an inflection point

Strong resistances with potential to trigger a reversal are coming up that has potential to trigger a reversal

How India Inc fared in Q1 and the road ahead

How India Inc fared in Q1 and the road ahead

Here’s a detailed look at the trends this quarter and outlook for four key sectors

This Independence Day, break free from investment hassles

This Independence Day, break free from investment hassles

4 steps for ease of investing and financial well-being

Should you subscribe to Syrma SGS Technology IPO?

Should you subscribe to Syrma SGS Technology IPO?

At current valuation, the offer leaves little wiggle room if risks to the business play out; the IPO price band is ₹209-220

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BL Context | Explained | Freebies versus Welfare Scheme

BL Context | Explained | Freebies versus Welfare Scheme

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LIC may offer a smoother ride for investors going ahead

Sustained improvement in APE growth, but retail market share needs monitoring

Index Outlook: Sensex and Nifty 50 nearing an inflection point

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