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  • Parliamentary panel approves GST bill with changes

    Seeking to expedite implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST), a Parliamentary panel on Wednesday gave approval to the legislation while suggesting amendments to provisions relating to tax structure and dispute resolution mechanism among others. Headed by senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha, the Standing Committee on Finance said the GST Bill should not include specific […]

    Ta Chong Bank in Taiwan to Issue JCB Cards

    Tokyo : JCB International (JCBI), the international operations subsidiary of JCB, the only global payment brand based in Japan, is pleased to announce that Ta Chong Bank has signed a license agreement for JCB card issuance as the 25th JCB card issuer in Taiwan, and launched the TC Bank Le Siang Precious Card. JCB card […]

    RBI imposes Rs 5.6 lakh fine on SBI for violation of norms

    The Reserve Bank on Wednesday said it imposed a fine of about Rs 5.6 lakh on State Bank of India (SBI) for violation of currency chest norms. “The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of Rs 5,62,555 on 12th July, 2013 on SBI for violation of the terms of agreement with RBI for […]

    Government hopeful of 5 per cent divestment in CIL

    The Coal Ministry on Wednesday expressed hope of getting the go ahead for divestment of five per cent stake in Coal India Ltd that could raise Rs 10,000 crore for the exchequer, despite a section of the trade unions opposing the decision. “We are hopeful of resolving the issues with the unions of CIL,” Coal […]

    Sensex down 68 points in volatile trade due to weak rupee

    Sensex on Wednesday declined by over 68 points after a volatile session as the market reeled under selling pressure for the second day amid weakness in the rupee. The 30-share Sensex, which opened slightly higher, declined to a low of 18,551.35 before recovering to a high of 18,811.46. Later, it fell again and settled at […]

    ICICI Bank launches 15 Gramin branches in Madhya Pradesh

    Madhya Pradesh : ICICI Bank Limited, India’s largest private sector bank, today announced the launch of 15 new Gramin branches across Madhya Pradesh as part of its financial inclusion plan that aims at providing banking services in unbanked villages. All these branches have been opened in small villages, which were so far devoid of any […]

    Bharti AXA Life launches Secure Income Plan

    Mumbai : Bharti AXA Life Insurance, the private life insurance joint venture between Bharti Enterprises and AXA, the world’s largest insurance company, announced the launch of a unique traditional non-participating plan, Bharti AXA Life Secure Income Plan.  The plan has a limited premium payment term and at the end of the term, the policy holder […]

    Sensex down 120 pts in early trade on weak rupee

    The BSE benchmark Sensex on Wednesday fell by 120 points in early trade, extending Tuesday’s losses, due to increased selling by funds on weakening rupee amid a subdued trend in other Asian markets on indications of a possible tapering of US stimulus. The 30-share barometer fell by 120 points, or 0.64 per cent, to 18,613.22. […]

    Rupee down 50 paise against dollar in early trade

    The rupee on Wednesday fell by 50 paise to 61.27 against the US dollar in early trade on the Interbank Foreign Exchange due to heavy demand for the US currency from importers amid a lower opening in the equity market. Forex dealers said increased demand for the American currency from imoprters and a weak opening […]

    Reliance Broadcast Network: Q1 FY14 consolidated income of RS. 61.1 cr up 26%

    New Delhi : Reliance Broadcast Network Limited, a Reliance Group Company, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2013. The Company reported strong performance, achieving operating break even, with consolidated total income of Rs. 61.1 crore and consolidated EBITDA of Rs 0.9 crore. The Company reported a 31% increase in revenues […]