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Accenture Narrows FY Revenue Growth Forecast Range on Covid-19 Impact
The company said it expects fiscal 2020 revenue growth to be between 3.5% and 4.5%, compared with its prior forecast of 3% to 6%.
IOB Shares Rise Over 10%, Posts Rs 143.79 Crore Net Profit in Fourth Quarter
Income during March quarter of FY20 remained nearly flat at Rs 5,484.06 crore as compared with Rs 5,473.92 crore in the same period of 2018-19, IOB said in a regulatory filing.
Govt to Provide 2% Interest Subsidy to 'Shishu' Borrowers under Mudra Yojna
The Union Cabinet approved the scheme for interest subvention of 2% to Shishu loan category borrowers under PMMY, outstanding as on March 31, 2020, for a period of 12 months to eligible borrowers, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar sa...
Sebi Slaps a Fine of Rs 1.55 Crore on Two Entities for Fraudulent Trading Activities
After observing large-scale reversal of trades in the illiquid stock options segment of the BSE, Sebi conducted a probe between April 2014 and September 2015.
Govt Launches Portal 'SATYABHAMA' to Promote R&D in Mining, Mineral Sector
The portal has been designed, developed and implemented by National Informatics Centre (NIC), Mines Informatics Division.
Vedanta Resources Chairman Says BHEL is Capable of Producing Best Power Plants, Cull Dependence on Chinese Imports
According to him, corporatisation or privatisation of BHEL, without laying off any personnel, "can do wonders for Aatmanirbhar Bharat, and meet the country's demand without dependency on China.
Consumer Loans Disbursement Back to Pre-Covid Levels of Rs 1,000 Crore a Month: HDFC Bank
Changes in lifestyle due to aspects like lockdowns and work from home has created additional demand for items such as laptops, Wi-Fi routers and even vacuum cleaners, which the bank is funding at present.
Investment in Debt Mutual Funds Can Help Investors: Crisil
The rating agency's research wing suggested it is wise to invest in debt mutual funds and the investments can still pay but one needs to know how to invest their savings into it.
India's Service Sector Exports Dip 8.92% to Rs 1.25 Lakh Crore in April: RBI Data
As per a press release by RBI, the estimated value of services exports for May 2020 is USD 15.70 billion.
Telecom Operators May Offer Spectrum, Licence, Tangible Assets, Tax Refunds as Security for AGR Dues
The development comes after the Supreme Court last week asked the telecom operators to spell out the roadmap, timeline and security of payment.
Exports Clocked by STPI-registered Units During Covid-19 Lockdown Period at Rs 46,556 Crore, Says DG
During the period, Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) saw 253 new unit registrations and renewals, STPI Director General Omkar Rai told PTI.
Govt Unlikely to Go for Privatisation of PSBs this Fiscal due to Low Valuations & Rising Stressed Assets amid Covid-19
At present, four public sector banks are under the RBI's Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework, which puts several restrictions on them.
SIP Inflows Hit 11-month Low in May Amid Market Volatility Due to Covid-19 Pandemic
The mutual fund industry raised Rs 8,123 crore though the SIP route last month, lower than Rs 8,376 crore mopped up in April, according to the latest data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi).
Banks to Turn Cautious on Retail Loans due to Covid-19 Impact, Says Report
Despite demand for personal loans and credit cards, the lenders are likely to stay away from these segments due to asset quality concerns, credit information company Transunion Cibil said.
Bank Employees Demand More Cleanliness at Branches, Flexibility in Work Hours after Covid-19 Deaths
The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) — an umbrella body of nine unions representing nearly 900,000 employees of all types of banks in India — asked for better safety standards last week.
Billionaire Anil Agarwal Seeks PM Modi's Help to Reopen Copper Plant for Self-reliant India
The Tamil Nadu government had in May 2018 ordered permanent shutdown of the copper smelter after bloody protests at the plant in Thoothukudi culminated in the police opening fire on demonstrators, killing 13 of them.