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REC, Bank of Baroda join hands to finance power, infrastructure and logistics projects
05 Jan 2024
REC Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bank of Baroda to facilitate joint lending to finance power, infrastructure and logistics projects in the country over the next three years.
India's fintech sector faced a 63% funding decline in 2023
04 Jan 2024
Amid the funding winter, India’s fintech sector experienced a significant setback, with a 63% decline in fund inflows throughout 2023, according to a report by Tracxn.
Chennai tax officials issue a Rs. 663 crore GST demand notice to LIC
04 Jan 2024
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) stated on Wednesday, 3 January 2024, that tax authorities have issued a demand notice amounting to approximately Rs 663.45 crore, citing short payment of Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Monthly GST collection in April-December averages Rs1.66 lakh crore
04 Jan 2024
Revenue collection by way of Goods and Services Tax (GST) for December 2023 stood at Rs,164,882 crore, while gross GST collection for the first nine months of the current financial year
India hikes windfall tax on crude, eliminates tax on diesel and ATF
03 Jan 2024
Government of India on Monday announced an increase in the windfall tax levied on locally-produced crude petroleum while doing away with the tax on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF).
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Hindustan Unilever faces Rs 447.5 crore GST demands and penalties
02 Jan 2024
Leading fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturer, Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL), disclosed on Monday, 1 January 2024, that it has been served with Goods and Services Tax (GST) demands and penalties totaling Rs. 447.5 crores by the authorities.
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Bitcoin surges beyond $45,000, setting a new two-year high
02 Jan 2024
In a remarkable milestone, Bitcoin has surged past the $45,000 mark, marking its highest value in nearly two years.
Centre appoints former NITI Aayog V-C Dr Arvind Panagariya as head of 16th Finance Commission
01 Jan 2024
Government of India on Sunday announced the constitution of the Sixteenth Finance Commission, with Arvind Panagariya, former vice chairman, NITI Aayog, and Columbia University professor, as its chairman.
India’s forex reserves grow $58 bn year-to-date to $620.4 bn
31 Dec 2023
India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $57.63 billion year-to-date, taking overall forex reserves with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to $620.44 billion
Net financial assets of non-residents in India up $7.4 bn in Q2 FY24
31 Dec 2023
Net financial assets of non-residents in India increased by $7.4 billion to $380.9 billion in the second quarter of the current financial year (July-September 2023-24)
Govt hikes small savings interest rates
31 Dec 2023
The central government on Saturday notified revised interest rates on small savings schemes, including a 20 basis point hike in the interest rates
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India's current account deficit sharply down at 1% of GDP in Q2
27 Dec 2023
India's current account deficit declined sharply to $8.3 billion, or 1 per cent of the country’s GDP, in the second quarter of the current financial year (July-September 2023-24)
Centre releases Rs72,961.21 cr more as tax devolution to states
22 Dec 2023
The central government has authorised the release of an additional installment of Rs72,961.21 crore to states as part of its devolution of tax.
Net direct tax collections up 20.66% at Rs13,70,388 crore
19 Dec 2023
Net direct tax collections so far during the financial year 2023-24 (as of 17 December 2023) stood at Rs13,70,388 crore
UPI transactions grow at a CAGR of 168% in 5 years to Rs139 lakh crore
19 Dec 2023
The value of financial transactions using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has grown from Rs1 lakh crore to Rs139 lakh crore in the last five years
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Proposed changes in China spark concerns among venture capital and private equity funds
13 Dec 2023
In a move that has stirred controversy within China’s financial circles, the country’s securities regulators recently unveiled draft rules proposing a substantial increase in the investment threshold for private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) funds.
RBI MPC maintains 6.5% repo rate, raises FY24 GDP forecast to 7%
08 Dec 2023
In its bi-annual policy announcement, the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (RBI MPC) opted to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5%, marking the fifth consecutive decision to maintain the status quo.
Citigroup CFO reveals $1 billion cost for massive restructuring
07 Dec 2023
Mark Mason, Chief Financial Officer of Citigroup, disclosed that the bank’s extensive restructuring is expected to incur charges of approximately $1 billion for restructuring and severance.
What is a Ponzi scheme?
By Aniket Gupta | 06 Dec 2023
Ponzi schemes have long captivated the public imagination, drawing unsuspecting investors into a web of illusion and deception.
What is a Ponzi scheme?
By Aniket Gupta | 06 Dec 2023
Ponzi schemes have long captivated the public imagination, drawing unsuspecting investors into a web of illusion and deception.
Bitcoin surges above $40,000 amid positive market sentiment
04 Dec 2023
In a significant upswing, Bitcoin has surpassed the $40,000 mark, marking its highest point in 2023.
Bitcoin surges above $40,000 amid positive market sentiment
04 Dec 2023
In a significant upswing, Bitcoin has surpassed the $40,000 mark, marking its highest point in 2023.
The government allocates an additional Rs. 1,500 crore to the FAME-II program
04 Dec 2023
In a decisive move to bolster the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India (FAME-II) program, the Centre has sanctioned an additional Rs. 1,500 crore for its second phase.
The Indian rupee strengthened by 11 paise to 83.29 against the US dollar
01 Dec 2023
In the early hours of Friday 1 December, 2023, trading session, the Indian rupee showcased resilience, appreciating by 11 paise to reach 83.29 against the US dollar.
Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charlie Munger passes away at age 99
29 Nov 2023
Charles Thomas Munger, the oracle of Pasadena and one of the most important figures in Berkshire Hathaway, passed away on Tuesday, 28 November 2023, at the age of 99.
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