FMC-Sebi Merger Sounds Death Knell for 'Dabba' Market
Press Trust of India | Sunday March 1, 2015
The proposed merger of the Forward markets Commission (FMC) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to create a unified market regulator has sounded a death knell for the illicit 'dabba trading', estimated to have a turnover of up to R...
Preliminary Assessment Reveals Fireball is a Meteor
Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Sunday March 1, 2015
A preliminary examination by scientists has revealed that the 'fireball', which streaked across the Kerala sky triggering panic in several districts a day ago, could be a meteor.
Q3 Bank Credit Growth Down at 10%: RBI
Press Trust of India | Sunday March 1, 2015
Gross bank credit grew by 10.1 per cent in the December quarter as against 14.2 per cent growth registered in the year-ago period, data from the Reserve Bank of India showed.
Cash Subsidy to LPG Consumers has Stopped Leakages: Prime Minister
Press Trust of India | Sunday March 1, 2015
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the landmark scheme to give LPG consumers cash subsidy instead of selling to them below market priced cooking gas has stopped leakages, saving thousands of crores of rupees.
Swine Flu Death Toll Climbs to 1,075
India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday March 1, 2015
The swine flu onslaught has claimed 34 more lives as the nationwide toll from the H1N1 virus so far this year touched 1,075 with the number of cases of the disease inching towards the 20,000 mark.
Royal Enfield February Sales Jump 49%
Press Trust of India | Sunday March 1, 2015
Royal Enfield on Sunday reported a 49 per cent jump in total sales in February at 30,240 units.
Coal India Board Nod for East Corridor Rail Project: Report
Press Trust of India | Sunday March 1, 2015
Coal India's board has given its in-principle approval to East Corridor Railway project that may see an investment of around Rs 2,500 crore to facilitate movement of passengers as well as freight, primarily coal, from Chhattisgarh.
Government Targets Rs 1 Lakh Crore Dividend Collection in FY16
Press Trust of India | Sunday March 1, 2015
The government aims to collect over Rs 1 lakh crore in dividend from public sector companies and banks in 2015-16, a 13 per cent increase over the previous year.
Government Re-Examining 4 Coal Blocks Auctioned in Phase 1: Report
Press Trust of India | Sunday March 1, 2015
The government is re-examining auction of coal blocks bagged by Balco, JSPL and BS Ispat, on some complaints including bidding price, sources said.
Government Gets 107 Applications for Allotment of 43 Mines to PSUs
Press Trust of India | Sunday March 1, 2015
The Coal Ministry on Sunday received 107 applications from public sector undertakings (PSUs) like NTPC, SAIL, DVC and NLC for allocation of 43 coal blocks to be given to state-run firms.
Will Seek Ideas for Mobile App: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday March 1, 2015
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said ideas from the public will be invited for developing a mobile app for his office (PMO) to make it mobile friendly for citizens.
Local Congress Leader in Ratlam Dies of Swine Flu
Others News | Press Trust of India | Sunday March 1, 2015
A Congress leader in Ratlam district today died of swine flu at a private hospital.
Mufti Sayeed Says Not Disappointed on AFSPA. As Head of Unified Command, I Know What I Have to Do
India News | Reported by Nazir Masoodi, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday March 1, 2015
The coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir will "thoroughly review the security situation in state" to determine the "need and desirability" of special laws, new chief minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed told the media after he and his 25-member cabine...
17 Additional Trains in Delhi Metro from Tomorrow
Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Sunday March 1, 2015
The induction of 17 trains into the services of Delhi Metro from tomorrow may offer the commuters a slight respite from the constant jostling for space, especially during the peak hours in the evening.
'A New Beginning for Trinamool Congress', Says Mukul Roy
India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday March 1, 2015
A day after he was removed from the post of All India General Secretary of Trinamool Congress, Mukul Roy today said leaders who replaced him in different positions "are more competent than him".
Delayed Fiscal Consolidation Won't Impact India Rating: Moody's
Press Trust of India | Sunday March 1, 2015
US-based think-tank Moody's on Sunday said India's sovereign rating will not be impacted by the delayed fiscal consolidation programme announced in the Budget 2015-16.
'Pakistan, Militants Allowed Conducive Atmosphere for Polls,' Says Mufti Sayeed
India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal (with inputs from PTI) | Sunday March 1, 2015
Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed courted controversy hours after taking oath today, saying the Hurriyat, militant outfits and "people from across the border" - construed as an oblique reference to Pakistan -- allowed conducive a...
Get Registered to Give Stock Tips on TV: Sebi to Advisers
Press Trust of India | Sunday March 1, 2015
Individual investment advisers providing opinion on securities or public offers through TV channels or other media platforms will be required to obtain registration as research analysts, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has said.
Maharashtra Congress Demands Package for Farmers Hit by Untimely Rains
India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday March 1, 2015
With unseasonal rains causing damage to crops in several districts of Maharashtra, the Congress today demanded a comprehensive package for the affected farmers.
Budget: Super Rich Senior Citizens to Take Biggest Hit, Says Report
Press Trust of India | Sunday March 1, 2015
Individuals with an annual income of above Rs 10 lakh but below Rs 1 crore have emerged as the biggest beneficiaries of the new taxation proposals, if they are aged below 60 years, while the super-rich above this age bracket will be hit the hardest.
ITC, ONGC, 3 Others Lose Rs 36,856 Crore in Market Value
Press Trust of India | Sunday March 1, 2015
The combined market valuation of top five Sensex companies tumbled by a whopping Rs 36,855.98 crore in the week that began on February 23, with FMCG major ITC taking the steepest hit.
'Apologise to the People of Bihar,' Nitish Kumar Tells Party Workers in Patna
India News | Written by Alok Pandey | Sunday March 1, 2015
A week after he resumed charge as Bihar Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar today addressed more than one lakh party workers at Patna's Gandhi Maidan, and had a single message for them - "Apologise to the people of Bihar".
Vistara Aims at Fleet Size of 20 Aircraft by 2018
Press Trust of India | Sunday March 1, 2015
Vistara, a joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, on Sunday said its fleet size will be increased to 20 by 2018, from five at present.
Gold Deposit Scheme Can Fetch Rs 1 Lakh Crore: SBI
Press Trust of India | Sunday March 1, 2015
Finance Minister Jaitley has introduced multiple measures to monetise gold.
