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• BharatPe raises Rs 139 cr debt from Alteria Capital, ICICI Bank
  on January 17, 2021 at 4:28 pm
• 'Indian economy may contract 25 per cent in current fiscal'
  on January 17, 2021 at 2:24 pm

  The Indian economy is not recovering as fast as the government claims and the country's economy may contract 25 per cent in the current financial year, noted economist Arun Kumar said on Sunday. Kumar further said that due to a big decline in the GDP during the current financial year, the budget estimates have gone completely out of gear and, therefore, there is a need to correct the Budget.

• 'Burning smell in cockpit': IndiGo's Surat-Kolkata flight makes emergency landing in Bhopal
  on January 17, 2021 at 2:15 pm

  An IndiGo Surat-Kolkata flight with over 170 people on board diverted to Bhopal on Sunday after the pilots reported a “burning smell in the cockpit”. The Airbus A320 neo (VT-ITH) operating as 6E-357 landed safely in Bhopal.

• Luxury car makers seek tax cuts on automobiles in upcoming Budget
  on January 17, 2021 at 11:51 am

  Luxury car makers Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Lamborghini expect the government to lower taxes on automobiles in the upcoming Budget, saying the premium segment of the auto industry has not been able to grow due to high taxation besides being hit hard by coronavirus. Any hike in taxes will hit demand and prevent recovery from the disruptions witnessed last year, according to senior officials of the companies.

• US biz advocacy group urges Sitharaman to lower tariff in next Budget
  on January 17, 2021 at 9:53 am
• Despite being on watchlist, RBI to continue intervening in forex mkt
  on January 17, 2021 at 7:03 am
• Capital gains relief rule on flat sales given retro effect
  on January 17, 2021 at 3:28 am

  ITAT has held that the benefit of a higher tolerance band of 10% for the difference between the sale price of a flat and the stamp duty valuation will apply with retrospective effect. The ruling will help pending cases from these years when the acceptable variation rate was much lower or no such leeway was available.

• Exclusive-Trump Slams Huawei And Its Suppliers One Final Time
  on January 17, 2021 at 6:43 pm

  The Trump administration last week notified some Huawei suppliers that it is revoking their licenses to sell to the Chinese tech giant and intends to reject dozens of other applications to supply the telecommunications equipment maker, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

• Canadian Minister Assures Businesses Of Support After Failed Couche-Tard And Carrefour Talks
  on January 17, 2021 at 4:48 pm

  Canada's Industry Minister FrançoisPhilippe Champagne spoke to Alimentation CoucheTard founder Alain Bouchard and assured him of support for Canadian businesses, after the company dropped plans to buy European retailer Carrefour SA, the minister said in a tweet on Sunday.

• Govt Procures Paddy Worth Rs 1.06 Lakh Crore So Far This Kharif Season
  on January 17, 2021 at 4:47 pm

  The Food Corporation of India (FCI) has procured564.17 lakh tonnes of paddy till January 16, an increase of 25.25 per cent from 450.42 lakh tonnes in the corresponding period of the previous year.

• Insider Q&A: Mark Weinstein, MeWe's Anti-Facebook CEO
  on January 17, 2021 at 3:12 pm

  Some users have fled Facebook and Twitter after the platforms booted President Donald Trump and some of his confederates for inciting unrest and spreading false claims about election fraud. Some migrated to farright friendly sites like Parler or Gab. Others joined a service that aims to stand apart.

• DHFL Resolution: Committee of Creditors Approve Piramal Capital's Bid
  on January 17, 2021 at 2:23 pm

  Since the conclusion of the fifth and final round of the bidding process last month, Piramal and Oaktree Capital each claimed that their bid was the highest and fully implementable.

• UK Must Not Do Trade Deals With Rights Abusers, Foreign Minister Says
  on January 17, 2021 at 2:04 pm

  Last week, Raab said Britain would introduce new rules for its companies to try to prevent goods linked to China’s Xinjiang region entering their supply chains.

• Israel Economy Likely To Grow 4.6% In 2021, Says Finance Ministry
  on January 17, 2021 at 1:39 pm

  Israel's economy is likely to grow by 4.6% this year, the Finance Ministry said on Sunday in a forecast reliant on continuation of rapid COVID19 inoculations and a drop in the infection rate.

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• Centre extends bidding deadlines for Pawan Hans disinvestment
  by Vikas Dhoot on January 17, 2021 at 4:49 pm

  The government had invited expressions of interest from bidders for its 51% stake in mini-Ratna PSU Pawan Hans, with January 19 as the deadline.

• Amazon Prime Video to continue investing in local content
  by PTI on January 17, 2021 at 11:09 am

  A new partnership with Airtel will allow prepaid users of the telecom major to avail the video streaming service as a standalone offering.

• Excise duty collection jump 48 % this fiscal on record hike in taxes on petrol, diesel
  by PTI on January 17, 2021 at 10:25 am

  With this, the total incidence of excise duty on petrol rose to ₹ 32.98 per litre and that on diesel to ₹ 31.83 a litre.

• Demand to rationalise GST on food delivery biz to 5 %
  by PTI on January 17, 2021 at 10:16 am

  Customers taking food delivery at their home or office are paying 13% higher price on the same food and beverages compared to customers who are walking down to restaurants as the dine-in tax rate is 5%, they claimed.

• The Hindu Explains | What has the RBI cautioned against in its latest Financial Stability Report?
  by Suresh Seshadri on January 17, 2021 at 7:54 am

  What prompted the RBI Governor’s warning? Why is the RBI concerned?

• EPFO settles 56.79 lakh COVID-19 advance claims, releases over ₹14,000 cr till December
  by PTI on January 17, 2021 at 7:44 am

  The amount of disbursals under COVID-19 claims to subscribers is a sizable amount of over one fifth of the total disbursement during the period by the EPFO.

• Winner’s Curse — when luck overtakes skill
  by G. R. Balaji on January 16, 2021 at 5:34 pm

  With markets on a roll, investors must exercise caution as the path to riches is riddled with potholes

• In the cult of violence, Pak has kept a place for India
  on January 17, 2021 at 7:02 pm

  Both India and Pakistan need to exercise restraint, but we also need to lay down a threshold which says -- this far and no more, says Colonel (retired) Jaibans Singh

• How PM, Sonia beat Dilli ki sardi!
  on January 17, 2021 at 7:02 pm

  Arun Jaitley's laud-worthy effort... Revealed! The new 'best friends' in politics... Akhilesh Yadav's big dilemma... All this and more in this week's Dilli Gupshup.

• These 11 popular SMALL cars just got BETTER!
  on January 17, 2021 at 7:02 pm

  Here is an extensive list of enhanced hatchbacks that are impressive from buyers' viewpoint.

• Excerpt: 'The sergeant ordered that his skin be flayed'
  on January 17, 2021 at 7:02 pm

  Gray Wolves and White Doves by John D. Balian is the "story of a young boy's quest for identity and belonging." We bring you an excerpt.

• EPL: Walters' own goals allow Chelsea stroll at Stoke
  on January 17, 2021 at 7:02 pm

  Two own goals from Stoke City forward Jonathan Walters set Chelsea on their way to a 4-0 Premier League victory on Saturday that gave under-fire interim manager Rafael Benitez some respite.

• 2,000 Robinhood accounts infiltrated by hackers - Report
  by Staff Writer on October 16, 2020 at 2:44 am

  Robinhood was now considering whether to add a phone number along with other tools, the report said.

• Sensex completes best run of gains in 13 years
  on October 15, 2020 at 2:58 am

  India’s stock benchmark rose, clocking its tenth straight session of gains, as investors piled into beaten-down shares in the last hour of trading.

• Asia stocks dip on earnings, fading stimulus hopes
  on October 15, 2020 at 12:38 am

  Shares slipped in Japan and South Korea, and futures pointed lower in Hong Kong

• Asian stocks set to rise as tech, stimulus hopes fuel global rally
  on October 13, 2020 at 12:29 am

  Shares in Apple Inc surged 6.4% on Wall Street on Monday ahead of an expected debut of its latest iPhone on Tuesday

• Wall Street surges on Apple, Microsoft, Amazon
  on October 13, 2020 at 12:16 am

  Apple Inc jumped nearly 7% ahead of an event on Tuesday, when it is expected to unveil its newest iPhones.

• Asian stocks creep higher on US stimulus hopes, yuan sinks
  on October 12, 2020 at 1:53 am

  The People's Bank of China has scrapped a requirement for banks to hold a reserve of yuan forward contracts

• The case for buying Asia stocks over US ones
  on October 12, 2020 at 1:26 am

  An expected surge in election-related volatility in the U.S. stock market is paving the way for Asian shares to make a run at besting their American peers.

• DGCA seeks fresh public objections after clearing AirAsia for take-off
  on January 15, 2014 at 9:08 am

  The latest public notice was issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Monday.

• Yes Bank ties up with Teri to Promote Sustainable Development in India
  on January 10, 2014 at 9:29 am

  MoU will enable Yes bank to work with the BFSI sector on responsible finance, financial inclusion.

• Govt must slash spending by Rs 1 trillion to meet fiscal target: Barclays
  on January 9, 2014 at 12:24 pm

  During the April-November period, fiscal deficit touched as much as 94 per cent of the budgeted target.

• Amit Mitra takes charge of Dept of Commerce and Industries, offers 'relationship managers' services to entrepreneurs
  on January 9, 2014 at 11:34 am

  Commerce and Industries Minister Amit Mitra held out a clear cut plan for industrialists at a seminar.

• Inflation in India to moderate in coming months: Arvind Mayaram
  on January 9, 2014 at 8:27 am

  Arvind Mayaram said spurt in demand for food products adding to inflationary pressure.

• CAD in India will come down to $50 bn in 2013-14: Arvind Mayaram
  on January 9, 2014 at 8:19 am

  CAD in India touched all-time high of $88 bn or 4.8 pct of GDP in 2012-13, Arvind Mayaram said.

• Tata Sons, Singapore Airlines joint venture orders Airbus A320s
  on January 9, 2014 at 5:33 am

  Singapore Airlines has chosen Airbus's A320 to launch its new Indian JV with Tata Sons...