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RBI imposes Rs 29.6 lakh fine on HSBC over non-compliance in card ops

RBI imposes Rs 29.6 lakh fine on HSBC over non-compliance in card ops

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced it has fined The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) Rs 29.6 lakh for failing to comply with certain directives regarding card operations, media reported

IBNSJun 28, 2024
Sensex falls 210.45 pts after strong show in the morning

Sensex falls 210.45 pts after strong show in the morning

Despite a strong run in the morning trading hours, BSE Sensex dropped by 210.45 pts to settle at 79,032.73 on profit booking by local operators on Friday, losing its winning streak of the five last sessions.

IBNSJun 28, 2024
FATF places India in elite ‘regular follow-up’ category

FATF places India in elite ‘regular follow-up’ category

The Ministry of Finance on Friday announced India has achieved an outstanding outcome in the Mutual Evaluation conducted during 2023-24 by Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

IBNSJun 28, 2024
SEBI allows NRI, OCI participation in IFSC-based FPIs to bolster investments in India

SEBI allows NRI, OCI participation in IFSC-based FPIs to bolster investments in India

Mumbai: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved major changes to enhance investments in India by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) based in International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs), media reported.

IBNSJun 28, 2024
60% of MSMEs plan to digitize their business by 2025: Vi report

60% of MSMEs plan to digitize their business by 2025: Vi report

Kolkata: Almost 60% of MSMEs plan to digitize their business processes by 2025, according to Vi Business ReadyforNext MSME growth insights study.

IBNSJun 28, 2024
Reliance Industries crosses Rs 21 lakh cr market cap after Jio tariff hikes

Reliance Industries crosses Rs 21 lakh cr market cap after Jio tariff hikes

Mumbai: Reliance Industries Ltd has surpassed a market capitalisation of Rs 21 lakh crore after a stock surge of more than 20 percent this year, becoming the first Indian company to achieve this milestone, media reported.

IBNSJun 28, 2024
Aditya Birla's MSME lending platform Udyog Plus garners 8 lakh users in 9 months; AUM at Rs 250 cr

Aditya Birla's MSME lending platform Udyog Plus garners 8 lakh users in 9 months; AUM at Rs 250 cr

Kolkata: Aditya Birla Finance Limited’s (ABFL) B2B lending platform Udyog Plus has attracted over 8 lakh users in the MSME sector within nine months of its launch, the company said in a press release.

IBNSJun 28, 2024
After Reliance Jio, now Airtel hikes tariffs significantly

After Reliance Jio, now Airtel hikes tariffs significantly

Mumbai/IBNS: In what would affect the customers' monthly budget, Bharti Airtel on Friday announced a significant hike in its tariffs following the footsteps of its competitor Reliance Jio.

IBNSJun 28, 2024
CtrlS Datacenters Ltd lays out expansion plans for Kolkata

CtrlS Datacenters Ltd lays out expansion plans for Kolkata

Kolkata/IBNS: CtrlS Datacentres Ltd, an India-based datacentre operator with over 250 MW live datacenter footprint across eight major markets in the country, has unveiled major expansion plans for Kolkata with an aim to develop a complete ecosystem of cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI)-ready datacentres and advanced network to serve the connectivity needs of enterprises and hyperscalers in the region.

IBNSJun 28, 2024
Market touches record high during morning trading, Sensex jumps to 79,457

Market touches record high during morning trading, Sensex jumps to 79,457

The trading session commenced on a positive note with benchmark equity indices touching new highs on Friday.

IBNSJun 28, 2024
Indian Government Bonds on JP Morgan’s indices from June 28 likely to bring $20-25 billion to country

Indian Government Bonds on JP Morgan’s indices from June 28 likely to bring $20-25 billion to country

Mumbai: The inclusion of Indian Government Bonds (IGBs) in JP Morgan’s emerging markets bond indices will commence on Friday (June 28).

IBNSJun 27, 2024
Reliance Jio hikes tariffs, highlights its 5G network and AI-enabled services

Reliance Jio hikes tariffs, highlights its 5G network and AI-enabled services

Mumbai: Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd, India's largest telecom provider, announced a series of new unlimited plans set to take effect on July 3.

IBNSJun 27, 2024
MSME ministry launches initiative to onboard 5 lakh MSMEs on ONDC

MSME ministry launches initiative to onboard 5 lakh MSMEs on ONDC

New Delhi: Union Minister for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Jitan Ram Manjhi launched an initiative to onboard 5 lakh micro and small enterprises onto the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) platform.

IBNSJun 27, 2024
Govt receives Rs 11,300 cr as 5G spectrum auction ends, Airtel emerges top bidder

Govt receives Rs 11,300 cr as 5G spectrum auction ends, Airtel emerges top bidder

New Delhi: The auction for 5G spectrum for mobile radio services concluded with telecom firms bidding around Rs 11,300 crore, reported  The Economic Times on Wednesday.

IBNSJun 26, 2024
Indian economy continues growth dynamism, FY25 GDP may come close to 7.5 pct: NCAER

Indian economy continues growth dynamism, FY25 GDP may come close to 7.5 pct: NCAER

The latest monthly data released in June show resilience and growth dynamism of the Indian economy, according to the Monthly Economic Review released by National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) on Wednesday.

IBNSJun 26, 2024
Vodafone Idea buys spectrum worth Rs 3,510 cr to enhance overall network

Vodafone Idea buys spectrum worth Rs 3,510 cr to enhance overall network

New Delhi: Cash-strapped telecom operator Vodafone Idea has acquired spectrum worth Rs 3,510 crore to enhance its 4G network coverage and launch 5G services, the company announced on Wednesday.

IBNSJun 26, 2024
Vodafone Idea in talks with Samsung for new 4G, 5G tech solutions

Vodafone Idea in talks with Samsung for new 4G, 5G tech solutions

Mumbai: Vodafone Idea is in active discussions with Samsung about new technologies, including virtualized Radio Access Network (vRAN) solutions for their 4G and 5G networks, according to a company statement.

IBNSJun 26, 2024
JSW Energy subsidiary signs 1,325 MW renewable energy projects with SECI and Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd

JSW Energy subsidiary signs 1,325 MW renewable energy projects with SECI and Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd

New Delhi: JSW Energy Limited on Wednesday said that its wholly-owned subsidiary  JSW Neo Energy Limited has inked Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for wind and solar power generation projects with a combined capacity of 1,325 megawatts (MW).

IBNSJun 26, 2024
SBI raises Rs 10,000 cr via infra bonds

SBI raises Rs 10,000 cr via infra bonds

Mumbai: The State Bank of India (SBI) has raised Rs 10,000 crore through 15-year infrastructure bonds to finance projects in sectors such as power and roads.

IBNSJun 26, 2024
Bharti Airtel acquires 97 MHz of spectrum across 3 frequency bands worth Rs 6,857 cr for 20 yrs

Bharti Airtel acquires 97 MHz of spectrum across 3 frequency bands worth Rs 6,857 cr for 20 yrs

New Delhi: Telecom giant Bharti Airtel has acquired 97 MHz of spectrum in the 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 2100 MHz frequency bands at an auction on Wednesday, costing Rs 6,857 crore.

IBNSJun 26, 2024
India is moving towards 8 per cent GDP growth in a sustained manner, says  RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

India is moving towards 8 per cent GDP growth in a sustained manner, says RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

India is at the threshold of a major structural shift in its growth trajectory, moving towards 8 per cent GDP growth in a sustained manner, said RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.

IBNSJun 26, 2024
Punjab’s rooftop solar push struggles amid free power surge

Punjab’s rooftop solar push struggles amid free power surge

In a stark turn of events impacting Punjab’s energy trajectory, the state’s ambitious push towards renewable energy through rooftop solar installations has hit a snag. The Punjab government’s populist move to provide free electricity to agricultural and domestic sectors has inadvertently led to a decline in the adoption of rooftop solar systems among residential consumers.

IBNSJun 26, 2024
Indian Market: BSE, Nifty touch all-time high

Indian Market: BSE, Nifty touch all-time high

The Indian Benchmark indices touched all-time high figure in Tuesday as BSE Sensex touched 52-week high of 78164.71.

IBNSJun 25, 2024
India's January-March current account balance at 0.6% surplus riding on high service exports

India's January-March current account balance at 0.6% surplus riding on high service exports

Mumbai: India's current account balance recorded a surplus in the January-March quarter, driven largely by higher service exports and private transfer receipts, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

IBNSJun 24, 2024
Britannia set to shut historic biscuit unit in Kolkata's Taratala, all permanent workers accept VRS

Britannia set to shut historic biscuit unit in Kolkata's Taratala, all permanent workers accept VRS

Kolkata/IBNS: All permanent workers of Britannia Industries Limited's Taratala factory have accepted the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) as the food products company is all set to permanently close its historic biscuit production unit in Kolkata's Taratala, reports said.

IBNSJun 24, 2024
We stood firm in face of adversity, Gautam Adani at AGM on Hindenburg storm of past year

We stood firm in face of adversity, Gautam Adani at AGM on Hindenburg storm of past year

New Delhi/IBNS: Reacting to the attack by foreign shot-seller Hindenburg, Adani Enterprises Chairman Gautam Adani on Monday said the company fought to defend its integrity and reputation and came out stronger.

IBNSJun 24, 2024
The Importance of Business Loans for Risk Management Introduction

The Importance of Business Loans for Risk Management Introduction

Being an entrepreneur in today’s world means you should primarily work towards mitigating risks of your business. Assessment of risks happens to be a primary criterion, therefore, as risks can affect your business performance.

IBNSJun 24, 2024
GST Council tweaks rates for range of products and services

GST Council tweaks rates for range of products and services

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presided over preliminary discussions with finance ministers from states and Union Territories to gather their perspectives ahead of the upcoming Budget.

IBNSJun 22, 2024
Customers will be unable to pay credit card bills through Cred, PhonePe, other Fintech platforms after June 30

Customers will be unable to pay credit card bills through Cred, PhonePe, other Fintech platforms after June 30

Mumbai/IBNS: Billdesk, Cred, PhonePe, and Infibeam Avenues are among the fintech companies that will be impacted by the latest regulation of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) requiring credit card bill payments to be routed through the central bank's centralised billing network.

IBNSJun 22, 2024
Google defers experiment to increase RMG apps on Play Store

Google defers experiment to increase RMG apps on Play Store

Tech giant Google on Friday announced it is pausing its experiment to increase the number of real-money gaming (RMG) apps on its Play Store in countries without a central licensing framework, media reported.

IBNSJun 21, 2024

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