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NEW DELHI: Sebi has widened the ambit of the scope of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) by including any proposed fundraising activities agreements which can impact the management or control of the company, restructuring plans, and one-time bank settlements. The new rules would come into force from June 10. Source link

MUMBAI: India’s financial sector is embracing generative AI at pace, with banks, insurers, and non-bank lenders deploying it to cut costs and improve efficiency. An EY report suggests productivity gains in banking operations could reach 46% by 2030. The report found that 74% of financial firms have initiated proof-of-concept trials, 42% have allocated budgets, and…

NEW DELHI: FMCG major HUL on Thursday said its independent director Leo Puri has resigned due to an increase in his board commitments, including his proposed appointment on the board of a global entity. His resignation will be effective from June 30, 2025, said a regulatory filing from HUL. Source link

NEW DELHI: The Centre has asked Elon Musk’s satellite venture Starlink to set up a control centre in India to enable suspension or shutdown of communications services in sensitive and troubled areas, whenever required, to maintain law and order.Also, the security establishment has specified mandates to allow call interceptions by law-enforcement agencies through official channels…

NEW DELHI: India will be the world’s third largest economy by 2028 as it becomes the world’s most sought-after consumer market and gains share in global output, a Morgan Stanley report said. The Indian economy is projected to expand to $4.7 trillion in 2026, behind the US, China and Germany.In 2028, India will overtake Germany…

MUMBAI: IndusInd Bank’s shares recovered some losses (up 4%) on Wednesday after plunging nearly 27% on Tuesday. Market players said concerns eased after reports said the promoter had finalised funds for acquiring Reliance Capital. Concern ease This eased fears that the promoters would face margin calls on pledged shares. Statements from the CEO, indicating the…

NEW DELHI: Retail inflation cooled to a seven-month low in Feb as food prices eased, providing headroom for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to lower interest rates in April, while industrial output growth improved in Jan, led by expansion in manufacturing.Data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Wednesday showed inflation, as measured…

NEW DELHI: Singapore’s sovereign private equity giant Temasek is acquiring 9-10% stake in Haldiram Snacks Foods for over Rs 8,500 crore, valuing the company at around $10 billion. Haldiram Snacks Foods is the parent entity of Haldiram’s, widely recognised as the country’s largest snacks brand.The acquisition marks one of the largest recent deals in India’s…

These changes in TDS rules will take effect from April 1, 2025. (AI image) New TDS rules: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2025 presentation included significant modifications to TDS (Tax Deducted At Source) regulations, offering financial benefits to various taxpayer categories, including senior citizens, investors and commission earners. These changes in TDS rules will…

Gold prices surged by Rs 600 on Thursday, reaching an all-time high of Rs 89,450 per 10 grams in the national capital, driven by strong global market trends. The yellow metal, with 99.9% purity, had previously closed at Rs 88,850 per 10 grams on Wednesday.Similarly, gold of 99.5% purity saw an increase of Rs 600,…