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Rupee drops 29 paise to close at 85.90 against US dollar amid risk-off mood, FII outflows

The Indian rupee weakened for the second straight session on Wednesday, closing 29 paise lower at 85.90 (provisional) against the US dollar. The decline was driven by risk-averse investor sentiment, foreign fund outflows, and lingering geopolitical tensions.Forex traders attributed the rupee’s fall to concerns over the Russia-Ukraine conflict, elevated crude oil prices, and caution ahead…

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Vedanta to raise Rs 5,000 crore via NCDs; offers up to 9.45% coupon

The Mumbai-listed metals conglomerate, Vedanta Ltd, currently undergoing a revenue stream-wise demerger, is set to raise up to Rs 5,000 crore through a private placement of debt instruments with leading mutual funds, insurers, and alternative investment funds (AIFs), according to sources familiar with the development.The company will issue secured non-convertible debentures (NCDs) in two tenures,…

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ITR e-filing FY 2024-25: ITR-1 and ITR 2 forms enabled online for return filing on income tax e-filing portal; check details

Income Tax Department had extended the deadline to file ITR for FY 2024-25 to September 15 from July 31. (AI image) ITR Filing FY 2024-25: The Income Tax Department has activated its website incometax.gov.in for filing income tax returns using ITR-1 and ITR-4 forms. Eligible individuals can now submit their ITR via the e-filing portal…

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India’s services sector maintains strong momentum in May; job creation hits record high

India’s services sector showed continued strength in May, with businesses reporting solid growth in activity, hiring, and international demand. The HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index edged up to 58.8 from 58.7 in April, reflecting another sharp expansion. A reading above 50 indicates growth, while anything below signals contraction. The sector’s momentum was underpinned…

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