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Coronavirus-hit Singapore Plunges Into Recession for First Time Since 2009 as Economy Shrinks 41%
Singapore is one of the world's most open economies and is seen as a barometer for the health of global trade, and the dismal figures are a warning sign that the global economy is heading for a deep downturn.
Rate Cut Helping Deliver Growth is Not Working in Simplistic Way: Senior Economist
He also said there is an additional danger" posed by the lack of any known analysis done by the RBI on whether we are getting into what he termed as a J-part of the interest rate curve.
Forex Reserves Hit Fresh All-time High, Touch $513.25 Billion
The reserves had crossed the half-a-trillion dollar mark for the first time in the week ended June 5 after it had increased $8.22 billion and reached $501.70 billion.
US in Talks With India on Market Access, Trade Concessions: Envoy
Last year, Washington scrapped India's trade concessions under the GSP programme that allowed duty-free entry to the US market for up to $5.6 billion of Indian exports in retaliation for New Delhi's high tariffs and rules on e-commerce.
ICICI Bank to Reward 80,000 Employees with Over 8% Pay Hike for Work Done during Covid-19
These employees form over 80 per cent of its overall workforce and the decision has been taken in recognition of the services rendered during the COVID-19 pandemic, said sources.
Veteran Banker KV Kamath Lauds Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Says Self-Reliance Won't Lead to Isolation
Speaking on the coronavirus pandemic and its impact, Kamath said that steps taken by the government have worked well for the Indian economy.
DHFL Defaults on NCD Repayments of Rs 50 Crore, Says Can't Pay Due to Moratorium Restrictions
DHFL promoters Kapil and Dheeraj Wadhawan, under arrest, are facing probe from Enfrocement Directorate and the Central Bureau of Investigation.
China Tech Giant Alibaba Dismisses Livestreaming Head Zhao Yan, Citing Nepotism, Gifts: Document
The document also says Zhao helped his girlfriend secure a high-paying job with a livestreaming company, and accepted gifts from business partners.
Jet Fuel Price Hiked by 7.5%, Petrol Diesel Rates Remain Unchanged for 2nd Consecutive Day
Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price was hiked by Rs 2,922.94 per kilolitre (kl), or 7.48 per cent, to Rs 41,992.81 per kl in the national capital, according to a price notification by state-owned oil marketing companies.
Risk of Recession Remains Real, Need to Keep Close Watch on Demand: HUL Chairman
FMCG major HUL Chairman Sanjiv Mehta said the path back to growth will depend on a range of drivers, including the trajectory of coronavirus, effectiveness of containment efforts and economic steps taken by governments, among others.
US Urges Europe to Uproot Chinese Security-Screening Company, Says it is Threat to Western Business
According to a report by Wall Street Journal, a campaign led by the National Security Council and a handful of US agencies is trying to rally European governments to uproot Nuctech Co.
Rupee Opens On Flat Note, Rises 5 Paise to 75.60 Against Dollar in Early Trade
Forex traders said weak domestic equities, foreign fund outflows and rising COVID-19 cases weighed on investor sentiments. However, weak American dollar supported the local unit and restricted the decline.
Employees Allowed to Claim I-T Exemption on Conveyance Allowance under New Tax Regime: CBDT
The CBDT has also stated that while determining value of perquisites, no exemption will be available in respect of free food and non-alcoholic beverage provided by employer through paid voucher.
RBI Extends Enhanced Borrowing Limit Under MSF Till September 30 Amid Economic Woes Due to Covid-19
The RBI had increased the borrowing limit of scheduled banks under the marginal standing facility (MSF) scheme from 2 per cent to 3 per cent of their Net Demand and Time Liabilities (NDTL) with effect from March 27, 2020.
SBI Sanctions Loans to Over 4 lakh MSMEs Under Credit Guarantee Scheme
On the occasion of International MSME Day, SBI managing director C S Shetty on Friday addressed MSME customers and employees across the nation video conference.
Delhi HC Seeks Singh Brothers' Response on Daiichi's Plea to Sell Fortis and Religare Trademarks
The Singh brothers are lodged in jail in connection with a case of alleged misappropriation of funds of Religare Finvest Ltd.