Government Plans to Build ‘Power Bank’ of 4,000 Megawatt to Promote Renewable Energy and Domestic Manufacturing

Government Plans to Build ‘Power Bank’ of 4,000 Megawatt to Promote Renewable Energy and Domestic Manufacturing

The government plans to build a ‘power bank’ of 4,000 MW (megawatt) battery storage for grid operators and discoms, indicating an innovative approach towards promoting renewable energy and encouraging domestic manufacturing in the...

Finance ministry releases Rs 75,000 crore to states, first payment for FY22 GST shortfall goes out

Finance ministry releases Rs 75,000 crore to states, first payment for FY22 GST shortfall goes out

The first batch of payment to states and Union Territories amounting to Rs 75,000 crore to meet compensation shortfall under Goods and Services Tax (GST) for financial year 2021-22 was released on Thursday. This is part of...

RBI Bars Mastercard from Adding New Clients in India

RBI Bars Mastercard from Adding New Clients in India

The multinational card network is barred from adding a new credit, debit or prepaid card customer in India beginning July 22, RBI in its press release statement, adding the order will not affect existing Mastercard customers. Barely three...

More Unicorns Line Up after the Hit Zomato IPO was Fully Sold on day One

More Unicorns Line Up after the Hit Zomato IPO was Fully Sold on day One

The $1.3 billion IPO of Zomato Ltd. was completely subscribed on the opening day, a vote of confidence in a market where a slew of local entrepreneurs are gearing up to go public. Zomato, an online meal delivery service, received bids for 749...

IFSCA sets up an expert committee to suggest road map for development of longevity finance hub

IFSCA sets up an expert committee to suggest road map for development of longevity finance hub

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) on Wednesday said it has set up an expert committee in order to recommend the road map for the development of Longevity Finance Hub. Global estimates suggest that there are one...

WPI inflation at 12.07 percent in June as food, fuel prices soften

WPI inflation at 12.07 percent in June as food, fuel prices soften

India’s wholesale price inflation eased in June to 12.07 percent from a record 12.94% a month ago as food and fuel prices fell while those of manufactured items accelerated. Data released by the industry department showed food inflation...

Cost of States Borrowing Continue to Rise, Ruling over 6.9%

Cost of States Borrowing Continue to Rise, Ruling over 6.9%

States borrowing costs continue to rise, yields soar back to 7 percent. The cost of borrowings for the states has been ruling over 6.9 percent since the third week of June. It has since risen by 24 bps since mid-June, and by 43 bps since the first...

Zomato IPO opens today: Check for Further Details

Zomato IPO opens today: Check for Further Details

The initial public offering (IPO) of Zomato will open for subscription today, July 14, 2021, at a price band of Rs 72-76 per share. The offer will be available for subscription till Friday, July 16th, 2021. The restaurant...

Adani Airport Holdings takes Management Control of Mumbai International Airport

Adani Airport Holdings takes Management Control of Mumbai International Airport

The Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Limited, has taken over the management control of Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), India's second busiest airport by both passenger and cargo...

Finance Secretary Suggested, Govt will privatize most PSBs 'eventually'

Finance Secretary Suggested, Govt will privatize most PSBs 'eventually'

The government will “eventually” privatize most of the public sector banks and keep its presence to a bare minimum, as is the stated policy now, Finance Secretary TV Somanathan suggested on Tuesday. Speaking at the India Policy...

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