an PNB Housing Appoints Neeraj Vyas as Interim MD and CEO By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 08:14:20 +0530 Vyas will be in the new role for a period of eight months, effective from April 28, according to a BSE filing by the company. Full Article
an Oil Prices Climb as Storage Fills Less Rapidly than Feared By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 07:45:16 +0530 While storage is rapidly filling up, production cuts by US shale producers, estimated by consultants Rystad Energy at 300,000 barrels per day for May and June, should help slow flows into tanks. Full Article
an With an Oil Barrel Costing Less Than a New York Pizza, Will the Industry Ever Recover? By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:19:44 +0530 Oil prices were declining even before the pandemic hit as producers flooded the market with more oil than the world could use. Full Article
an Axis Bank Shares Drop Over 6% After Q4 Net Loss By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:51:32 +0530 Axis Bank on Tuesday reported a standalone net loss of Rs 1,387.78 crore for March quarter of 2019-20 as provisioning for bad loans and contingencies soared. Full Article
an Indians Venture into US Stocks as Markets Slump at Home By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 03:18:58 +0530 India's equity markets have lost more than a fifth of their value this year, while the S&P 500 has corrected by just over 11 per cent. The S&P 500 also has almost no correlation with India's markets, making it an ideal hedge for domestic investors. Full Article
an Sensex Rallies 606 Points, Nifty Reclaims 9,500 as Banks, Financials Surge By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 04:06:35 +0530 Indian markets opened on positive note taking positive cues from its Asian peers and ahead of U S Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates amid ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
an Salary Cuts Imminent: Deloitte Says 27 of the Top 100 Firms on NSE Can't Sustain Wage Bill By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 04:33:12 +0530 A study by Deloitte found that 27 companies of the 100 listed on the NSE, won't be able to sustain current wage bill from cash profits, if their revenue dips by 30 per cent or more. Full Article
an RBI Extends Curbs on Mumbai-based Co-operative Bank For 6 More Months By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 04:56:08 +0530 The Reserve Bank in October 2018 had barred the bank from granting or renewing any loan for six months and later extended the curbs twice. The bank was allowed to continue to undertake banking business with restrictions till "its financial position improves". Full Article
an Axis Bank Shares Drop Nearly 4% after Q4 Net Loss By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 05:29:03 +0530 The scrip closed the day at Rs 438.85, 3.67 per cent lower at the BSE. During the day, it declined 6.15 per cent to Rs 427.50. Full Article
an Don't Need Budget 2.0, Post-Covid Reforms Can Be Through Stimulus: CEA K Subramanian By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 07:22:29 +0530 Chief Economic Adviser K Subramanian said policy making in India happens throughout the year, coming up with a separate budget may only be a legal way to go about it. Full Article
an Govt Should Allow Micro-finance Institutions to Resume Operations in Green Zones: Official By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 07:25:09 +0530 MFIs have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, with many finding it difficult to meet the operating costs and pay salaries during the ongoing lockdown. Full Article
an ILO Estimates 305 Million Full-time Jobs Could be Lost Due to Coronavirus Pandemic By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 07:46:09 +0530 The ILO also projects that 1.6 billion workers in the 'informal economy,' stand in immediate danger of having their livelihoods destroyed. Full Article
an SoftBank-backed Oyo to Offload More Loss-making Hotels Amid Pandemic: Report By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:09:02 +0530 The hospitality sector has been one of the worst affected by the coronavirus outbreak, with global and domestic travel coming to a near-halt. Full Article
an Asian Stocks Set to Track US Gains as Virus Treatment Hopes Lift Confidence By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:41:17 +0530 A top US health official said Gilead Sciences Inc's antiviral drug remdesivir is likely to become the standard of care for Covid-19 after early results from a clinical trial showed it helped certain patients recover more quickly. Full Article
an Tamil Nadu Sets Up Crack Team to Net Companies Fleeing China, Other Covid-Hit Nations By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 04:08:04 +0530 A committee headed by the state’s chief secretary that also includes representatives from South Korea and Japan will submit a report within one month. Full Article
an Sensex Soars 997 Points Led by Gains in Energy, IT and Banking Stocks; Nifty Tops 9,850 Mark By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 04:26:13 +0530 After surging 1,167 points during the day, the 30-share index settled 997.46 points or 3.05 per cent higher at 33,717.62. It hit an intra-day high of 33,887.25. Full Article
an Mukesh Ambani to Forego Salary, RIL Board Members to Take Pay Cut amid Coronavirus Pandemic By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 04:35:44 +0530 In a letter to employees dated April 29, Reliance Industries' executive director Hital R. Meswani stated that Ambani will forego his entire compensation. Full Article
an Infra Funding Requirement Pegged at Rs 111 Lakh Crore During 2020-25: Finance Ministry By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:03:58 +0530 The final report of the task force on NIP for 2019-2025 suggested steps like deepening bond markets, setting up of development financial institutions and land monetisation to meet the funding needs, Full Article
an Hotel Industry Mulls Pay Cuts, Reducing Manpower to Tide over Lockdown Woes By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 11:07:07 +0530 Industry representatives said while some hotels have chosen not to entertain new guests, some have stepped up hygiene and sanitisation measures. Full Article
an RIL Q4 Results: Reliance Announces India's Biggest Rights Issue of Rs 53,125 Crore, Jio Profit Zooms 177% By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:05:45 +0530 Revenue from operations for the March quarter stood at Rs 136,000 crore, against Rs 152,939 crore in December quarter and Rs 138,659 crore in the year-ago period. Full Article
an Reckitt Benckiser's Sales Hit Record On Coronavirus Disinfectant Boom By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 08:02:13 +0530 Reckitt Benckiser recorded a 13.3% rise in first quarter like-for-like sales, that was its best performance since the company was formed in 1999. Full Article
an Asian Oil Sellers Add New 'Zero Price' Clause in Contracts: Report By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 08:04:39 +0530 The new clause comes as sellers in Asia seek to protect their interests, as prices of some physical crude grades sold in the region have fallen to close to $10 a barrel due to heavy discounts. Full Article
an Reliance to Hive off $75 Billion O2C Business into Separate Unit for Sale to Aramco By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 08:56:39 +0530 O2C undertaking of the company comprises entire oil-to-chemicals business of the company consisting of refining, petrochemicals, fuel retail and aviation fuel (majority interest only) and bulk wholesale marketing businesses together with its assets and liabilities. Full Article
an After Facebook, Reliance Jio Platforms in Talks with Other Global Investors for Similar Stake Sale By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:01:38 +0530 Without revealing the identity of the companies, RIL in its fourth-quarter earnings statement said the investment would be announced in the coming months. Full Article
an Covid-19: Fitch Downgrades Viability Ratings of SBI, BoB, ICICI and Axis Bank By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 11:17:40 +0530 The agency affirmed the long-term issuer default ratings (IDR) of SBI and BOB at 'BBB-' and those of ICICI Bank and Axis Bank at 'BB+'. Full Article
an EPFO Allows Firms to File PF Returns Without Simultaneous Payment of Dues By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 11:55:23 +0530 The PF returns have details about employees' and employers' contributions towards the social security scheme run by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). Full Article
an Oil Prices Jump after US Stockpiles Grow Less than Feared, Output Cuts Kick in By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 07:27:28 +0530 Brent crude for July delivery, which started trading on Friday as the new front-month contract, was up $1.10, or 4.2%, at $27.58 a barrel by 0013 GMT. Full Article
an Financial Markets to Remain Shut for Maharashtra Day By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 10:48:13 +0530 All major financial markets in India will remain closed on Friday on account of Maharashtra Day. Full Article
an Bank Holidays in May 2020: Check Full List Here By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 12:39:09 +0530 With the lockdown in place, many banks have limited their working hours. Every second and fourth Saturday is also a bank holiday. Full Article
an Lockdown Period, Global Recession & Changes in Consumer Behaviour to Shape Economic Activity: Report By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 01:06:52 +0530 According to Dun & Bradstreet's latest report, changes in consumer behaviour will determine the segments that are likely to flourish after the pandemic comes under control. Full Article
an Lockdown Led to Subdued Economic Activity But Saved India From Lot of Agony: SBI chairman By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 04:50:04 +0530 Nationwide lockdown should only be lifted once the situation is fully under control, said State Bank of India Chairman Rajnish Kumar. Full Article
an Tata Steel Announces Plans Aimed at Creating World's First Zero Carbon Industrial Cluster in UK By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 10:04:23 +0530 Phase one of the Tata Steel's European business project will create a plan for a series of local zero-carbon areas, create skilled jobs and enhance well-being across South Wales. Full Article
an Yes Bank Appoints Neeraj Dhawan as Chief Risk Officer for Three Years By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 04:16:23 +0530 Dhawan will assume charge from Saturday in place of Ashish Agarwal, the current chief risk officer, who will transition to a new role in the bank. Full Article
an Difficult to Take Medium and Long-term Views of the Situation: SBI Official By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 05:25:58 +0530 The bank is looking at the short term now - the next two or three quarters, a senior SBI official said on condition of anonymity. Full Article
an In Meeting with Bank Chiefs, RBI Governor Reviews Execution of Measures to Reduce Financial Stress By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 06:48:31 +0530 In his opening remarks, the governor appreciated the efforts of banks in ensuring normal to near normal operations during the lockdown period. Full Article
an RBI Cancels Licence of Mumbai-based CKP Co-operative Bank; Depositors to Get Up to Rs 5 Lakh By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 11:50:46 +0530 The RBI said the bank is not in a position to pay its current or future depositors and has violated regulatory norms for minimum capital requirement. Full Article
an Covid-19 Not an End to Coworking Culture, Says Industry By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 12:49:50 +0530 Reeling under pressure due to sharp drop in footfalls following the COVID-19 pandemic, operators in the country's coworking industry believe the blip could be temporary and demand for flexible space would go up again as some key factors are going for them. Full Article
an CII For Greater Industrial Activities in Districts With High Economic Performance By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 04:17:51 +0530 The government has permitted industrial estates, SEZ and industrial townships with restricted entry within urban areas of 'red zones' to commence operations. Full Article
an Crane Owners Seek Liquidity Support Under MSME Package Amid Covid-19 Lockdown By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 10:09:47 +0530 Since the first lockdown extension, Crane Owners Association of India, which has over 150 members, have written twice to MSME Minister Nitin Gadkari and once to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, seeking their help. Full Article
an Bad Debt of Indian Banks Could Double From Rs 9.35 Lakh Crore Due to Coronavirus Crisis: Report By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 08:07:00 +0530 Indian banks are already grappling with 9.35 lakh crore rupees ($123 billion) of soured loans, which was equivalent to about 9.1% of their total assets at the end of September 2019. Full Article
an Reliance Jio-Silver Lake Deal: Here's All You Need to Know By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 09:50:01 +0530 This is the first sizable investment by SLP in India and reaffirms Jio’s technological capabilities and the potential of the business model, even in this Covid-19 world and beyond. Full Article
an Nifty, Sensex Slump as Govt Extends Coronavirus Lockdown; HDFC Bank Slides By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 10:10:57 +0530 The NSE Nifty 50 index was down 4.25% at 9,448.15, while the S&P BSE Sensex was 4.34% lower at 32,260.30. Full Article
an Saudi Arabia Says Investment Plans in India 'On Track' Even as Aramco's Net Profit Falls 21% By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 10:45:57 +0530 On being asked about the effect of the decline in Aramco’s profits on its plans to invest in India, Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to India reiterated that investment plans were on track. Full Article
an India's Factory Activity Fell to Record Low in April as Lockdown Hit Demand, Disrupted Supply Chains By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 11:23:47 +0530 With new orders and output shrinking at the steepest pace since at least early 2005 factories cut jobs at the fastest rate in the survey's history, signaling a high chance of recession. Full Article
an Nifty Falls over 4 Percent; 'Marriage Call' Option Can Cushion Damage By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 11:49:44 +0530 As prices face the 50-day moving average, trading it on the higher side in one move is difficult and some retracement is very likely. Full Article
an Investor Wealth Plummets Rs 5.15 Lakh Cr in Early Trade as Equities Tank By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 12:00:18 +0530 ICICI Bank was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, tumbling nearly 9 per cent, followed by IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel and HDFC. Full Article
an Goldman Sachs Says it Remains Bullish on Oil Prices in 2021 By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 12:54:40 +0530 Lower crude production due to reduced activity and OPEC+ cuts, coupled with a partial recovery in oil demand, should drive prices higher next year, Goldman Sachs Equity Research said in a note. Full Article
an Indian State Retailers' April Petrol Sales Down 61%, Diesel by 57%: Sources By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 01:21:41 +0530 The state retailers' petrol and diesel sales in first half of April declined by 61% and 64%, respectively, as a nation-wide lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus brought economic activity to a standstill. Full Article
an Abbott's Covid-19 Lab-based Antibody Tests to be Available in India by End of May By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 03:38:01 +0530 Antibody testing is an important step to tell if someone has been previously infected. It will provide more understanding of the virus. Full Article
an Remdesivir Expected to be Available for Covid-19 Patients from Next Week: Top Company Official By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 03:38:04 +0530 Remdesivir is authorised for the treatment of hospitalised patients with severe Covid-19 disease though the optimal duration of treatment is still being studied in ongoing clinical trials. Full Article