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Sony cuts television prices up to 20% to spur demand during Covid-19

The company has cut prices anywhere from Rs 2,000 on the smaller screen televisions going up to Rs two lakh on a flagship 85-inch model apart from rolling out long tenure no-cost EMI schemes and bundling offers. It has launched a new 85-inch model at Rs 5.9 lakh bringing down its earlier pricing structure of Rs 10 lakh in this screen size.




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MF SIP flows slow, equity fund flows halve; liquid funds boost debt AUM

Amfi data released on Friday showed SIP inflows fell 3 per cent to Rs 8376.11 in April.




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PNB Housing Finance cuts retail lending rates by 15 bps for existing customers

"We have decided to take this initiative to help our customers to overcome this pandemic and drive growth in the housing sector. With this, over 2.35 lakh of our customers will be positively impacted irrespective of their base loan amount," PNB Housing Finance Managing Director and CEO Neeraj Vyas said.




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Lockdown period not to be counted for determining residency status of NRIs, foreign nationals: CBDT

India has allowed discounting of prolonged stay period for determining the residency status in relief for NRIs.




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Young working professionals to cut down expenses as post-Covid world brings uncertainty, job loss

Categories like essentials, at-home entertainment, health and insurance continue to show greater resiliency.




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On Tax Design

The first step to implementing a better system is to out the stateless income gamers, whether US or foreign-based.




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Canadian permanent residents stranded in India as special flights are only accommodating citizens

In official emails to permanent residents who have enquired about the availability of these flights, the high commission has indicated that at this point, the flights are available only to Canadian citizens and their immediate family members who are permanent residents and accompanying them on the flights.




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Analysis of 5 largest debt mutual funds across categories to see if investors should be worried

​​ET Wealth studies the quality of papers held by the five largest schemes of different debt fund categories to see if investors should be worried.




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How to use Value at Risk tool to manage a stock’s downside risk

The unabated volatility is intensifying downside risks in investments. Under these conditions, it is worth looking at statistics that can predict the potential loss a stock or a portfolio can suffer.




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Lockdown forcing you to stop SIP in mutual funds? Try the pause option first

You should explore the `pause your SIP’ option offered by mutual funds before finalising to stop your mutual fund investments through SIPs.




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Growth or Re-investment or Payout? Clear the confusion

Take a marathon for instance; while one runner may have a calculative approach, another might count on his unmatched stamina to run for miles together without stopping - but both could be champions in the same sport, just that their approach is different.




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Chasing trends? May not be a good idea

Trampoline competitors go through stringent training to attempt complex maneuvers which, if not done with a strategy in place, could lead to accidents and falls.




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Cyclical mutual funds: Running the relay of business cycles profitably

If you're wondering what could be common between a game of relay and a cyclical mutual fund, there are quite a few to state.




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Kuwait processing applications from Indians under amnesty scheme: MEA

Kuwait has announced an amnesty till April 30 for those who do not have valid residency permits in the country. The initiative allows such people to leave the country without paying any fines.




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COVID-19: Indian missions in UAE open online registration for its citizens who wish to fly home

"It is informed that the Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India, Dubai, have started a database to register Indians wishing to travel back to India under COVID-19 situation. The details can be entered through the website of the Embassy by following the link 'Register in Database of Indians to Travel Back to India under COVID-19 situation'," India in Dubai tweeted.




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Family floater or individual insurance: Things to consider while choosing a health cover

An individual looking to buy health insurance cover has to make two decisions. The first is whether the entire family needs insurance and the second is about the type of health policy to buy.




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Insurers to soon offer e-KYC to make buying life insurance policies easier in lockdown

The latest circular by the regulator will help enable the policy purchase and KYC fulfillment process in a distance mode where customers can do it from the comfort of their houses just with the click of a button.




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View: Trump’s anti-immigration order busts the model minority myth of desis

Trump’s move, a clear attempt to bolster his base ahead of the US election, shakes the very foundation of the image of America in the minds of many. This is a country where the immigrant story has had its fullest most Technicolor rendition, where politicians routinely boast about their immigrant roots.




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COVID-19: All visas, OCI cards for foreign nationals outside India remain suspended

All existing visas issued to nationals of any country who have not yet entered India, will remain suspended till prohibition on international air travel of passengers from/to India is lifted. Exceptions include Visa issued to diplomats, official passport holders, those in UN/international organisations, and those on Employment and Project visas.




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NRIs’ residential status comes under I-T lens

An NRI is spared tax on income outside India. A resident is required to pay tax on global earnings.




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Non-residents, not-ordinarily residents in tax tangle: Experts

"CBDT may need to clarify reporting requirement for unlisted equity shares in foreign companies for NR/NOR,” said Sonu Iyer, tax partner and people advisory services leader at EY India.




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FM Nirmala Sitharaman sets Rs 15 lakh income cap to tax NRIs

Govt has decided to tax only the income generated by NRIs from the biz in India, leaving their global incomes.




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The evergreen board games in their digital versions

At a time of uncertainty, people are seeking comfort in friends and the familiar - which also includes a collection of board games, we used to play as children. Here're some of the most popular online board games in India that have been offering refuge to people seeking entertainment during these testing times.




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Finding a new job in a recession will be a challenge. Here's what you should do

If the economy tanks into a recession, you and everyone else are at risk of losing his job. Finding a new job in a recession will be a massive challenge and hence you need a battle plan.




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Thinking about a career change during the coronavirus pandemic? Here are 8 things to consider

Though India does not have similar jobs data reporting structure during this pandemic, it is easy to see that the job market this year will be the most challenging that we have seen in our lifetimes.




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From pay cuts to job security, answers to six questions you have about covid and your career

If the company is planning lay-offs, start circulating your resume and talking to people in the industry without discussing it with colleagues. It is also a good idea to build a contingency fund to help you sail through in case you don’t find a job immediately.




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Future of work: What to expect after coronavirus crisis blows over

Factors will determine if your job profile will evolve. However, don’t expect a change where the business-efficient alternative is to replace you to save nonproductive costs or deal with change in customer behaviour.




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Stocks in news: Airtel, Indusind, HPCL and Titan

Stocks in news: Airtel, Indusind, HPCL and Titan





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HDFC Q3 profit jumps 4 times; provisions spike

HDFC Q3 profit jumps 4 times; provisions spike





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PNB Q3 Earnings: PSU lender reports Rs 492 cr loss on higher provisioning

PNB Q3 Earnings: PSU lender reports Rs 492 cr loss on higher provisioning





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Axis Bank Q4 results: Net loss at Rs 1,388 cr on Covid-19 provisions

Axis Bank Q4 results: Net loss at Rs 1,388 cr on Covid-19 provisions





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Sensex ends two-day losing run, Nifty just shy of 9,000

Sensex ends two-day losing run, Nifty just shy of 9,000





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Sensex jumps 1,080 points, Nifty tops 9,300; IndusInd jumps up to 8%

Sensex jumps 1,080 points, Nifty tops 9,300; IndusInd jumps up to 8%





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Sensex surges 550 points, Nifty reclaims 9,350; IndusInd Bank, HUL jump 4% each

Sensex surges 550 points, Nifty reclaims 9,350; IndusInd Bank, HUL jump 4% each





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Insurance cover on bank deposits raised to Rs 5 lakh effective Tuesday

Insurance cover on bank deposits raised to Rs 5 lakh effective Tuesday





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Transmission of rate cuts to improve further: RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das

Transmission of rate cuts to improve further: RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das





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GST on mobile phones raised to 18%; small businesses get relief on late fee

GST on mobile phones raised to 18%; small businesses get relief on late fee





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Corona crisis: GST Return filing date for March-May extended till June, relief from late fee, penalties

Corona crisis: GST Return filing date for March-May extended till June, relief from late fee, penalties





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Fight against Covid-19: FM Sitharaman announces Rs 1.7 lakh crore 'PM Gareeb Kalyan Scheme'

Fight against Covid-19: FM Sitharaman announces Rs 1.7 lakh crore 'PM Gareeb Kalyan Scheme'





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RBI's Monetary Policy Report forecasts global recession, says India's growth outlook "drastically altered"

RBI's Monetary Policy Report forecasts global recession, says India's growth outlook "drastically altered"





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Banking space to see more pain going forward: Siddhartha Khemka

Banking space to see more pain going forward: Siddhartha Khemka





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Stock up on gold and silver before the virus crisis is over: Jim Rogers

Stock up on gold and silver before the virus crisis is over: Jim Rogers





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Don’t expect oil prices to go beyond $30 this year: Manish Singh

Don’t expect oil prices to go beyond $30 this year: Manish Singh





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Very sharp U-shaped recovery is a strong possibility: ASK Investment Manager

Very sharp U-shaped recovery is a strong possibility: ASK Investment Manager





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Everything that shines is not gold, it could be silver: Jim Rogers

Everything that shines is not gold, it could be silver: Jim Rogers





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Vizag gas leak tragedy: Tension at LG Polymers plant as villagers protest demanding its closure

Vizag gas leak tragedy: Tension at LG Polymers plant as villagers protest demanding its closure





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Everything that shines is not gold, it could be silver: Jim Rogers

Everything that shines is not gold, it could be silver: Jim Rogers





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Covid-19: ‘Prepared for worst situation’, says Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

Covid-19: ‘Prepared for worst situation’, says Health Minister Harsh Vardhan





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Mortality rate increases if COVID-19 patient delays in visiting hospital: AIIMS-Delhi Director

Mortality rate increases if COVID-19 patient delays in visiting hospital: AIIMS-Delhi Director





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COVID-19 in Mumbai: BMC Commissioner Iqbal Chahal takes stock of Dharavi slum area

COVID-19 in Mumbai: BMC Commissioner Iqbal Chahal takes stock of Dharavi slum area