Sensex loses over 650 points, Nifty slips nearly 1% as IT stocks drag markets

The Nifty IT sub-index lost 2.13% overall, while the sub-indices for fast moving consumer goods and financial services sectors also lost more than 1% each.

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· 5 hours ago

Devas-Antrix deal: Centre will use SC order to counter seizure of properties, says finance minister

In 2011, India had cancelled the deal after which Devas Multimedia filed arbitration proceedings in international court and won.

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· 13 hours ago

Imran Khan’s government wants to sign away the control over Pakistan’s central bank

For decades, global financiers have exercised informal control over the country’s macroeconomic policy.

Aasim Sajjad Akhtar, Dawn.com

· Jan 13, 2022 · 07:30 pm

India and UK begin negotiations on free trade agreement

The agreement is expected to facilitate the target of doubling bilateral trade between India and United Kingdom by 2030, the commerce ministry said.

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· Jan 13, 2022 · 05:40 pm

Retail inflation rises to five-month high of 5.59% in December

Food inflation rose to 4.05% from 1.87% in November.

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· Jan 12, 2022 · 07:21 pm

After a pandemic-driven boost, India’s used-car unicorns see a smooth ride ahead

There is every sign that sales of pre-owned vehicles will grow in 2022, according to the experts from the industry.

Niharika Sharma, qz.com

· Jan 11, 2022 · 09:30 pm

Income Tax return filing deadline extended to March 15

This is the third extension given by the finance ministry since the original deadline of October 31.

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· Jan 11, 2022 · 08:50 pm

Centre to become Vodafone Idea’s major shareholder with 35.8% stake

The telecom company has decided to convert its adjusted gross revenue dues into equities as per moratorium conditions announced by the government last year.

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· Jan 11, 2022 · 05:52 pm

Bangladesh’s qualified accountants could help start a BPO boom in the country

Challenges lie ahead but the the sector offers immense potential and entrepreneurs are confident the South Asian nation can leverage this to its advantage.

Faisal Mahmud

· Jan 09, 2022 · 07:30 am

India’s economy estimated to grow at 9.2% in 2021-’22, says Centre

The growth is expected to take place mainly due to an improvement in the performance of the agriculture and manufacturing sectors.

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· Jan 07, 2022 · 08:12 pm

Will 2022 be the year when the global (and Indian) economy recovers from the pandemic?

Will there be a proper pandemic recovery?

Muhammad Ali Nasir, The Conversation

· Jan 06, 2022 · 09:30 pm

Britain badly wants a trade deal with India – and it may offer thousands of work visas in return

Which Indians does the UK want?

Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com

· Jan 06, 2022 · 07:30 pm