The business wrap: Wholesale inflation up by 1.62% in June, and six other top stories
An SBI-led consortium moved the Supreme Court against Vijay Mallya, and crude oil prices rose after suffering losses in the last session.
A look at the headlines in the sector right now:
- Wholesale inflation rises by 1.62% in June, prompted by vegetable price rise: This, along with rising retail inflation, has made a rate cut by RBI unlikely at its next policy meet on August 9.
- Banks move Supreme Court against Vijay Mallya for not disclosing his assests: The Debt Recovery Tribunal has said it cannot recover Diageo's $75 million from the liquor baron.
- Crude oil prices rise after facing significant losses in last session: However, experts believe that this hike will be limited, given the glut in global oil market which is expected to stay for a while.
- Defaulters who declare undisclosed income cannot pay taxes from their black money: The I-T Department has warned that such acts to lower their liability won't grant declarants immunity from scrutiny, as had been promised by Arun Jaitley.
- Tata Consultancy Services Q1 profit rises to Rs 6,320 crore, amid cloud, mobile push: Tata Consultancy is keeping costs low and taking advantage of its leadership in several key segments like financial services and retail.
- Government extends black money tax payment date till September 2017: Earlier the tax, surcharge and penalty under the black money disclosure window were required to be paid by 30 November this year.
- Pokemon Go blamed for crimes but also aids embattles US police: The game was the most downloaded free app on Apple's app store, and Nintendo shares surged nearly 25 percent on Monday.