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SEBI relaxes KYC norms for foreign investors

Securities and Exchange Board of India, SEBI has issued revised Know Your client (KYC) norms, providing relief to foreign portfolio investors, FPI.

Centre to extend SMS facility for filing nil returns by dealers registered under GST: Hasmukh Adhia

Union Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia said the centre has decided to extend SMS facility for filing nil returns by dealers registered under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime in the event of no tax liability.

Sensex ends 280 pts down; Nifty below 11,150

The Sensex at the Bombay Stock Exchange witnessed a lot of volatility today and the BSE closed 280 points below at 36,842 mark.

World Bank approves Country Partnership Framework for India to support its transition to higher middle- income country

World Bank Board has endorsed an ambitious five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for India, which aligns with New Delhi's objectives of high, sustainable and inclusive growth.

US tourists to India increased by over 6 pc: Tourism Ministry

Tourist footfalls from the US to India in 2017 have increased by over six per cent as compared to previous year.

IMF warns tariffs could come at significant economic cost

International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that worsening trade tensions and exchange of tariffs could cause significant economic cost to the global economy.

BSE, NSE to conduct mock trading in commodity derivatives segments on Saturday

Leading stock exchanges BSE and NSE will conduct mock trading in commodity derivatives segments on Saturday in order to familiarise brokers with the trading systems.

Iran still 'very important' as US sanctions loom, says OPEC chief

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC today said, Iran remains a very important member of the oil cartel as Tehran braces for a new round of US sanctions, partially targeting its crude exports.

Centre proposes to amalgamate Bank of Baroda, Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank

The government has proposed amalgamation of Bank of Baroda, Vijaya Bank, and Dena Bank to create India’s 3rd largest globally competitive Bank.

India's exports record faster growth to touch three-month high of over 19% in August

The country's exports rose at the fastest pace in three months to reach 27.84 billion US dollars in August

Exports rise at fastest pace in 3 months in August

The country's exports rose at the fastest pace in three months to reach 27.84 billion US dollars in August on account of healthy growth in petroleum products, engineering, pharma, and gems and jewellery shipments.

Wholesale inflation drops to four-month low of 4.53% in August

Inflation based on wholesale prices eased to a four-month low of 4.53 per cent in August on softening of prices of food articles, especially vegetables.

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