Sebi brings in credit risk-based limits for MFs in debt investmentsCurrently, credit risk-based single-issuer limits are allowed for debt exchange-traded funds to enable them to effectively manage the risk ...
30 Nov, 2022, 08.18 AM IST
Government introduces insurance amendment bill in Rajya SabhaThe Insurance Amendment Bill, 2021 was introduced by Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Last week, the Cabinet had given its nod for the ...
15 Mar, 2021, 11.53 PM IST
Cabinet clears amendments to Insurance Act for raising FDI to 74%Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in budget 2021-22 said, "I propose to amend the Insurance Act, 1938 to increase the permissible FDI lim...
10 Mar, 2021, 11.16 PM IST
Default fear pushes funds to ring-fence Vodafone Idea debtMutual funds are seeking to limit any fallout from a possible default by the telecom carrier.
18 Feb, 2020, 02.12 PM IST
IIT Foundation for Accreditation to accredit engineering colleges in countryEngineering colleges in the country will no longer be accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and the role will be taken ov...
20 Oct, 2019, 01.45 PM IST
World Bank clears $250-million loan to train India's job seekersThe multi-lateral lender is keen to support the Indian government in its efforts to better equip the young workforce with employable skills.
26 Jun, 2017, 02.47 PM IST
RBI notifies 49% FDI under automatic route in insuranceReserve Bank has notified 49 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) under automatic route in insurance sector. There are 52 insurance com...
31 Mar, 2016, 09.02 PM IST
India Gate's 550kg rice bag enters Guinness World RecordsThe rice bag of India Gate Classic Basmati Rice brand has achieved the feat at the annual 4-day food and hospitality trade show being held ...
23 Feb, 2016, 02.22 PM IST
IRDAI issues guidlines on FDI in insurance firmsTotal foreign investment, both direct and indirect, in Indian insurance companies cannot exceed the limit of 49 per cent, regulator IRDAI s...
19 Oct, 2015, 10.27 PM IST
Centre resolute to pass insurance bill; notifies 49% FDI in sectorAny increase of foreign investment of an Indian insurance co will have to be in accordance with the pricing guidelines specified by RBI und...
21 Feb, 2015, 04.32 AM IST
JMRC plans to begin metro operations by March nextThe commercial operation of the Jaipur Metro Rail would begin in March next year, JMRC CMD Nihal Chand Goel said.
30 Dec, 2014, 09.17 PM IST
- Rona Fairhead set to be first chairwoman of BBC Trust
Rona Fairhead, 53, a high-flying executive who sits on the boards of a number of blue-chip companies, was yesterday announced as the prospe...
31 Aug, 2014, 05.06 PM IST
CWG scam: AAP government files FIR, Sheila Dikshit not namedThe Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi Government has sent files related to Street Light scam worth Rs 92 crore in CWG to Anti-corruption branch.
07 Feb, 2014, 07.23 AM IST
- Poor treatment: NABH to hear medical complaints of patients
The apex body for providing accreditation to hospitals has decided to directly address all complains involving medical institutions.
22 Feb, 2012, 05.37 PM IST
- CBI finds undue favours to Spaceage Switchgear in CWG
Undue favours were granted to Spaceage Switchgear India, the company that bagged the contract for street-lighting 444.39 km, for PWD, befor...
31 Aug, 2011, 04.35 AM IST
- Schools to now flash the quality card
Well, hundreds of schools - both private and public - around the country could be aggressively building similar facilities in the next coup...
28 Sep, 2009, 01.50 AM IST
- Finmin plans to lift double tax on industry, services sectors
The finance ministry is considering the removal of the double-taxation policy on the industry and services sectors, particularly in the tel...
30 Nov, 2006, 03.04 AM IST