The Railway Ministry has issued a statement clarifying that any individual with an IRCTC account can book e-tickets for others, dismissing as false and misleading a social media claim suggesting restrictions based on differing surnames. A post on the social media platform X claimed that a person with an account on the website of the…
Oil prices rose slightly on Monday as strong summer fuel demand and rising geopolitical tensions helped offset the impact of a stronger dollar.Brent futures for August delivery rose 53 cents to $85.77 a barrel, representing a gain of 0.6% by 11:38 a.m. EST (1538 GMT). Meanwhile, US crude futures rose 65 cents to $81.38 a…
India recorded a current account surplus in the last quarter of the last financial year due to higher service income. Additionally, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said the overall current account deficit for FY2024 has narrowed due to decline in goods trade deficit. India’s current account deficit (CAD) declined to 0.7 per…
According to the HSBC survey, the final manufacturing, services and composite purchasing managers’ index (PMI) figure rose 0.4 percentage points to 60.9 in June, compared with a revised figure of 60.5 in May.According to a survey, business activity in the country became stronger in June due to growth in manufacturing and services sectors and the…
Shares of Vodafone Idea rose 3.51 percent after the telecom service provider reported it met its 5G rollout obligations across all circles. The company has 5G spectrum in 17 circles and has met the rollout needs for both spectrum bands.According to CNBC Awaaz, Vodafone Idea has completed network testing in both spectrum bands conducted by…
India is poised to reconsider its stance on tobacco alternatives following intense debate over their role in public health and regulatory frameworks. The Policy Consensus Centre’s latest report challenges India’s 2019 ban on products like heated tobacco systems and e-cigarettes, advocating for a regulatory approach instead. This shift comes amidst concerns over the impact on…
Uber on Thursday(20th June 2024) announced the launch of its flagship electric vehicle service, Uber Green, in Kolkata, marking a step towards eco-friendly urban transportation. Now, Uber stands as the second ride-hailing service provider to offer EVs in the city, following Snap E, another brand operating with an all-EV fleet. “Enhancing the air quality in…
State Bank of India (SBI) announced board approval to raise up to ₹20,000 crore through long-term bonds in FY 2024-25. The central board meeting on June 19, 2024, approved raising funds through public issue or private placement.At the time of writing, SBI shares are trading at ₹846.65 which is 0.70% lower than its previous close….
The first installment of advance tax, which was due on June 15, saw accumulation inflation 27.34% to Rs 1.48 lakh crore. This includes Corporation Income Tax (CIT) of Rs 1.14 lakh crore and Personal Income Tax of Rs 34,470 crore. Net direct tax collections have jumped by 21 percent to over Rs 4.62 lakh crore…
Consumers barely up spending in May compared to April as still-high inflation and high interest rates curbed spending. According to the Commerce Department, retail sales rose 0.1 percent in May, slower than the pace expected by economists. And April sales were revised downwards – down 0.2 percent from unchanged. Sales rose 0.6 percent in March…
