Business
Looking for Non-Traditional Ways to Secure Retirement? SBI Retirement Benefit Fund Provides an Option
The SBI scheme has been devised keeping your age in mind. The presence of four plans with varying allocations to equity and debt means that you can select a retirement plan, depending on your age and the number of years to retirement.
U.N. Chief Urges Business To Take The Lead On COVID-19, Climate And Global Recovery
U.N. SecretaryGeneral Antonio Guterres on Monday urged businesses to lead the way to a fair and sustainable recovery from the COVID19 pandemic while tackling the climate crisis, adding the world had reached "a moment of truth."
Janet Yellen Wins Senate Approval As Treasury Secretary
The Senate on Monday approved President Joe Bidens nomination of Janet Yellen to be the nations 78th treasury secretary, making her the first woman to hold the job in the department's 232year history.
53% Indian Firms Plan Hirings, 60% Set to Increase Salaries as IT Sector Leads Rebound
The top four IT firms — TCS, Infosys, HCL Technologies and Wipro - collectively plan to hire 91,000 from campuses this year.
FinMin Releases Weekly Instalment of Rs 6,000 Cr to States to Meet GST Shortfall
The Centre had set up a special borrowing window in October 2020 to meet the estimated shortfall of Rs 1.10 lakh crore in revenue arising on account of the implementation of the GST.
Rupee Edges 4 Paise Lower to 73.03 Against USD in Early Trade
The rupee slipped 4 paise to 73.03 against the US dollar in opening trade on Friday in line with cautious domestic equities. However, weaker American currency and sustained foreign fund inflows lent some support to the rupee in restricting its fall to...
Friendly's Restaurant Chain Sale Finalized After Bankruptcy
The Friendly's restaurant chain has finalized its sale after filing for bankruptcy in November.
Union Pacific Delivered 3% More Freight As Economy Recovered
Union Pacific's fourthquarter profit chugged ahead as shipping volume improved for the first time since before the coronavirus pandemic slowed the economy to a crawl last year.
Oil Up On View Of U.S. Stimulus, Tighter Market Under Biden
Oil rose on Wednesday on expectations that U.S. President Joe Biden's administration will deliver massive stimulus spending that will lift fuel demand and enact policies that will tighten crude supply.
Gold Gains Over 1% As Focus Turns To Biden Administration
Gold prices rose more than 1% on Wednesday as U.S. Treasury secretary nominee Janet Yellen bolstered bets for another stimulus package under President Joe Biden.
Oil Rises On Hopes Of U.S. Stimulus, Crude Stocks Drawdown
Oil prices rose on Wednesday, building on solid gains overnight, thanks to a combination of a weaker dollar and expectations the incoming U.S. administration will deliver massive stimulus spending that would lift fuel demand and draw down crude stocks.
Analysis: A Lot Of Hot Air? Investors Snap Up Hydrogen Stocks In Green Frenzy
An unprecedented rally in "green" hydrogen stocks looks set to extend as investors flock to companies which promise to produce the gas without using fossil fuels, expecting the technology to scale up over the next 10 years to justify rocketing valuations.
IRFC IPO Closes Today: Here is All You Need to Know
Incorporated in the year 1986, IRFC - the dedicated market borrowing arm of the Indian Railways - is a public-sector enterprise which is completely owned by the Government of India.
GM Teams Up With Microsoft On Driverless Cars
General Motors is teaming up with Microsoft to accelerate its rollout of electric, selfdriving cars.
Hong Kong Fourth-quarter 2020 Unemployment At 16-year High, Hit By Economic Slowdown
Hong Kong's seasonally adjusted unemployment rose to a 16year high of 6.6% in OctoberDecember 2020, as a new wave of coronavirus infections slammed the brakes on a wide range of economic activities.
Profit At Chinese State Industry Rises With Virus Recovery
Profit at stateowned companies that dominate Chinas banking, oil and most other industries rose by as much as 25% last year as the country recovered from the coronavirus pandemic, the government said Tuesday.