Wednesday 27 September 2023

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Economy | Finance

Rupee hits highest point of 2016; 3 factors aiding this rise

The rupee hit the high point of calendar 2016 against the US dollar, wiping off its yearly losses in Monday's trade ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's first bimonthly policy review of the new ... READ

Hike in 4 days makes petrol Rs 60; Goa CM needs to be prepared for rollback

Goans are facing steep hike in petrol price within four days as petrol has gone up by Rs 2.19 from tonight, making it nearly Rs 60. READ

If Mah split into 5 states, Konkan ranks 4th in India

The gross district domestic product (GDDP) of the five districts that form Amravati region (Rs 51,947 crore), a part of backward Vidarbha, was Maharashtra’s lowest in 2013-14; yet it was more than Jammu and Kashmir ... READ

Rupee plunges to 28-month low amid global turmoil

Hit by global growth concerns, the rupee today crashed below the 68-level after 28 months and closed 23 paise down at 67.95 on fresh demand for the American currency from importers amid a massive fall ... READ

CBI conducts raids at Vijay Mallya's premises, including Goa

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday conducted search operations at offices of Kingfisher Airlines and its promoter Vijay Mallya's offices in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Goa on five premises. READ

Mapusa Urban account holders allowed to withdraw, but...

Mapusa Urban Cooperative Bank account holders can now withdraw from their accounts, but a limit of 25 per cent has been imposed on the account holders having balance of above Rs one lakh. READ

Khalap's son Ashwin quits, Natekar new chairman of Mapusa Urban

Mapusa Urban Co-operative Bank received yet another blow today with newly elected chairman Ashwin Ramakant Khalap stepping down within two months. READ

Cong wants PM to help tide over financial crisis

The Goa Congress today demanded special Prime Minister's financial package for the state to make up for the shortage of funds due to stoppage of mining activity. READ

Modi is Ronald Reagen of India: Raghuram

The expectations from the Narendra Modi government when it came to power in 2014 were “probably unrealistic” but it has taken steps to create an environment for investment and is “sensitive” to concerns of investors, ... READ

IDBI opens e-huts in Goan villages

IDBI Bank has decided to roll out e-huts to connect with the rural populace, a senior bank official said in Panaji on Tuesday. READ