- Today's picks- 3 March 2016
- Trading strategies from Chandan Taparia of Anand Rathi
- PSU banks' extra capital need may drop 15%
- Aadhaar Bill to ensure privacy protection
- Budget debate focus on tax on EPF
- After deluge, it's raining cars in Chennai
- Capital gains tax still a big issue for REITs
- Micromax CEO Vineet Taneja resigns
- Tachibana is new MD of Toyota
- NASSCOM, Tamil Nadu ink MoU for start-up warehouse in Chennai
PSU banks' extra capital need may drop 15%
RBI breather lets SBI, BoB capital adequacy ratios climb up by 100 basis points
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Aadhaar Bill to ensure privacy protection
Govt to present legislation in the Lok Sabha today
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Budget debate focus on tax on EPF
The finance minister said the intention of the government was to make India an insured and pensioned society
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After deluge, it's raining cars in Chennai
Get a Merc or Jag for one-fourth its price, as insurance companies sell off inventory of flood-damaged vehicles to cut losses
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Kanhaiya granted interim bail for 6 months by Delhi HC
The JNU student union chief has to furnish a personal bond of Rs 10,000 & a surety of like amount
OPINION
COLUMNISTS
Connectivity - Let's apply what we know
Shyam Ponappa
Will garment factories move to Vietnam?
Rahul Jacob
Inclusion of countries such as Vietnam in Trans Pacific Partnership promises to make India's attempts to benefit from the rise in China's labour costs an uphill battle
Banking on disaffection
US primaries continue to amaze onlookers
MARKETS
- ALUMINI 104.50 (0.43)
- ALUMINIUM 104.50 (0.43)
- CARDAMOM 695.00 (-2.4)
- COPPER 317.10 (0.44)
- COPPERM 317.05 (0.41)
- COTFEBMA16 100.00 (0)
- COTTON 16480.00 (-0.54)
- CPO 457.80 (-0.28)
- CPPFEBAP16 7.00 (0)
- CRDFEBMA16 54.00 (0)
- CRUDEOIL 2179.00 (0.41)
- CRUDEOILM 2178.00 (0.37)
- GDMMARAP16 700.00 (0)
- GLDFEBAP16 175.00 (0)
- GOLD 27185.00 (-0.05)
- GOLDGLOBAL 24900.00 (0.89)
- GOLDGUINEA 21677.00 (0.24)
- GOLDM 27252.00 (-0.12)
- GOLDPETAL 2691.00 (0.04)
- GOLDPTLDEL 2517.00 (-2.97)
- KAPAS 841.00 (-3.73)
- LEAD 122.95 (0.41)
- LEADMINI 122.95 (0.41)
- MENTHAOIL 917.30 (2.21)
- NATURALGAS 136.40 (-1.87)
- NICFEBMA16 15.00 (0)
- NICKEL 583.70 (0.33)
- NICKELM 583.70 (0.34)
- SILVER 35653.00 (-0.22)
- SILVERM 35672.00 (-0.21)
- SILVERMIC 35673.00 (-0.19)
- SLVMARMY16 700.00 (0)
- ZINC 115.50 (0.09)
- ZINCMINI 115.50 (0.04)
POPULAR NOW
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EPF tax: It's a healthy proposal
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Loud protests force govt to consider EPF tax review
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PSU banks rally after RBI stance on capital norms ; SBI, BOB surge over 8%
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CBI lashes out at banks for delay in declaring Vijay Mallya as defaulter
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Finance minister Arun Jaitley hints at partial roll back of tax on EPF withdrawal
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COMPANIES
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RIL, Tata Steel, Adani to gain from investment allowance rejig
This amendment is proposed to be made retrospectively effective from FY16 onwards
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Maruti looks at S-Cross exports; ships some units to Nepal, Bhutan
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Micromax CEO Vineet Taneja resigns
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Mercedes-Benz hikes prices by 3-5%
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redBus goes Uber way, starts on-demand ticketing for buses
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ECONOMY
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Govt can exceed growth target with less obstructions: Jaitley
The minister also said he had hoped the 'rain gods would be kinder this year' compared with previous monsoons
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Airlines can easily soak jet fuel rise, says govt
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Coal, power situation good: Piyush Goyal
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Pradhan to take stock of DBT plan for kerosene subsidy
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3-yr framework may replace 5-yr Plan: Panagariya
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BUDGET IMPACT
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Capital gains tax still a big issue for REITs
Lack of mention in the Budget was a disappointment for investors and developers
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Defence allocation remains a mystery
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Lack of pricing clarity clouds natural gas sector
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Jewellers propose 1% rise in import duty, excise removal
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Focus on fiscal consolidation a positive: Naresh Takkar
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FINANCE
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Non-performing assets of PSBs at Rs 3 lakh crore: CBI chief Anil Sinha
Says the crisis in banking and financial system runs deep and noted delay on the part of banks to red-flag such cases
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Court turns down TMB's recount plea
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Much preparation ahead for listing state-owned general insurers
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Despite high target, Mudra refinance to remain low
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POLITICS
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Jaitley wonders 'how much Rahul knows, when will he know'
He was reacting to Gandhi's claim that Swaraj was not consulted on Pakistan policy, Jaitley did not know of Budget proposals
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BJP hits back at Rahul Gandhi, calls him a 'lying machine'
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Government has no holy cows to protect: Jaitley
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Jaya sacks one more cabinet minister
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CURRENT AFFAIRS
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Wait for cheaper drugs might get longer
Lobby group tells USTR it has got assurance from India on compulsory licensing
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IISc start-up builds world's first food grade DNA/RNA stain
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Mumbai tops in HNI numbers, says report
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CBI to step up focus on corporate, other frauds
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PEOPLE
‘For the first time we are seeing companies die’
Ash Lilani, Managing partner and co-founder, Saama Capital
‘Duty alterations for Make in India to increase competitiveness, not protectionism’
Jayant Sinha, Minister of state for finance
POLL
Despite the govt's clarification that only accrued interest will be taxed and not principal, is the tax on EPF withdrawals justified?
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TAKE TWO
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Improbable plans in a pro-farmer Budget
While FM Arun Jaitley is being hailed for a Budget that focuses on agriculture, the vision to double farm incomes by reducing the cost of ...
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Tax rebate unlikely to reduce dialysis cost
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Sajjan Jindal aims for pole position
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DATA STORIES
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StatsGuru: Survey of India
The Economic Survey 2015-16 takes a wide-ranging look at diverse issues affecting the Indian economy.
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Sedition law: State and Its dissidents
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Data Tracker: Listen to the consumer
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FINANCIAL X-RAY
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Ashok Leyland: Sales, Budget are positives
Firm continues to gain market share in commercial vehicles; other growth positives as well
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IRB's J&K; project cancellation not bad
Blessing in disguise, but firm must look at other options to sustain growth in construction
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Jewellery stocks: Limited impact of excise duty levy
Most will pass on levy to users; effective duty execution to create level field for unorganised players
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PERSONAL FINANCE
No tax when MF plans merge
Investors were stuck in old schemes though they were suspended because of tax implications
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Deduction on home loans: How helpful is it?
It has been announced for a year. If you borrow with spouse, this limit doesn't come into picture
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Govt to consider partial rollback of tax on EPF withdrawals
Earlier in the day, Revenue Secretary Hashmukh Adhia said only 60% of interest on contributions made after April 1, 2016 will be taxed
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Household budget: Cars, branded clothes, air travel to cost more
Cess introduced on several goods, services to add to tax revenue kitty
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Employer's contribution to provident fund beyond Rs 1.5 lakh to be taxed
The government has also increased the tax exemption on employer contribution to the superannuation scheme
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BUSINESS LAW
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Laws that make the Budget
A look at some key legal and Constitutional aspects that form the basis of the Budget-making process
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Arbitration does not curtail legal proceedings: Rakesh Nangia
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I-T Act does not provide for arbitration on tax matters: Amar Gahlot
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Sebi Act lacks clarity, says Supreme Court
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START-UPS
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Start-ups take to venture debt
Venture lending provides start-ups more bandwidth without dissolving equity
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Plastic recycling start-up Banyan Nation taps global funding worth $800,000
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Mayank Kumar: Don't be scared - Launch early!
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Malaysia's Carsome raises $2 million in series A funding
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INTERNATIONAL
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Pricing muddle at bourses confuses traders in US
Many market experts have said the complexity of the markets was not something that ordinary investors needed to worry about
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Moody's cuts China outlook on eve of NPC, cites reform, fiscal risks
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US attorney general takes on Apple in encryption battle
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Trump, Clinton capture key wins on US Super Tuesday
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Technology
BlackBerry Priv: A looker but not a performer
Apart from BlackBerry loyalists, the phone might not have many takers
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ASUS VivoWatch: Fitness watches never looked this good
Priced at Rs 11,500, the watch is a good bet
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One strong kid!
Kiddle, a customised search engine for children by Google, packs a punch
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Oppo F1: A surprise package
At Rs 15,990, the phone offers an array of great features
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A multimedia powerhouse
The Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Pro is also a good productivity tool