India's GDP Growth Slows To 3.1% In March Quarter, 4.2% For FY20

Output of eight infrastructure sectors contracted by 38.1% in April.

India GDP growth slows to 3.1% in Q4, stands at 11-year low of 4.2% in FY20

The second Advance Estimates, released on February 28, had projected the FY20 growth rate at 5 per cent

India's Q4 FY20 GDP Down To 3.1%, 2019-20 Growth Shrinks To 4.2%

On a sequential basis, the quarterly growth rate has progressively come down from 5.2 per cent in Q1 of 2019-20 to 4.4 per cent in Q2 and 4.1 per cent in Q3.

Growth pangs: Q4 GDP growth slows to 3.1%; FY20 clocks 4.2%

Agriculture, govt spending saviours; industrial, services growth shrink

GDP growth at 3.1% in Q4 drags full year FY20 growth to 4.2 per cent

The govt has revised growth for the first three quarters of FY20 to 5.2% in Q1, 4.4% in Q2 and 4.1% in Q3.

India reports GDP growth for January-March quarter at 3.1%; 4.2% for FY20

India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth slowed to 3.1 per cent in January-March quarter, official data showed on Friday.

GDP growth slows to a 11-year low of 4.2%, Q4 slumps to 3.1%

In 2019-20, the Indian economy grew by 4.2% against 6.1% expansion in 2018-19.

GDP growth in 2019-20 slows to 11-year low of 4.2%, Jan-Mar growth dips to 3.1%

In 2019-20, the Indian economy grew by 4.2% against 6.1% growth rate in 2018-19.

India's GDP growth dips to 3.1% in January-March 2020; 11-year-low of 4.2% in 2019-20

India's economic growth slipped to 3.1 per cent in the January-March quarter of 2019-20 showing impact of COVID-19 pandemic. The gross domestic product (GDP) had expanded by 5.7 per cent in the

GDP for 2019-20 Q4 plummets to 3.1%, full year growth at 4.2%

Data suggests that India's GDP growth in FY2019-20 slowed down to an 11-year-low of 4.2 per cent.

India GDP growth slows to 3.1% in Q4 as Covid-19 lockdown hits economy

In the services sector, growth in the hotels and financial services sectors fell to 2.6 per cent and 2.4 per cent in the fourth quarter

Covid-19 impact: India GDP growth slows to 3.1% in March quarter

Growth was 4.2% in the fiscal year through March 2020 as compared to 6.1% in FY19.The full impact of the lockdown on manufacturing and services will become more visible in the June quarter

Top headlines: GDP growth slips to 3.1% in Q4FY20; 4.2% in 2019-20

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Amid coronavirus outbreak India’s GDP growth slows to 3.1% in Jan-March quarter of FY20

India's GDP growth slows to 3.1% in January-March 2020: Govt data

India's GDP growth slowed to 3.1 pc in January-March 2020, Govt data showed on Friday. More details awaited

India's GDP growth dips to 3.1 per cent in January-March 2020; 4.2 per cent for fiscal year 2019-20

According to data by NSO, the GDP had expanded by 5.7 per cent in the corresponding quarter of 2018-19.

India GDP Q4: At 4.2% GDP Growth Lowest in 11 Years But Better Than Expected | Explained in 10 Points

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the economic growth in 2020-21 is likely to be in the negative territory as the "macroeconomic impact of the pandemic is turning out to be more severe than initially anticipated".

India GDP growth dips to 3.1 pc in Jan-Mar; 4.2 pc in 2019-20

The gross domestic product (GDP) had expanded by 5.7 per cent in the corresponding quarter of 2018-19, according to data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Friday.

GDP Growth Rate In FY20 Better Than Expected At 4.2 Per Cent; 4th Quarter Growth Rate Plummets To 3.1 Per Cent  

As per the data released by the government, India reported a better than expected growth of 4.2 per cent in FY20, reports India Today. Although the figure marks the lowest growth rate in 11 years, the performance is higher than what many experts had forecast.

GDP growth slows to 3.1% in Q4 FY20 but is this the final estimate? Govt caveat leaves room for revision

Growth in the last quarter of FY 2020 has been the slowest since the global financial crisis more than a decade ago.

Q4 GDP Highlights: Growth slows to 3.1%, hurt by lockdown, beats estimates; govt adds caveat

Q4 FY 2019-20 GDP growth estimates Highlights: India's economy grew at 3.1 per cent in Q4 of the last fiscal, beating street estimates.

GDP: 3.1% for March quarter, 4.1% for year. But it is not due to coronavirus

GDP growth rate for March quarter slipped to 3.1% from 4.7% recorded during the previous quarter. The economy grew by 4.2% in 2019-20 for year. The coronavirus lockdown will have more impact in June quarter.

India Heads for Recession as GDP Growth Dips to Lowest since 2012

New Delhi (Sputnik): The Indian economy had been slowing down since 2018 due to the combined impact of the US-China trade war as well as instability in domestic...

Q4FY20 GDP estimates out today: What's in store for India's economy

Economists and analysts indicated that the GDP figures released today will only offer an assessment of the early damage caused by Covid-19 outbreak. They also expect a sharp economic decline in upcoming quarters.

Fiscal deficit widens to 4.6% of GDP in 2019-20

As per CGA data, the FY20 fiscal deficit worked out to be 4.59% of the GDP, while the revenue deficit was 3.27%.

Fiscal deficit widens to 4.6% of GDP in 2019-20

The deficit, which signifies the gap between government revenue and expenditure, is higher than the revised estimate of 3.8 per cent for the fiscal.

India's Fiscal Deficit Widens To 4.59% Of GDP

India ended the year with a fiscal deficit of 4.59 per cent of gross domestic product, against the target of 3.8 per cent.

Fiscal deficit widens to 4.6% of GDP in 2019-20, higher than revised estimates of 3.8%

The country's fiscal deficit widened to 4.6 percent of the Gross Domestic Product in 2019-20 mainly on account of poor revenue realisation, according to official data

FY20 fiscal deficit widens to 4.59% of GDP, higher than budget aim of 3.8%

This would mean that the government will have limited space to provide economic relief to businesses and individuals hit by coronavirus crisis.In absolute terms, total receipts of the government were ₹17.5 lakh crore against the estimate of ₹19.31 lakh crore

Fiscal deficit widens to 4.6% of GDP in FY20 on poor revenue realisation

The deficit, which signifies the gap between government revenue and expenditure, is higher than the revised estimate of 3.8 per cent for the fiscal

GDP growth slows to 3.1% in Q4; fiscal deficit widens to 4.59% of GDP in 2019-20

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) 4th Quarter Data: The growth in GDP during 2019-20 is estimated at 4.2 per cent, slowing to an 11-year low, as compared to 6.1 per cent in 2018-19.

India's FY20 fiscal deficit at 4.59% of GDP, suprasses budget target of 3.8%

The fiscal deficit is 122 per cent of Rs 7.67 lakh crore budget aim of the government for fiscal 2019-20

Tax shortfall drives fiscal deficit in FY20 to 4.6% against target of 3.8%

Gross tax collection for FY20 was Rs 20.09 lakh crore, against the revised estimate of Rs 21.63 lakh crore. What is more worrying is the fact that the gross tax collection is lower than the previous year's collection of Rs 20.8 lakh crore

At 4.6% of GDP, last year's fiscal deficit breached FRBM Act escape clause

The total revenue for FY20 was Rs 17.5 trillion, or 90.6 per cent of revised estimates of Rs 19.32 trillion, compared with 91.4 per cent for the same period last year.

India's economy seen slowing rapidly in March quarter, with worse to come

Gross domestic product data out later on Friday is expected to show India's economy grew at its slowest pace in at least two years in the March quarter as the coronavirus pandemic weakened already declining consumer demand and private investment. The median forecast from a Reuters poll of economists

India's economy seen slowing rapidly in March quarter, with worse to come

Gross domestic product data out later on Friday is expected to show India’s economy grew at its slowest pace in at least two years in the March quarter as the coronavirus pandemic weakened already declining consumer demand and private investment.

India's economy seen slowing rapidly in March quarter, with worse to come

Gross domestic product data out later on Friday is expected to show India's economy grew at its slowest pace in at least two years in the March quarter as the coronavirus pandemic weakened already

India’s economy seen slowing rapidly in March quarter, with worse to come

Economists expect worst financial contraction in four decades

Indian economy slows in March quarter, with worst to come

India's economy grew at 3.

Lockdown impact: Economy seen slowing rapidly in March qtr, with worse to come

The full impact of the lockdown on manufacturing and services will become more apparent in the June quarter, with Goldman Sachs predicting a 45% contraction from a year ago.

India's economy may have grown at slowest in 2 years during March quarter

The full impact of the lockdown on manufacturing and services will become more apparent in the June quarter, with Goldman Sachs predicting a 45% contraction from a year ago

Indian economy grew at just 3.1% in January-March quarter, the slowest in 11 years

Output of eight core industries, meanwhile, declined by a whopping 38.1% in April, as against 9% in March.

Canada’s economy saw record decline in March, with worse numbers forecast for April

Statistics Canada says GDP fell 7.2 per cent in March; the agency is forecasting a decline of 11 per cent in April as COVID-19 lockdowns took hold

GDP Numbers Expected To Show India's Economy Grew At Slowest Pace In 2 Years

Economists expect the fiscal year that began in April will see the worst economic contraction in four decades.

ED attaches Rs 385-cr asset of VVIP choppers case middleman Rajiv Saxena

It said the value of the properties attached is $50.90 million (Rs 385.44 crore) and a provisional order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) has been issued

ED attaches Rs 385-cr asset of VVIP choppers case middleman Rajiv Saxena

It said the value of the properties attached is USD 50.90 million (Rs 385.44 crore) and a provisional order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) has been issued.

ED attaches `385-cr assets of Agusta middleman Rajiv Saxena

PTI New Delhi The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday said it has attached assets, including five Swiss bank accounts, worth Rs 385.44 crore of Rajiv S

ED attaches Rs 385 crore assets of Agusta middleman Rajiv Saxena

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday said it has attached assets, including five Swiss bank accounts, worth Rs 385.44 crore of Rajiv Saxena, a middleman in the AgustaWestland VVIP choppers money

AgustaWestland case: ED attaches assets worth ₹385 cr of middleman Rajiv Saxena

An ED official said the attached assets includes villa in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai worth 20 million AED and balances in five Swiss bank accounts amounting to $45.55 million of Saxena

ED attaches assets of accused-turned-approver Rajiv Saxena in VVIP chopper scandal

The ED on Friday said that assets belonging to Saxena have been attached under Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) in Agusta Westland Chopper scandal and Moser Baer Bank Fraud case allegedly involving Ratul Puri, nephew of former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath.

DGCA says locust swarms pose threat to aircraft during landing and takeoff phase, issues guidelines

India is battling the worst desert locust invasion in more than 21 years. The crop-destroying swarms first attacked Rajasthan and have now spread to Punjab, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.

DGCA says locust swarms pose threat to aircraft during landing and takeoff phase, issues guidelines

"Though an individual locust is small in size, impact of large numbers on the windshield is known to have impacted the pilot forward vision. This is a grave concern during the landing, taxi and takeoff phase," the DGCA circular said.

Locust swarms pose threat to aircraft during landing and takeoff phase: DGCA issues guidelines

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation said that pitot and static sources can also get partially or fully blocked while flying through locust swarms.

Locust swarms pose threat to aircraft during landing and takeoff, says DGCA, issues guidelines

Locusts are found at lower levels and therefore pose a threat to aircraft in the critical landing and takeoff phase of the flight.Almost all air intake ports of the aircraft will be prone to ingestion in large numbers, if the aircraft flies through a swarm, DGCA said

DGCA says locust swarms pose threat to aircraft during landing and takeoff phase

Aviation regulator DGCA on Friday issued guidelines for stakeholders like pilots and engineers on how to deal with locust swarms, saying they pose a threat to aircraft in the critical landing and takeoff phase of a flight.

DGCA says locust swarms pose threat to aircraft, issues guidelines

Generally, locusts are found at lower levels and therefore pose a threat to aircraft in the critical landing and take-off phase of the flight, said DGCA in its circular

Be Aware of Locust Swarm as Air Intake Ports Can be Blocked: DGCA Issues Notice to Pilots

As locusts are found at lower levels, pilots have been asked to be alert during landing and take off. If locusts block air intake ports, there can be erroneous indications.

Locust danger for flights! DGCA issues guidelines for pilots and airlines; Check details

Terming this year's incident of locust attacks "highly unusual" which was last seen 20 years back, the aviation regulator has advised the pilots to be mindful of locust attacks during the landing and take-off of the aircraft as they fly close to the ground.

Tencent in talks to buy Warner Music stake: WSJ

(Reuters) - Chinese internet giant Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700.HK) is in talks to invest $200 million in Warner Music Group, ahead of the record company's slated initial public offering next week, the Wall Street Journal reported here on Friday.

Tencent in talks to buy Warner Music stake: report

The listing by the world’s third-largest recording label could potentially be the largest New York IPO so far in 2020.

European, South Korean authorities vie for COVID-19 antiviral remdesivir

(Reuters) - European and South Korean authorities are vying for Gilead Sciences’ (GILD.O) potential COVID-19 treatment, remdesivir, even though the drugmaker has yet to gain regulatory approval in either market and is still ramping up production of the anti-viral drug.

European, South Korean authorities vie for COVID-19 antiviral remdesivir

By Carl O'Donnell and Pushkala Aripaka European and South Korean authorities are vying for Gilead Sciences' potential COVID-19 treatment, remdesivir, even though the drugmaker has yet to gain regulatory approval in either market and is still ramping up production of the anti-viral drug.

Wall Street retreats ahead of Trump's response on Hong Kong

President Donald Trump, who has warned of a tough response to China's move, is expected to make an announcement later in the day.

Wall Street retreats ahead of Trump's response on Hong Kong

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Dow Jones retreats ahead of Trump's response on Hong Kong

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 269.88 points, or 1.06 per cent, at 25,130.76.

Gold price flat ahead of Trump’s Hong Kong response

Spot gold was unchanged at $1,718.60 per ounce by 0616 GMT. US gold futures rose 0.2% to $1,716.50.

We Work in an Amazon Warehouse. We Didn’t Sign Up to Be Heroes.

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Nearly 1.5m payment holidays handed out by banks and lenders

UK Finance, the banking trade body, said it has now helped 30 million customer accounts during the coronavirus crisis.

UK lenders approve almost 1.5m holidays for card and loan payments

Requests to freeze accounts among distressed borrowers continues to grow

Beyond Meat Announces New Deals With KFC and Pizza Hut in China

Plant-based burger and sausage maker Beyond Meat Inc. announced that it will soon launch partnerships in China with major fast food chains, KFC and Pizza Hut, both owned by YUM China Holdings Inc.

Airline Chiefs Talk Travel Rebound, Cut Jobs Anyway

People are starting to fly again and that's encouraging. But companies are sticking with sweeping layoffs, suggesting a tepid recovery at best.

Oil surges 5% on U.S.-China trade optimism, falling crude output

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices soared on Friday, with U.S. futures closing out May with record monthly gains, on hopes that the U.S.-China trade deal would remain intact and on falling crude production.

Pradhan envisages home delivery of petrol, CNG

“The government has already started mobile dispensers for diesel.”

Govt is looking at starting home delivery of petrol, CNG: Pradhan

Indian Oil Corp (IOC), the nation's largest fuel retailer, started home delivery of diesel through a mobile dispenser in 2018. This service is available only in a handful of cities.

Dharmendra Pradhan envisages home delivery of petrol, CNG

After doorstep delivery of diesel, the government is looking at starting home delivery of petrol and CNG for the greater convenience of customers, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Friday.

Home delivery of petrol, CNG: Govt mulling new retailing model to make all fuels available at one place

The minister said city gas network of CNG supplies to automobiles and piped cooking gas to kitchens will soon cover 72 per cent of the country's population.

More than 1.65 lakh people travelled in 2,198 flights since resumption of services

Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, who has been sharing daily updates on the numbers of flights and flyers, said, 'Our airports continue to function smoothly.' So far, 16 asymptomatic passengers on seven different flights have tested positive for the novel coronavirus after landing in their respective destina

2,198 Flights Ferried Over 1.65 Lakh People Since Resumption Of Services

More than 1.65 lakh people have travelled in 2,198 flights till Friday afternoon after the government allowed partial resumption of domestic services from Monday amid the coronavirus-induced lockdown.

More than 1.65 lakh people travelled in 2,198 flights since Monday: Puri

Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said, 'Our airports continue to function smoothly'.Private carriers have operated a total of 2,198 flights till 5 pm on Friday -- 428 on Monday, 445 on Tuesday, 460 on Wednesday, 494 on Thursday and 371 on Friday

US consumer spending sinks by record 13.6% in face of virus

WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer spending plunged by a record-shattering 13.6% in April as the viral pandemic shuttered businesses, forced millions of layoffs and sent the economy into a deep recession.

US consumer spending sinks by record 13.6% in face of virus

WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer spending plunged by a record-shattering 13.6% in April as the viral pandemic shuttered businesses, forced millions of layoffs and sent the economy into a deep recession.

US consumer spending sinks by record 13.6% in face of virus

Even with employers cutting millions of jobs, personal incomes soared 10.5 per cent in April, reflecting billions of dollars in support through government payments in the form of unemployment aid and stimulus checks.

Virus sends consumer spending down 13.6% in April

U.S. consumer spending plunged by a record-shattering 13.6% in April as the pandemic shuttered businesses, forced millions of layoffs and sent the economy into deep recession.

Breaking: US Personal Spending plunged by 13.6% in April

Personal Spending in the United States declined by 13.6 on a monthly basis in April, the data published by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis showed

SC issues notice to Tata Sons on cross-appeal of Mistry group firm against NCLAT order

The top court had on January 10 granted relief to Tata group by staying the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) order of December 18 last year, by which Mistry was restored as the executive chairman of the salt-to-software conglomerate.

SC issues notice to Tata Sons on cross-appeal of Mistry group firm against NCLAT order

The top court had on January 10 granted relief to Tata group by staying the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) order of December 18 last year, by which Mistry was restored as the executive chairman of the salt-to-software conglomerate.

SC issues notice to Tata Sons on cross-appeal of Mistry group firm against NCLAT order

A bench of Justices A S Bopanna and Hrishikesh Roy in Friday's proceedings, held through video-conferencing, also issued notice on the cross-appeal of Cyrus Investment Pvt Ltd and tagged the plea with that of TSPL.

US-China tension to push Asian shares lower in choppy trade

All eyes are now on Friday's press conference hosted by Trump where he will address his response to China over its treatment of Hong Kong.

US-China tension to push Asian shares lower in choppy trade

Asian shares were set to dip in choppy trade on Friday as worries about worsening U.S.-China ties offset the fillip from hopes massive government ...

S&P 500 up in choppy action after Trump comments on China

S&P 500 up in choppy action after Trump comments on China

S&P 500 up in choppy action after Trump comments on China

Wall Street's main indexes fell on Friday as investors were on edge ahead of a U.S. response to China's national security law on Hong Kong that ...

'Global growth worries, US-China tensions likely to keep crude prices choppy'

We may see choppy trade however general bias may be on the downside on global growth worries and US-China tensions.

Asian shares set to dip in choppy trade over worries about worsening US-China ties; dollar slips, oil prices give up gains

Oil prices gave up some of their gains overnight, as concerns that Trump could impose sanctions on China over Hong Kong and a surprise build in inventories overshadowed a steady improvement in US refining activity

CULTIVATED: An inside look at Eaze — Cuts at Caliva — Dismal earnings for Canopy Growth

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Opening a high-yield savings account with AmEx was easy, and I've already earned $74 in interest in the first month

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IndiGo appoints Venkataramani Sumantran as independent director

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IndiGo appoints Venkataramani Sumantran as independent director

Venkataramani Sumantran, the chairman and managing director of Chennai-based Celeris Technologies, has been appointed the independent director of IndiGo, the airline said on Friday. Sumantran will

No decision taken on setting up bad bank: Finance Ministry official

Even the Economic Survey 2017 had proposed this idea, suggesting the creation of a bad bank called Public Sector Asset Rehabilitation Agency (PARA) to help tide over the problem of stressed assets.

No decision taken on setting up bad bank: FinMin official

Last month, the government decided to put restriction on foreign direct investment (FDI) to clamp down on the investor from China to buy Indian companies cheap.

Consumer discretionary stocks in the spotlight as U.S. economy reopens

A gradual lifting of lockdowns in some states has stirred hopes for a bounce back for the retailers that make up much of the sector

Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors eye consumer discretionary stocks as US reopens

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S&P, Dow Jones open lower on jitters over Trump's China response

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 76.49 points, or 0.30 percent, at the open to 25,324.15, and the S&P 500 opened lower by 4.56 points, or 0.15 percent, at 3,025.17.

S&P 500, Dow dip on jitters over Trump's China response

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HK prepared for US moves after national security law: HK finance secretary

Hong Kong has made long-term preparations for possible countermeasures launched by the US government on sectors including trade, finance and technology in response to the upcoming national security law for the special administrative region (SAR), Hong Kong's finance secretary told the Global Times on Friday. The city has the confidence as well as the strength to defend its own business and financial stability from external risks and pressure, and is boosted by mainland support.

Eight US companies will manufacture NASA’s COVID-19 ventilator

Eight US companies will manufacture the ventilator designed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and fast-tracked by the FDA.

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Pitching in: Providing foot relief for health care workers

MEGAComfort had a warehouse full of insoles and the couple decided to donate 20,000 pairs to front-line hospital staff, a donation worth about $500,000

As pandemic hobbles retailers, HBC fights department store headwinds

CEO Baker is banking on a big future for bricks-and-mortar retail and says Hudson’s Bay is well positioned because it’s a real estate holding company first

Canopy Growth Earnings: CGC Stock Crashes 19% On Losses, Charges

Canopy Growth earnings has CGC stock taking a beating on Friday after the company reported major losses in multiple areas during the quarter.

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Italy wants independent probe into origin of pandemic, backs India’s call for reform of WHO: Italian minister

With Italy and India set to take on the presidency of the G20 in 2021 and 2022, Amendola said the two countries would also play a key role in helping shape the post-Covid-19 world order, including global supply and value chains and ways to recover from the economic crisis created by the pandemic.

‘Telling commentaryon BJP management’: Cong hits out after dip in GDP growth rate

Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram blamed the government’s economic management for the new low in GDP growth.

China's cover-up of Covid-19 led to global pandemic and loss of a million lives: Trump

China has total control over WHO despite only paying $40 million a year compared to what US has been paying, which is approximately $450 million a year, says Trump

The world's largest marijuana company craters 22% as recreational pot demand sinks amid coronavirus pandemic (CGC)

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Futures hit by Sino-US tensions at the end of strong month

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Power minister R K Singh asks Rs 3 trillion from finance commission

The minister informed the commission that the old schemes of the ministry are being amalgamated into a new scheme for which he requested Rs 3 trillion over five years.

India's economic growth dips drastically during coronavirus pandemic

Indian economy grew by 4.2% in fiscal year ending March, down from 6.1% previous year

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PagSeguro Digital Ltd. (PAGS) CEO Ricardo Dutra on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

PagSeguro Digital Ltd. (NYSE:PAGS) Q1 2020 Earnings Conference Call May 28, 2020 05:30 PM ET Company Participants Ricardo Dutra - Chief Executive Officer Eduard

Navigator Holdings' (NVGS) CEO Harry Deans on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NVGS) Q1 2020 Earnings Conference Call May 29, 2020 9:00 AM ET Company Participants David Butters – Executive Chairman Harry Deans

BIZD: I Got The Memo And It Said Burn Before Reading

My best-case scenario target price is $13.69, and I am bullish on BIZD. The average dividend growth rate for the BDCs in BIZD's top ten holdings during the 2008

Westlake Chemical Corporation: Too Early To Go Long Here

First-quarter numbers were encouraging considering lower sales prices witnessed in the quarter. We like the fundamentals of caustic soda despite headwinds in Q1

Modine Manufacturing's (MOD) CEO Tom Burke on Q4 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Modine Manufacturing Company (NYSE:MOD) Q4 2020 Earnings Conference Call May 29, 2020 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Kathy Powers – Vice President, Treasurer,

Closed-End Funds: Eaton Vance's Option Funds

Eaton Vance offers many respectable funds. Today, I wanted to give a broad overview of the option based funds we don't discuss very often. I also wanted to touc

EHang Holdings Limited (EH) CEO Huazhi Hu on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

EHang Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:EH) Q1 2020 Results Conference Call May 29, 2020 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Julia Qian - Managing Director of the Blueshirt

iShares Cohen & Steers REIT ETF: Portfolio Selection Makes All The Difference In Real Estate

The iShares Cohen & Steers REIT ETF's largest holdings are in data centers. States are starting to reopen their economies which will help REITs. With a current

BlackRock, Inc. (BLK) CEO Larry Fink Presents at Deutsche Bank Global Financial Services Conference Call (Transcript)

BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) Deutsche Bank Global Financial Services Conference May 27, 2020 12:05 PM ET Company Participants Larry Fink - Chairman and CEO Confer

Gold: Making Its Seasonal Top

We are trading gold now as a currency against the US dollar. The current crisis has burst the bubble of the Keynesian idea of supplying stimulus to the market t

ITC to use Amway network to sell juices as coronavirus pushes demand for immunity boosters

FMCG major ITC has partnered with direct selling company Amway to retail its range of juices as demand for immunity building products witness a boom during the coronavirus pandemic.

Income Tax Return: Filing ITRs to become easy as CBDT notifies new Form 26AS

Form 26AS contains details of tax deducted, tax paid and tax deposited along with some other taxable income, like interest on FD etc, on which tax has not been deducted.

Thunderstorms bring relief from searing heat

Relief likely for two more days before temperature rises on June 2

Crematoriums in city increase capacity

Civic bodies here have increased the capacity to cremate bodies from about 45 per day to about 95 per day by allowing the use of wood pyres at five crematoriums, a senior SDMC official said on Friday.

Lumber sees surprise win as shut-in Americans fix up their homes

Lumber futures are heading for their second-straight monthly gain at a time when gloom from the coronavirus pandemic was expected to curb demand.

The Week Ahead: Bank of Canada releases rate decision as Macklem takes charge

BNN Bloomberg sets up the week ahead with what investors need to know.

MASS Design Group outlines redesign strategies for restaurants following coronavirus

US architecture firm MASS Design Group has suggested that restaurants add barriers, remove bar seating and seek local produce sources to curtail infection and promote social distancing to allow patrons to safely eat out following the coronavirus lockdown.

Coronavirus sinks U.S. consumer spending; savings hit record high

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S.

Lloyd's of London considers part-virtual underwriting room

LONDON (Reuters) - The Lloyd's of London insurance market said on Friday it is considering combining its physical underwriting floor in the City of London with some online elements. Lloyd's shut its

Ryanair customers could be waiting up to six months for refunds

It will take three to six months for Ryanair to get through the backlog of refunds of cancelled flights.

NFP: How many temporary layoffs will turn into permanent job losses? – Wells Fargo

Next Friday, the US official employment report for May is due. Market consensus and also analysts at Wells Fargo expect a decline of 8 million in payr

US Dollar Index Index Price Analysis: DXY ends the week near 10-week lows

DXY dropped to the 98.20/98.00 support zone while under below the main SMAs. If the market can find some footing here, the index might rebound. However, a brea

EUR/USD: Balance of risks shifting in favour of stronger euro – MUFG

Analysts at MUFG Bank point out the EUR/USD pair finally broke above the 1.1000 level and argue the current advance was built on firmer foundations. T

USD/MXN rebounds from two-months low, ends May sharply lower

The USD/MXN dropped to 22.00 on Friday, hitting a fresh two-month low and then rebounded. Near the end of the week, it is trading at 22.25, up for the

Reuters: Wizz Air expands with new bases in Italy, Cyprus, Ukraine and Albania

Eleven new aircraft will be deployed at the new bases and there will be 50 new routes.

Digital Asset XRP Liquidty Sets All-Time High Just Weeks After New Lawsuit Filed Against Fintech Ripple

XRP liquidity via the Mexican and Australian corridor recently reached another all-time high. The digital asset’s European corridor liquidity has also incr

Standard Chartered Completes First Impact-Focused Subscription Finance Facility

Standard Chartered, a UK-based multinational banking and financial services company with $688 billion in assets, announced earlier this week it comple

NSE: Market capitalisation closes upbeat, rises N53bn

The key performance indicators of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) closed the last trading day of May with 0.40 per cent growth.

Price of rice, eggs, yam increased in April — NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said the average price of some selected food items in the country increased in April.

Mark Henry explains why AJ Styles was traded to SmackDown

AJ Styles was surprisingly traded to SmackDown earlier this month. What's the possible reason behind the move?

BS6 Suzuki Gixxer 250 & Gixxer SF 250 Launched From Rs 1.63 Lakh

The BS6 Suzuki Gixxer 250 is Rs 3,600 more expensive than its BS4 iteration, while the BS6 Gixxer SF 250 gets a Rs 3,345 price hike over the outgoing version

Party City News: Why PRTY Stock Is Surging 29% Today

Party City (PRTY) is seeing massive gains to PRTY stock Friday following news of a Transaction Support Agreement with bondholders.

Williams-Sonoma Earnings: WSM Stock Rallies 14% Following Q1 Topper

Williams-Sonoma (WSM) earnings for the retail company's first quarter of the year have WSM stock heading higher on Friday.

Don’t Miss the RCL Stock Rally

With a good deal of fear priced into RCL stock, investors should act before they miss the recovery of share prices.

Minerva Neurosciences: NERV Stock Plummets 72% on Schizophrenia Study

Minerva Neurosciences (NERV) is seeing NERV stock nosedive on Friday after announcing results from a recent schizophrenia study.

Renault Makes Like Nissan, Cuts Future Production, Spending, Jobs

The same week that Nissan outlined a supposedly sustainable path forward, alliance partner Renault did the same thing, revealing a blueprint for a streamlined business

Food security and sustainability during the pandemic

The virus provides an opportunity. But will we Take it?Amid rising deaths from the coronavirus worldwide, the World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the world could face a "global hunger p

KP government asked to allow business activities 24/7

PESHAWAR: The business community in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Friday demanded an end to the ongoing coronavirus lockdown and asked for permission to resume businesses across the province 24/7.The

CoinMarketCap Revamps Pairs Ranking to Chase Inflated Volumes

CoinMarketCap.com has unveiled a new ranking system for all trading pairs listed on the industry’s go-to aggregator of cryptocurrency data

Bergamot 101: Benefits & Uses For This Essential Oil Found In Earl Grey Tea

The research on it is nascent but promising.

At recent Auckland apartment auctions there were plenty of potential buyers and they weren't afraid to bid but everything that sold went for less than its rating valuation

At recent Auckland apartment auctions there were plenty of potential buyers and they weren't afraid to bid but everything that sold went for less than its rating valuation

GRAINS-Corn, soybeans slide on U.S.-China tensions

* Corn dips after four day climb, Midwest weather risks for wheat* Soybeans curbed by U.S.-China tensions after 2-week high (New throughout, changes byline, previous dateline PARIS/SYDNEY)By Christopher WalljasperCHICAGO, May 29 (Reuters) - U.S. corn and soybean futures fell on Friday as percolating U.S.-China trade tensions over Beijing's proposed restrictions on Hong Kong put a damper on the markets after a week of positive movement, with U.S. President Donald Trump expected to address the situation later on Friday.

GRAINS-Corn, soybeans slide on U.S.-China tensions

* Corn dips after four-day climb, Midwest weather risks for wheat* Soybeans curbed by U.S.-China tensions after two-week high (Updates closing prices)By Christopher WalljasperCHICAGO, May 29 (Reuters) - U.S. corn and soybean futures fell on Friday as escalating U.S.-China tensions over Beijing's proposed restrictions on Hong Kong dampened markets after a week of gains.Three sources told Reuters China may reduce U.S. agricultural imports if Washington issues a severe response to Beijing's push to impose national security laws on Hong Kong.

Warmer temps on the way will promote crop emergence

Next week’s warm temperatures will promote more corn and soybean emergence.

New Set Of Reforms Will Help Transform Agriculture From A Bottomless Pit Of Subsidies To An Enterprising Industry

Tech-enablement of the agricultural value chain and information dissemination among stakeholders is important.

No Lockdown 5.0: Why It’s Time For Everyone To Go Back To Work 

While some states may favour extending the lockdown, the Centre must be firm and let economic activities to resume.

Torstar buyer says Canso picked to provide financing because of media experience

TORONTO — A private investment company that is a major backer of Postmedia Network Corp. has agreed to provide financing for NordStar Capital's acquisition of Torstar Corp., the owner of the Toronto Star and other newspapers.

HP learn from home essentials boost kids’ education

These days, with the kids enjoying an extended vacation and their parents working from home, most families have found themselves spending more time together. While the new everyday norm has given families more opportunities to bond, it also has its share of challenges, especially for parents who try to keep their kids occupied and continuously learning while staying at home the entire day. Fun learning for little ones Recognizing the parents’ efforts to stimulate their child’s mind and to help prepare them for online education, HP is offering instant playtime ideas and a range of activities to enhance learning at home, as it invites everyone to Print, Play & Learn. The Print, Play & Learn site (https://www8.hp.com/ph/en/printers/printandplay/index.html) provides free worksheets, coloring pages, puzzles and other amazing printable arts and crafts that encourages 2 to 12-year-old kids to discover and explore their creativity, all while having fun. These printable materials are created and curated with partners…

Utilizing Digital Cash Transfers (Mobile Money Services) During COVID – 19 To Reach Vulnerable Groups In Liberia

As COVID-19 continues to change the global landscape fundamentally, it has the potential to trigger devastating social, economic and political crises that will leave deep scars. Cases are rising daily in Africa, the Americas, and Europe. As the coronavirus spreads, businesses and governments, struggling under the weight of the pandemic, are looking to limit cash […]

Flour prices raised by Flour Mills Association

The price of a 20 kg bag of flour has been increased by Rs 120

Filling gaps in our understanding of how cities began to rise

Genomic analysis shows long-term genetic mixing in West Asia before the rise of the world’s first cities