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Should banks charge you for services? Here's their rationale
In the battle for fees, banks should realise that maximising profits is a short-term game and a fair game could sow the seeds of long-term profits.
You will have to shell out more for a smartphone once GST comes into place
An inter-ministerial committee, comprising representatives from the finance, commerce, and telecom and IT ministries, has been set up to examine the issue.
Flipkart clears air on refunds, changes policy note
Language used on the site last week suggested that returns policy would only allow replacements in categories likes books, fashion and others in the event of defects, ruling out refunds.
Economic reforms:Â Tax on agriculture income part of Niti Aayogâs action plan
Taxing agricultural income, as proposed by Niti Aayog, would require an amendment to the Income Tax Act and cannot be purely an executive decision.
After four days of questioning, AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran arrested
Dhinakaran and his longtime friend Mallikarjuna were arrested yesterday by Delhi Police for allegedly attempting to bribe an Election Commission official.
If BJP can appoint RSS men as Governors, why not Bhagwat as President: Uddhav Thackeray
Taking about Sukma attack, Uddhav said: "Violence continues in Kashmir, there has been an attack in Chattisgarh.. Probably demonetisation has not taken place in Chattisgarh & Kashmir."
Yogi Adityanath government to roll out a new family planning scheme in Uttar Pradesh
The scheme includes measures like a family planning kit for newly-weds in rural areas, which will include two packs of condoms, a marriage registration form, contraceptive pills and two pregnancy test kits.
Divergent views within Aviation Min ensures impasse on India-Dubai route seat addition issue
Aviation ministry officials, including minister Raju, feel that flying rights to Dubai should be increased as both sides have exhausted their quotas.
ITAT rulings raise hopes of HSBC 'account holders'
A common argument by many others named in the HSBC list is that the basic data that the tax office relied upon was stolen and never backed by either the bank or the Swiss government.
Tough road lies ahead for Ranjit Sinha
Sinha joins his predecessor A P Singh in an ignominious list of being the only two former CBI directors to be booked now for corruption.
'Jio likely to offer discounts for 12-18 months to take on Airtel, Vodafone'
The tactic would lead to pressure on the average revenue per user (ARPU) of incumbent operators, US bank Morgan Stanley said in a report.
I love Bangladesh, but Bengal is my priority: Mamata Banerjee on Teesta issue
"I had proposed to share water from other tributaries like Torsha river. Water can be shared from these rivers, but not Teesta. They have to understand the issues of the state,” Mamata said.
Congress plans result-oriented state teams as part of new strategy for state polls
About five people will be deputed for each poll-bound state. They will handle the party affairs for six months and will be stationed there, instead of flitting in and out of the state.
BCCI misses deadline of naming India squad for Champions Trophy
Manohar tried to compensate BCCI with an additional $100 million, which would take up BCCI’s share in the new revenue model from proposed $290 million to $390 million.
Government makes geo-location of tangible assets mandatory for firms
Revising disclosure standards, the ministry of corporate affairs has told companies that supplying the latitude and longitude of their tangible assets is now mandatory.
Sonia Gandhi back in action to build ties with opposition and soothe internal disquiet against Rahul Gandhi
Sonia Gandhi is leading her party’s efforts to work for unity with frontline leaders of other Opposition parties, despite not being in the pink of health.
Handset makers, cellular service providers again the top spenders in advertising during IPL
These two categories accounted for 32% of total ads during live telecast of first 15 matches of the ongoing tenth edition of IPL, played between April 5 and 15, shows TAM.
Will review strategy to nail naxals: Rajnath Singh
Rajnath Singh, who visited Raipur to take stock of the situation, said the government will review its strategy to combat Maoist militancy
Indian Railways readies Rs 5,000-crore PPP plan for 60 freight terminalsÂ
The new freight terminals will mostly come up near power plants, cement factories, private ports and coal sidings, said railway officials.
VE Commercial Vehicle eyes 10% growth in FY-18, to invest Rs 500 crore for BS-VI technology
The new Pro 5000 series BS IV trucks will be the new entry range for Eicher Motors and it will replace the outgoing BS III VE+ range says the company.
Coal Scam: CBI books ex-chief Ranjit Sinha
Sinha has been booked on charges of criminal misconduct and abuse of his official position while holding a public office and indulging in corruption.
Italy sending its biggest trade delegation to India to explore investment opportunities
Led by Italy's Deputy Trade Minister, the delegation of 60 Italian companies will explore business and investment opportunities in India, according to Italy's Trade Commissioner to India Francesco Pensabene.
BJP's big concern in J&K - Amarnath Yatra
BJP functionary Ram Madhav, who was also present when the CM met Rajnath Singh, said the Centre was providing all required help to the state.
Getting to know Aditya Puri Managing Director HDFC Bank
Youngsters worry too much and they think too much. Work hard and if you possibly decide what you like, then nobody can stop you, says Aditya Puri.
VCs, PEs fear taxing times for directors under GST
The new law gives taxmen the right to extract the full claim with interest and penalties from these directors exposing their personal assets and property to the risk of confiscation.
Bulls' April march on D-Street gets global push
Nifty closes above 9,300 for the 1st time; Sensex within touching distance of all-time high
Pakistan lawyers told not to take up Kulbhushan Jadhav case
India can take help from the United Nations and bring this matter before the International Court of Justice as a matter of violation of treaty obligation.
Kudankulam nuclear power plant is one of the safest in the world: Alexey Pimenov of ROSATOM
ROSATOM, the Russian partner of the state-run NPCIL, has supplied reactors for the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant. It also has the responsibility of running the plant.