Railways ply 1,700 special trains to ease festival rush
To facilitate travel during the festival season, Indian Railways has deployed 1,700 special trains, providing an extra 26 lakh berths. This move aims to address the surge in passenger demand due to Diwali and Chhath Puja. Key Points
Economic TimesSebi clears measures to facilitate ease of doing biz for FPIs, other entities
Mumbai, Mar 15 (PTI) Regulator Sebi on Friday approved a slew of measures to further improve the ease of doing business for market participants, including providing relaxations to Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) and entities looking to raise funds through initial share sale. The proposals were cleared by the Sebi board during its meeting on Friday. […] Key Points
ThePrintFinance ministry sees G-sec yields on downhill trek
The yields on short-term instruments like treasury bills, too, will likely ease, he added. The yield moves in the opposite direction of a bond's price. Key Points
Economic TimesDPIIT seeks industry inputs to reduce compliances, improve business ease
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh chaired a meeting discussing various initiatives to enhance ease of doing business. These include Jan Vishwas 2.0 aimed at reducing compliance burdens and criminalisation of laws. The meeting also focused on preparations for the World Banks upcoming B-READY index, which will assess regulatory frameworks and public services for firms. Key Points
Economic TimesLending rates to start easing only in second half of FY'25: Report
Bank deposit rates are unlikely to rise further. But the structural shift in the system will keep downward rigidity intact. Hence, banks lending rate is expected to remain high in FY25 with some modest softening towards the end. Key Points
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A Bollywood gold standard: Anupama Chopra on Ranbir Kapoor
From Saawariya to Animal, there is an ineffable ease to each layered performance. To borrow a line, from Jerry Maguire, he had me at hello, Chopra says. Key Points
Hindustan Timesease of doing biz: DPIIT undertaking exercise to measure cost of regulations in states
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is assessing the cost of regulations in Indian states to boost the ease of doing business, with officials providing guidance to selected survey agencies in June. The exercise will give states insight into potential reforms to create a better business climate, said the official. Key Points
Economic TimesRupee flat, far forward premiums extend decline to 2-1/2-month low
By Jaspreet Kalra MUMBAI (Reuters) - The Indian rupee was largely flat on Wednesday as sustained dollar inflows helped ease the pressure from weakness in most Asian currencies. The rupee was at 82.90 Key Points
ThePrintA road map with clear focus, fiscal discipline: Amitabh Chaudhry, MD and CEO, Axis Bank
The 2019 interim budget provided income tax rebate, social security coverage, and railway capex. The latest budget focused on fiscal discipline and ease of doing business. It reduced the fiscal deficit for this year and set lower targets for the next. The private sector can benefit from increased borrowing and infrastructure creation. The budget allocated funds for rural poverty alleviation, semiconductor manufacturing, solar power, and economic railway corridors. It also introduced schemes for housing, innovation, and economic growth. Key Points
Economic TimesLiquidity crisis to ease in 45-60 days, says Byju's
India Business News: Byju's expects the liquidity crisis to ease in 45-60 days. The firm is working to close the audit of its FY23 accounts. The litigation surrounding ter Key Points
Times Of IndiaAsia shares start Dec on cautious note, oil nurses losses
By Stella Qiu SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian sharemarkets started the last month of the year on a cautious note after recent strong gains, though growing expectations Europe and the U.S. are poised to cut Key Points
ThePrintDo prelim probe before filing FIRs against businessmen, UP police told
The order has been issued in a bid to further improve ease of doing business and ensure no adverse environment is created for investors. However, this direction is not applicable for cognisable offences. Key Points
Economic TimesMCA to withdraw 7,338 pending prosecutions in second round of a special drive to cut litigations
The ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) Friday said it has decided to withdraw 7,338 prosecutions pending before various courts in the second round of a special drive to cut litigations and ensure greater ease of doing business. The move will result in a 21.86% decline in the number of pending prosecutions being pursued by the central government, the ministry said. Key Points
Economic TimesBond yields flattish ahead of April US inflation data
Economists expect U.S. headline CPI to hold steady at an annual 5% and core CPI to moderate very slightly to 5.5%. The numbers, due at 1230 GMT, will show whether price pressures continue to ease or remain at levels that could prompt the U.S. Federal Reserve to hike interest rates further. Key Points
FinancialexpressIndian weightlifter Bindyarani Devi wins silver at Asian Championships
Indian weightlifter Bindyarani Devi lifted 80kg and 83kg in her first two snatch attempts with relative ease but her 85kg try was deemed a no lift. She covered up her underwhelming snatch performance by lifting the second highest weight in clean and jerk to take home the silver in the section. Key Points
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Biden administration seeks input on AI safety measures
The U.S. Commerce Department on Tuesday said it will spend the next 60 days fielding opinions on the measures that could ease consumer concerns about these new systems. Key Points
The Indian ExpressGo First partners with BookMyForex to provide foreign exchange services to international flyers
We are pleased to partner with BookMyForex, we believe that this partnership will elevate and ease the travelling experience of international travellers. We are optimistic that this service will prove to be a one-stop solution and we look forward to providing a seamless experience to the travellers, said Kaushik Khona, Chief Executive Officer, Go First. Key Points
Economic TimesUS stocks close higher as fears of banking crisis ease
International Business News: Wall Street stocks climbed Thursday as markets calmed after recent banking sector turmoil. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.4 percent to 32,859 Key Points
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