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TCS surpasses Reliance Industries to become most valued firm on BSE
IT major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Monday surpassed energy-to-telecom behemoth Reliance Industries (RIL) yet again to become the most valued firm by market capitalisation on the BSE. At the close of trade, the market capitalisation (mcap) of TCS was at Rs 12,34,609.62 crore, which is Rs 4,948.30 crore higher than that of RIL’s Rs […]
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Cyber security, COVID-19 and you
The financial services sector is being increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, especially after the the coronavirus outbreak. Can anyone of us put our phones down for even a day? The clear answer is no. We are facing more and more destructive malware attacks due to an ever increasing dependency on artificial intelligence. Cyberattacks are now going […]
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Budget 2021: Poonam Tandon of IndiaFirst Life lists sectors in focus
The government and RBI have been monitoring the impact of the pandemic on the economy and have taken several steps to support the economy in a timely manner. We feel the 2021 Union Budget will be important to revive growth. The following areas are likely to get a growth push: — Ramping up infrastructure development […]
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Analysts’ take: Why Sensex tanked over 500 points today
Benchmark equity indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty cracked over 1% on Monday following weak global cues and reports of Indo-China border tension. The 30-share Sensex closed 530.95 points down at 48347.59, while the 50-share Nifty index settled 133 points down at 14,238.90. With a fall of 5.36 per cent, energy-to-telecom behemoth Reliance Industries emerged […]
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RERA Act: Seven things homebuyers should know
Are you still waiting for the possession of your home your builder promised? Is the builder not paying you interest on the delayed possession of the property? Is the quality of construction not good? To address such issues, the central government passed The Real Estate Regulation and Amendment Act (RERA) in 2016, which became effective […]
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Stocks to watch today: YES Bank, Reliance Industries, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, JSW Steel and more
Nifty futures on the Singapore Exchange traded 161 points up at 14,536 at 9 am on Monday, indicating a positive start for the domestic benchmark indices. Here are the top stocks to track in today’s session: Q3 results: Aarti Drugs, Can Fin Homes, ICICI Securities, Larsen & Toubro, Uco Bank and Navin Fluorine International are […]
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Here’s how you can check your EPF account balance
EPFO, the retirement fund body, has over six crore members. It has credited interest of 8.5% for 2019-20 to its members. Members can view their account details online and see the amount credited. Here are the steps that you need to follow to check your account balance: — Visit the EPFO website (www.epfindia.gov.in) and click […]
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Here’s a look at five mistakes bank account holders must avoid
Bank account holders nowadays hardly visit their bank branches for carrying out transactions or use other banking services. With debit and credit cards becoming the main modes of carrying out transactions, it has become imperative for individuals to be extra careful about their banking credentials and ensure they are not caught napping. Here are some […]
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Income tax refunds: A look at mistakes you need to steer clear of
Taxpayers look forward to getting refunds after filing their tax returns but sometimes due to some mistakes, they don’t get the refund money on time. With a slew of measures taken by the tax authorities to make the refund process seamless and hassle-free, lack of awareness and proper documentation may prove to be major hindrances […]
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What is UPI and how does it work?
UPI is a single platform that merges various banking services and features under one umbrella. It allows the transfer of money from one bank account to another instantly via one’s mobile phone. Payments can be made via an app on a mobile device only. The money transfer via UPI works on a 24×7 basis. To […]
