Indian share market slumped on Monday as investors were spooked after the US Fed chair Jerome Powell though his Jackson Hole Symposium speech diminished the optimism that the central bank may turn around from its aggressive monetary policy amid declining commodity prices. He instead said that the era of interest rate increases is far from over. The BSE Sensex index tanked 1,467 pts to hit an intra-day low of 57,367, while the NSE Nifty 50 sank 393 points to touch the day’s low of 17,166. However, both the indices recouped some opening losses in late morning trade. Bloodbath on Dalal …
April 2024
Apple TV Plus price hike: Here’s how much your monthly subscription will cost now
Apple has raised the prices of some of its subscription services in the US and select international markets, but not in India. The price hike has been applied across several services of Apple including Apple TV Plus, Apple Arcade, Apple News Plus and Apple One. The Apple TV+ subscription still costs Rs 99 per month in India. The price of Apple TV+ has increased to $9.99 per month, up from the previous $6.99. Apple Arcade and Apple News Plus have also seen price hikes, to $6.99 per month and $12.99 per month, respectively. ALSO READ l Apple Watch double tap …
Petrol and diesel price August 26: No change in fuel cost; Check prices in Delhi, Mumbai, other cities here
Petrol and Diesel Rate Today in Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Lucknow: The price of petrol and diesel has been left unchanged on August 26, keeping costs steady for more than three months now. The last country-wide change in price came on May 21, when Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a cut in excise duty on petrol by Rs 8 per litre, and Rs 6 per litre on diesel. Since then, Maharashtra is the only state to have cut rates. Maharashtra government had announced a cut in value-added tax (VAT) on petrol by Rs 5 a litre and by Rs 3 …
Corporate bond issuances see steady growth in 10 years
By Tanuka Roy Corporate bond issuances have seen a steady uptick in the last 10 years. According to an analysis by Bank of Baroda, from just Rs 3 trillion in FY12, the issuances soared to Rs 7.8 trillion in FY21, before moderating to Rs 6 trillion in FY22. However, in FY22, corporate bond yields rose in line with G-sec yields amid a higher than expected borrowing programme by the Centre, elevated oil prices and rising global yields, according to the report. “This could partly have come in the way of issuances as unlike bank loans where interest cost varies with …
Rupee rises 6 paise to close at 79.86 against US dollar
The rupee appreciated by 6 paise to close at 79.86 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, supported by foreign fund inflows and a positive trend in domestic equities. However, higher crude prices in the international markets restricted the rupee’s gain, forex dealers said. It finally ended at 79.86 against the US dollar, up 6 paise from its previous close of 79.92. The dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, slipped 0.13 per cent to 108.33. Also Read| Rupee ends flat at 79.84 against US dollar Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, rose …
Wacoal India launches campaign #WacoalKnowsBreast
Wacoal India, the Japan-based lingerie brand, has rolled out its annual Breast Cancer Awareness campaign #WacoalKnowsBreast. As per the company, it has been emphasising the importance of preventing breast cancer at earlier stages through regular tests and mammograms, and encouraging women to take action through breast self-exams. Additionally, the company has been on a mission to make an impact in the fight against breast cancer in India as breast cancer holds the grim distinction of being the primary cause of cancer-related fatalities among women in the country, with an estimated 1 in 22 women affected. In recent years, nearly 4 …