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Bank of India’s foreign exchange reserves touched a new record high of $645.58 billion in the week ended March 29, topping the previous high of $642.49, latest central bank data showed. Forex reserves increased by $2.9 billion in the week ended March 29, primarily driven by the central bank’s foreign currency assets that rose $2.3 billion to $570.61 billion during the week. “We have been consciously building reserves over the past four five years as the market moves prevailing upon the market situation,” said central bank governor Shaktikanta Das at the post-policy media briefing Friday. “That effort continues because it acts as a buffer against future risks especially in situations when the cycle turns and there is significant outflow of dollars”

bank will continue to accumulate foreign exchange reserves even though it is at an all-time high as it looks to strengthen its position to counter volatility due to spillovers. India’s foreign exchange reserves stood at a record $645.6 billion as of March 29. “We have been consciously building reserves over the past four five years as the market moves prevailing upon the market situation,” said central bank governor Shaktikanta Das at the post-policy media briefing Friday. “That effort continues because it acts as a buffer against future risks especially in situations when the cycle turns and there is significant outflow of dollars”

Masih, the returning officer for the Chandigarh mayoral election whose result was overturned by the Supreme Court in February, on Friday tendered an unconditional apology to the apex court for his conduct. He had faced the wrath of the Supreme Court which ordered his criminal prosecution for allegedly making a false statement before it and his «misdemeanour» during the counting of votes. Masih said he would withdraw the earlier affidavit which stated that he was reeling under depression and anxiety and wherein he denied allegations of tampering with ballots. «A purported video recording of the election process was leaked online on January 31. Thereafter, the respondent (Masih) was subjected to incessant criticism, name-calling and ad hominems by members of political parties as well as social media. This put the respondent, including his family members, under immense mental trauma and stress,» he had said in the affidavit.

A group of lawmakers in Paraguay have called for a temporary banning of Bitcoin mining, which they say has been interrupting the nation’s power supply.

Greaves Electric Mobility, the electric mobility segment of Greaves Cotton, Friday said it has appointed K Vijaya Kumar as its executive director and CEO. In his new role, Kumar will lead the company's initiatives in product development, dealer distribution and market expansion, among other areas. «We extend a warm welcome to K Vijaya Kumar, the newly appointed executive director and CEO of Greaves Electric Mobility,» Nagesh Basavanhalli, non-executive vice chairman of Greaves Cotton, said in a statement. «His established track record and experience in growing businesses will facilitate our progress in the electric mobility space.»

Kalyan Jewellers on Friday reported 34 per cent increase in consolidated revenue for the quarter ended March and a 31 per cent growth in the entire 2023-24 fiscal driven by better demand despite rise in gold prices. The company did not provide the actual revenue figures reported for the fourth quarter and entire FY24. Kochi-based Kalyan Jewellers, which has 253 showrooms across India and the Middle East, had posted a revenue of nearly Rs 3,400 crore during the fourth quarter of the last fiscal, and Rs 14,109.33 crore revenue for the entire 2022-23.

If you’re an employee who’s in the process of preparing their 2023 tax return, you’ll no doubt soon come to realize that there’s not much tax planning we can do to reduce the tax payable on our employment income, all of which appears on a T4 slip.

Macrotech Developers has recorded its best quarterly performance ever with 40% year-on-year growth in pre-sales at Rs 4,230 crore for the quarter ended March. The performance has helped the company report its best-ever annual pre-sales at Rs 14,520 crore during the financial year 2023-24. With this, the company has met its guidance of 20% growth, Macrotech Developers said in a regulatory filing. The developer’s collection also rose 20% from a year ago to Rs 3,510 crore during the fourth quarter of the financial year. With this, the collections for the year rose to Rs 11,260 crore.

Nifty Bank closed in the green for the third day in a row on Friday, which propelled the index above the 48,500 level in intraday trade. The index pared some gains but outperformed Nifty 50. The Nifty bank rose 430 points to close at 48,493, while Nifty 50 ended flat with a negative bias.

Comparing the statistics between the two cities, the Indian Institute of Science's latest study underscores a striking resemblance. Over the years, Bengaluru's urban sprawl has surged from a mere 8 per cent in 1973 to a whopping 93.3 per cent in 2023, marking an unprecedented 1055 per cent increase in concrete structures. This unchecked expansion has led to a drastic 79 per cent reduction in water spread area, significantly impacting water availability. Hyderabad's trajectory isn't too far off. Data from the municipal administration and urban development department (MAUD) indicates a substantial surge in commercial and residential built-up areas. Between 2010 and 2014, the city witnessed a growth of 50.7 million square feet (sft) in commercial built-up area, followed by an expansion of 100.4 million sft from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, the built-up residential area saw a surge of over 500 million sft from 2015 to 2021. Although precise current figures are unavailable, experts estimate a surge of 70 per cent to 80 per cent in the last three years.

«India's export trade expansion has been impressive in spite of global challenges in 2023,» the official said. India's merchandise exports have recorded healthy growth in European nations like Romania, Czech Republic, Montenegro, Finland, the Netherlands, Portugal, Luxemburg, Iceland, Ireland, and Austria.

Shatrughan Sinha, who was renominated by the ruling TMC from the Asansol Lok Sabha seat, said on Friday he would try to ensure an even bigger margin of victory than what he recorded in the previous bypoll. Being fielded from Asansol for the 2022 bypoll after former Union Minister Babul Supriyo resigned as a two-time MP and joined the TMC, Sinha trounced BJP's Agnimitra Paul by over 3 lakh votes. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, the sitting MP said, «I consider myself to be fortunate (to have been fielded again from Asansol). It's because of your love and affection that I was renominated from this constituency and am still talked about across the country. It was down to my dedication, hard work and frequent visits to my constituency that (Chief Minister) Mamata Banerjee put me on the ticket again from Asansol.»

Effective from 1 April 2024, the platform reduced custody charges for assets above £500,000 – any assets below the threshold will continue paying 0.2% a year. For assets between £500,000 and £1m, charges will drop from 0.2% to 0.175%. Charges for assets between £1m and £15m will remain the same at 0.15%; while those between £1.5m and £2m will have charges cut from 0.1% to 0.075% and assets above £2m will pay no charges whatsoever. AJ Bell platform assets hit record £76.2bn as inflows soar 62% The platform also increased interest rates paid on cash balances. Any cash up to £10,00...

AFC Holidays stands out as one of the best travel companies in Dubai, renowned for its exceptional service, extensive range of tour packages, and commitment to customer satisfaction. With a track record of over 4,100 successful tours and more than 252,000 satisfied customers, AFC Holidays has earned a reputation as a trusted and reliable choice for travelers seeking memorable and hassle-free vacations. AFC Holidays, also known as Apollo Flight Centre LLC, specializes in providing exceptional holiday experiences to travelers worldwide.

Shaily Engineering Plastics, the country's leading exporter of high-precision engineered plastic products and components, has delivered substantial returns to its shareholders. The company's share price has surged from ₹226 apiece a year ago to the current trading price of ₹542, marking a remarkable gain of 140%. Since hitting its low of ₹191 in May 2023, the stock has witnessed an impressive appreciation, currently trading with a gain of 184%.

heatwave alert in several Karnataka districts till 6 April. As per the weather bulletin, warm night conditions will prevail over Karnataka today and tomorrow. IMD has stated that Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail over Bagalkote, Kalaburgi, Koppal, Ballari and Gadag districts of Interior Karnataka until 6 April.

IPL 2024: Gujarat Titans (GT) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) clashed on April 4 in their fourth individual match of the tournament. Punjab sealed a last-over victory as their “accidental purchase", Shashank Singh, became the Player of the Match. Let’s take a look at some of the top batting records so far in the tournament after the GT vs PBKS match.

Gold rate today: After climbing to record highs on Thursday, gold and silver prices came under sell-off pressure as the US dollar bounced back in early morning deals on Friday. The MCX gold rate for June 2024 expiry opened lower at ₹69,297 per 10 gm, which is around 0.50 percent lower from Thursday's close price of ₹69,707 per 10 gm level.

was approved by both Houses of Parliament. The Lok Sabha passed the bill on August 1, followed by the Rajya Sabha's approval through a voice vote on August 7.

Winzo Games posted an operating profit of Rs 120 crore in FY23, according to financials submitted to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Winzo Games also saw its revenue grow 182% from Rs 242 crore in FY22 to Rs 687 crore in FY23.