BUSINESS

Unemployment remains top worry for urban Indians: Report
IANS -
Covid-19, which is India's second-biggest worry, after a major reduction last month in its intensity, has climbed up by 4 per cent in March 2021. The top five worries of urban Indians were unemployment or joblessness, Covid-19, financial and political corruption, while crime and violence and poverty and social inequality are tied at the fourth spot, and education.
Adani Ports acquire 25% of Vishwasamudra Holdings' stake in Krishnapatnam Port
IANS -
With this, APSEZ will increase its stake from 75 per cent to 100 per cent in Krishnapatnam Port, the country's second-largest private-sector port. The acquisition will be completed by buying 25 per cent from Vishwa Samudra Holdings. Together with the 75 per cent ownership acquired in October 2020, the acquisition implies an enterprise value of Rs 13,675 crore implying an EV/FY21 EBITDA multiple of 10.3x.
Global trade frictions severe in 2020: Report
IANS -
The global economic and trade measures index, introduced by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, was on the rise in 2020, said the report released by the council's legal advisory committee on economic and trade frictions, the Xinhua news agency reported.
IL&FS receives Rs 693 cr settlement claim for 2 road projects
IANS -
In a statement, IL&FS said that its subsidiary IL&FS Transportation Networks India Limited (ITNL), on March 31, 2021, duly received settlement amount of Rs 673 crore for Kiratpur Ner Chowk Expressway Limited (KNCEL) and Rs 20 crore towards claims for Chenani Nashri Tunnelway Limited (CNTL) from NHAI.
Metal stocks boom may continue after dream run in FY21
IANS -
The metals and mining sector also saw a sharp increase in commodity prices and steel was one of the best-performing commodities in the just-ended FY21. The S&P BSE Metal index has surged 176 per cent in the past one year.
Government sanctions over Rs 25K crores under 'Stand-Up India'
IANS -
A total of Rs 3,335.87 crore has been sanctioned for 16,258 borrowers from the Scheduled Castes category under the scheme, followed by Rs 1,049.72 crore for the 4,970 borrowers in the Scheduled Tribes category, said an official statement. Similarly, the government has sanctioned an amount of Rs 21,200.77 crore for 93,094 women borrowers under the scheme.
Vax drive, earnings growth to determine market's FY22 trajectory: Report
Agency -
"As we step into FY22, two things will drive the markets from hereon, in our view. Given the recent resurgence in Covid-19 cases, the pace of vaccination will assume crucial importance," MOFSL said in a report.
Yes Bank targets startup sector, ties-up with GVFL
IANS -
Accordingly, the two companies have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen Fintech-led innovation and support the growth of the Indian startup ecosystem. "The MoU will enable the bank to offer various products, digital banking solutions, and many other facilities that will benefit the startups associated with GVFL Limited," said Yes Bank in a statement.
Surge in commodity prices to impact India's economy: Ind-Ra
IANS -
"Though a spike in global agricultural commodity prices could benefit India, it may not move the needle favourably because India, despite the world's biggest exporter of Basmati rice, exported just $6.59 billion worth of cereals and imported vegetable oil and pulses worth $9.66 billion and $1.44 billion, respectively, in FY20."
Govt allows further operational flexibility to GST filers
IANS -
As per an advisory issued by the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN), the taxpayer must ensure that any saved but not Filed/Submitted IFF (Invoice Furnishing Facility) records for the first two months of the quarter i.e. month of Jan-2021 or Feb-2021 must be deleted using RESET button before filing GSTR-1 for Jan-Mar-2021 quarter.
Advertisement