SGB holders to earn 122% income from August 2016 issue as RBI sets redemption price at Rs 6,938/gram

SGB holders to earn 122% income from August 2016 issue as RBI sets redemption price at Rs 6,938/gram

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a final redemption price for the first tranche of the sovereign gold bond (SGB) scheme at Rs 6,938 per gram and fixed the redemption date as August 5, Monday. Those who invested in the scheme have made an income of a whopping 122% (Rs 3,819) over the … Read more

HCLTech: HCL Tech net profit up 6.8% QoQ at Rs 4,257 crore; surpasses estimates

HCLTech: HCL Tech net profit up 6.8% QoQ at Rs 4,257 crore; surpasses estimates

New Delhi | Bengaluru: HCLTech, India’s third largest software exporter, reported a 6.8% sequential growth in net profit at ₹4,257 crore, beating ET’s analyst poll estimates of ₹3,745 crore. A fatter bottom-line came largely on the back of a spike in non-core income in the June quarter otherwise marked by sluggish demand. Revenues and margins … Read more

‘Dubai is not so hot or expensive’:Indian man debunks myths about UAE city known for luxurious lifestyle

‘Dubai is not so hot or expensive’:Indian man debunks myths about UAE city known for luxurious lifestyle

What do you think about Dubai? Exotic? Hot? Well, the mega-city of the UAE may not be what you think. Recently, an Indian man took to social media to debunk many of the notions attached to Dubai. Rohit Manchanda, who lives in Dubai, said that Dubai is not as hot as people think. (Join our … Read more

‘Dubai is not so hot or expensive’:Indian man debunks myths about UAE city known for luxurious lifestyle

‘Dubai is not so hot or expensive’:Indian man debunks myths about UAE city known for luxurious lifestyle

What do you think about Dubai? Exotic? Hot? Well, the mega-city of the UAE may not be what you think. Recently, an Indian man took to social media to debunk many of the notions attached to Dubai. Rohit Manchanda, who lives in Dubai, said that Dubai is not as hot as people think. (Join our … Read more

Big banks Q3 net up on higher other income, dip in provisions

Big banks Q3 net up on higher other income, dip in provisions

Half a dozen banks reported higher quarterly net profit Saturday, as growth in retail loans, increased non-interest income and a fall in provisions more than offset the impact of increasing cost of funds that weighed on their net interest margins (NIMs). ICICI Bank, the largest of the six lenders, reported a 24% rise in net … Read more