Mkt capitalisation of BSE-listed firms jumps to record high of Rs 355 lakh cr; investors richer by Rs 3.83 lakh cr

New Delhi: The market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies surged to an all-time high of Rs 355 lakh crore on Thursday, with investors becoming richer by Rs 3.83 lakh crore as the benchmark Sensex hit its all-time high level driven by a rally in global equities. Global markets rallied after the US Federal Reserve kept its key…

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Eight security personnel suspended for Parliament security breach

New Dehi: Eight security personnel have been suspended for the security breach in Parliament, sources said on Thursday. Those suspended belong to various security agencies who were on deputation for Parliament security. Sources identified them as Rampal, Arvind, Vir Das, Ganesh, Anil, Pradeep, Vimitt and Narendra. “Though they are on deputation for Parliament security, their cadre…

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India seeks to settle WTO import duty dispute with EU on ICT goods through free trade talks

New Delhi: India seeks to resolve a WTO import duty dispute with the European Union on certain information and technology products through the proposed free trade agreement, which is under active negotiations, an official said. Following a ruling of the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) dispute panel on April 17 that import duties imposed by India on…

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