SBI chief calls for promoting spot trades

[ad_1] MUMBAI: SBI chairman C S Setty has called for expanding the pool of listed companies and promoting spot transactions, which are essential for better price discovery since over-reliance on derivatives hampers market depth and liquidity. He also called for moving from private placement toward open offers and use technology to reduce costs.Delivering the keynote…

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Sebi to revamp MF nomination

[ad_1] New Delhi: Markets regulator Sebi on Friday issued guidelines to revamp the nomination process for mutual fund folios and demat accounts to enhance transparency and minimise unclaimed assets in the securities market.The new norms will come into effect from March 1 and cover a range of measures for investors and regulated entities, including asset…

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Infosys alleges former president Kumar slowed projects to benefit Cognizant

[ad_1] BENGALURU: Infosys filed a counterclaim against Cognizant in a US court, alleging that its rival Cognizant and its CEO, Ravi Kumar, engaged in anticompetitive practices to stifle competition and maintain dominance in the healthcare payer software market. Infosys demanded a jury trial and sought triple compensation for damages incurred, along with appropriate legal fees…

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Dunzo’s co-founder to lead Flipkart’s quick commerce business

[ad_1] BENGALURU: Instant delivery platform Dunzo co-founder Kabeer Biswas will head Walmart-owned Flipkart‘s quick commerce operations, Minutes, according to sources familiar with the matter. Founded in 2014 as a WhatsApp group, Dunzo pioneered a unique pick-up and drop service that expanded nationwide from its initial operations in Bengaluru.Reliance Retail led a $240 million round in…

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Budget 2025: Reduce income tax rates, exceptionally high compared to other countries, says Assocham

[ad_1] Budget 2025 income tax: The highest marginal rate for individuals is 42.744%. (AI image) Budget 2025 income tax expectations: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman should look to reduce the personal income tax rates in the Union Budget 2025, says Assocham in its pre-Budget 2025 memorandum.“While corporate tax rates have become globally competitive, in order to…

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