Application for SBI's PPF account can be submitted online.

A Public Provident Fund (PPF) account is considered among the most sought after investment products by financial advisors. Offered by various institutions including India Post and commercial lenders such as State Bank of India (SBI), PPF is a retirement planning-focused investment

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Fixed deposit interest rates are subject to change from time to time.

State-run Punjab National Bank (PNB) provides interest rates to the tune of 5.75-6.25 per cent to the general public on fixed deposits (FD) of less than Rs. 2 crore, according to its website, pnbindia.in. These interest rates on fixed deposits of less than Rs. 2 crore are app

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Mr Gill, who takes the helm now, will have to walk a fine line.

As Deutsche Bank AG veteran Ravneet Gill moves into the 27th floor of Yes Bank's headquarters in downtown Mumbai, he brings the curtain down on one of the more colorful chapters in finance.

His predecessor, founder and Chief Executive Officer Rana Kapoor, built Yes Bank into country's

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Ray Kelvin, founder and chief executive of British fashion retailer Ted Baker Plc, resigned on Monday following misconduct allegations related to his hugging of business colleagues.

Ted Baker had announced an independent investigation into misconduct claims against Mr Kelvin in December in response to an online campaign claiming to represent over

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On Thursday, Jet Airways had informed the stock exchanges that it had grounded 19 aircraft.

Even as speculations are rife about Jet Airways' founder Naresh Goyal's plans to quit as chairman to save a rescue plan for the passenger airline, he said the situation should ease by March 18.

In a letter to the airline's employees, he said: "Ipersonally

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Former Finance Secretary Hasmukh Adhia was appointed as non-executive chairman of Bank of Baroda.

Former Finance Secretary Hasmukh Adhia was appointed as non-executive chairman of Bank of Baroda on Friday, according to a Personnel Ministry order.

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved his appointment as part-time non-official

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SBI charges a certain amount from their customers for NEFT and IMPS transactions.

SBI or State Bank of India, the country's largest lender, offers instant money transfer facilities IMPS and NEFT. Immediate Payment Service or IMPS is an instant payments service that enables round-the-clock money transfer through the use of mobile app, mobile banking

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Tatkal ticket bookings are allowed in all classes except First AC, said Indian Railways.

Indian Railways offers the facility of booking Tatkal tickets both online and offline. A Tatkal ticket is meant for passengers who do not have a reserved accommodation and are looking to travel at a short notice. A Tatkal ticket booking is available on payment

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Jet Airways Ltd said on Friday it grounded two more aircraft as the carrier failed to make payments to its lessors, taking the total number to 21.

On Thursday, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters that the cash-strapped carrier's founder, Naresh Goyal, had agreed to step down as chairman of the airline's board.

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Reliance Jio offers 2-3 GB data packs under its internet plans priced between Rs 198 and Rs 498.

Reliance Jio is offering various recharge packs under its internet plans for its prepaid subscribers. Reliance Jio, which offers telecom services under brand Jio, provides five recharge packs with high speed mobile data of 2-3 GBs per day, among other

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The final bidding date of the assets is March 20.

Taking a cue from the SBI, the Central Bank of India on Saturday put four big accounts of NPA (Non-performing assets) worth Rs 3,300 crore on sale through the SARFAESI Act, though some of the assets are currently under the NCLT resolution process.

The accounts are Bombay Rayon Fashions Ltd, Alok

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Reliance Jio's Rs 1,699 plan offers 1.5 GB of high speed data per day for 365 days.

Reliance Jio, India's newest wireless telecom services provider led by Mukesh Ambani, is offering various prepaid recharge plans for its customers. Recharge plans offered by Reliance Jio for 1.5 GB of internet data per day starts from Rs 149 for 28 days, according

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Section 80C benefits: A reduction of Rs 1.5 lakh in gross income (for income tax calculation) is allowed

Have you fully utilised the income tax benefit available under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act Considered one of the more popular income tax deduction among assessees by wealth planners, Section 80C provides for a reduction up to Rs 1.5 lakh

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SBI ATMs can be used to make paperless payment of any SBI credit card bill.

State Bank of India or SBI currently offers over 50,000 ATMs (Automated Teller Machines) in India, according to the lender's official website - sbi.co.in. SBI's ATM cards allow users to transact free of cost at any State Bank Group

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Reports of a potential stake sale drove Tata Motors shares up as much as 3.7%.

Tata Motors Ltd on Friday denied media reports that it was exploring options for its ailing luxury car unit Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc.

Two media reports said the company was considering options including a minority stake sale in the JLR unit or finding a venture

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The government last month slashed the goods and services tax (GST) on the real estate sector

New Delhi: 

The government last month slashed the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on the real estate sector, but along with that it also did away with the input tax credit (ITC), which experts and analysts feel goes against the very purpose of tracking the

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EPF Vs PPF: The PPF account matures in a period of 15 years.

Employees' provident fund or EPF and public provident fund or PPF, are two types of provident fund (PF) that reaps benefits at the time of maturity. While, EPF is a compulsory retirement saving option that is deducted from the salary of salaried individuals, PPF is invested by citizens

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SBI reported frauds amounting Rs 7,951 crore in first nine months of FY19.

State Bank of India (SBI) said on Friday it had reported frauds amounting Rs 7,951 crore during the first nine months of fiscal 2019, mainly due to frauds declared in some large-value accounts.

Also Read: SBI Minimum Balance Rules, Penalty Charges For Non-Compliance: All You

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Besides, the rupee movement along with crude oil prices movement will be keenly tracked.

Mumbai: 

Easing India-Pakistan tensions, combined with the direction of foreign fund flows and the rupee's movement against the dollar, will steer the equity market's trajectory in the coming week.

According to market observers, lower-than-expected gross domestic

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Gold prices had fallen by Rs 570 in the previous two days.

Gold prices fell by Rs 310 to Rs 33,770 per 10 grams at the bullion market on Saturday, reported news agency Press Trust of India (PTI) quoting the All India Sarafa Association. Sentiment remained bearish on the back of a weak trend overseas as the dollar strengthened to a 10-week high

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Mumbai: 

Healthy demand conditions accelerated the pace of country's manufacturing sector output in February to a 14-month high, a key economic data showed on Friday.

As per the Nikkei India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), the composite indicator of manufacturing performance showed an index reading of 54.3 in February from 53.9 in

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Small finance banks pay higher interest rates on fixed deposits compared to commercial banks

Last week, Utkarsh Small Finance Bank revised it fixed deposit interest rates. Fixed deposit (FDs) are secure financial instruments offered by private and public sector banks, small finance banks (SFBs), non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and post

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Under GoAir's sale, the travel dates vary from destination to destination.

GoAir is offering domestic and international flight tickets at a starting all-inclusive price of Rs 1,099 and Rs 4,999 respectively in a limited-period sale, according to airline's website - goair.in. Bookings under the sale - valid for travel between March 2, 2019 and

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On a weekly basis, the domestic currency registered a gain of 22 paise.

Mumbai: 

The rupee weakened by 20 paise to close at 70.92 against the dollar on Friday amid strengthening of the American currency and rising crude oil prices. Forex traders said slower GDP, higher crude oil prices, and faltering trade talks between the US and China weighed on

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Post Office Monthly Income Account: The minimum amount required to set up the account is Rs. 1,500.

India Post, which has a network of over 1.5 lakh post offices across the country, provides a range of financial and retail services, other than its mailing operations. The Department of Posts offers several savings schemes with different interest

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SpiceJet offer: The bookings for the new flights will begin from March 4, SpiceJet said.

SpiceJet has announced the introduction of ten new flights at a starting all-inclusive price of Rs 2,293, reported news agency Press Trust of India (PTI). While, eight of the new flights will connect Gwalior to different cities across the country, two will fly

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New Delhi: 

Even as the global economy will further weaken in 2019 and 2020, India's economy will grow at 7.3 per cent in both the calendar years as it is less exposed to the global slowdown, Moody's said.

"We expect India's economy to grow around 7.3 per cent in both the years," the US-based rating agency said in its quarterly Global Macro Outlook

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GoAir is offering domestic flight tickets at a starting all-inclusive price of Rs. 1,099

Amid high competition in the civil aviation sector, airlines have announced discounts on bookings and introduced new routes. GoAir is offering domestic and international flight tickets at a starting all-inclusive price of Rs 1,099 and Rs. 4,999 respectively in

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Mr Garg said that the growth needs to be looked at in view of the higher base.

The government said there was no downward revision of GDP growth for 2018-19 (at 7 per cent) if seen in the context of growth rates for the last two financial years.

Subhash Chandra Garg, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), said the Second Advance Estimates

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The regulator raised the leverage limit for InvITs to 70 per cent from 49 per cent.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) said on Friday it would allow mutual funds and portfolio managers to trade in commodity derivatives, in a move to boost trade and deepen the market.

SEBI has been opening up the commodity derivatives market to

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