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PREFERENTIAL ALLOTMENTS


Centurion Bank of Punjab to raise Rs 250 cr
Centurion Bank of Punjab would be raising about Rs 250 crore through preferential issue of 12.9 crore equity shares to Citigroup Venture Capital International and India Value Fund. The shares would be priced at Rs 19.25 each, ... More

INSIGHT


IMF REFORM
Internationalism on the mend
The International Monetary Fund should engage industrial and emerging markets more. Not only do they constitute a natural and legitimate forum for much-needed multilateral dialogue, but also act as a more effective one. More

INSURANCE


High cost of actuaries worries IRDA
The high cost of engaging actuaries is proving to be problem for both IRDA and the insurance companies. Actuaries - professionals who give advice on product pricing, design, contract wording, investments and reinsurance - are charging a ... More

TAXATION


Service tax on ATM not to hit users
The Finance Ministry has clarified that the levy of service tax on automated teller machine (ATM) operations, maintenance or management would not result in any additional service tax liability for users of ATMs. The Budget 2006-07 had brought ... More

LIFE INSURANCE


LifeLink Super from ICICI PruLife
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has launched LifeLink Super, a modified version of its earlier single premium plan, LifeLink II. According to the company, the plan is the first in the industry to be ... More

Bajaj Allianz to go rural
Design simpler cover More

Federal Bank launches `Fedjeevan'
Federal Bank has launched `Fedjeevan' for its recurring deposit customers, in association with the Life Insurance Corporation of India. Customers enrolled under this scheme will be entitled for the ... More

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS


AP Genco, IL&FS sign up for two mega power projects
The AP Genco and Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Ltd (IL&FS) on Wednesday signed up for project facilitation services to develop two mega power projects in Andhra Pradesh. The State has proposed a 2100-MW gas-based combined cycle .. More

GOVT BONDS


Govt issues special bonds for oil marketing cos
Second tranche by March 15 More

CREDIT CARDS & DEBIT CARDS


HDFC Bank eyes 50 pc rise in cards
Launches 2 cards exclusively for women More

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS


Shriram Trans, Overseas merger at 3:5 ratio
Shareholders of Shriram Overseas Finance Ltd will get three shares in Shriram Transport Finance Company for every five shares they hold in Shriram Overseas, it has been announced today. The merger ratio is based on the valuation report of ... More

SOCIETY & DEVELOPMENT


Corp Bank to open public library in Mangalore
Corporation Bank will dedicate a modern library to Mangalore residents on March 12. The bank will be completing 100 years of its existence on that day. The Union Finance Minister, Mr P. Chidambaram, ... More

TRENDS


Online banking usage picking up
Clicking in Tier-II cities More



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High cost of actuaries worries IRDA

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Service tax on ATM not to hit users

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In Focus

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In Depth

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Looking back
Feb. 26-Mar. 4
Poultry sector seeks reschedule of loans

Bonds lower on fears of higher borrowings

LIC plans to invest Rs 13,000 cr in equities — Favours bank stocks

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Bank deposits to get 80C deduction — Recapitalisation bonds to be converted into tradable securities

Short-term credit at 7 pc — Farmers to get from kharif season

UTI Mutual to enhance international operations

Hallmarked jewellery a safer bet, says RBI

FIIs unlikely to rush for G-Secs, corporate bonds

Steel cos parking cash with banks

Banks queue up for loan to IA



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