Local Currency Trade: India rules out Brics currency proposal, backs local currency trade settlements

Leaders pose for a family photo during the Brics summit in New Delhi (Picture credit: Reuters) There is currently no proposal to introduce a common Brics currency, while discussions on settling bilateral trade in local currencies will continue as a way to reduce transaction costs, Sudhakar Dalela, secretary (economic relations) in the ministry of external…

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RBI moves to suck out excess liquidity

MUMBAI: The $136.4 billion raised by banks from non-residents and foreign lenders, then swapped with RBI, has swelled India’s foreign-exchange reserves by a record $44.9 billion to $785.7 billion in the week ended Sept 4. The windfall gives RBI a larger war chest to defend the rupee, but creates a problem at home with too…

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Data centre boom: India’s infrastructure opportunity could hit $90 billion

India’s infrastructure opportunity could hit $90 billion India’s growing data centre sector could open up a $90 billion opportunity for construction and infrastructure companies by FY35, according to a KPMG report. The opportunity is expected to rise from $30 billion by FY30 as the country adds more data centre capacity.India’s data centre capacity is expected…

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CAS closing price under review: Sebi proposes 2 options for expiry settlement

Sebi proposes 2 options for expiry settlement The closing auction session (CAS) could see a change in how its closing price is used for settling index and stock derivative contracts on expiry, with markets regulator Sebi proposing two alternative methodologies after reviewing the newly introduced framework.Sebi’s consultation paper released on Saturday seeks stakeholder views on…

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Minor child had Rs 1.17 crore interest income, father faced Rs 12.83 lakh penalty; ITAT Delhi cancels it, rules tax-rate dispute isn’t under-reporting

Clubbing of income is a provision under the Income Tax Act. Can a minor child’s interest income lead to an income tax notice for the father? The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Delhi has held that a father cannot be subjected to a Rs 12.83 lakh penalty under Section 270A when the income declared in…

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Days after Bhatt, another director quits Coforge board

BENGALURU: Boardroom turmoil at Coforge has deepened with independent director and Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) chair DK Singh resigning days after chairman OP Bhatt stepped down amid an internal audit that flagged concerns over how board-evaluation findings were presented to directors.Singh resigned with immediate effect, citing “differences and tension” between independent and executive directors…

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