Bombay HC: IT Rules allowing Centre's FCU 'unconstitutional'
Business Standard|September 21, 2024
Matter was assigned to 'tie-breaker judge' after split verdict in January
The Bombay High Court on Friday quashed the amended Information Technology rules aimed at identifying through a Fact Checking Unit (FCU) "fake and false" content against the government on social media platforms, holding it as unconstitutional.

Observing that the amended rules infringed the right to equality and freedom of speech, the court also said the rules being vague and broad could cause a "chilling effect" not only on an individual but also social media intermediaries.

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Changes in policy terms must be conveyed
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Changes in policy terms must be conveyed

Mustafa Pithawala had taken a home loan of ₹20,11,101 from Tata Capital Housing Finance on October 19, 2015. To secure its repayment, he was covered under ICICI Lombard Group Secure Mind Policy, valid from October 23, 2015, to October 22, 2020. This policy also covered personal accident and major medical illnesses and procedures such as coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG).

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October 28, 2024
Low valuation sparks interest in IndusInd
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Low valuation sparks interest in IndusInd

Analysts believe worst may be over for lender after sombre Q2 results

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November 13, 2024
Demand, margin gains ahead for UPL
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Demand, margin gains ahead for UPL

Agrochemicals manufacturer UPL reported a muted quarter as operating profit remained flat on a year-on-year (Y-o-Y) basis, due to a price decline (down 7 percent Y-o-Y) and surplus capacity in China.

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November 13, 2024
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Exchanges roll back direct payout of securities to client accounts

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE on Tuesday announced rollback of the direct payout of the securities to client demat accounts—which was enabled on November 11.

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November 13, 2024
Swiggy makes market debut today
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Swiggy makes market debut today

Shares of food delivery major Swiggy will make stock market debut on Wednesday following its ₹11,327 crore initial public offering (IPO), second biggest this year and sixth-largest to hit the domestic market.

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November 13, 2024
NTPC Green Energy IPO eyes $12 bn Valuation
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NTPC Green Energy IPO eyes $12 bn Valuation

NTPC Green Energy Ltd is considering seeking a valuation of about $12 billion in what could be one of India's biggest initial public offerings (IPO) in the renewable energy industry, according to people familiar with the matter.

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November 13, 2024
Sebi simplifies process for registration of certain FPIs
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Sebi simplifies process for registration of certain FPIs

Abridged version of application form to be available in 3 months

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November 13, 2024
11 of 17 Nifty sector indices in correction mode
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11 of 17 Nifty sector indices in correction mode

As many as 11 of 17 frontline Nifty sector indices are in 'correction' mode with energy, auto and central public sector enterprises (CPSE), consumption, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) suffering the most in the recent market fall, according to data.

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November 13, 2024
Nifty falls to near 5-month low
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Nifty falls to near 5-month low

Earnings disappointment and foreign outflows continue to weigh on markets

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November 13, 2024
BITING THE BULLET
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BITING THE BULLET

The Bullet Train has been a 'dream project'. Can it become a reality anytime soon?

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November 13, 2024