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banks can now directly fund reits, unlocking cheaper capital

Mumbai, Feb. 7 -- The RBI has unlocked a fresh source of funds for the nation's property sector, allowing banks to lend directly to real estate investment trusts (REITs) for the first time. The decisi... Read More


banks can now directly fund reits, unlocking cheaper capital

Mumbai, Feb. 7 -- The RBI has unlocked a fresh source of funds for the nation's property sector, allowing banks to lend directly to real estate investment trusts (REITs) for the first time. The decisi... Read More


RBI announces measures against digital fraud

Mumbai, Feb. 7 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday unveiled a set of measures aimed at protecting customers, including compensation for those who fall prey to minor frauds, as well as plans t... Read More


RBI allows banks to lend directly to real estate trusts

Mumbai, Feb. 7 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unlocked a fresh source of funds for the nation's property sector, allowing banks to lend directly to real estate investment trusts (Reits) for th... Read More


Gautam Budh Nagar to strengthen disaster response, seeks 19 volunteers for training

India, Feb. 7 -- The Gautam Budh Nagar administration has invited applications from eligible residents for selecting 19 volunteers under the 'Aapda Mitra' programme, a disaster preparedness initiative... Read More


Bangladesh cuts source tax on savings certificates for small investors

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- The government has reduced the tax deducted at source (TDS) on profits from savings certificates, or Sanchaypatra, to 5 percent from 10 percent for investments of up to Tk 5 lakh, off... Read More


We have not been asked for our opinion on metro fare hike: Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar

Mangaluru, Feb. 7 -- Stating that the Secretary from the Union government was the head of the metro fare fixation committee, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday said that no one has asked ... Read More


Union Minister Rijiju urges Opposition not to do politics over military operations, warns of "serious repercussions"

New Delhi, Feb. 7 -- Parliamentary Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday urged the Opposition not to discuss the military operations to "gain fame and do politics", warning that it could have "serious rep... Read More


Farmers, Congress workers disrupt union Minister's programme in Varanasi

Varanasi, Feb. 7 -- union Minister of State for Rural Development Kamlesh Paswan faced a protest at Circuit House as farmers and Congress workers raised slogans over land acquisition. The protest took... Read More


Pakistan at last show signs of rethinking India boycott call; Sri Lanka's letter seems to do the trick: Report

India, Feb. 7 -- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is finally reconsidering its decision to boycott the T20 World Cup group game against India following a request from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). Sri Lank... Read More