http://newsonair.nic.in/Default.aspx Website cell, IT Unit, NSD, All India Radio, New Broadcasting House, New Delhi, India ? 2006 All rights reserved. All India Radio AIR International News http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419685 BNE Asian stock markets today ended up except Singapore's Straits Times, which tumbled 0.4 percent. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419684 BNE The tech-heavy companies’ performance in Nasdaq led to a Wall Street rally on the last trading day, after strong financial cues from tech giants. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419683 BNE Gold prices today fell 130 rupees at Multi Commodity Exchange for June contracts. The precious metal was trading at around 59,775 rupees per 10 grams. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419682 BNE Oil prices today rose half a percent. In intra-day trade, Brent crude was trading at around 79 dollars per barrel. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419680 BNE The key domestic indices today witnessed gains of more than half a percent. The BSE Sensex closed above 61,000 marks while the NSE Nifty settled above 18,000 level. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419676 BNE Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that local languages and products will get a big boost in the growing e-commerce marketplace in the country. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419649 BNE Reserve Bank of India has released a Consultative Document on Regulation of Microfinance. It has been released for harmonising the regulatory frameworks for various regulated lenders in the microfinance space. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419094 BNE The Sensex and the Nifty today logged marginal gains to hit record highs. The Sensex closed above the 52,500 mark while the Nifty settled above the 15,800 level. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419599 BNE Retail inflation rose to 6.3 per cent in May this year, mainly on account of higher prices of food and energy items. Retail inflation for May hit a six-month high. As per the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation data released today, the food inflation, increased to 5.01 per cent in Ma http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419615 BNE Asian stocks today closed mixed as investors are waiting for further catalyst and cues amid high valuations of share prices. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419613 BNE The Rupee today weakened 20 paise to finish at Rs 73.27 against US Dollar. The Dollar index, which indicates the US Dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, also fell 0.08 per cent to trade at 90.48 in intra-day trade. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419418 BNE The GST Council has largely accepted the recommendations of the Group of Ministers constituted to look into extending the ambit of GST concessions on COVID treatment-related medical devices and drugs. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419423 BNE Khadi and Village Industries Commission, KVIC has issued legal notices to over one thousand private firms so far, for misusing its brand name and selling products under the name of Khadi. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419342 BNE The three major US stocks fell marginally yesterday ahead of key inflation data this week. A recent rally on Wall Street driven by strong earnings in May and growing expectations of economic recovery, appeared to have paused this week as investors awaited more cues on U.S. monetary policy. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419336 BNE The major Asia-Pacific equity indices today closed with gains. Investors positioned themselves ahead of the release of a U.S. consumer inflation report for May. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419332 BNE Crude oil prices gained amid hope of rise in fuel demand summers. Oil prices are near a 52-week high. Brent rose to trade above USD 72 a barrel while WTI bounced back above the USD 70 per barrel mark. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419312 BNE India has registered tremendous growth in agriculture exports during the last financial year. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419217 BNE The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has proposed to offer Transfer of Technology (ToT) of 2-DG to Indian Pharmaceutical industries for production. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419176 BNE The Dow and the S&P 500 ended with losses yesterday, however, both stocks remained within one percentage point of their record closing highs. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419175 BNE Asian stocks today pared early gains to close with losses. Traders remained cautious ahead of U.S. inflation data and a European monetary policy meeting this week. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419158 BNE The Rupee today weakened eight paise to finish at Rs 72.89 against the US Dollar. The dollar index, which indicates the US Dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, appreciated 0.16 per cent to trade at 90.10 in intra-day trade. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419064 BNE At the domestic stock markets, the Sensex and the Nifty rose to post fresh record highs, today; while the Rupee appreciated slightly against the US Dollar. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419062 BNE Gold fell Rs 152, to Rs 48,107 per ten grams at Delhi's bullion market today on weak global cues. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419061 BNE Asian markets ended mostly higher today, on Chinese trade data amid caution before US inflation readings due later this week. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418983 BNE After net withdrawals in the past two months, foreign investors pumped in nearly Rs. 8,000 crore into the India equity markets in just four session of June. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418919 BNE Paddy and wheat procurement from the farmers at Minimum Support Price (MSP) has set new records. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418932 BNE The Group of Seven, a group of the world's richest nations reached a landmark deal today to close cross-border tax loopholes used by some of the world's biggest companies. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418909 BNE The gross Goods and Services Tax, GST revenue collected in the month of May this year is over one lakh two thousand crore rupees. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418907 BNE Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today met the heads of insurance companies through video conferencing and reviewed the progress made under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme for Health Workers fighting COVID-19. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418806 BNE The Reserve Bank Of India today kept interest rates unchanged in its monetary policy declared as expected. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418436 BNE The Sensex and the Nifty today ended marginally down amid negative cues from the global equity markets. The Rupee depreciated nine paise against the US currency and global oil prices extended gains to trade above USD 71 per barrel. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418833 BNE Most Asian stocks today fell dragged by the technology sector except China’s Shanghai Composite index which rose marginally by 0.2 per cent. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418772 BNE Asian shares today traded mixed and settled below recent three-month highs. Investors weighed inflation concerns ahead of key U.S. economic data while oil prices rose to near one and half year highs. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418675 BNE India’s merchandise exports in the last month recorded a steep rise of over 67 per cent compared to the corresponding period last year. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418460 BNE Oil rose today, supported by an OPEC decision to stick to its plan to restore supply to the market gradually and by the slow pace of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418431 BNE Gold prices today gained Rs 80 amid Rupee weakening even as gold prices fell in the international bullion markets. At Multi Commodity Exchange, gold was trading at Rs 49,075 per 10 gram. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418622 BNE The three major US stocks traded in a narrow range and ended almost flat yesterday. The Dow rose witnessed marginal gains while S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed with marginal loss ahead of a week packed with major data that is expected to shed more light on the path of inflation. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418620 BNE Asian shares today traded mixed. However, remained near three month highs as data showing higher U.S. manufacturing activity in May boosted investors sentiment. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418606 BNE With the aim of vaccinating the entire eligible population at the earliest, domestic vaccine production is being steadily ramped up in the country with help from the Centre. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418593 BNE The government has imposed restrictions on the export of Amphotericin-B injections. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418573 BNE The Union Government has issued Operational guidelines for Production Linked Incentive Scheme of Pharmaceuticals. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418547 BNE Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal today called upon Government e-Marketplace (GeM) to expand its scope and include more participants in GeM portal for public procurement of products and services. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418471 BNE Government has said that 13 per cent more wheat has been procured during current Rabi Marketing Season in comparison to corresponding period last year. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418429 BNE With a view to support its subscribers during the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, Employees Provident Fund Organisation, EPFO has now allowed its members to avail second non-refundable COVID-19 advance. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418461 BNE The country's gross domestic product grew at 1.6 percent in the January to March quarter of the last fiscal year, showed government data today. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418432 BNE Asian markets ended mixed today. So, China's Shamghai Composite index rose 0.4 percent; Hong Kong's Hang Seng index gained 0.1 percent and South Korea's Kospi index moved up 0.5 percent. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418430 BNE The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has raised its 2021 global GDP growth forecast but warned that "too many headwinds persist" as not enough Covid vaccines are reaching emerging economies, making the world vulnerable to variants. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418360 BNE Public sector banks in India today announced various support measures and launch of new loan products to mitigate the impact of Covid pandemic. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418344 BNE The Centre today further expanded the scope of the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) amid the economic disruption caused by the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic to aid Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418295 BNE The export of non-basmati rice has witnessed an impressive growth of 146 per cent during 2020-21. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418281 BNE Ample employment opportunities for Khadi artisans have helped them fight the financial distress amidst Covid-19 pandemic induced lockdown. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418221 BNE The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 10 crore on HDFC Bank for violation of provisions under various sections of the Banking Regulation Act. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417811 BNE The Sensex today gained 0.6 per cent amid positive global cues. The Sensex at Bombay Stock Exchange climbed 308 points to close at 51,423. The Nifty at the National Stock Exchange also added 98 points, or 0.64 per cent, to settle at 15,436. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418186 BNE The Rupee today appreciated 15 paise to finish at Rs 72.44 against the US Dollar. The Dollar index, which indicates the US Dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, was up 0.25 per cent to trade at 90.19 in intra-day trade. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418170 BNE Zydus Cadila announced that it has introduced a new feature in the packaging of its critical drugs to help patients ensure that the product is not fake or counterfeited. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418132 BNE The government has said that the procurement of Wheat in ongoing Rabi Marketing Season, 2021-22 is continuing smoothly in the procuring States and UTs. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418102 BNE Oil prices today dipped as concern about demand in India and the potential for a rise in Iranian supplies offset optimism over the U.S. and European summer driving season. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418098 BNE Asian stocks today closed mixed amid weaker-than-expected Chinese factory indicators and concerns about Beijing. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418081 BNE National Thermal Power Corporation, NTPC is playing a significant role in dealing with Covid-19 pandemic. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418080 BNE The Wardha-based Genetik Lifesciences has produced the Amphotericin B injection for the black fungus infection during the Covid-19 period. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418075 BNE Pharmaceutical Company Zydus Cadilla has sought Drug Controller General of India’s(DCGI) approval to undertake clinical trials for monoclonal antibodies cocktail that can neutralise Covid infection. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418030 BNE Amazon.com Inc said that it is buying MGM, the fabled US movie studio home to the James Bond franchise, for 8.45 billion US Dollars. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418008 BNE Gold prices on Wednesday climbed more than 200 rupees amid price rise in the international bullion markets. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418007 BNE Wall Street’s main indexes witnessed marginal losses yesterday as investors continue to try and assess the trajectory of inflation http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=418006 BNE Asia-Pacific stocks on Wednesday traded mixed with multiple markets in Southeast Asia closed for a holiday. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417999 BNE The pension Assets Under Management (AUM), under Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority, PFRDA has crossed six lakh crore rupees. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417958 BNE The International Financial Services Centres Authority, IFSCA has constituted an expert committee on Investment Funds. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417861 BNE Hallmarking of Gold Jewellery is set to begin from 15th June this year. In view of Covid, Government accepted the request of stakeholders to give jewellers some more time to get prepared for implementation and resolve issues. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417854 BNE At the domestic stock markets, key indices ended with marginal gains today, while the Rupee weakened slightly against the US Dollar. In the international markets, Brent crude oil prices rose sharply towards USD 68 a barrel. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417814 BNE India has attracted the highest ever total foreign direct investment, FDI inflow of USD 81.72 billion during the last financial year. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417810 BNE Gold gained Rs 95, to Rs 48,015 per 10 grams at Delhi's bullion market today. Silver rose Rs 154, to Rs 70,998 per kilo. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417681 BNE Reserve Bank of India has informed that National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) service will not be available till 2 pm today. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417626 BNE Country’s Foreign exchange reserves crossed the USD 590 billion mark on the week ended 14th March. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417575 BNE In a major step towards harnessing exports potential of agricultural and processed food products from north-eastern region, a shipment of 1.2 metric tonne of fresh jackfruit was exported from Tripura to London yesterday. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417571 BNE Railways has earned Rs. 18,542 crore from freight loading in the current financial year. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417559 BNE Government today said that 17 per cent more Wheat has been procured during current Rabi Marketing Season in comparison to corresponding period last year. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417524 BNE Asian markets ended mixed today. So Japan's Nikkei-225 index rose 0.8 percent; Singapore's Strait Times index inched up 0.3 percent and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index ended with marginal gains. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417099 BNE At the stock markets, snapping two days of losses, the Sensex at the Bombay Stock Exchange shot up 976 points, or 2 percent, to close at 50,540, today. The Nifty at the National Stock Exchange spurted 269 points, or 1.8 percent, to end at 15,175. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417514 BNE In a bid to increase mangoes exports to South Korea, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in collaboration with Indian embassy, Seoul and Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ICCK), organised a Virtual Buyer-Seller Meet. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417503 BNE NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajeev Kumar has said, the second wave of COVID-19 will surely have unpleasant impact on the economic activity but we will still get a very positive growth rate for the first quarter. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417463 BNE At the domestic stock markets, key indices fell for the second day, today; but the Rupee appreciated marginally against the US Dollar. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417435 BNE Global crude prices fell today after diplomats said progress was made towards a deal to lift sanctions on Iran, which could boost crude supply. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417419 BNE US markets ended lower yesterday as minutes from the last US Federal Reserve meeting showed participants agreed the US economy remained far from the central bank's goals. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417418 BNE Government has said India is following guidelines of international organizations and adhering to quality, food safety and environment management systems regarding Buffalo meat. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417407 BNE Japan’s exports grew the most since 2010 in April while capital spending perked up on surging global demand for cars and electronics. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417375 BNE Now Money kept in various online wallets like Amazon pay, Ola money, Mobikwik, Phone pe, Delhi Metro Card etc. can be withdrawn using an ATM or Point of Sale Terminal. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417311 BNE Country's biggest oil company, Indian Oil Corporation today reported a net profit of Rs. 8,781.3 crore for the March quarter. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417308 BNE Gold prices declined on the Multi Commodity Exchange today. Gold for June delivery fell 263 rupees, to 48,044 rupees per ten grams, in line with a drop in the global precious metal prices. Silver for July delivery lost 1,636 rupees, to 71,9650 rupees per kilo. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417307 BNE Crude oil prices fell for a second day on Wednesday on renewed demand concerns as coronavirus cases in Asia rise and on fears rising inflation might lead the US Federal Reserve to raise interest rates, which could limit economic growth. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417305 BNE Most key Asian markets ended lower on Wednesday. So Japan's Nikkei-225 index slumped 1.3 percent on spike of Covid cases in the country amid a scarcity of medical workers and hospital beds in Tokyo. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417304 BNE The offer for sale of Specified Undertaking of the Unit Trust of India, SUUTI shares in Axis Bank got good response on day one. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417302 BNE US markets fell on Tuesday due to big drop in telecom stocks and weak housing starts data that overshadowed better-than-expected earnings from Walmart and Home Depot. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417219 BNE At the domestic stock markets, key indices posted gains over one per cent each today, while the Rupee strengthened slightly against the US Dollar. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417140 BNE Most Asian markets ended higher, today. So, China's Shanghai Composite index gained 0.8 per cent after data showed that retail sales in China rose 17.7 per cent in April from a year earlier. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417137 BNE Continued upward trend amid strong global cues, Gold spot prices for June delivery gained Rs 312, to Rs 47,988 per ten grams on the Multi Commodity Exchange today. Silver spot prices for July delivery rose Rs 771, to Rs 71,856 per kilo. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417136 BNE Crude oil prices held firm today, trading in a tight range as European economic reopenings offset gloom from surging COVID-19 cases in Asia and underwhelming Chinese manufacturing data. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417134 BNE Telecom major Bharti Airtel today reported a net profit of Rs 759.2 crore for the quarter ended March 31st in comparison to a loss of Rs 5,237 crore in the same quarter last year. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417131 BNE India's wholesale price inflation, or WPI, rose to 10.49 per cent in April compared to 7.39 per cent in March on account of sharp surge in oil price and global commodity prices. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=417107 BNE Rising for the second straight session, the Rupee appreciated 7 paise today against the dollar to close at a one and a half month high of Rs 73.22 against the dollar amid positive domestic markets and weak American currency. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=416938 BNE Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has launched a Special GST Refund Disposal Drive from 15th May to 31st May for processing and disposal of all pending GST refund claims on priority. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=416895 BNE US markets surged yesterday, led by technology shares and reopening trades. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=416888 BNE Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will chair the 43rd GST Council meeting via video conferencing at 11 A.M. in New Delhi on 28th of this month. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=416853 BNE India’s export performance continues to be impressive in April this year with merchandise exports accelerating by an impressive 195.72 per cent over April 2020 levels and 17.62 per cent over the April 2019 levels. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=416809 BNE India’s overall exports including merchandise and services in the last month are estimated to be USD 51.79 billion exhibiting a positive growth of 93.21 per cent over the same period last year. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=416814 BNE At the domestic stock markets, key indices ended little changed, today, while the Rupee strengthened slightly against the US Dollar. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=416440 BNE At the stock markets, after a solid opening, the Sensex at the Bombay Stock Exchange ended with a marginal gain of 42 points, to close at 48,733, today. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=416706 BNE Asian markets ended mostly higher, today, on reassurances from the US Federal Reserve that a spike in inflation was temporary. So Japan's Nikkei-225 index climbed 2.3 per cent. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=416793 BNE The government has given relaxation in procurement rules for containment of the COVID-19 pandemic. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=416770 BNE In Maharashtra, a lifesciences company at Wardha has started production of Remdesivir injection. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=416759 BNE During Rabi Marketing Season 2021-22, Mission One Nation, One MSP, One DBT has been given a firm shape as for the first time, farmers of Punjab and Haryana have started receiving payments directly into their bank accounts against sale of their Wheat crop. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=416745 BNE The government has said that nearly 36 lakh 19 thousand farmers have been benefitted from the ongoing Rabi Marketing Season procurement operations with MSP value of 69 thousand 912 crore rupees. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=416734 BNE Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday handed over possession to home buyers virtually as the Centre's Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing (SWAMIH) completes its first residential project. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=416664 BNE The Central Government in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, has decided to issue Sovereign Gold Bonds. The Sovereign Gold Bonds will be issued in six tranches from this month to September 2021. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=416652 BNE At the domestic stock markets, falling for the second straight day, key indices lost one per cent each today, while the Rupee weakened slightly against the US dollar. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=416535 BNE Asian markets ended mostly lower, as investors were concerned over a potential spike in inflation, while rising COVID-19 cases and curbs in other parts of the region further dampened sentiment. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=416472 BNE At the domestic stock markets, key indices rose for the fourth straight session and the Rupee appreciated for the third straight day against the US dollar today. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=416317 BNE Various NGOs and other social organisations in India, soon could list on social stock exchanges and raise funds like as corporates. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=416214 BNE Government has procured 49 per cent more Wheat during the ongoing Rabi Season compared to the corresponding period last year. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=416237 BNE The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has restored the facility for trade by providing option to submit an undertaking in lieu of bond upto 30th June. http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=416211 BNE In view of COVID-19, the government has relaxed the provisions of Income-tax Act. Now, all hospitals, nursing units, dispensaries and COVID care centres will be able to accept cash over two lakh rupees from the patients.