Since 2014, the public sector banks' branch network in rural and semi urban has grown by a mere 4,000 while for private sector banks, it doubled from 9,673 to 18,437.
Amid oxygen shortage and a faltering health system in the country, India is seeing over 300,000 cases daily.
New-generation private sector banks such as ICICI, HDFC, Axis, Kotak etcetera owe their existence to the recommendations of the first Narasimham Committee.
The Russian vaccine has been registered in more than 55 countries and is gaining recognition in the virtual world -- being the only to have its own Facebook page, YouTube channel and a Twitter handle, reports Aneesh Phadnis
According to the order, all factories producing essential goods and services will remain operational at full capacity.
'Traders have stocked up for upcoming festivals and will make a loss if stores remain shut now. We suffered last year. We can't suffer again. There is no scientific basis for closing all commercial establishments. How long will the government keep them shut?'
One reason for the surge in cases is the spread of infection at large weddings. Weddings turned out to be super spreaders.
'We urge the government to have discussions with private labs on the actual cost of running a test.'
Holidayers, including those who would head overseas between April and June, are set to escape to the hills, beaches, and resorts in the country. This is to fend off the heat and beat the pandemic blues, indicates the initial bookings and online search trends.
The ministry and the civil aviation regulator have said the government will consider the airline's request for slots as per existing policy.
The bone of contention between the two sides relates to changes in the purchase terms.
The discount should be equal to interest rates on savings bank account deposit of State Bank of India.
The new offer is part of its strategy to turn India to an exclusively 4G market.
Sources at Mumbai airport said seat occupancy has declined from around 70-72 per cent to 60-64 per cent in last three-four days as passengers are postponing or cancelling trips.
Here's what some states are doing to get a grip on the situation. Ruchika Chitravanshi & Aneesh Phadnis report
The exchange cited issues with its telecom service providers that prevented stocks and index quotations from getting updated.
Maharashtra's Labour Minister Dilip Walse-Patil has sought a written submission from the General Motors' (GM) Employees Union and the management of the company detailing its stance on the issue of plant closure. The labour minister asked the warring sides for submission at a hearing on Tuesday. Both sides have been given a week's time to reply.
Hit hard by volatility in yarn prices, 50% of the looms said to be operating only 3-4 days a week.
A committee of creditors had, in October, approved of the resolution plan submitted by UAE businessman Murari Lal Jalan and Kalrock Capital.
Online travel portals and airlines say the demand from companies is being led by essential services sectors like pharmaceutical, oil and gas, and power.
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