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10.2 % rise in Cost Inflation Index (CII) for 2013-14

June 8, 2013

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has specified a rise of 10.2% in the value for the Cost Inflation Index (CII) for 2013-14. In 2012, the index was ‘852’, and this year it is ‘939’ which shows a 10.2% ..

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Better Life Index: Australia is World's Happiest Developed Nation

May 31, 2013

As per the Better Life Index released by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Australia was ranked as the world’s happiest nation among developed economies for the third consecutive year. The index ranked over 30 nations on criteria ..

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Fact Box: Inflation Indexed Bonds (IIBs)

May 18, 2013

RBI to launch Inflation Indexed Bonds in June 2013 As stipulated in the Budget 2013-14, the government, in consultation with the RBI, has decided to launch Inflation Indexed Bonds (IIBs) to wean away investors from the yellow metal (Gold) to paper-based savings ..

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April WPI inflation at 4.89%, lowest in last three and a half year

May 17, 2013

As per government data, the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in April rose 4.89% which is the lowest since November 2009. WPI inflation in the manufactured items category decreased to 3.41% in April from 4.07% in March. Also, inflation in food articles ..

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BSE, S&P Dow Jones Indices launch S&P BSE 500 Islamic / Shariah index

May 3, 2013

An Islamic equity index was launched by BSE and S&P Dow Jones Indices – S&P BSE 500 Shariah index.  It comprises all Shariah compliant stocks of the broad based S&P BSE 500 index. The S&P BSE 500 consists of 500 ..

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India’s over one-fourth land hit by desertification: Report

April 30, 2013

As per a recent report by the Environment Ministry submitted to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, more than one-fourth of India’s geographical area is undergoing the process of desertification despite ongoing efforts to tackle the problem. Key findings of the Report: India ..

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NMDC and IndusInd Bank enter 50-share benchmark index of NSE

April 6, 2013

Iron ore miner NMDC and IndusInd Bank have been included on the 50-share benchmark index of NSE (National Stock Exchange). IndusInd Bank and NMDC replaced IT major Wipro and diversified group Siemens on the Nifty.    

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Cigarette consumption in India increased in 2011-12

March 20, 2013

As per Government of India data, Cigarette consumption in the country rose in 2011-12 after falling in the previous year. The domestic consumption of cigarettes during the year 2011-12 was 1,16,166 million sticks, showing an increase of 4.19% as compared ..

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17 aspirants compete for every one engineering job – Survey

March 19, 2013

As per findings of ‘Youth4work. com’, a portal for student community, there are 17 aspirants for every one engineering job available. In comparison, students pursuing business administration have it easier with 6 job seekers per opening. The situation has sprung ..

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India 132nd on the gender inequality index; India even behind Pakistan

March 18, 2013

As per the United Nations Development Program’s Human Development Report 2013: India stood at 132nd position out of 187 countries on the gender inequality index – performing worse than Pakistan (123). All nations in South Asia, except Afghanistan, performed better ..

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