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The Reserve Bank on Wednesday expanded the definition of infrastructure sector for raising funds through external commercial borrowings (ECBs).

ECB: RBI puts more segments under infra definition

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank on Wednesday expanded the definition of infrastructure sector for raising funds through external commercial borrowings (ECBs). Taking into account the harmonised master list of infrastructure sub-sectors,it has been decided to expand the existing definition for infrastructure sector for the purpose of availing ECBs,RBI said in a notification. PTI

Growth likely to pick up in Q3,Q4: Mayaram

New Delhi: Growth will pick up in the third and fourth quarters of this fiscal and the government will be able to meet its fiscal deficit target,a top finance ministry official said on Wednesday. Growth will pick … you will see green shoots in the economy, economic affairs secretary Arvind Mayaram said at an event organised by an industry body. PTI

AirAsia nod: HC seeks Centres reply

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New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notices to the Central government,finance ministry,civil aviation ministry and foreign investment promotion board (FIPB) to reply to a PIL filed by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy against the permission given to AirAsia to operate in India. ENS

Bhartiya Mahila Bank to recruit 115 officers

New Delhi: Bhartiya Mahila Bank,the first bank for women expected to be operational from November,intends to recruit 115 officers initially. The bank has invited applications through online mode from female candidates for the posts. Candidates may apply till September 30. PTI

Indian stocks: Goldman stays underweight

New Delhi: Notwithstanding a sharp rebound in equities,Goldman Sachs on Wednesday said it stays underweight on Indian shares and has a Nifty 12 month target of 5,700 as the countrys macro fundamentals are still challenged. According to the firm,the growth outlook for the economy remains challenged,which coupled with tighter financial conditions may lead to lower valuations. PTI

CID to probe Zubeen Garg’s death after complaint names his manager, festival organiser

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As Assam awaits the return of its superstar icon Zubeen Garg’s body after he died in Singapore, where he was for the North East India Festival, on Friday, the state government has decided to transfer the investigation to the CID following complaints against festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta and his manager Siddharth Sharma.

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