As the central government has decided to increase the taxes on financial services to 18 percent in the proposed GST (Goods and Services Tax), the banking charges for transactions will also go up.
GST is set to be implemented throughout the country from 1st July. A detailed meeting was held regarding fixing the percentage tax for different items. In this meeting, the prices (Taxes) for 1211 items were fixed.
The Government of India has announced the Sale (re-issue) of the following Government Stock.The auctions will be conducted using multiple price method. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India.
Egg price up at Rs. 4.13 per piece
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With the scorching summer in progress, the egg production in Namakkal region has gone down. Consequently, egg prices have gone up for Rs. 4.13 per piece.
Following the STENT price regulation for medical equipment, the regulatory authority to fix the price of medical procedures has planned to reduce the prices of 19 medical equipments.
The newly announced hike in ATM withdrawal charges will only be applicable for State Bank of India’s State Bank Buddy customer which is the bank’s mobile wallet, clarifies bank sources.
There is going to be another revision in service charges as announced by the State Bank of India. This will come into effect from 1st of June 2017. For each and every cash withdrawal made using the ATM card.
Gold rate decreased Rs.64 per sovereign
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The cost of gold has decreased Rs.64 per sovereign on Thursday evening (May 11, 2017). A sovereign was worth Rs.21608.00 and a gram was Rs.2701.00. The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.2836.00.
Petrol pumps will remain open on Sundays
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The petroleum dealers association has informed that the petrol sales will be available on Sundays.
The central government has appointed new heads for 7 nationalised banks. The transfers are attributed to the main reason of the huge accumulation of unpaid loan.
As a move to support centre’s Udan Regional Connectivity Scheme that intends providing affordable air traveling and improve regional connectivity, people can very soon be able to fly in 18-72 seater planes between Chennai and Salem, and Neyveli and Hosur.
Here comes a special announcement Jet Airways. As a move of commemorating its 24th Anniversary, the airline has announced special anniversary sale where there is a flat 24 percent discount on base fare.