1. Iraq replaced Iran as India's second-largest crude oil supplier in the recently ended financial year as New Delhi cut shipments from Tehran ahead of impending sanctions from the U.S. and the European Union.
NOTE: - Saudi Arabia is the largest oil supplier to India.
2. Nepal Rashtra Bank hosted the 2 day SAARC, Finance Governors Meeting in Pokhara, Nepal.
The meeting is being attended among others by Governors of National Banks from India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and representatives of World Bank and Asian Development Bank.
3. Reserve Bank of India announced that India will offer Swap Arrangement of 2 billion dollars both in foreign currency and Indian currency with a view of strengthening regional finance and economic co-operation.
NOTE:-The facility will be available to all SAARC member countries, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
4. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said that every effort will be made to achieve the envisaged 4 percent growth rate in Agriculture during the 12th Five Year Plan.
5. A book titled "25 Management Strategies for Delhi Metro's Success: The Sreedharan Way", written by Delhi Metro's Chief Public Relations Officer Anuj Dayal was released by E. Sreedharan's successor and DMRC Managing Director Mangu Singh.
6. Journalist-author Bishwanath Ghosh's latest book “Tamarind City” was launched today in Chennai.
7. “MBA at 16” a book by Subroto Bagchi one of India's Best-Selling Business-Book authors was launched today.
8. Chairman of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority(IRDA) J. Hari Narayan released a white paper on financial inclusion prepared by Ernst & Young at the national conference on “Financial inclusion: integrating insurance into total package”, organised by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham).
9. Indian woman boxer M C Mary Kom lost in the Quarterfinal to World Number 2 Nicola Adams in the AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championship 2012 in Qinhuangdao, China today.
10. Spanish giants Barcelona today announced to set up its First Football School, FCB Escola in New Delhi, India.
11. Moody's Investors Service downgraded the Debt Ratings of 26 Italian Banks as they struggled with the effect of the Weak Economy and Government Austerity Measures.
12. Piramal Healthcare today announced to enter into the Healthcare Information Management Space by acquiring the U.S.-based firm Decision Resources Group for a consideration of nearly $635 million (Rs. 3,400 crore).
13. Hockey India (HI) announced to give an annual grant of Rs 5 lakh to all its State Associations in order to help them improve the sport at the grassroot level in their respective region.
14. India was knocked out in the semifinal of the Junior Asia Cup after defeated by Malaysia in Malacca (Malaysia).
15. Rupee tumbled 67 paise to an all-time low of Rs 54.46 against the U.S. dollar on the forex market today due to increased capital outflows and strong demand from importers.
16. Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) benchmark SENSEX today closed at 16,030.09 with hefty loss of 298.16 points, as the rupee plunged to record lows. National Stock Exchange (NSE) benchmark Nifty lost 84.55 points, or 1.71 per cent to close at 4,858.25.
NOTE: - Saudi Arabia is the largest oil supplier to India.
2. Nepal Rashtra Bank hosted the 2 day SAARC, Finance Governors Meeting in Pokhara, Nepal.
The meeting is being attended among others by Governors of National Banks from India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and representatives of World Bank and Asian Development Bank.
3. Reserve Bank of India announced that India will offer Swap Arrangement of 2 billion dollars both in foreign currency and Indian currency with a view of strengthening regional finance and economic co-operation.
NOTE:-The facility will be available to all SAARC member countries, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
4. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said that every effort will be made to achieve the envisaged 4 percent growth rate in Agriculture during the 12th Five Year Plan.
5. A book titled "25 Management Strategies for Delhi Metro's Success: The Sreedharan Way", written by Delhi Metro's Chief Public Relations Officer Anuj Dayal was released by E. Sreedharan's successor and DMRC Managing Director Mangu Singh.
6. Journalist-author Bishwanath Ghosh's latest book “Tamarind City” was launched today in Chennai.
7. “MBA at 16” a book by Subroto Bagchi one of India's Best-Selling Business-Book authors was launched today.
8. Chairman of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority(IRDA) J. Hari Narayan released a white paper on financial inclusion prepared by Ernst & Young at the national conference on “Financial inclusion: integrating insurance into total package”, organised by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham).
9. Indian woman boxer M C Mary Kom lost in the Quarterfinal to World Number 2 Nicola Adams in the AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championship 2012 in Qinhuangdao, China today.
10. Spanish giants Barcelona today announced to set up its First Football School, FCB Escola in New Delhi, India.
11. Moody's Investors Service downgraded the Debt Ratings of 26 Italian Banks as they struggled with the effect of the Weak Economy and Government Austerity Measures.
12. Piramal Healthcare today announced to enter into the Healthcare Information Management Space by acquiring the U.S.-based firm Decision Resources Group for a consideration of nearly $635 million (Rs. 3,400 crore).
13. Hockey India (HI) announced to give an annual grant of Rs 5 lakh to all its State Associations in order to help them improve the sport at the grassroot level in their respective region.
14. India was knocked out in the semifinal of the Junior Asia Cup after defeated by Malaysia in Malacca (Malaysia).
15. Rupee tumbled 67 paise to an all-time low of Rs 54.46 against the U.S. dollar on the forex market today due to increased capital outflows and strong demand from importers.
16. Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) benchmark SENSEX today closed at 16,030.09 with hefty loss of 298.16 points, as the rupee plunged to record lows. National Stock Exchange (NSE) benchmark Nifty lost 84.55 points, or 1.71 per cent to close at 4,858.25.
