Nasscom will make a pitch to the government, seeking continuity of tax benefits on special economic zones (SEZs) in the Direct Taxes Code (DTC).

Sebi relaxes exposure margin norms for derivatives. (BS)

Government mulls restrictions on hot-rolled coil imports.(BS)

The RBI has urged FM to allow the Securities and Insurance Laws ordinance 2010 to lapse since it could affect the autonomy of allregulators including the Central Bank. (BS)

Tea prices to firm up on low output. (BS)

RBI board may discuss private banking license today. (BS)

Telecom Commission has failed to take a decision on BSNLlisting in its meet on Wednesday. (ET)

Government may raise FDI in defence sector. (ET)

FICCI demanded that the MAT rate to be cut to 15% of the book profit in the Direct Tax Code. (ET)