IndusInd Bank, IEFL to discuss merger on Feb 28
The board of directors of IndusInd Bank and IEFL will meet on February 28 to consider a proposal to merge the two companies.

Standard Chartered, UTI Bank place Rs 1,600-crore PTCs for Jet Airways
Standard Chartered Bank, along with UTI Bank have lead-managed a Rs 1,600-crore credit-enhanced, securitised PTCs placement for Jet Airways.

JP Morgan sees fiscal deficit inching up next year
JP Morgan expects next year's fiscal deficit to be only marginally higher than this year in absolute terms and lower in terms of proportion to GDP 4.8% of GDP as compared to 5.1% estimated for this year.


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