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In terms of economic participation of women, India, along with Iran, Pakistan, Syria, Yemen, Iraq, and Afghanistan, records one of the worst performances. (Representative image)

Gender Gap: To avoid squandering gains made in women’s participation in higher education, India must fix their poor economic participation

Unless the hurdles to women’s participation paid work is addressed, the gains made in terms of their participation in higher…

Updated: April 2, 2021 1:08 am

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WEF दावोस समिट: PM मोदी ने कहा- आने वाले समय में भारत से आएंगी और कोविड वैक्सीन

मोदी ने कहा कि वे 1.3 अरब भारतीयों की ओर से दुनिया के लिए आत्मविश्वास, सकारात्मकता और उम्मीद का संदेश…

Updated: January 28, 2021 6:50 pm

COVID-19 pandemic increasing disparities, social fragmentation; threatening economy, geopolitical stability: WEF study

The report further said financial, digital and reputational pressures resulting from COVID-19 also threaten to leave behind many companies and…

January 19, 2021 5:04 pm

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भारत में आर्थिक सुस्ती अस्थाई, आने वाले समय में होगा सुधार: IMF चीफ

IMF प्रमुख क्रिस्टालिना जॉर्जीवा ने कहा कि भारत में आर्थिक सुस्ती अस्थाई है.

January 24, 2020 6:27 pm

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WEF में बोले पीयूष गोयल: देशों के बीच व्यापार संबंधों में निष्पक्ष, समान शर्तों की जरूरत

वर्ल्ड इकोनॉमिक फोरम के सालाना सम्मेलन को संबोधित करते हुए पीयूष गोयल ने यह बात कही.

January 21, 2020 8:10 pm

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अमेरिका, चीन, जर्मनी के बाद भारत पर भरोसा करती हैं दुनिया भर की कंपनियां, ग्रोथ के लिए मानती हैं बेहतर

दुनिया भर की कंपनियों के लिए वृद्धि के लिहाज से भारत चौथा सबसे अच्छा बाजार है.

January 21, 2020 7:12 pm

Raghuram Rajan joins WEF task force on global financial system

Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan has joined a task force of the World Economic Forum (WEF) to study the future…

January 26, 2016 10:53 pm

We must add to Indian economy’s credibility, says Finance Minister Arun Jaitley

Urging private sector to give up caution and make investments, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said it has become absolutely…

Updated: January 24, 2016 7:58 pm

WEF meet ends; raises concerns over China, terror & refugees

The 5-day annual jamboree of the world’s rich and powerful came to a close in this Alpine resort today, with…

January 24, 2016 1:00 am

At WEF, biz leaders cautiously optimistic on India prospects

As the five-day talkfest of the world’s elite drew to a close in Davos, business and government leaders from India…

Updated: January 24, 2016 12:42 am

Ease of doing business still work in progress: Arun Jaitley

Confident of pushing GDP growth higher and continuing the reforms agenda, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said one main reform…

January 23, 2016 5:44 pm

Chinese economy won’t see hard landing: Christine Lagarde

The Chinese economy is unlikely to see ‘hard landing’ and it would be in the interest of the world that…

Updated: January 23, 2016 5:55 pm

WEF 2016: Gender parity has to be a men’s issue too

In order to make meaningful progress in narrowing gender gap, leaders from across the world believe it requires abandoning set…

January 23, 2016 1:59 pm

Reduce investment uncertainty to boost global trade: Report

Reducing commercial friction and investment uncertainty are among the measures that can boost global trade as well as help reintegrate…

Updated: January 23, 2016 1:24 am

WEF 2016: India roars back to Davos to seek overseas investment

Colourful lions adorn a salon on the main street of Davos, inviting visiting business leaders to “Make in India”.

January 23, 2016 12:44 am

WEF 2016: India taking steps to address infrastructure woes, says Arun Jaitley

Emphasising that India is taking steps to address problems in the infrastructure sector, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said multiple…

Updated: January 22, 2016 11:14 pm

WEF 2016: Raghuram Rajan asks wilful defaulters to ‘behave’, not to flaunt money

In a stern message to wilful defaulters, Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan today said rich businesses owing large sums to…

January 22, 2016 10:55 pm

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India can defy global slowdown with reforms, planning: Arun Jaitley

India can defy global economic slowdown by continuing its reforms and “responsible” economic planning, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said here…

January 22, 2016 8:48 pm

Economic reforms in India are in right direction: Raghuram Rajan

Economic reforms in India are going in the right direction, but the level is “wrong”, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan has…

January 22, 2016 1:42 pm

Pakistan beefs up security at foreign consulates, Jamaat-e-Islami Protest Demonstrations, Hafiz Saeed, Jamaat-ud-Dawa, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Mumbai Attacks Mastermind

Our resolve to fight terror getting stronger every day: Nawaz Sharif

Recovering from a major terror attack back home, Pakistan today said its resolve to fight terrorism is getting stronger every…

January 21, 2016 8:01 pm

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ICICI Bank eyes Rs 80,000 crore mobile banking transactions by March

As the World Economic Forum(WEF) debates ways to master the fourth industrial revolution, top banker Chanda Kochhar today said financial…

January 21, 2016 3:11 pm

Ten wounded, including opposition politicians, in southeast Turkey shooting

Ten people were wounded in Turkey’s mostly Kurdish southeast on Wednesday when their group, which included two opposition politicians, came…

Updated: January 21, 2016 1:03 am

Iran says up to UN to decide who represents Syria opposition

Iran said on Wednesday it was up to a United Nations envoy to decide who should represent Syrian opposition forces…

Updated: January 21, 2016 12:55 am

‘Fall in markets ‘market’s problem’ not of economy: RBI Guv Raghuram Rajan

With Indian and some other emerging markets witnessing a major plunge on global growth headwinds, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan today…

January 20, 2016 8:56 pm

Perception about large global banks remains low, says report

The perception about global banks remains low and was “worse” last year than what was seen after the 2008 financial…

January 20, 2016 6:56 pm

WEF meet 2016: Arun Jaitley to lead over 100 strong Indian delegation

India will have a strong presence of over 100 business and government leaders, led by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, at…

January 13, 2016 7:20 pm

Microsoft’s Satya Nadella to co-chair next year WEF meet

India-origin chief of Microsoft Satya Nadella will co-chair the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meet in January, an event that…

November 10, 2015 9:03 pm

Passing GST is a question of time, says Arun Jaitley at World Economic Forum

Goods and Services Tax (GST) bill when passed will allow for the levying of a national comprehensive tax on goods…

Updated: November 4, 2015 10:42 am

Arun Jaitley to open WEF India summit on November 4

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will open the World Economic Forum (WEF) India summit on November 4, an event that will…

November 3, 2015 8:41 am

India ranks low on inclusive growth, development ranking: World Economic Forum

India has been ranked very low, mostly in the bottom half, globally on most of the parameters for inclusive growth…

September 7, 2015 11:57 am

World Economic Forum: ‘Make in India campaign’ touches right chord, says Shriprakash Shukla

Terming the mood upbeat about India story at the just-concluded WEF summit, diversified conglomerate…

January 25, 2015 4:25 pm

WEF: Arun Jaitley hints at not raising tax rates, sops for manufacturing

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today hinted at not raising tax rates and providing incentives for manufacturing in the coming…

Updated: January 24, 2015 1:37 am

WEF 2015: Investment flows should begin picking up next fiscal, says Arvind Subramanian

Confident India would be able to benefit from the positive sentiments about it among foreign investors…

Updated: January 22, 2015 4:09 pm

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Mumbai to be international finance centre, says Devendra Fadnavis

Inspired by Prime Minister Narenda Modi’s ‘Make in India programme, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today…

Updated: January 21, 2015 9:39 pm

WEF 2015: India’s power sector set for USD 250 billion investment, says Piyush Goyal

Confident about foreign and domestic investors participating in a big way in the Indian growth story…

January 21, 2015 7:22 pm

Richest 1% to soon own more than rest of the world: Oxfam

The richest 1 per cent people in the world will soon have more wealth than the remaining 99 per cent…

Updated: January 20, 2015 9:35 am

Davos Calling

The upcoming WEF seeks to change the global agenda from competition to cooperation

January 16, 2015 1:37 am

WEF selects Transasia Bio-Medicals as ‘Global Growth Company 2014′

The award recognises the company’s potential to be a global economic leader

December 8, 2014 12:21 pm

Sunil Mittal, govt at opposite ends of spectrum debate

Mittal said the auction deadline should be maintained and the government should also make more spectrum available.

Updated: November 7, 2014 4:18 am

Govt aims to double coal, power output in 5 years

Narendra Modi-led government will double the country’s coal and power output in five years by encouraging private-sector mining.

Updated: November 7, 2014 3:31 am

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Editorial: Welcome new PSU plan

Finance minister announces important new caveats

Updated: November 7, 2014 5:32 am

Govt to launch new policy to help people resume education, says Smriti Irani

In a major push to the country’s education system, the government will launch this month a ‘credit-equivalent…

November 5, 2014 4:02 pm

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