Economy
Vision document soon to ensure 50 per cent value addition to metals produced in Odisha: CM Naveen Patnaik
The chief minister said Odisha is marching ahead on the path of industrial development as it has promulgated several progressive and sector-specific policies.
Piyush Goyal seeks complete restoration of GSP benefits
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal is in the US to hold talks with US Trade Representative Robert E. Lighthizer later on Wednesday (Washington time).
Retail inflation hits 16-month high in October
CPI inflation hit a 16-month peak of 4.62% in October, as food inflation jumped to 7.89% — the highest since July 2016.
Gujarat announces Rs 700 crore relief for farmers
Gujarat Cabinet on Wednesday announced Rs. 700-crore relief package for more than four lakh farmers who suffered heavy losses due to unseasonal rain in the state.
PM Modi’s mega push for solar power gets big boost; 3 firms bid for projects of 10 GW
Renewable Energy: The solar power equipment manufacturing linked scheme received good response from private power producers.
Indo-US trade meet: Medical devices, GSP among issues to figure
The two sides are negotiating a trade package to promote two-way commerce.
War on black money! India, Switzerland for greater cooperation on information exchange in tax matters
The first transmission of financial account information on automatic basis between the two countries took place in September 2019 for enhanced cooperation in the fight against tax evasion.
Inflation breaches RBI’s target in October; will the surge continue? Here’s what analysts say
Even as the retail inflation crossed the RBI’s comfort level for the first time in over a year, it may continue to remain higher in the remaining fiscal year, an analyst said.
Latest GST Circular: Experts seek more clarity as doubts persist ahead of the deadline to file return
GST experts have sought clarification on the latest GST circular issued by the CBIC on Monday.
Retail inflation at 16-month high; crosses RBI’s comfort level at 4.62% in October
Food inflation can be attributed to the spike in retail prices as Consumer Food Price Inflation (CFPI) skyrocketed 7.89 per cent in October.
Prakash Javadekar takes charge as Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
Speaking to reporters here, Javadekar said he hoped the additional charge was for a temporary period and there will be a regular arrangement in place thereafter.
PM Narendra Modi hopes BRICS summit will boost economic, cultural links
On the sidelines of the 11th BRICS summit, Modi will meet Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to discuss ways to enhance the bilateral strategic partnership.
ClearTax aims for Rs 100 cr business from online GST course
At discounted rate and full enrolment rate, back of the envelope calculation shows that the company will be able to generate business of Rs 100 crore.
Govt’s fiscal stimulus to hardly boost investment in near-term; here’s why RBI steeply cut forecast
The annual forecast for capital formation (GFCF) has been steeply cut from 9.4 per cent to a mere 6 per cent in the first half of the current fiscal year.
BRICS summit: PM Narendra Modi arrives in Brazil
On the sidelines of the 11th BRICS summit, Modi will also meet Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to discuss ways to enhance the bilateral strategic partnership.
Indians to hit brakes on shopping in coming months; RBI cuts consumption forecast
The RBI has substantially cut down annual forecast for India’s expenditure on consumption (PFCE) to grow at a mere 5.5 per cent now, dramatically slower than 8.1 per cent projected in March 2019.
Special EXPORT Zones: Build China-like hotspots near sea to boost employment, says Arvind Panagariya
Even as major reforms including GST and IBC have already been announced, the Modi government should now focus on coastal employment zones, former NITI Aayog vice-chairman Arvind Panagariya said.
Onion prices on the boil! But why RBI may still pay no attention to it
Economists pegged the gains in consumer prices at 4.35% in October, according to the median of 33 economists surveyed by Bloomberg. That would be the first above-4% print since July 2018 and the highe
Revamping Swachh Bharat: Renewed focus on better waste management needed in cities
The success of the Swachh Bharat Mission depends not only on changing the mindset, but, also on changing in the way waste is disposed of.
Agri reforms: APMC has outlived its purpose, use e-NAM for price discovery, says FM Sitharaman
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the APMC law had outlived its utility and states should adopt the e-NAM system to offer farmers a better platform for price discovery.
Heard about S386? How this bill impacts green card quota of Indians, Chinese
S386 or Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act is a bill that aims to remove the country-specific quota for green cards.
Government to consider TCS, Infosys proposals to set up SEZ on November 15
Infosys has proposed to set up two SEZs -- one each in Kancheepuram and Pune -- according to the agenda paper of the board meeting.
Indians convinced country headed in right direction despite slowdown, falling GDP, unemployment
A majority of Indians are of the opinion that the country is headed in the right direction despite alarming GDP numbers, prolonged economic slowdown and unemployment.
Economic downturn: India’s July-September quarter GDP numbers crucial, says DBS report
A disappointing GDP report could lift USD/INR above its two-month range between 70.5 and 71.5 and bring it closer to the year's high around 72.5, believes DBS.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
TRENDING NOW
- Seven things to do before rocking the OnePlus Music Festival
- Too busy cooking your own Khayali Pulao? Here's what you might be missing out
- Music For Never Settlers: Six Artists Who Will Rock the OnePlus Music Festival
- Poisonous enough to choke - How are you planning on tackling the bad air this year?
- OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro: Your Questions Answered
BUDGET 2019
- Budget 2019: Central govt to contribute 14% to NPS, employees to get 80C benefit on Tier-II deposits from April 1
- Budget 2019: Hike in import duty may dampen the gold rush
- Budget 2019: More power to villages; Rs 2 lakh crore allocated to Panchayats in five years
- Budget 2019: Healthcare sector expects hike in exemption limits for health checkup, medical reimbursement
