Big renewable energy push by Modi: India to float tenders to surpass 200 gigawatts of green capacity by 2022 With renewable energy targets second only to those set by the government of China, India has a long way to… November 25, 2017 12:09 IST
S&P India rating: On sovereign rating, Standard and Poor’s plays it safe; learn why Retains India at lowest investment grade rating of BBB-; sees risks in low per capita GDP, high govt debt, sizeable… November 25, 2017 05:30 IST
Biofuels: Narendra Modi government working on Rs 1 lakh cr business opportunity to power India The new biofuel policy that the government is working on will be taken to the Cabinet soon, says petroleum minister November 25, 2017 04:57 IST
After Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban launch, 30.76 lakh houses sanctioned: Centre The government has sanctioned 30.76 lakh houses since the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), housing and urban… November 25, 2017 04:52 IST
Express Thinc Panel: Internet clampdown is like curfew and bad strategy In an era where cyber attacks and cyber crime are a serious threat, India needs to establish a body that… November 25, 2017 04:47 IST
Make in India plan for green energy? See what Narendra Modi government is planning In an attempt to boost the ‘Make in India’ initiative in the solar manufacturing sector, the government is planning to… November 25, 2017 04:42 IST
S&P 500, Nasdaq end at records on ‘Black Friday’ hopes The S&P 500 and Nasdaq finished at fresh records today as optimism about “Black Friday” and the start of the… November 25, 2017 03:53 IST
Dollar near 2-month low as strong economic data underpins Euro The dollar fell to its lowest since late September against a basket of currencies on Friday as investors grew optimistic… November 25, 2017 02:41 IST
Income levels increased significantly in last 3 decades: Arvind Subramanian Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian today said India’s steady growth has resulted in a consistent decline in poverty and improvement… November 24, 2017 23:18 IST
Pakistan’s central bank keeps main interest rate at 5.75 pct Pakistan’s central bank kept its main policy interest rate unchanged at 5.75 percent on Friday, citing steadily rising economic growth. November 24, 2017 23:12 IST
S&P India Rating: Government not disappointed by the agency’s action, says Economic Affairs Secretary Subash Chandra Garg The government is not disappointed with S&P’s decision to keep India’s rating unchanged as the agency has opted “to play… Updated: November 24, 2017 22:23 IST
RBI: Fundamental shift in payments habits post demonetisation; cash down, digital payments soar The country’s central banking institution evaluated the impact of demonetisation on inter-bank payment and settlement systems against the backdrop of… November 24, 2017 21:55 IST
Is Arvind Subramanian right? India calls out S&P’s conservatism in credit rating upgrade Arvind Subramanian has repeatedly slammed ratings agencies for their inconsistent treatment while rating India and China, as they have consistently… Updated: November 24, 2017 19:40 IST
S&P maintains status quo on India, Piyush Goyal calls it conservative Standard & Poor’s today kept its sovereign rating for India unchanged at ‘BBB-minus’ with ‘stable’ outlook saying vulnerabilities stemming from… Updated: November 24, 2017 19:11 IST
After Moody’s, S&P praises PM Modi, says BJP-led NDA will make further gains in India’s elections A week after Moody’s upgraded India’s credit rating and praised the reforms taken by Narendra Modi government, now S&P has… November 24, 2017 19:03 IST
Three Modi reforms lauded by S&P even while retaining India’s credit rating Even as the global firm S&P retained India’s credit rating at BBB-, contrary to expectations of an upgrade, the firm… Updated: November 25, 2017 11:02 IST
5 reasons why S&P did not follow Moody’s in upgrading India’s credit rating S&P today took a favourable view of Narendra Modi administration’s economic reforms undertaken and lauded India’s fiscal consolidation drive, but… November 24, 2017 18:32 IST
Full text: Standard and Poor’s pegs India’s rating at BBB-minus, outlook stable; government calls it unfair S&P India Rating Upgrade: US financial services company Standard & Poor’s today announced a sovereign rating review for India and… Updated: November 24, 2017 19:11 IST
Markets close 1.5% higher for the week: Nifty ends near 25,300, Sensex up 300 points – key highlights
