Niti, IRF to work on policy for transportation systems Government think tank Niti Aayog today said it has signed an agreement with the Geneva-based International Road Federation for designing… Updated: October 29, 2017 10:16 IST
India has limited fossil fuels to support demand of 1.25 bn people, renewable energy only way: MNRE Secretary Anand Kumar Renewable energy is the only way for a country like India with the population as large as 1.25 billion that… September 22, 2017 15:26 IST
Income Tax department asks taxpayers to update self info on e-filing portal The Income Tax Department has asked taxpayers, who file ITRs and conduct other I-T businesses online, to update their profiles… Updated: September 22, 2017 15:15 IST
Economy booster package should look at raising capital expenditure, says former RBI Governor C Rangarajan Former Reserve Bank of India Governor C. Rangarajan on Friday said the package the government is looking at to revive… September 22, 2017 14:38 IST
Lending rate cuts key to economic recovery: BofAML report Lending rate cuts are the only viable way to economic recovery as they would perk up demand and push investments,… September 22, 2017 14:19 IST
Not safe to deal in large amount of cash post demonetisation: FM Arun Jaitley Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday gave a clear message: Not safe to deal in large amounts of cash anymore. Updated: September 22, 2017 16:03 IST
Modi’s economic booster may not need to stretch fiscal deficit; here’s what could come to the aid Deutsche Bank advocates using a part of country’s foreign exchange reserves, which recently topped USD 400 billion for the first… September 22, 2017 12:04 IST
GST interim returns: Over 30 lakh paid tax in August, matching July trend While about Rs 92,300 crore was collected as GST for July till August 20, a similar amount has been paid… September 22, 2017 06:34 IST
India eyes $8 bn deal for 100 Avenger Predator drones with US for IAF The estimated requirement of IAF is for 100 drones, sources said, adding that if a deal — most likely with… September 22, 2017 06:34 IST
To combat slowing economy, Arun Jaitley says will take action; Centre may spend Rs 50,000 cr more The Prime Minister’s Office has asked the finance ministry to hold discussions with key ministries and come up with a… September 22, 2017 06:28 IST
Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor green cities must become R&D hubs, says government Greenfield cities such as the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) must position themselves as research & development hubs and sandbox… September 22, 2017 06:27 IST
Narendra Modi government likely to grant extension to CEA Arvind Subramanian The chief economic adviser (CEA) in the finance ministry, Arvind Subramanian will likely get an extension once his three-year term… September 22, 2017 06:20 IST
Demonetisation has helped in driving our growth: SBI Card CEO Vijay Jasuja E-commerce and online spends has been one factor which has been contributing significantly to our growth. September 22, 2017 03:35 IST
Indian economy to grow 6.7 per cent in 2017-18, says OECD The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has also revised downwards its estimate for the country’s growth in next… September 21, 2017 22:06 IST
Indian economy to grow 6.7 pc in 2017-18, says OECD Indian economy is projected to grow at a lower than expected rate of 6.7 per cent this fiscal due to… September 21, 2017 21:12 IST
Expect Iran letter to EXIM Bank soon on Chabahar $150mn loan: Source Iran is expected “very soon” to approach Exim Bank here seeking disbursement of the first tranche of $150 million loan… September 21, 2017 20:10 IST
Demonetisation, GST to eat off India’s economic growth even next year The after-effects of the demonetisation exercise and the GST implementation will continue even into the next financial year, the OECD… September 21, 2017 18:32 IST
Government extends low-cost home subsidy to units built on private land The Centre today announced a new PPP policy to boost private investment in affordable housing that allows extending Central funds… September 21, 2017 15:22 IST
