Part of forex reserves can be used to support GDP numbers: Deutsche Bank report Given the lack of considerable space both on the monetary and fiscal front to support economic growth, part of the… September 21, 2017 15:03 IST
Foodgrain output may drop 2.5 per cent in Kharif season this year India’s foodgrain production may decline by 3.5 million tonnes to around 135 MT in the current kharif season due to… September 21, 2017 14:58 IST
A new Odisha export policy soon: CM Naveen Patnaik Encouraged over the high growth rate of exports in the state, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today announced that a new… Updated: September 21, 2017 14:56 IST
West Bengal gets $300 mn ADB loan to carry forward fiscal reforms Multilateral funding agency ADB today said it has sanctioned a $300 million loan facility for carrying forward fiscal reforms in… September 21, 2017 14:47 IST
FM Arun Jaitley assures ‘appropriate action’ to revive economy Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today promised “appropriate actions” at the “right time” to revive the slowdown-hit economy and said the… September 21, 2017 14:45 IST
Cooperatives should explore new areas to double farm income: PM Narendra Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asked cooperatives to venture into new business areas like beekeeping and seaweed farming to help… September 21, 2017 14:08 IST
Modi government’s Rs 40,000 crore fiscal stimulus booster to prop up slowing economic growth The government seems to have bitten the bullet in the face of the slowing economic growth as it is considering… Updated: September 21, 2017 12:56 IST
India growing pretty robustly: World Bank chief Jim Kim India has been growing pretty “robustly”, World Bank President Jim Kim has said as he predicted a strong global growth… Updated: September 21, 2017 13:10 IST
GST interim returns: 75 pct of eligible taxpayers had not filed returns on last day As FE had reported earlier, only about 36 lakh invoices had been uploaded a week before the deadline for filing… September 21, 2017 06:16 IST
Economic stimulus: Arun Jaitley says to unveil steps to spur growth The minister also indicated that public spending won’t be slowed, given the important role it is playing to spur the… September 21, 2017 06:10 IST
Railways staff to get big bonus: Cabinet clears PLB equivalent to 78 days wages; move to cost Centre Rs 2,245 cr To motivate the workers of the railways, the bonus to the transporter’s staff will be released before the Dussehra holiday,… September 21, 2017 06:04 IST
Wind auction in Gujarat delayed, solar tariff drops to Rs 2.65 a unit The Gujarat state electricity board and Gujarat Industries Power Company won 75 MW each with both the companies agreeing at… Updated: September 21, 2017 12:27 IST
Government sets terms for business deregistering brands for lower GST Under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime rolled out from July 1, unpacked food grains like cereals and pulses… September 20, 2017 22:54 IST
GST Council suggests 5 pct rate for branded pulses, flour and cereals The GST Council in its 21st meeting on September 9 in Hyderabad recommended 5 percent GST rate on pulses cereals,… September 20, 2017 22:39 IST
No shortage of sugar, won’t allow prices to go up: Ram Vilas Paswan The country has no shortage of sugar and the government will ensure retail prices of the sweetener remain stable during… September 20, 2017 19:04 IST
India replaces China as top retail destination in 2017: Study India has replaced China as the numero uno retail destination in 2017 as part of the global retail development index,… September 20, 2017 18:43 IST
Narendra Modi Cabinet decisions: From bonus for railway staff to revamped Khelo India; all you need to know Narendra Modi Cabinet took a number of decisions today. They were announced by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Health Minister JP… Updated: September 20, 2017 19:05 IST
FM Arun Jaitley rules out cutting excise duty on retail fuel prices FM Arun Jaitley ruled out cutting excise duty on petrol and diesel and said excise revenue was needed to push… Updated: September 20, 2017 16:33 IST
