Economy - general
Cyclone Phailin could be worst storm to hit India
12 Oct 2013
With winds reaching 315 kmph, Cyclone Phailin, which is expected to hit the Orissa-Andhra coast this evening, could be the strongest cyclone ever measured in the Indian Ocean
Economy will grow by over 5%: Chidambaram
11 Oct 2013
Finance minister P Chidambaram today presented a rosier picture of the Indian economy than perceived by global economists
IMF pegs India 2013 growth at a low 3.75%
09 Oct 2013
The IMF, in its latest `World Economic Outlook’ report, says global growth is in low gear, and that the drivers of activity are changing
Chidambaram vows to tackle higher subsidy spending
08 Oct 2013
The finance minister says the government would strictly enforce rules for fund utilisation in order to ensure restraint in spending