Economy - general

5 top judges of different faiths begin ‘triple talaq’ hearings

11 May 2017

India’s five most senior judges — all of different faiths — began hearings on Thursday to decide if triple talaq, the practice of Muslim men getting divorce by simply saying "talaq" three times, was fundamental to the religion

India’s economy to expand at 7.7% in 2018-19: IMF

09 May 2017

The IMF’s regional economic outlook report also calls on Asian economies to learn from Japan's experience and act early to cope with rapidly ageing populations, warning that parts of the region risk “getting old before becoming rich”

UP CM Adityanath takes up broom to clean Lucknow slum

06 May 2017

SC upholds death for 16 Dec Delhi rape-murder convicts

06 May 2017

Illicit Financial Flows in Developing Countries Large and Persistent

04 May 2017

Rs1,35,500 cr black money left India in 2014 alone: watchdog

04 May 2017

Despite the report presenting a range of estimates for inflows and outflows for India, economists have termed both the lower and higher ends of the range as ‘conservative’, taking into account that it was difficult to trace all illegal transactions

Core sector output grows at a faster pace of 5% in March

02 May 2017

Production was boosted by robust growth in domestic steel sales – helped in large measure by import restrictions - and higher output of coal

Petty graft less in India since 2005, but still high at Rs6,350 cr

28 Apr 2017

Challenging Aadhaar-PAN link should be in MPs’ domain: SC

27 Apr 2017

GST to have twin rate structure for services

26 Apr 2017

Revenue secretary Hasmukh Adhia has dismissed fears that GST implementation will lead to a spurt in inflation as, unlike other countries with a single point tax system, in India there are multiple points of taxation

GST to have twin rate structure for services

26 Apr 2017

Revenue secretary Hasmukh Adhia has dismissed fears that GST implementation will lead to a spurt in inflation as, unlike other countries with a single point tax system, in India there are multiple points of taxation

Now, Centre to target food subsidies with ‘Give it Up’ campaign

26 Apr 2017

Centre quietly opens door for foreign buy-out of Indian firms

20 Apr 2017

The changes in the Companies Act is a big gift to foreign companies looking for acquisitions as they can now look to acquire Indian companies with prior approval of RBI

Centre quietly opens door for foreign buy-out of Indian firms

20 Apr 2017

The changes in the Companies Act is a big gift to foreign companies looking for acquisitions as they can now look to acquire Indian companies with prior approval of RBI

IMF maintains 7.2% India growth forecast for 2018

19 Apr 2017

IMD sees decent monsoon, counters Skynet’s downbeat forecast

19 Apr 2017

A normal monsoon is vital for the economy as a lot of sectors are dependent on it; the equity market is hoping for an overall consumption revival, which benefits sectors like banking, FMCG, auto, consumer durables, building materials, etc

Four lakh shell companies face deregistration over non-filing of I-T returns: report

18 Apr 2017

Lavasa committee report on HRA, other allowances of central staff likely this week

17 Apr 2017

Wholesale price inflation falls to 5.7% in March as consumer price inflation rises

17 Apr 2017

SC asks centre, EC why EVMs with VVPAT are not used in elections

13 Apr 2017

Industrial production in India declines 1.2% in February

13 Apr 2017

High fuel prices push March consumer price inflation to a 5-month high of 3.81%

13 Apr 2017

Govt to release jobs data every quarter: Gowda

12 Apr 2017

India’s share in global economy estimated at about 2.83 %

08 Apr 2017

Drug abuse cases on the rise in post-prohibition Bihar

08 Apr 2017