Economy - general
Consumer price inflation up at 9.87% in June
12 Jul 2013
Industrial production contracts 1.6% in May
12 Jul 2013
Industrial production unexpectedly contracted by 1.6 per cent in May 2013 after showing 2.3 per cent growth in April, amidst continuing weakness in the economy and a slowing of consumer demand
Cabinet approves sale of stake in ITDC, STC
11 Jul 2013
India's policies are 'pro-growth', Chidambaram tells US business
11 Jul 2013
Finance minister P Chidambaram told lawmakers and business leaders in Washington that New Delhi is committed to ensuring a transparent, fair and non-discriminatory investment environment for foreign investors
PM-led panel decides on steps to boost mfg sector
09 Jul 2013
The policy aims at boosting competitiveness of the textile and steel sectors while the long-term focus is on high-value manufacturing like aircraft, electric and hybrid vehicles and advanced materials
Rupee hits a lifetime low of 61.21 against dollar
08 Jul 2013
The rupee, which has been bearing the brunt of a spike in India's current account deficit and a continuous outflow of short-term foreign capital, has lost over 10 per cent of its value against the dollar so far this year
Kaziranga animals suffer in massive Assam floods
08 Jul 2013
Lawyer asks SC to declare food security ordinance illegal
06 Jul 2013
Opposition parties have attacked the government for ramming the measure through by decree, saying there has not been enough discussion of its effect on prices and on farmers
SC tells Election Commission to end freebies promised during polls
05 Jul 2013
The SC today asked the Election Commission to frame rules to regulate contents of manifestos that promise "freebies", which amount to bribing the voters, besides being a huge drain on the exchequer
Govt promulgates food security ordinance
05 Jul 2013
The food security programme promises cheap foodgrain to two-thirds of India's 1.2 billion people
Rupee closes at 60.21 against dollar
03 Jul 2013
The Indian currency closed at 60.2150 against the US dollar today, marking three consecutive days of losses
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