Economy - general
House panel seeks effective implementation of labour laws, speedy redressal of grievances
22 Dec 2012
Fresh sops for exporters on Monday: Sharma
22 Dec 2012
Indo-ASEAN links at exciting stage: PM
22 Dec 2012
Exporters less than thrilled by FTAs
By By Jagdeep Worah | 22 Dec 2012
India to grow at 6.5 % in 2013: S&P
21 Dec 2012
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India, Asean clinch FTA deal on services and investments
20 Dec 2012
India and Asean also will intensify engagement for maritime security and safety, for freedom of navigation and for peaceful settlement of maritime disputes in accordance with international law
Lok Sabha approves amended Companies Bill
19 Dec 2012
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India lost $123 billion in illegal money transfers between 2001 and 2010: GFI
18 Dec 2012
llicit money flows from India touched $123 billion in the 10 years between 2001 and 2010, making it the world’s eighth largest source of unaccounted money
Mamata woos business, but gets no commitments
18 Dec 2012
Rajan moots 3-prong strategy to boost growth
18 Dec 2012
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RBI holds policy rates steady; cut likely in January
18 Dec 2012
Though the Reserve Bank has kept key policy rates unchanged despite a drop in inflation rate in November, governor Durruvi Subbarao strongly hinted at easing of rates in the next policy review on 29 January
Rail freight charges likely to go up: Bansal
17 Dec 2012
Exports target to be missed amid turndown: FIEO
15 Dec 2012
India adds $482 million to forex kitty
15 Dec 2012
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