Economy - general
Govt defers implementation of GAAR to April 2016
14 Jan 2013
GAAR will not apply to foreign funds that do not benefit from India's tax treaties with other nations or to funds run by non-resident Indians
Modi a king among kings, says Anil Ambani
11 Jan 2013
20 % rail fare hike from 21 January
09 Jan 2013
Train fares across the board will go up by 20 per cent beginning midnight of 21 January, railway minister Pawan Kumar Bansal announced today
Fitch warns India of downgrade in 1-2 years
08 Jan 2013
Worst is over, now focus on growth: Chidambaram
08 Jan 2013
Vibrant Gujarat Trade Show to open 8 January
04 Jan 2013
Financial stability a more desirable goal than quantitative easing: Subbarao
03 Jan 2013
Subbarao also said the central bank alone cannot solve all problems, and called for better fiscal policies to inspire trust and confidence in investors
Delhi rape: five charged with murder; sixth underage
03 Jan 2013
Chief Justice Altamas Kabir blasted the Delhi police for failing to stop buses with tinted windows despite an earlier directive
Indian businesses upbeat over economy
03 Jan 2013
Government to crack down on tax evaders
03 Jan 2013
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