Economy - general
India ranked 6th most corrupt in Asia-Pacific region
10 Mar 2010
The Political and Economic Risk Consultancy has ranked India as the 6th most corrupt country in the Asia-Pacific region with a score of 7.18 out of the worst-possible 10 in its annual survey of 14 countries
UPA vs. the Yadavs: From no confidence to lack of confidence
10 Mar 2010
The bravado of Mulayam Singh Yadav and Lalu Prasad Yadav went missing today as the Bharatiya Janata Party snubbed its overtures to participate in a no-confidence motion against the ruling UPA formation.
India Inc chiefs pledge to invest in Assam
10 Mar 2010
Upper House clears Women's Reservation Bill
09 Mar 2010
The historic Women's Reservation Bill, ensuring 33 per cent reservation to women in Parliament and state legislative bodies, cleared the Upper House of the parliament on Tuesday after two days of unrelenting opposition.
Food inflation up again; belies Pawar’s promises
04 Mar 2010
Steel prices go up by Rs600 a tonne
04 Mar 2010
Investments in SEZs top Rs1,28,390 crore
03 Mar 2010
Opposition forces adjournment over fuel price hike
03 Mar 2010
Although the price hikes cannot be considered steep at Re1 for petrol and a little less for diesel, it was enough to get the opposition going
Opposition to raise storm over fuel price hike
02 Mar 2010
India's trade deficit narrows to $86.6 billion in April-January 2009-10
02 Mar 2010
India's exports increased 11.5 per cent to $14.34 billion in January 2010 while imports rose 35.5 per cent to $24.705 billion year-on-year.
RBI study links rupee value to capital flows
27 Feb 2010
Post budget impact analysis: paper sector
27 Feb 2010
Budget 2010-11: Key budget proposals
27 Feb 2010
Budget 2010-11: Use of LLP as a structural alternative : A non-starter for non-residents?
27 Feb 2010
Legal and tax counselling services consultant Nishith M.Desai, founder, Nishith Desai Associates, presents insights into Budget 2010-11
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