Economy - general
Falling oil prices help govt trim borrowing target by Rs8,000 crore
27 Sep 2014
A fall in the international prices of crude oil has helped India reduce its subsidy outgo on fuels and thereby trim its borrowing target
S&P revises outlook on India from negative to stable
26 Sep 2014
S&P said it could further raise the rating if the economy reverts to a real per capita GDP trend growth of 5.5 per cent and India's fiscal, external or inflation metrics improve
Industry leaders seek right turf for making 'Make in India' a success
25 Sep 2014
FDI, the prime minister said, needs to support jobs, because cost-effective products need buyers with purchasing power
Supreme Court quashes National Tax Tribunal Act
25 Sep 2014
The Supreme Court bench held that the government cannot vest a tribunal with judicial powers without according to it the characteristics of a court and ensuring its autonomy
Telangana govt writes off Rs17,000-cr farm loans
23 Sep 2014
CAG calls for close scrutiny as unrealised indirect tax revenue mounts to over Rs74,000 crore
22 Sep 2014
Indian economy has the power to bounce back: PM
22 Sep 2014
On relations with China, he said, ''We should have trust in China's understanding and have faith that it would accept global laws and will play its role in cooperating and moving forward.''
GST roll-out seen feasible by April 2016
20 Sep 2014
China to invest $20 bn in India in 5 years
18 Sep 2014
India and China today signed 12 agreements, including those on audio visual co-production, railway construction, work plan for drug administration and peaceful use of outer space
OECD sees India’s GDP growing at 5.7% in 2014
16 Sep 2014
The Paris-based organisation has projected a moderate expansion in most major advanced and emerging economies and weaker growth in the euro area
US includes India among 22 illegal drugs hotbeds
16 Sep 2014
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