Economy

New land act not anti-industry: Jairam RameshNew land act not anti-industry: Jairam Ramesh

New land act not anti-industry: Jairam Ramesh

Union Minister for Rural Development Jairam Ramesh on Sunday allayed fears of Indian industry and said the new Land Acquisition…

10 years ago
PM calls for focus on poverty eradicationPM calls for focus on poverty eradication

PM calls for focus on poverty eradication

Poverty continues to be a major political and economic challenge of the world and a collective effort is needed to…

10 years ago
End ‘Special Category’ status for states: Rajan CommitteeEnd ‘Special Category’ status for states: Rajan Committee

End ‘Special Category’ status for states: Rajan Committee

The Raghuram Rajan Committee for evolving a composite development index of States has suggested doing away with the "Special Category"…

10 years ago
Cutting down food inflation is the govt’s duty; not just RBI.Cutting down food inflation is the govt’s duty; not just RBI.

Cutting down food inflation is the govt’s duty; not just RBI.

The food minister has a more powerful magic wand, when the matter is about fighting food inflation.

10 years ago
Sensex sheds 270 point in pre-noon tradeSensex sheds 270 point in pre-noon trade

Sensex sheds 270 point in pre-noon trade

A benchmark index of Indian equities markets was trading 269.51 points or 1.33 percent down in the morning trade on…

10 years ago
Inflation demon back to hound Indian policymakersInflation demon back to hound Indian policymakers

Inflation demon back to hound Indian policymakers

Contrary to expectations, Raghuram Rajan hiked the key policy interest rate in his debut policy review just a fortnight after…

10 years ago
Will Rajan-effect recover India from feeble growth and soaring inflation?Will Rajan-effect recover India from feeble growth and soaring inflation?

Will Rajan-effect recover India from feeble growth and soaring inflation?

The Rajan effect may be short-term, but, as India's primary problems linger and he is restricted mainly to the dull…

10 years ago
India’s foreign exchange reserves rise by $544.7 mnIndia’s foreign exchange reserves rise by $544.7 mn

India’s foreign exchange reserves rise by $544.7 mn

India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $544.7 million to $275.35 billion, led by healthy rise in core currency assets, the…

10 years ago
Rajan’s policy review divides economists and analystsRajan’s policy review divides economists and analysts

Rajan’s policy review divides economists and analysts

The unexpected rate hike and liquidity boost by Reserve Bank of India's new governor Raghuram Rajan created a wall among…

10 years ago
RBI hikes repo rate; cuts rupee support measuresRBI hikes repo rate; cuts rupee support measures

RBI hikes repo rate; cuts rupee support measures

In a surprise move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday hiked its key policy interest rate by 0.25…

10 years ago
Tata Sons, Singapore Airlines to launch new airlineTata Sons, Singapore Airlines to launch new airline

Tata Sons, Singapore Airlines to launch new airline

After waiting in the wings for nearly two decades, Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines Thursday revived their joint venture to…

10 years ago
‘India must reform to woo American business’‘India must reform to woo American business’

‘India must reform to woo American business’

American businesses will not make major moves into India's market despite its growing middle class unless India reforms three key…

10 years ago
Sensex gains; rupee as one-month high as US defers taperSensex gains; rupee as one-month high as US defers taper

Sensex gains; rupee as one-month high as US defers taper

Rupee and Indian stock market jumped sharply to more than one-month highs as the US Federal Reserve continues its monetary…

10 years ago
Production not hit by fire in Manesar plant: MarutiProduction not hit by fire in Manesar plant: Maruti

Production not hit by fire in Manesar plant: Maruti

Maruti Suzuki said a fire that broke out at its powertrain plant in Manesar Wednesday has not affected production.

10 years ago
Need technology innovation in rural areas: PresidentNeed technology innovation in rural areas: President

Need technology innovation in rural areas: President

President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said technology innovation was needed in rural areas to cater to the majority of Indians…

10 years ago
Air passenger traffic up 20 percent in AugustAir passenger traffic up 20 percent in August

Air passenger traffic up 20 percent in August

Domestic air passenger traffic jumped by 20.39 percent in August standing at 52.60 lakh passengers ferried, up from 43.69 lakh…

10 years ago
NTPC plans Rs.20,000 crore capex in 2013-14NTPC plans Rs.20,000 crore capex in 2013-14

NTPC plans Rs.20,000 crore capex in 2013-14

India's largest power generator state-run NTPC on Tuesday said it has planned capital expenditure of over Rs.20,000 crore during the…

10 years ago
All cases must be fast-tracked to enhance Indian economyAll cases must be fast-tracked to enhance Indian economy

All cases must be fast-tracked to enhance Indian economy

It is lack of effort on part of the political and administrative system that impede modification and growth of India's…

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