Economy
India among most unequal nations; top 1% of population holds 22% of national income
The report pointed out that the average national income of the Indian adult population is Rs 204,200
RBI may keep rates on hold
The six-member rate setting panel (MPC) is meeting for three days starting Monday with the outcome being announced on Wednesday
RBI likely to keep key policy rate unchanged, say experts
The decision of the rate setting panel would be announced on Wednesday
GST collected in November, 2021 second highest since its implementation
As per the data shared, the highest amount of tax is collected from Maha (Rs 18656 cr), then Gujarat (Rs 9569 cr) and Karnataka (Rs 9048 cr)
GDP grows 8.4% in Q2 amid positive signals in economy
The official data Tuesday also showed that the economy has surpassed the pre-Covid level
No proposal to recognise Bitcoin as a currency: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
It was introduced in 2008 by an unidentified group of programmers as a cryptocurrency as well as an electronic payment system
Centre opens $1tn government bond market to individual investors
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Friday the new scheme 'allows the smallest investor to participate in the country's economic progress'
Rupee rises 16 paise to 74.36 against US dollar in early trade
The rupee opened strong at 74.36 against the dollar, a rise of 16 paise over its previous close
India on way to becoming fastest growing economy in world: FinMin report
Rapid vaccination and teeming festivities will push India's ongoing recovery, as per the report
Traders report Rs 1.25 L cr Diwali biz
Delhi alone did a business of about Rs 25,000 crore