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The government is considering converting GST Network- which is handling the IT infrastructure of the new indirect tax regime - into a state-owned company, an official source said.

Govt plans mega event to mark 1st anniversary of GST on July 1

Union Minister Arun Jaitley too would be addressing the gathering through video conferencing.

26 Jun 2018 3:52 PM IST

A youn couple was seen making love on a road divider in Mumbais Marine Drive area in Nariman point. (Photo: File/AFP)

Cost of living in Mumbai higher for expats than Melbourne, Frankfurt

The financial capital of the country is ranked at the 55th spot in terms of cost of living globally.

26 Jun 2018 2:52 PM IST

India pays its third largest oil supplier in euros using European banking channels and imports.

Govt allows companies to explore for oil, gas beyond block boundaries

The ministry also simplified the process of companies to pay for unfinished committed exploration and drilling work.

26 Jun 2018 2:27 PM IST

Infosys has said that its Rs 13,000-crore buyback offer will open on November 30 and end on December 14. (Photo: AFP)

Infosys denies US SEC probe, says has sufficient time to file key...

The form calls for the submission of an annual report within six months of the end of the company's fiscal year.

26 Jun 2018 2:14 PM IST

The court also directed the joint director (education) to decide her proposal about appointing her on compassionate grounds within three weeks. (Representational image)

Govt directs PSUs to challenge only those cases which involve larger...

The ministry requests that such litigation can be avoided by effective compliance of the provisions of labour laws.

26 Jun 2018 1:30 PM IST

Employers around the world are facing the most acute talent shortage in 12 years, and India is among the top 10 most-affected markets with 56 per cent of employers are facing difficulty in filling vacant positions here, says a survey.

Companies in India and other nations face worst talent crunch in 12...

More than half of employers say communication skills written and verbal are their most valued soft skills.

26 Jun 2018 1:08 PM IST

Fortis shares gained 4.17 per cent to end at Rs 153.80 on the BSE on Thursday.

Fortis board meeting to reconvene today for considering financial...

Fortis said the board meeting commenced at 1600 hours on June 25 and was adjourned at 0215 hours on June 26.

26 Jun 2018 12:40 PM IST

A file photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

No spike in inflation due to rising crude prices, says Narendra Modi

The government is firmly committed to the path of fiscal consolidation, he said.

26 Jun 2018 12:29 PM IST

With almost a half billion people in the country now using smartphones, Google sees an opportunity to become a one-stop shop for search, social networking and payments.

Google tackles Facebook with Neighbourly, a hyper-local social network

The app is less than 7 MB in size, making it easier to use on older or cheaper smartphones.

26 Jun 2018 12:20 PM IST

Harley-Davidson Street Rod 750

Harley-Davidson to move some production out of US to avoid EU tariffs

The shift in production is an unintended consequence of Trump's administration imposing tariffs on European steel and...

26 Jun 2018 11:59 AM IST

The aircraft is being inspected by the Jet Airways Engineering team and ground personnel. (Representational Image)

Jet Airways to buy additional 75 Boeing 737 Max jets

Based on Boeing's list prices, the latest deal could be worth as much as USD 9.7 billion.

26 Jun 2018 11:45 AM IST

The plastic ban order of the Maharashtra government is likely to make nearly 3,00,000 people jobless as industry urged the government to come out with a solution, an industry official said here.

Plastic ban causes 50 pc loss to kirana businesses across Maharashtra

The Retailers Association of India blamed the situation to the prevailing confusion in the market.

26 Jun 2018 11:30 AM IST