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The daily change in prices of petrol and diesel across the country follows the success of a pilot implementation in five cities.

Petrol price down Rs 2.5 a litre, diesel by Rs 2.25

On petrol, excise has been cut to Rs 19.48 per litre from Rs 21.48 per litre and on diesel to Rs 15.33 a litre from Rs...

4 Oct 2017 2:04 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modis government announced a new credit line of USD 4.5 billion to Bangladesh. (Photo: PTI)

India extends USD 4.5 billion in project finance to Bangladesh

Most of the equipment for the Indian-funded projects will have to be bought from India, said the Bangladesh Finance...

4 Oct 2017 1:50 PM IST

Research shows that people who are taught to appreciate the natural flavours of coffee are best able to reduce their sugar intake in the beverage (Photo: Pixabay)

India's coffee output pegged at record 3.5 lakh tons in 2017-18

The final output stood lower by 10.34 per cent at 3.12 lakh tonnes in 2016-17.

4 Oct 2017 12:53 PM IST

Arun Shourie is former BJP member and was Cabinet minister during Atal Bihari Vajpayees rule. (Photo: PTI)

Shourie slams demonetisation, says it was idiotic jolt

Former BJP member adds note ban was largest money-laundering scheme ever rolled out by a govt.

4 Oct 2017 12:30 PM IST

NSE Nifty reclaimed the 9,900-level and BSE Sensex climbed over 167 points in early trade on Thursday. Photo: PTI

Market moves with caution, RBI rate call takes centre-stage

Sensex advanced 171 points powered by healthcare, energy and FMCG indices, the broader Nifty went above the key 9,900.

4 Oct 2017 12:17 PM IST

Bullion traders said at overseas market gold rallied to highest level this year. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

Gold futures up Rs 61 on global cues

Gold is trading at Rs 29,416 per 10 gm as speculators widened their bets taking positive cues from global market.

4 Oct 2017 12:06 PM IST

Absconding liquor baron Vijay Mallya. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Former Kingfisher employee brands decision to release Mallya as...

Mallya was granted bail and released on a bond of 60,000 pounds and will appear in court for next hearing on Nov 20,...

4 Oct 2017 11:58 AM IST

The police say that in the two cases, in 2014 and 2016, insurance policies worth USD 62,000 and USD 30,000 were either taken out or collected. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Govt to raise $1.7 bn from IPO of reinsurer GIC Re

GIC Re set a price range of Rs 855-912 a share for its IPO that will run through Oct 11-13.

4 Oct 2017 11:46 AM IST

A finance ministry report said India should sign more free trade agreements and make tax and labour reforms to drive leather exports

Crackdown on Muslim-run leather units dents exports, hits jobs

The industry is also grappling with a GST, introduced in July, which has pushed up production costs by 6-7 per cent.

4 Oct 2017 10:37 AM IST

Stocks of IT companies saw selling as the rupee continued to strengthen, which dragged down the Sensex.

Stocks take off with care, RBI policy decision looms

The 30-share index rose 44.16 points, or 0.14 per cent, to 31,541.54.

4 Oct 2017 10:09 AM IST

Higher opening in domestic stock market limited rupee losses. (Photo: PTI).

Rupee up 17 paise against US dollar in morning trade

Rupee is trading at 65.33 against dollar ahead of the announcement of RBI's monetary policy review.

4 Oct 2017 9:58 AM IST

Amazon has pantry service in 29 cities, including Kolkata and will continue to expand in due course

Amazon to charge Rs 999 for 'Prime' subscription soon

Prime membership is available for only a few more days at the special introductory price of Rs 499 a year.

4 Oct 2017 9:33 AM IST