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Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley addressing a press conference after a cabinet meeting in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

ePayments have become habit for people, says Arun Jaitley

The finance minister said that various government initiatives to encourage digital transactions are going to make a...

19 Sept 2017 6:28 AM IST

Sebi regulates Indias capital market. (Photo: PTI)

SEBI lets realty, infra trusts issue bonds

Allows other investor classes to invest in realty trusts.

19 Sept 2017 6:22 AM IST

Shockingly an Airport Authority of India (AAI) reached the spot with support 25 minutes later, according to the Indian Coast Guard. (Photo: DC)

AAI to invest Rs 1,530 cr in development work of 3 airports

The AAI will also develop a new civil enclave at Allahabad ahead of the 'Ardh Kumbh Mela'.

18 Sept 2017 8:30 PM IST

The government has tasked taxmen with bringing half the 6 crore private businesses in India in the GST net. Photo: PTI

India eyes spending cuts as glitches in GST hit revenue

Economic growth, could take a further hit if the public spending that largely underpinned expansion were to be slashed.

18 Sept 2017 8:22 PM IST

Bank unions have also demanded the government should reimburse them the cost of demonetisation. (Photo: Representational/PTI).

Bank unions demand withdrawal of FRDI Bill from FM

In a representation submitted last week, they also demanded declaration of wilful default of bank loans as criminal...

18 Sept 2017 8:09 PM IST

SBIs announcement to offload up to 5 per cent stake in SBI Life to a non-promoter group might be construed as a test to see the market response.

SBI Life aims to maintain 39 per cent growth momentum

SBI Life is a joint venture between SBI and BNP Paribas Cardif -- the insurance arm of BNP Paribas.

18 Sept 2017 7:43 PM IST

Since November 9, ICICI Bank has deployed mobile branches across 21 villages in Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Odisha.

ICICI Lombard IPO subscribed 98 per cent on Monday

ICICI Lombard General Insurance is a joint venture between ICICI Bank and Canadian NRI Prem Watsa-promoted Fairfax...

18 Sept 2017 7:34 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and other top officials on Tuesday to take stock of Indias economic situation. Photo: PTI

Modi to meet Jaitley, others tomorrow to take stock of slowing economy

Increasing government spending, combined with quickly fixing the problems with GST may feature in tomorrow's...

18 Sept 2017 7:23 PM IST

The other banks which reported large number of frauds to the apex bank during the period include Axis Bank (189), Bank of Baroda (176) and Citibank (150). (Representational Image)

Big 4 accounting firms on IBA's list of forensic auditors

Number of banking fraud cases involving Rs 1 lakh and above has increased to 5,076 in the fiscal ending March 2017, from...

18 Sept 2017 6:56 PM IST

Footwear retailer Khadim India has received Sebis approval to raise an estimated Rs 550-650 crore through an IPO. Photo: Khadim official website.

Footwear-maker Khadim India gets go-ahead from Sebi to float IPO

Net proceeds from the issue would be utilised towards payment of loans and for general corporate purposes.

18 Sept 2017 6:25 PM IST

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. (Photo: PTI/File)

GST rollout was hasty decision, says Manmohan Singh

Former Prime Minister had previously cautioned against note ban shaving off 2 per cent of GDP.

18 Sept 2017 6:19 PM IST

Petroleum Minister Dharmenda Pradhan on Wednesday defended the daily price revision mechanism calling it rational and transparent.

Petrol prices should be brought under GST: Dharmendra Pradhan

As of now, petrol prices contain other elements like Centre-imposed excise duty, state-imposed VAT and dealer's...

18 Sept 2017 5:50 PM IST