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The Indian government has in recent years faced public ire for not releasing comprehensive jobs data regularly.

India's urban unemployment rate slows in March quarter: report

The urban unemployment rate of the January-March quarter compared with 9.9 per cent in the preceding quarter.

23 Nov 2019 1:13 PM IST

Dussehra sales had disappointed the jeweler fraternity. However, they hope to see the latent demand for gold to support Dhanteras sales this time.

Will work with gems, jewellery industry on import duty demand: Goyal

The industry is demanding cut in gold import duty to 4 per cent from the current 12.5 per cent.

23 Nov 2019 1:05 PM IST

Mahindra & Mahindra, Indias biggest utility vehicle maker, on Thursday rolled out a subscription-based service for retail buyers of its personal range of cars to boost sales ahead of festive season and amid worst slowing demand.

M&M drives in Jeeto Plus variant

The Jeeto Plus is powered by a 625cc, single-cylinder diesel engine that produces 16 BHP and 38 Nm.

23 Nov 2019 1:54 AM IST

The broader NSE Nifty briefly reclaimed the 12,000 mark. At 1415 hours, it was trading 81.30 points, or 0.68 per cent, to 11,998.50.

Profit booking on, 12000 a key hurdle

The broader markets were also weak with both the BSE midcap index and the small cap index marginally lower.

23 Nov 2019 1:52 AM IST

The review petitions challenge the inclusion of notional incomes as a part of AGR and also the imposition of interest on outstanding dues, reports said.

Airtel, Voda Idea file review petitions in SC

Fitch says tariff hike unlikely to make up for AGR dues.

23 Nov 2019 1:50 AM IST

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has approved 77 projects amounting to Rs 418.06 crore for all the 12 cities. (Photo: Twitter@MoHUA_India)

Hriday scheme on slow beat, just Ajmer gets full allocation

The industry is of the view that the government should ensure faster implementation of its schemes and projects.

23 Nov 2019 1:46 AM IST

Over the last week, the 30-share BSE Sensex zoomed 1,106.97 points or 2.83 per cent. (Photo: File)

IT stocks fall on US work visa worries

Reflecting the decline in infotech stocks, the BSE IT Index fell 2.21 per cent.

23 Nov 2019 1:31 AM IST

The domestic value addition of appliances and consumer electronic (ACE) products like air-conditioners, audio, refrigerators, TVs, and washing machines is likely to grow to 54 per cent by FY25, finds an industry body.

Domestic value additions to go up to 54 per cent

The Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association (Ceama) finds that domestic value addition stood at 34...

23 Nov 2019 1:24 AM IST

Compared to e-commerce which has a user base of 90 million, social commerce has greater access to the larger vernacular audience of over 200 million, who are active on WhatsApp, Facebook or other social media sites.

Nearly a fourth of white goods sales seen going online by 2023

Festive season sales have heavily contributed to the growth in the market share from 3 per cent to 11 per cent between...

23 Nov 2019 1:20 AM IST

CPRL Vikram Bakshi on Thursday said he will challenge termination of franchise licence by McDonalds.

Food regulator slaps notice on McDonald's for disparaging advt

FSSAI slapped a showcause notice on Hard Castle and Connaught Plaza Restaurant Ltd.

22 Nov 2019 6:45 PM IST

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened strong at 70.55, registering a rise of 26 paise over its previous close of 70.81. (Photo: DC)

Rupee firms up 5 paise against US dollar

The rupee went through bouts of volatility during the session and touched an intra-day low of 71.87 against the US...

22 Nov 2019 6:23 PM IST

In the international market also, gold prices were trading higher at USD 1,502 an ounce and silver at USD 17.71 per ounce.

Gold, silver prices drop on low demand

In the international market, both gold and silver were trading with marginal gains.

22 Nov 2019 4:21 PM IST