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As part of the industrys efforts to prevent conflict-ridden diamonds entering the trade, diamond miners have started using block chain technology.

India pulls down Antwerp's diamond trade by more than 30 per cent

The Belgium city saw imports and exports declining by more than 30 per cent.

14 Sept 2019 1:43 AM IST

Global rating agency Moodys Investors Service on Tuesday placed Yes Banks foreign currency issuer rating of Ba1 under review for downgrade.

Kapoor firms seek probe against short-sellers

Yes Bank stock, which was trading around Rs 275 in April, is now down to around Rs 64.

14 Sept 2019 1:41 AM IST

The country as a whole received 4 per cent more monsoon rains from June 1 to September 13, the government-run India Meteorological Department said on Friday.

Kharif crops to keep agri-GDP at 3 per cent

This would aid sowing and nurturing of the Kharif crops and help Rabi crops as well.

14 Sept 2019 1:39 AM IST

The US-China trade war is not going to be beneficial for Indian exports. On the contrary, India faces a threat of dumping by China.

Exports decline 6 pc to USD 26.13 bn; trade deficit narrows

Export sectors that recorded positive growth in the last month include iron ore, electronic goods, spices, and marine...

13 Sept 2019 7:28 PM IST

The dates for filing the reconciliation statement has also been extended accordingly.

GST Council meets next Friday; tax rate cut to hinge on revenue...

The argument propagated has been to boost the consumption and the domestic demand by reducing GST rates further.

13 Sept 2019 7:19 PM IST

At present, the arrival of 2016-17 kharif (summer) onion is in the full swing not only in Maharashtra but also in other states like Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat.

Govt imposes USD 850/tonne MEP on onion exports

Onion prices have risen to about Rs 40-50 per kg in the national capital from Rs 20-30 per kg few days back.

13 Sept 2019 5:52 PM IST

India has the potential to innovate on the lines of Silicon Valley but it needs to do more for expanding the innovation ecosystem as it aspires to become a middle income country, World Bank India head Junaid Kamal Ahmad said today.

World Bank to sanction Rs 3,000 crore for food parks: Govt

Minor formalities remain to be completed on this front before the first disbursement, MoS for Food Processing Industries...

13 Sept 2019 5:44 PM IST

Telecom major Bharti Airtel fell close to 10 per cent intra-day, but recovered later posting more than 3 per cent gain.

Sensex rallies 281 points, Nifty closes above 11,000-mark

After swinging 413 points, the 30-share index ended 280.71 points, or 0.76 per cent, higher at 37,384.99.

13 Sept 2019 4:07 PM IST

Gold was available for $2 premium over and above the landed rate 15 days back. After the steep rise, it is now available for a discount of $14 per ounce, said Suresh Hundia, former President of the Bombay Bullion Association.

Gold rises Rs 70 to Rs 38,695 per 10 gm

Silver prices also witnessed a gain of Rs 172 to Rs 48,400 per kilogram. On Thursday, it closed at Rs 48,228 per...

13 Sept 2019 3:38 PM IST

Smartphone photography has caught serious traction with budding photographers and phone manufacturers have focussed their attention towards making camera sensors that can compare to DSLR cameras in terms picture quality. However, with every manufacturer claiming their camera sensor to be the best one, it becomes difficult for the consumer to identify which one is the ideal choice. To help discerning mobile photography enthusiasts pick up the right gear for their interest, we have picked up the top five names rated by DxOMark as the best performing smartphones with regards to photography. DxOMark provides a standard reference to test camera performance of smartphones and DSLR shooters

Artificial intelligence may start to replace needed technical skills...

Among the hundreds of editing tools available today for creating images, the majority of them still demand a human...

13 Sept 2019 3:09 PM IST

S V Ranganath appointed as the interim chairman of the Coffee Day Enterprises.

Deleveraging assets to ensure liquidity position of company: CCD

Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd (CDEL) has been trying to divest its assets to pare debt.

13 Sept 2019 3:00 PM IST

Facebook said Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg and Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg were closely involved in the hiring process, and started talking to Clegg over the summer. (Photo: Nick Clegg via Twitter)

Facebook global exec meets IT minister, discusses cross-border data...

Facebook's Nick Clegg said data-sharing across jurisdictions is more important than where that info is located...

13 Sept 2019 2:59 PM IST