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The inflationary expectations would be seeping even in the core inflation (non-food, non-fuel). Going forward, both external and internal factors would weigh on the mind of the Monetary Policy Committee of the RBI: Assocham

Retail inflation inches up to 10-month high of 3.21 pc in August

However, retail inflation is still within the Reserve Bank's target range, thus keeping hopes of another rate cut alive.

12 Sept 2019 7:18 PM IST

In the financial year 2017, labour productivity growth fell to 2.6 per cent and 2.9 per cent in FY18. (Representational image)

Industrial output growth rises 4.3 pc in July

The industrial output growth was recorded at 1.2 per cent in June and 4.6 per cent in May this year.

12 Sept 2019 6:40 PM IST

BCCI President Anurag Thakur

'Faceless tax assessment to eliminate corruption in tax dept': Anurag...

Infrastructure investment of Rs 100 lakh crore will be needed for achieving USD 5 trillion GDP, said Union minister...

12 Sept 2019 5:54 PM IST

Former PM Manmohan Singh speaking at the birth centenary memorial meeting of Indrajit HGupta in New Delhi. (Photo: ANI)

Former PM Manmohan Singh suggests five steps to tackle slowdown

The first step is to accept that the economy is in crisis, said Congress party leader Manmohan Singh.

12 Sept 2019 4:43 PM IST

Market indices opened sharply higher on Thursday, with the Sensex rising 383.96 points to 33,403.03 and the Nifty gaining 124.10 points at 10,252.50.

Sensex ends 167 points lower; Yes Bank cracks 5 pc

After swinging 386 points during the day, the 30-share index settled 166.54 points, or 0.45 per cent, lower at...

12 Sept 2019 4:05 PM IST

Seized gold biscuits. (Photo: ANI)

Gold prices fall Rs 74 on stronger rupee

Gold is trading at Rs 38,775 per 10 gram at the bullion market here on a stronger rupee against the dollar.

12 Sept 2019 3:46 PM IST

Tejas Express is among the 55 trains run on the Central Railway that have the same facility to maintain cleanliness.

Free travel insurance of Rs 25 lakh each for passengers on board...

This is for the first time that IRCTC will be fully in charge of train services.

12 Sept 2019 2:44 PM IST

Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal (Photo: File)

Govt to release norms for foreign exchange loans to exporters at...

The programme will make foreign exchange credit available to exporters at competitive rates, said Commerce Minister...

12 Sept 2019 2:24 PM IST

Unhal variety onion was minimum Rs 4 per kg

Centre asks Delhi govt to sell onion via ration shops

Onion prices are under pressure due to likely fall in kharif (summer) production owing to 10 per cent decline.

12 Sept 2019 1:25 PM IST

Though Dubai depends less on oil income, fluctuations in crude oil prices have affected all sectors of its economy. The slowdown took its toll on the small and unorganised sectors in the form of unpaid outstanding dues for companies, unpaid wages for workers and large scale job losses.

Crude oil futures fall on low demand

Crude oil contracts for most-traded September delivery traded lower by Rs 7, or 0.17 per cent, at Rs 4,000 per barrel.

12 Sept 2019 12:57 PM IST

Petroleum ministry has been demanding to bring petrol and diesel on GST to give relief to consumers from high prices.

Petrol price up by 7 paise, diesel by Rs 5 paise across major cities

In Delhi petrol and diesel are the cheapest among all metros and most state capitals due to lower taxes.

12 Sept 2019 12:52 PM IST

The government has proposed to halve the income tax to 5 per cent for those earning between Rs 2,50,000 and Rs 5,00,000 per annum, in a relief to the middle class.

Income Tax Department eases criminal prosecution norms for TDS, ITR...

CBDT has laid down a new criteria to ensure only 'deserving cases get prosecuted'.

12 Sept 2019 12:33 PM IST