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In return, the United States would suspend tariffs on Chinese goods due to go into effect on Sunday and reduce others, US officials said. (Photo: Representational)

China, US kick off new round of tariffs in trade war

The extra tariffs of 5 pc and 10 pc were levied on 1,717 items of a total of 5,078 products originating from the US.

2 Sept 2019 11:45 AM IST

Revenue growth for the beleaguered auto components sector would halve in next two fiscals due to a steep decline in domestic vehicles sales.

Major automobile manufacturers report sharp decline in August sales

Maruti reported a 33 per cent drop in August sales at 1,06,413 units.

2 Sept 2019 9:55 AM IST

Buying a house is the biggest aspiration for an Indian. As per the 2019 Aspiration Index survey, the biggest life goal of Indians between the ages of 22 to 45 is buying a house. Even for Indians in their 20s, long-term goals which were defined as buying a home and saving for their childrens education were found to be the most important.

How to purchase a house in your 20s

A rupee saved is a rupee earned and you will need every one of those rupees when you are trying to buy a property.

2 Sept 2019 1:22 AM IST

The government last year relaxed FDI norms in over a dozen sectors

New FDI norms in single brand retail to increase exports

Massive capital is required for setting up a physical store vis- -vis online platforms.

2 Sept 2019 1:16 AM IST

Monsoon rains are likely to set over the Kerala coast on June 6, the state-run India Meteorological Department said in a statement. (Photo: PTI)

Agricuture input stocks slump on erratic monsoon

Delayed onset of monsoon has already led to a sharp 6.4 per cent decline in paddy sowing as on August 22, 2019, said a...

2 Sept 2019 1:14 AM IST

A tea variety from Arunachal Pradesh has fetched a world record price of Rs 40,000 per kg at Guwahati Tea Auction Centre here breaking the record of an Assam tea variety auctioned last month.

Tea profit likely to contract 140-150 bps: Crisil

The country's tea production in the first seven months of 2019 rose 5.9 per cent from a year earlier to 649.75 million,...

2 Sept 2019 1:10 AM IST

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

Market likely to react negatively to GDP numbers

Most analysts feel that the week would be lackluster as there are no major positive triggers from the corporate side.

2 Sept 2019 1:06 AM IST

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

GST collections dip below Rs 1 lakh crore to Rs 98,202 cr in Aug

This is the second time during this year that the revenue collection from the GST slipped below the Rs 1 lakh crore...

1 Sept 2019 7:33 PM IST

The countrys largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) today reported a 14.9 per cent increase in total sales at 1,60,598 units in March as against 1,39,763 units in the year-ago month.

Maruti reports 33 pc drop in Aug sales at 1,06,413 units

Domestic sales declined by 34.3 per cent at 97,061 units last month as against 1,47,700 units in August 2018, the...

1 Sept 2019 7:15 PM IST

The under-recovery or losses on LPG sales have mounted to over Rs 100 per cylinder after international energy prices soared to multi-year high, they said. (PTI Photo)

ATF price cut by 1 pc, LPG rate up by Rs 15.5

Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) price in Delhi was cut by Rs 596.62 per kilolitre or 0.9 per cent, to Rs 62,698.86 per kl.

1 Sept 2019 7:05 PM IST

LICs stake went up in seven Sensex companies during Q4. They are: Bajaj Auto; Mahindra & Mahindra; Kotak Mahindra Bank; HDFC Bank; ONGC; Coal India; and ITC.

Macro data, global factors key for markets in holiday-shortened week...

Investors would also monitor other key factors such as movement of rupee, crude oil and investment trend by overseas...

1 Sept 2019 6:15 PM IST

A priest held prayers in the defence ministers chamber before Nirmala Sitharaman assumed charge. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

There will not be single job loss due to merger of banks: FM

I have very clearly underlined the fact that there shall not be one employee removed, said Finance Minister Nirmala...

1 Sept 2019 4:55 PM IST