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Steel production

India's steel demand to grow by over 7 pc in 2019, 2020: Indian Steel...

The association forecast that India's steel consumption is likely to cross 100 million tonnes mark in 2019.

10 April 2019 4:44 PM IST

The benchmark Sensex pared some gains and were trading higher by 0.69 per cent or 233.02 points at 34,080.25 at 0955 hrs. (Photo: File)

Sensex tanks 354 points; HDFC twins succumb to sell-off

The BSE gauge Sensex ended lower by 353.87 points or 0.91 per cent at 38,585.35.

10 April 2019 4:06 PM IST

Increase in gold imports pushed the countrys trade deficit to USD 94.32 billion in April-September 2018-19.

Gold gains Rs 90 to Rs 33,070 on jewellers' buying, firm trend...

Silver too shone by gaining Rs 715 to Rs 38,725 per kg on increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers.

10 April 2019 3:55 PM IST

Exporters claim that most of these firms are in the SME segment and dont have the resources to pursue their cases with the tax department.

Protectionism, commodity prices, inadequate liquidity challenges for...

"Protectionism will continue to rise and it will impact global demand for goods," said FIEO Director General Ajay Sahai.

10 April 2019 3:43 PM IST

With Google Pay, the company aims to make mobile payments less confusing. Whenever users make a purchase from Google or from any of its partners, they will see an option for Google Pay.

How is Google Pay operating without authorisation: Delhi HC asks RBI

A PIL claims that GPay was acting as a payments system provider in violation of the Payments and Settlements Act.

10 April 2019 3:16 PM IST

Insurance penetration in the country was 3.4 per cent in 2015 against the world average of 6.2 per cent.

Irdai asks insurers to share status of claims with policyholders from...

Insurers need to adopt a clear and transparent communication policy to protect the interest of policyholders.

10 April 2019 3:16 PM IST

Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg. Photo: PTI

Govt manages to meet revised fiscal deficit target of 3.4 pc of GDP

Revised target has been met with help of expenditure savings and other measures including rollover of fuel subsidy, said...

10 April 2019 3:07 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a slew of incentives to boost startup businesses, offering them a tax holiday, inspector raj-free regime and capital gains tax exemption as part of the startup action plan.

'India has world's 2nd largest startup ecosystem': youth delegate at...

India's young population is scripting remarkable success stories, said youth delegate Seema Pujani at an interactive...

10 April 2019 2:42 PM IST

Researchers exposed frog embryos and samples of mammalian neural crest cells to saline infused with e-cigarette vapour. (Photo: Pixabay)

India trade ministry says no legal basis to ban e-cigarette imports:...

India's USD 12 bn cigarette market is dominated by companies such as ITC, Godfrey Phillips.

10 April 2019 2:24 PM IST

Employees Provident Fund Organisation

Govt retains General Provident Fund interest rate at 8 pc for Apr-Jun...

GPF ratr will be applicable on provident funds of central government employees, railways and defence forces.

10 April 2019 2:10 PM IST

As per new IMF projections, Indias growth in 2016 is now estimated to be 6.6 per cent as against 7.6 per cent earlier. (Photo: AFP)

Some reforms in India show benefits of digitalisation: IMF

India have shown the benefits of digitalisation which has also reduced the opportunities for discretion and fraud, says...

10 April 2019 10:42 AM IST

Rupee strengthened by 28 paise to close at 70 against the dollar on Thursday.

Rupee rises 21 paise against dollar in early trade

The rupee opened strong at 69.26 at the interbank forex market then gained further ground and touched 69.09.

10 April 2019 10:03 AM IST