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More than 50 million Indian women of working age are educated but not employed, said a recent McKinsey report.

More women means more profit: Studies

Research has also projected that India's GDP would rise by $700 billion by bringing the next 68 million women into the...

8 March 2019 12:34 AM IST

NGT imposes Rs 500 crore fine on Volkswagen

The tribunal increased the compensation amount of Rs 171.34 crore.

8 March 2019 12:01 AM IST

TOT is a model for monetising operational national highway projects where investors make a lump sum payment in return for long-term toll collection rights backed by a sound tolling system. (Representational Image)

Success of TOT model critical for funding Bharatmala programme, says...

Timely monetisation of mature road assets will be a critical determining factor in plugging shortfall in budgetary...

7 March 2019 7:09 PM IST

If you are under the age of 60, heres a check list to help you plan your money decisions to create wealth, insure adequately, and save tax in 2018-19.

Income tax exemption limit on gratuity doubled to Rs 20 lakh, says...

'This would benefit those employees of PSUs and others not covered by Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972,' said Labour...

7 March 2019 6:47 PM IST

The government is considering converting GST Network- which is handling the IT infrastructure of the new indirect tax regime - into a state-owned company, an official source said.

Automobile dealers body seeks rollback of new GST changes

The automobile retail trade industry is around Rs 5 lakh crore with around 25,000 dealers.

7 March 2019 5:31 PM IST

Banks give cold shoulder to Rupay, an affordable Indian alternative to Visa and MasterCard.

NPCI issues 64 million RuPay cards, aims to grow international...

RuPay card network issues global cards that run on the Discover Network when used outside India.

7 March 2019 5:25 PM IST

The state consumer commission had held Jet Airways responsible for causing losses to a passenger.

Only 70 out of 119 Jet Airways aircraft operational: DGCA official

The official described the situation as 'dynamic', indicating more aircraft of Jet Airways could be grounded.

7 March 2019 5:10 PM IST

We have to think what problems are confronting us, and how we can solve them. If entrepreneurs can collaborate with research institutions and Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), the country will benefit a lot in many spheres, said Murthy. (Photo: ANI)

Combine good capital and ideas to solve complex local problems: Murthy

'Industry leaders must ensure fairness, transparency and accountability for all stakeholders,' said Infosys co-founder...

7 March 2019 4:46 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Janaushadhi scheme led to around Rs 1,000 cr savings for common...

Medicines at Janaushadhi Kendras are available at 50-90 per cent lower price than market rates.

7 March 2019 4:45 PM IST

Between 2000 and 2016, British FDI created 371,000 jobs 10 per cent of all jobs created by FDI.

Govt reforms creating new livelihoods; 8 sectors to add over 10 cr...

MSMEs have the potential to enhance direct and indirect job opportunities by about 36 million over the next four years.

7 March 2019 4:27 PM IST

The Sensex opened higher before trading at 26,646.65 at 1100 hours, a loss of 51.17, or 0.19 per cent.

Sensex extends gains on positive domestic cues

The broader NSE Nifty opened at 11,077.95 and rose further to 11,089.05 in intra-day trade.

7 March 2019 4:19 PM IST

India pays its third largest oil supplier in euros using European banking channels and imports.

India wants to keep Iran oil purchases at 300,000 bpd in extended...

India has reduced its purchases of Iranian oil but has been in talks on extending its sanctions waiver.

7 March 2019 4:13 PM IST