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Amitabh KantBusiness
Urbanisation to be big driver of Indian economic growth: Kant

Kant said IMF has forecast 7.5 per cent growth for India despite a gloomy outlook for the global economy.

23 Jan 2019 1:01 PM IST

India lost the tag of the fastest growing major economy to China in the March quarter with a GDP growth of 6.1 per cent. (Photo: Representational)Business
India's industrial activity likely to remain subdued in near term:...

Industrial output growth dropped to a 17-month low of 0.5 per cent in November.

23 Jan 2019 12:49 PM IST

Essar Steel promoters, however, wanted the CoC to consider their offer as it offered maximum value to all stakeholders and cannot be ignored citing some process lacunae.Business
NCLAT asks NCLT to take decision on Essar Steel's insolvency case by...

NCLT to pass an order on insolvency resolution plan submitted by Essar Steel's RP, in which ArcelorMittal emerged as the...

23 Jan 2019 11:56 AM IST

Acquiring Pluto TV will advance Viacom strategic priorities, including \expanding its presence across next-generation distribution platforms. (Photo: DC)Business
Viacom buys television streaming service for USD 340 million

Viacom properties include Comedy Central, MTV and Nickelodeon, as well as Paramount Pictures.

23 Jan 2019 10:18 AM IST

Stocks of IT companies saw selling as the rupee continued to strengthen, which dragged down the Sensex.Business
Sensex, Nifty start on a cautious note on mixed global cues

The 30-share Sensex was trading 13.51 points, or 0.04 per cent, lower at 36,431.13, after rising to 36,521.47 at the...

23 Jan 2019 10:06 AM IST

On Tuesday, the Indian rupee closed the session on a flat note at 69.83 a dollar.Business
Rupee spurts 29 paise against US dollar in early trade

A global slowdown and continuing US-China trade tensions, supported the Indian rupee.

23 Jan 2019 10:02 AM IST

Together with its partner organizations, has set up a grant of $15 million, under the THRIVE5 program, which will be utilized to back startups with entrepreneurial ideas aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).Business
Venture funds invest $7.9 billion in Indian startups

Fintech firms continued to be a big bet for VC investors in India throughout the year, in addition to marketplace...

23 Jan 2019 1:25 AM IST

Direct tax collection in the fiscal year just ended has exceeded the targets with a record 6.84 lakh income tax returns being filed, officials said today.Business
High value buys tip off taxmen about evasion

The department is identifying the non-filers of income-tax returns through Non-Filers Monitoring System (NMS) by using...

23 Jan 2019 1:24 AM IST

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy governor R Gandhi.Business
Banks confused on biometric use post Aadhaar verdict: Ex-RBI deputy...

Gandhi urged researchers to pay special focus on burning issues such as data security.

22 Jan 2019 5:57 PM IST

The oil ministry held a meeting with refiners on Thursday, urging them to scout for alternatives to Iranian oil, the sources said. (Representational Image/AFP)Business
India to surpass China to become 2nd largest oil demand centre in 2019

During April-December, consumption of petroleum products has been 157.4 million tonnes, up 2.5 per cent.

22 Jan 2019 4:09 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)Business
Sensex snaps 5-day winning streak on weak global cues, profit-booking

The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 134.32 points to end at 36,444.64.

22 Jan 2019 4:05 PM IST

Increase in gold imports pushed the countrys trade deficit to USD 94.32 billion in April-September 2018-19.Business
Gold extends gains on jewellers' buying

Gold is trading at Rs 33,325 per 10 grams largely on the back of sustained wedding season buying by jewellers.

22 Jan 2019 2:41 PM IST

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