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As per the report, the education ecosystem needs to go through a set of system strengthening initiatives, including the introduction of digital and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education in schools, which in turn will introduce girls to various career choices. (Representaional Image)Business
Female labour participation falls to 26 pc in 2018 from 36.7 pc in...

A set of underlying social, economic and political barriers limit opportunities for women, said the report.

8 March 2019 12:17 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.Business
FinMin notifies Apr 1 as date for increased GST exemption limit,...

Implementation of proposals with higher turnover limit for composition schemes, would enhance ease of doing business,...

8 March 2019 11:24 AM IST

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: AssochamBusiness
Inflation likely picked up in Feb, but well below RBI target: report

Economists polled predicted inflation would average below 3 per cent, with forecasts ranging from 2.15 pc to 3.20 pc.

8 March 2019 10:27 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)Business
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.Business
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 annual revenue implication of the rate cuts would be Rs 5,500 crore, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)Business
Cabinet approves several major projects before 2019 Lok Sabha election

The initiave taken by the Modi govt can also be seen as an initiative, which terms India as Naya Bharat' (New India).

7 March 2019 3:27 PM IST

Taking merchandise and services together, overall trade deficit for FY18 is estimated at $80.61 billion as compared to $41.79 billion during FY17.Business
US trade deficit with India decreased by USD 1.6 billion in 2018

India recorded a decrease in the deficit from USD 22.9 billion in 2017 to USD 21.3 billion in 2018, according to the...

7 March 2019 12:31 PM IST

Productivity in British low-paid jobs lags 20 to 30 per cent behind equivalent roles in Germany, France, the Netherlands and the United States.Business
At 30 pc, India's youth inactivity highest among emerging mkts: IMF...

Data compiled by CMIE claimed that the unemployment rate in India rose to 7.2 per cent in February 2019.

7 March 2019 11:42 AM IST

Currency experts have a bullish outlook for the rupee this week.Business
Rupee rises for 2nd day; up 21 paise to 70.28 vs USD on easing crude...

Forex traders said heavy buying in domestic equities and robust foreign fund inflows also propped up the rupee.

6 March 2019 6:46 PM IST

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OECD lowers global growth forecast over trade tensions

OECD cut global growth forecast for this year to 3.3 per cent, down from the 3.5 per cent it predicted in November.

6 March 2019 5:35 PM IST

With multiple agencies probing the alleged Rs 13,000-crore fraud at state-run Punjab National Bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) says it has conducted its scrutiny and the matter is currently under examination for \enforcement action\.Business
RBI to infuse Rs 12,500 crore into financial system through OMOs

The decision is based on an assessment of liquidity conditions and also of durable liquidity needs, RBI said.

6 March 2019 11:15 AM IST

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley during the release of book Mann ki Baat - A Social Revolution on Radio in New Delhi on Saturday. (Photo: ANI)Business
Doubling tax-free gratuity limit to Rs 20L to benefit PSU, pvt sector...

Would benefit all PSU employees and other employees not covered by Payment of Gratuity Act, says Arun Jaitley.

6 March 2019 10:42 AM IST

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