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On Tuesday, the Indian rupee closed the session on a flat note at 69.83 a dollar.

Liquidity constraints continue in the market despite bank recoveries:...

At the same time, over 90 per cent of respondents said infrastructure continues to remain a key sector with high NPAs.

18 Feb 2019 11:48 AM 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.

Cement, fruit shipments from Pakistan among 10 most hit imports after...

Total India-Pakistan trade has increased marginally to USD 2.41 billion in 2017-18 as against USD 2.27 billion in...

18 Feb 2019 11:07 AM IST

According to the trade data for August, 2018 while exports have shown a growth of about 19 per cent in dollar terms, the rupee realisations for the export shipments went up close to 30 per cent, said Assocham.

FIEO suggests series of measures to boost exports

Since 2011-12, India's exports have been hovering around USD 300 billion.

17 Feb 2019 4:29 PM IST

Scheme will provide an assured pension based on a guaranteed rate of return of 8 per cent per annum for ten years.

Unorganised workers can now subscribe to Rs 3,000 monthly pension...

The ambitious social security scheme was announced by Finance Minister Piyush Goyal in the Interim Budget 2019-20.

17 Feb 2019 2:12 PM IST

According a study by Local Circles, citizens believe demonetisation led to an audit trail which can be effectively used in the future to investigate accounts being used for black money transactions. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Disinvestment proceeds touch Rs 53,558 cr

The government's disinvestment proceeds have touched Rs 80,000 crore, in the previous fiscal.

17 Feb 2019 2:05 PM IST

Navy personnel conduct a rescue task at the site of a coal mine collapse at Ksan, in Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

India's coal import rises 5 per cent to 190 MT in Apr-Jan

Coal imports were at 180.61 (MT) in the April-January period of the previous fiscal.

17 Feb 2019 12:52 PM IST

It said that boom in e-commerce and organised retail will enhance the growth of plastic packaging and per-capita consumption in the years to come. (Photo: Twitter)

India's packaging industry to touch USD 72.6 bn by FY20: ASSOCHAM-EY...

The industry was USD 31.7 billion in 2015.

17 Feb 2019 12:44 PM IST

The 19 products include semi-finished products of iron or non-alloyed steel, flat-rolled products of different widths, bars and rods.

Finished steel exports fall 37 pc, imports grow 1.5 pc in Apr-Jan

The country had exported 8.22 MT of finished steel during the corresponding period a year ago, the Joint Plant Committee...

17 Feb 2019 11:55 AM IST

The needless controversy between the government and the RBI is a direct consequence of economists without any practical experience in administering policies at a high level being inducted to executive positions.

First time in FY19, RBI becomes net buyer of dollars in Dec

The central bank bought USD 837 million and sold USD 230 million in the spot market during the reporting month.

17 Feb 2019 11:34 AM IST

A scene of the spot after militants attacked a CRPF convoy in Goripora area of Awantipora town in Pulwama district of J&K on Thursday. At least 44 CRPF jawans were killed in the attack. (Photo: PTI)

Pulwama attack: India hikes customs duty to 200 per cent on imports...

On Friday, India announced withdrawal of Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to Pakistan.

17 Feb 2019 10:35 AM IST

This basically means, if you have more photos than the permissible limit, the company will delete them.

India Inc raises Rs 4.57 lakh cr via debt pvt placement in Apr-Jan...

Firms raked in Rs 4,56,962 crore during the April-January period of 2018-19 via private placement of corporate bonds.

15 Feb 2019 5:09 PM IST

The India mission and consulates have visited several detention centres throughout the US to extend consular assistance to the detained students, the MEA said.

US, India hold talks to calm trade tensions, Ross joins by video

Washington has also had a longstanding grievance with India over its large trade deficit with the United States.

14 Feb 2019 5:28 PM IST