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Finance minister Arun Jaitley speaks during a press conference in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

India to be among 3 largest economies in coming years: Jaitley

India emerged as the world's sixth largest economy in 2017, surpassing France.

2 Nov 2018 6:03 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi launches Ayushman Bharat scheme in Ranchi. (Photo: PTI )

PM announces incentives for MSMEs, Rs 1 crore loan in 59 minutes

12 historic decisions will boost small and medium enterprises, says PM Modi.

2 Nov 2018 5:51 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.

GST collections cross Rs 1 lakh crore in October

The revenue from goods and services tax (GST) in September was Rs 94,442 crore.

1 Nov 2018 1:00 PM IST

Industrial production grew at 6.6 per cent in July on the back of good performance by the manufacturing sector and higher offtake of capital goods and consumer durables.

Manufacturing sector activity rises in Oct on robust order flow: PMI

The Nikkei India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index strengthened from 52.2 in September to 53.1 in October.

1 Nov 2018 11:27 AM IST

The previous high quarterly GDP growth was recorded in July-September period in 2014-15 at 8.4 per cent. (Representational Image)

Market cap, GDP to reach USD 6 trillion in 10 years: Morgan Stanley

India's GDP is up 10-fold and equity market cap is up 22 times in the last 25 years.

1 Nov 2018 10:42 AM IST

Indian economy, GDP, slipped to a record low rate in August. (Photo: AP)

Core sector growth slows down to 4-month low of 4.3 pc in Sept

During April-September 2018, the core sector growth was 5.5 per cent as against 3.2 per cent in the year-ago period.

31 Oct 2018 5:16 PM IST

India will need USD 4.5 trillion till 2040 for infra development: Kant

Kant said India is growing at the rate of 7.5 per cent per annum and challenge is to grow at higher rates.

31 Oct 2018 3:58 PM IST

Morgan Stanley listed out eight economic indicators that could play a significant role in determining the election outcome.

Morgan eyes 7 per cent growth for India

Morgan Stanley reiterated its forecast about India remaining in the midst of a liquidity supercycle over the medium...

31 Oct 2018 12:51 AM IST

Reserve Bank Governor Urjit Patel

FSDC discusses NBFC liquidity issues; RBI assures adequate fund flow...

RBI governor informed the government that there is no liquidity crunch in the system.

30 Oct 2018 4:12 PM IST

As the downward spiral of the rupee continues, its effect will be felt in the government not being able to hold the fiscal deficit, inflation in oil and other imports, the fall of investments made in the stock market and the increased cost to companies in repaying foreign loans.

Centre, states apportion Rs 32,000 crore IGST in October

The total revenue collection figures for the month would be released on November 1.

30 Oct 2018 3:07 PM IST

Subhash Chandra Garg

Govt looking for ways to stabilise FPI inflow: Garg

During April-September period, the Centre's fiscal deficit has widened to 95.3 per cent.

30 Oct 2018 2:02 PM IST

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe will host PM Modi at his holiday home in the picturesque Yamanashi prefecture for a private dinner on Sunday. (Photo: File | PTI)

India, Japan sign USD 75 billion currency swap agreement

A move will help in bringing greater stability in foreign exchange and capital markets in the country.

29 Oct 2018 5:18 PM IST