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Petroleum Minister Dharmenda Pradhan on Wednesday defended the daily price revision mechanism calling it rational and transparent.

Stressed upon developing transparent market for LNG: Pradhan

He adds competitive market for LNG is important for India as it imports 50 pc of gas need as LNG.

18 Oct 2017 11:17 AM IST

Union minister for finance and corporate affairs Arun Jaitley strikes the gong at the launch of the commodity options on gold futures in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Gold prices likely to fall as US Fed Reserve mulls rate hike

According to analysts at Angel Broking, the markets are pricing in a 76 per cent chance of US Fed raising borrowing...

18 Oct 2017 3:41 AM IST

Diwali is considered to be a festival of lights, but for decades Indians have associated firecrackers with the festival as well.

Indians likely to spend less this Diwali due to GST, note ban...

The survey titled 'Pulse of the Nation Diwali Poll' was conducted online on October 14.

17 Oct 2017 9:18 PM IST

The 3.5 kgs gold, which has been seized, is assessed to be worth Rs 92.87 lakh. Both the accused have been arrested, Garg said. (Representational Image)

Immediately pay interest on gold under GMS: RBI to banks

Gold can be deposited under the GMS with a designated bank in the account of the Central government.

17 Oct 2017 8:31 PM IST

The government last year relaxed FDI norms in over a dozen sectors

DIPP eases FDI mechanism to boost ease of doing business

FDI inflow into India increased by 9 per cent to USD 43.48 billion in 2016-17.

17 Oct 2017 7:37 PM IST

Persistent gold buying by local jewellers at domestic spot market stoked uptrend. (Photo: PTI)

No shine in gold sales this Dhanteras despite kYC norms relaxation

Dhanteras is considered to be an auspicious day for buying gold, silver and other valuables.

17 Oct 2017 7:18 PM IST

This is how the new Rs 200 note will look. Photo:Twitter| @ANI

Wait till December to get Rs 200 notes in ATMs

To dispense the Rs 200 notes, the ATM machines require recalibration them, which entails re-configuring the cassette.

17 Oct 2017 4:52 PM IST

Noted economist Rajiv Kumar interacts with the the media after taking charge as the Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Niti Aayog VC Rajiv Kumar against reservation in jobs in private...

Rajiv Kumar however admitted that more efforts are needed to generate more employment.

17 Oct 2017 4:23 PM IST

The government last year relaxed FDI norms in over a dozen sectors

India Inc's investment in foreign units falls 39 per cent in Sept

In August 2017, India Inc had invested USD 1.34 billion in their overseas ventures.

17 Oct 2017 3:49 PM IST

For FY 18, the fiscal deficit target was supposed to be 3 per cent but it may choose the upper band of 3.5 percent in the Union Budget.

India likely to maintain 3.2 per cent fiscal deficit target: Surjit...

EAC member Surjit Bhalla said the government could accelerate sales of its stakes in banks and other companies.

17 Oct 2017 2:50 PM IST

There would be no privatisation of the state-owned Coal India, said interim CMD Gopal Singh.

CCEA likely to take call on commercial coal mining methodology soon

This announcement comes amid some of the power producers facing low coal stocks at their plants.

17 Oct 2017 2:21 PM IST

Labour ministry on Tuesday said the Centre has not fixed Rs 18,000 as national minimum monthly wage under the Code on Wages Bill.

Domestic worker draft policy for minimum wages, social security

Policy will also provide for model contract of employment with well defined period of work and rest.

17 Oct 2017 2:05 PM IST