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Reserve Bank Governor Urjit Patel

Growth important, but not at cost of inflation: RBI Guv Urjit Patel

The slowdown had sparked some calls for lower interest rates, but with inflation rising, the RBI left rates unchanged.

9 Oct 2017 12:27 PM IST

Consumer confidence in the economic scenario of the country has turned negative as people remain pessimistic about price levels, income and dipping employment opportunities. (File Photo)

Consumer confidence in economy turns 'pessimistic'; people worry about...

These sentiments are in line with the economic data released in the last couple of months that indicate a sluggish...

9 Oct 2017 12:07 PM IST

Truck operators have gone on a two-day nationwide strike against the Goods and Services tax (GST), the hike in diesel prices and corruption on roads. (File Photo)

Truckers call for 2-day strike; protest against GST, diesel price hike

The strike comes bang in the middle of the festive season when transporter bodies usually make a good profit.

9 Oct 2017 10:25 AM IST

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley addressing media after the 22nd meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

GST, note ban increasing tax compliance, squeezing cash-in-hand:...

Jaitley also said that the 'Swachh Bharat' campaign has brought to fore the importance of cleanliness.

9 Oct 2017 9:48 AM IST

Assam education minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. (Photo: PTI)

Assam FM Himanta Biswa Sarma to head panel to vet GST

Currently, only 15.50 lakh businesses out of the total 98 lakh have opted for the composition scheme.

9 Oct 2017 4:33 AM IST

Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia

Centre to set new KYC rules for buying jewellery

This led to jewellers implementing the August 23 order on the line of banks where cash transactions of Rs 50,000 and...

9 Oct 2017 4:21 AM IST

Defence Minister Arun Jaitley said the country faced two serious threats one in Jammu & Kashmir and second being problem of Left-Wing Extremism in central India. (Photo: PTI)

Arun Jaitley to attend World Bank, IMF meetings

aitley will visit New York where he will attend a meeting with the investors in partnership with Bank of America and...

9 Oct 2017 4:15 AM IST

The government expects a helping hand from the RBI in the form of interest rate cut in the next monetary policy review on Wednesday to boost the slowing economy. Photo: PTI

RBI to soon launch financial literacy drive in 9 states

The aim of CFL is to inculcate the habit of making a household budget and recording financial transactions.

8 Oct 2017 3:21 PM IST

Exporters' pending GST refunds to be cleared in 2 months: Adhia

Over July-August, an estimated Rs 67,000 crore has accumulated as the Integrated GST (IGST).

8 Oct 2017 12:00 PM IST

Exporters' pending GST refunds to be cleared in 2 months: Adhia

Over July-August, an estimated Rs 67,000 crore has accumulated as the Integrated GST (IGST).

8 Oct 2017 12:00 PM IST

FPIs had invested over Rs 20,000 crore in the capital market in September 2016.

FPIs pour Rs 5,000 crore in debt markets in just 4 trading sessions

FPIs invested a net sum of Rs 4,886 crore (USD 747 million) in debt markets during October 3-6.

8 Oct 2017 11:50 AM IST

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley addressing media after the 22nd meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

GST, demonetisation having desired impact: Arun Jaitley

Demonetisation and GST are having desired impact in terms of tax compliances and squeezing quantum of cash in economy.

8 Oct 2017 11:42 AM IST