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The projected balance sheet drawn by the CAI estimated total cotton supply for the season at 407 lakh bales

World cotton output to rise 10 per cent due to acreage expansion :...

The worldwide output of the cash crop stood at 23.05 million tonnes(MT) last year.

3 Oct 2017 2:03 PM IST

A total of eight out of 23 industry groups in the manufacturing sector grew in July 2017 compared to the corresponding month last year.

Manufacturing activity in September expands, firms struggle to create...

To attract demand, firms continued to absorb most of the cost pressure in September.

3 Oct 2017 11:33 AM IST

India on Monday received its first ever shipment of US crude oil with state-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC). Photo: Twitter| @IndianOilcl

First shipment of US crude oil reaches India

Indian companies have also contracted 9 MMTPA of LNG from the US and the first shipment is expected to be delivered to...

3 Oct 2017 4:40 AM IST

The government has proposed a penal tax rate of 50 per cent to incentivise black money hoarders to switch to formal economy.

Fitch downgrades India's growth forecast to 6.9 per cent

Fitch Ratings said the global economy has improved markedly this year and is on course to recording its fastest...

2 Oct 2017 7:23 PM IST

Under the companys plan, Answers will lower its debt by $471 million, according to documents filed in Manhattans US Bankruptcy Court.

Operationalising individual insolvency norms a priority: IBBI Chairman

In one year of existence, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has already put in place the...

2 Oct 2017 6:26 PM IST

India on Monday received its first ever shipment of US crude oil with state-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC). Photo: Twitter| @IndianOilcl

First US oil shipment to India arrives at Paradip

MT New Prosperity, with a capacity to haul two million barrels of crude, left the US on August 19 and arrived at Paradip...

2 Oct 2017 5:07 PM IST

Reserve Bank of India, RBI, is meeting on October 3-4 for its bimonthly policy review. (Photo: PTI)

RBI seen keeping rates on hold on inflation concerns

RBI has made a priority of maintaining consumer inflation at around 4 per cent with a band of -/+2 per cent.

2 Oct 2017 4:45 PM IST

Powai, Khar, Bandra and Andheri have witnessed a rise in molestation cases recently.

Molestation worrisome, need confidence-building measures, says...

The fear of law must be instilled among those who are prone to commit heinous crime, it added.

2 Oct 2017 4:36 PM IST

We spread out a plate with one of the best smartphones that money can buy today.

Smartphones made in India? Manufacturing ambition hits hurdles

While phones are assembled domestically, locally made content in those phones is usually restricted to headphones and...

2 Oct 2017 3:17 PM IST

Responding to a question, Jaitley said a proposal to extend the decision to public sector undertakings was under active consideration of the government. (Photo: PTI)

Jaitley says comment on people's right to demand development was...

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday rendered a clarification on his Valedictory Address at NACIN.

2 Oct 2017 2:22 PM IST

The advertisements showcasing the governments flagship Skill India campaign will now be focused more on featuring real-life success stories. (Representational Image)

Skill India ads to feature 'aam aadmi' for effective outreach

Officials in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said it is now focused on showcasing common man...

2 Oct 2017 1:25 PM IST

Bandhan Bank plans to open another 60 branches over the next six months, said MD and CEO Chandra Shekhar Ghosh. Photo: Bandhan Bank website.

Bandhan Bank plans to expand, add 60 branches in 6 months

As a result of this, MD and CEO Chandra Shekhar Ghosh said, the bank would also add 2,000 people to the workforce.

2 Oct 2017 12:55 PM IST