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Indias GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal to 7 per cent from 7.4 per cent.

Muted Diwali demand, GDP growth may fall to 5.8 pc: BofAML

Lack of consumption is seen as one of the key factors pulling down growth.

4 Nov 2019 4:29 PM IST

We have agreed to co-operate on climate protection and green urban mobility and have earmarked 1 billion euros towards this, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said in New Delhi on Saturday. (Photo: File | AP)

Germany to invest 1 billion euros for green urban mobility in India

It would be a good idea to replace diesel buses in Delhi with electric buses, said German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

2 Nov 2019 4:00 PM IST

Revenue collection from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) had slipped below the Rs 1 lakh crore mark for the first time in the current fiscal in June at Rs 99,939 crore. (Photo: File)

GST collections remain subdued at Rs 95,380 cr in October

The gross GST revenue collected in the month of October, 2019 is Rs 95,380 crore of which CGST is Rs 17,582 crore.

1 Nov 2019 3:52 PM IST

The growth of eight core sectors slowed to 3-month low of 4.1 per cent in March due to weak performance in as many as six sectors including coal, crude oil and natural gas.

Core sector output shrinks by 5.2 per cent in September

The eight core sectors had expanded by 4.3 per cent in September 2018.

31 Oct 2019 5:30 PM IST

Indian women face worse prospects in almost every aspect of their daily lives education, employment opportunities, health or financial inclusion.

India among nations with most conducive environment for financial...

As per the report India, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay and Mexico have the most favourable conditions for inclusive finance.

31 Oct 2019 3:06 PM IST

Union minister Piyush Goyal borrowed the phrase to hit back at the Congress chief for a tweet targeting him over corruption allegations. (Photo: File)

No more FTAs signing in rush, assures Piyush Goyal

In terms of RCEP, I want to clarify that lots of wrong information are being spread, said Union Minister Piyush Goyal.

31 Oct 2019 12:54 PM IST

Indias forex reserves have shot up considerably.

Forex reserves cross USD 440 billion mark, up by USD 1.04 billion

The value of the gold reserves increased by USD 82 million to USD 26.861 billion for the week, the RBI said.

25 Oct 2019 7:55 PM IST

The report also showed that during September 2017 to August 2019, around 2.97 crore new subscribers joined the ESIC scheme.

13.08 lakh new jobs created in Aug: ESIC payroll data

Gross enrolments of new subscribers with the ESIC were 1.49 crore during 2018-19, the National Statistical Office (NSO)...

25 Oct 2019 7:32 PM IST

The gems and jewellery sector has always been heavily dominated by MSMEs. However, these small and medium-sized players are finding it difficult now to cope up with the challenges in the industry.

Jewellery sale sees no sparkle this Dhanteras

However, organised jewellers are hopeful of good footfalls later in the day as many people are taking delivery of...

25 Oct 2019 2:41 PM IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while talking to reporters, said states too will have to make efforts in improving the business climate in India, especially with regard to property registration. (Photo: File)

Sitharaman promises further GST simplification to help India improve...

India has jumped 14 places to rank 63rd in the World Bank's ease of doing business ranking index and the country aims to...

24 Oct 2019 4:07 PM IST

October manufacturing PMI data comes in sharp contrast to the robust show by India on World Banks Ease of Doing Business ranking.

Improvement in ease of doing biz ranking outcome of Modi govt's...

Industry bodies exuded confidence that India will climb the rankings further to be among the top 50 nations.

24 Oct 2019 3:18 PM IST

Indias GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal to 7 per cent from 7.4 per cent.

Fitch cuts India's FY20 GDP growth forecast to 5.5 per cent

GDP expansion will pick up to 6.2 per cent in the next financial year (2020-21) and to 6.7 per cent in the year after.

24 Oct 2019 2:20 PM IST