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The strongest labour market is anticipated in the north, where the net employment outlook stands at 32 per cent.

12 states fail on jobs, despite faster growth, says Crisil

Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh recorded the lowest growth.

22 Jan 2019 1:36 AM IST

Halwa Ceremony was held today in North Block, New Delhi to mark the Ceremonial beginning of printing of Budget 2019. (Photo: ANI)

Printing of Budget documents begins with 'Halwa' ceremony

The NDA government on February 1, would unveil the interim Budget for 2019-20.

21 Jan 2019 2:42 PM IST

A weak dollar in overseas markets and selling of the US currency by exporters and banks supported the rupee.

Nepal's Central bank announces ban of Indian notes above Rs 100

Nepal's central bank has banned the use of Indian currency notes of Rs 2,000, Rs 500 and Rs 200 denominations.

21 Jan 2019 12:19 PM IST

Though Dubai depends less on oil income, fluctuations in crude oil prices have affected all sectors of its economy. The slowdown took its toll on the small and unorganised sectors in the form of unpaid outstanding dues for companies, unpaid wages for workers and large scale job losses.

US could offer oil at discount to compensate for Iran curbs

Crude imports from US may more than double to USD 8 billion this year.

21 Jan 2019 9:59 AM IST

New two-wheeler registrations have increased by 9.8 per cent year on year (YoY) in FY2018 led by Bihar (27.7%), Madhya Pradesh (27%) and AP & Telangana (16.4%).

UP, Bihar, Bengal witness fastest growth in bike sales

According to a report of Kotak Securities, the PV segment has low penetration in most of the states in India.

21 Jan 2019 7:09 AM IST

The UK, which is facing Brexit blues, had the fifth largest GDP of $2.81 trillion, which is about $119 billion more than that of India, the data showed.

India may surpass UK to become 5th richest

Britain's GDP likely to get relegated to seventh position.

21 Jan 2019 7:00 AM IST

Meanwhile, DoT said it will take a call on next round of auction of 5G spectrum.

Telecom sector may stabilise soon post-consolidation: Trai chairman

Fiberisation and unbundling of service and infra key to 5G success.

18 Jan 2019 11:15 AM IST

Though the growth rates of output, consumption and investments are comparable in the period running up to the financial market-induced crises as in the run-up to other types of downturns in emerging market crisis, a further analysis revealed that the contractions are much sharper following financial market induced crisis that other types of downturns.

Corporate debt ominous: Asian Development Bank

ADB website claimed that 12 out of 26 financial crisis in emerging market economies between 1970 and 2014 were corporate...

18 Jan 2019 12:13 AM IST

Following the November 8-9 demonetisation, the government over the weekend asked public sector insurers to provide discounts of up to 10 per cent on the premium amount for general insurance policies and 8 per cent in new life policies of Life Insurance Corporation sold online.

Tips on how to reduce your car insurance premium

As per Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, it is mandatory for car owners to have a third-party motor insurance policy.

17 Jan 2019 11:18 AM IST

The agenda going forward is clear: The banks have to regain the confidence of investors so that they can raise funds from the capital markets and not be dependent on government. (Representational image)

Cabinet approves Rs 6,000 crore capital infusion in Exim Bank

Exim Bank is the apex financial institution for financing, facilitating and promoting the country's international trade.

16 Jan 2019 6:06 PM IST

Startups have also appealed that the government should also consider eliminating Minimum Alternate Tax for startups, which are DIPP certified.

Govt eases process for startups to seek tax exemption on angel fund...

Startups will have to provide account details and return of income for last three years.

16 Jan 2019 5:21 PM IST

Reliance Industries or RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani at an AGM in Mumbai. (Photo: PTI)

Mukesh Ambani in top Global Thinkers list of Foreign Policy

With a fortune of USD 44.3 billion, Mukesh Ambani displaced Jack Ma in 2018 as Asia's richest man.

16 Jan 2019 4:44 PM IST