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PepsiCo Chairman Indra Nooyi has joined US President-elect Donald Trumps advisory council. (Photo: AP)

White House considering former PepsiCo CEO for top job at World Bank

Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump was helping lead the search for a new World Bank president to succeed Jim Yong Kim.

16 Jan 2019 10:58 AM IST

India can benefit from the ongoing challenges in global trade provided it plays its cards well, Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu on Monday said.

Govt working on domestic manufacturing of aircraft: Prabhu

Airports Authority of India and Ficci also emphasised on carrying out of maintenance, repair and overhaul work...

15 Jan 2019 5:34 PM IST

E-way bill provision has been decided by the GST Council and will be implemented in six months. (Representational Image)

E-way bill to be integrated with NHAI's FASTag to track GST evasion...

FASTag also offers non-stop movement of vehicles through toll plazas.

15 Jan 2019 3:40 PM IST

On reports about the presence of over 50 Chinese aircraft in Tibet region, he said it is not a threat as India also has a number of air bases on the eastern front. (Representational image | AP)

India to add 1,000 aircraft in 7-8 years: Govt official

The domestic aviation has been growing at 20 per cent every year, for the last four years.

15 Jan 2019 12:43 PM IST

A typical credit card can be availed by visiting a bank branch or by filling an online form. But not an SPC. These are typically an invitation-only offering.

Why you should not use credit card for cash withdrawal

You will end up paying hefty cash withdrawal fee and advance payment charges.

15 Jan 2019 12:00 PM IST

The retail inflation which is based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 2.33 per cent in November and 5.21 per cent in December 2017.

Inflation dips to 18-month low

While the retail inflation dipped to an 18-month low of 2.19 per cent, the wholesale inflation fell to an eight-month...

15 Jan 2019 12:52 AM IST

FIPB takes a call on proposals for FDI in ocuntry.

Strong case to revisit 'restrictive' FDI retail policy: report

India received USD 1.4 billion in FDI in the retail sector between 2000 and 2018, which is only 0.36 per cent of the...

14 Jan 2019 2:46 PM IST

Petroleum ministry has been demanding to bring petrol and diesel on GST to give relief to consumers from high prices.

Petrol price breaches Rs 70-mark, diesel crosses Rs 64

In Mumbai, petrol costs Rs 75.77 a litre and diesel is priced at Rs 67.18.

14 Jan 2019 2:17 PM IST

Direct tax collection in the fiscal year just ended has exceeded the targets with a record 6.84 lakh income tax returns being filed, officials said today.

Income tax relief on way, threshold may be doubled

Tax exemption to medical and transport allowance may come back.

14 Jan 2019 10:22 AM IST

Zomato is encouraging its customers to change their account password, if used for any other services, to avoid risks.

QSRs tweak strategy to fend off Swiggy, Zomato

Domino's and McDonald's are having a hard time controlling delivery costs: Report

14 Jan 2019 12:07 AM IST

According to sources in the finance department, the GST collection was not expected to be so high and hence it had asked the Centre for a compensation of Rs 6500 crore.

Soon, nearby retailers won't charge you GST

Mention of GST registration status to become mandatory.

14 Jan 2019 12:07 AM IST

India can benefit from the ongoing challenges in global trade provided it plays its cards well, Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu on Monday said.

District-focused approach to boost GDP growth faster: Prabhu

Prabhu said the country is now targeting to increase the annual FDI inflows to USD 100 billion.

12 Jan 2019 5:12 PM IST