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Ever since the government came to power in 2014, experts pointed out that the lower crude oil prices over the last few years had helped the government to significantly improve Indias macro economic indicators.

India oil demand to rise by 5.8 million barrels per day by 2040: OPEC

Global oil demand is expected to increase by 14.5 million bpd from 2017 to 111.7 million bpd in 2040.

16 Oct 2018 11:28 AM IST

The H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise in specialised fields.

IT companies file suit against US immigration agency over duration of...

The H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations.

16 Oct 2018 10:09 AM IST

Iran is offering to insure oil cargoes to India after some local insurers stopped providing the service in the face of impending US sanctions, industry sources said, a move that would help Tehran continue supplying its second biggest oil client.

India readies oil strategy as US sanctions on Iran near

Fresh assurances were given that oil supplies would not be an issue in the case of India.

16 Oct 2018 9:41 AM IST

Ecommerce firms too see a major bump up in sales during Dussehra and Diwali.

Festive sales see etailers burn $500m in discounts

An increase in the number of tier II shoppers was one of the main reasons behind the growth of festival season sales...

16 Oct 2018 2:40 AM IST

The government will be able to provide electricity connections to all households by December as per the target under the Saubhagya scheme, Power Minister R K Singh said Tuesday.

States to get Rs 100 cr award for being efficient under Saubhagya...

Saubhagaya scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year in September.

15 Oct 2018 7:21 PM IST

On Tuesday, the Indian rupee closed the session on a flat note at 69.83 a dollar.

Rupee slumps 26 paise to 73.83 on rising crude prices

Rupee continued to be under pressure as oil prices started to move-up.

15 Oct 2018 6:33 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.

High crude prices hurting global growth: Modi to oil producers

The prime minister said crude oil prices at a four-year high was hurting global growth.

15 Oct 2018 5:49 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday allayed fears of job loss due to technological development, saying the 4th Industrial Revolution will change the nature of jobs and provide more opportunities. (Photo: Youtube)

PM pitches for partnership of oil producers, consumers to stabilise...

He said the oil market was producer driven and quantity and prices were determined by oil producing countries.

15 Oct 2018 5:04 PM IST

According to the trade data for August, 2018 while exports have shown a growth of about 19 per cent in dollar terms, the rupee realisations for the export shipments went up close to 30 per cent, said Assocham.

Exports enter negative zone, decline 2.15 per cent in September

The overall deficit stood at USD 94.32 billion in the first six months of the current fiscal.

15 Oct 2018 5:01 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi

Labour unrest in manufacturing hubs may undermine Modi's jobs push

A wave of labour stoppages could put additional pressure on the profitability of companies.

15 Oct 2018 4:20 PM IST

Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha

Bharat Net project will be completed by March 2019: Telecom Minister...

The project is aimed at facilitating delivery of e-governance, e-health, e-education, e-banking and other services.

15 Oct 2018 3:33 PM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind (Photo: PTI)

India needs more young women in engineering, tech space: President...

He said these are exciting times for India which is a country on the rise and the world's fastest-growing large economy.

15 Oct 2018 3:24 PM IST