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The gifting industry in the country is expected to touch USD 84 billion by 2024 from USD 65 million, at present, according to a report.

Gifting industry expected to touch USD 84 billion by 2024

The gifting industry in the country is expected to touch USD 84 billion by 2024 from USD 65 million, at present.

22 April 2018 5:46 PM IST

Coal shortage is still affecting the efficacy or capacity utilisation (Plant Load Factor) of independent power projects in the country.

No question of coal shortage during monsoon: Susheel Kumar

Coal Ministry said it has sufficient stocks to meet the demand of power plants.

22 April 2018 1:40 PM IST

In its first board meeting after a controversy erupted involving Chanda Kochhar and the Videocon Group, leading private lender ICICI Bank examined insolvency cases pending before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

Sebi may seek forensic probe of ICICI Bank books, disclosures

The capital markets regulator will also consult the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on the matter.

22 April 2018 1:18 PM IST

Parliament passed the Real Estate Regulatory Authority Act in March 2016.

Supply of new homes down 60 per cent in Jan-Mar: report

Real estate developers across nine major cities launched only 27,800 units during March quarter.

22 April 2018 12:03 PM IST

A recent report by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has noted that the gross revenue of telecom services providers fell 8.1 per cent while the licence fee collected by the government dropped by 16 per cent year-on-year in the quarter ended December 31, 2017.

Trai views on data privacy, security in telecom sector: R S Sharma

Trai had floated a consultation paper on the privacy, security and ownership of data in telecom sector last year.

22 April 2018 11:56 AM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday said it was regrettable that women have not been given their due in the business arena.

President Kovind promulgates fugitive economic offenders ordinance

The ordinance will allow the govt to confiscate properties and assets of loan defaulters who flee the country.

22 April 2018 11:30 AM IST

India has the highest retail prices of petrol and diesel among South Asian nations.

Petrol price hit highest level under BJP govt, diesel at record peak

The hike, necessitated due to firming international oil prices.

22 April 2018 11:15 AM IST

Of the 27 industry sectors monitored by the index, 25 sectors witness growth in online hiring activity in November compared to the year-ago period.

Recruitment growth eases to 3 per cent in March

Hiring across auto and auto ancillary industry increased by 33 per cent in March 2018.

21 April 2018 4:20 PM IST

In his twitter handle, Chidambaram said, instead of bullet train, Railways should spend on safety, better infrastructure and better facilities. (Photo: PTI/File)

Railways operating ratio indicates failure of its management:...

An operating ratio of about 98.5 per cent in fiscal 2017-18 would mean a dip of more than two per cent.

21 April 2018 3:19 PM IST

Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today said the government is keeping a close eye on international prices.

Petroleum products need to be brought under GST: Pradhan

The prices of petroleum products are all time high in past four years in international market.

21 April 2018 10:19 AM IST

Rupee is currently trading at 63.63 against 66.93 to a dollar in August, 2016.

Expert: Weakness in rupee to continue

Declining for the sixth consecutive session, rupee slipped below the Rs 66 level mark against the US dollar on Friday.

21 April 2018 1:16 AM IST

The Financial Intelligence Unit reported that counterfeit currency transactions in the banking and other economic channels witnessed an increase by over 3.22 lakh instances during FY17.

Fake notes hit all-time high after note ban

A noteworthy growth was also seen in the number of counterfeit currency reports.

21 April 2018 1:16 AM IST