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Onions may not be a staple , at less than one per cent of Indias total food production, or about 800 grams a month per person per month on average, but the bulb is not inessential.

High onion prices figured prominently in RBI MPC meeting, minutes show

The six-member MPC had kept the repo rate unchanged on December 5 despite moderation in economic growth and easing...

19 Dec 2019 7:37 PM IST

Erratic and excessive rainfall this year would trim the countrys foodgrain production by 1.14 million tonnes in the Kharif crop season of 2019-20, estimates released by the Union Agriculture Ministry on Monday showed.

Centre makes standard format for ration cards, asks states to follow...

Under the initiative, eligible beneficiaries would be able to avail entitled foodgrains under the National Food Security...

19 Dec 2019 2:12 PM IST

The dates for filing the reconciliation statement has also been extended accordingly.

What are real challenges for MSMEs when they file GST return?

MSME has to perform many functions in their day-to-day business working; one of the vital roles is to stay compliant...

19 Dec 2019 12:10 PM IST

Government had failed to receive its share of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) dues of Rs 1600 crore from the Centre. (Photo: DC)

GST Council votes first time, sets 28 per cent rate on all lotteries

The panel voted in favour of a single GST rate of 28 per cent for lotteries.

19 Dec 2019 6:22 AM IST

The company is working closely with Tea Research Association (TRA) and is awaiting its certification to launch this product commercially in India, targeting the tea sector, in particular. (Photo:Aratrika Bhattacharya)

Pesticides-free tea: TRA, Dubai firm in talks

Ecorich VFW actually does that, claimed Vinay Paranjpe, director, UMC.

18 Dec 2019 2:49 AM IST

Furniture that blends well with a theme/design concept not only highlights your personal aesthetic but is an opportunity to create extra storage.

Bangladesh's Hatil to invest Rs 250 crore

The brand, which entered India two years ago in Chandigarh, has at present 20 showrooms in north and east India.

18 Dec 2019 2:44 AM IST

Life Insurance Corporation may be roped in to participate in the Rs 2.11 lakh crore recapitalisation initiative for public sector banks (PSBs). (File Photo)

LIC tops claims settlement ratio

For LIC, the proportion of repudiations has come down to 0.43 per cent in 2018-19 compared to 0.67 per cent in the...

18 Dec 2019 2:35 AM IST

The real estate sector has filed 115 insolvency cases till September and $1 billion has already been transacted under stressed asset deals in 2019.

2019: A year of hope and despair for real estate

More private investments will come in and consolidation, mergers within the space are likely to continue.

18 Dec 2019 2:33 AM IST

Monsantos GM cotton seed technology went on to dominate 90 percent of Indias cotton acreage.

Reveneue de-growth for cotton spinners seen

Spinners expect that the overall FY20 performance will be weighed down by the tepid volumes and weak earnings seen so...

18 Dec 2019 2:12 AM IST

Future First Insurance Broking has teamed up with Arohan Financial Services, part of the Aavishkaar Group, eastern Indias largest NBFC MFI, to offer simple, customized and affordable insurance products in areas of major livelihood threats including health, accident, natural calamities, theft etc.

Women's share in life biz, policies rising

In the last fiscal 2.86 crore life policies were sold with a first year premium of Rs 97,690 crore.

18 Dec 2019 2:09 AM IST

The increased salary and pension for retired judges will be effective from January 1, 2016.

Vocational jobs score over engg, MBA with double-digit growth in...

The average salaries for vocational jobs grew by 18 per cent whereas engineering and MBA jobs rose only by 4 per cent...

18 Dec 2019 2:06 AM IST

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Centre will not renege on GST compensations: Sitharaman

The delays to pass on the money are due to a slip in collections and the states have nothing to worry, said FM Nirmala...

16 Dec 2019 4:31 PM IST