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Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said the government will take additional measures to bolster the economy. (Photo: PTI)

Govt to take 'additional measures' to tackle economic growth: Jaitley

The Finance Minister also announced the merger and modernisation of 17 Government of India Presses.

20 Sep 2017 4:50 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

Worried Modi to take stock of sluggish economy with Jaitley

Govt data showed GDP growth in first quarter of current fiscal slumped to a three-year low of 5.7 per cent.

19 Sep 2017 10:29 AM

It is an undisputable fact that urbanisation and rapid economic growth are contributing to the problem of solid waste management in Indian cities.

Manage waste efficiently

‘Improved consumerism’, enforcement of waste collection charge is need of the hour.

18 Sep 2017 3:15 AM

Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan says he wants to come back to India if the need be. (Photo: AP)

Let India grow at 8-10 pc for 10 yrs before chest-thumping: Rajan

Rajan was only central bank governor in two decades who did not get a second term.

08 Sep 2017 4:56 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. (Photo: PTI)

Arun Jaitley chairs meeting on FDI policy

Foreign direct investment in the country grew by 9 per cent to USD 43.47 billion in 2016-17.

14 Aug 2017 2:00 PM

India Inc on Friday said the Economic Survey has rightly reflected a "combination of optimism and anxiety" towards the country's growth outlook. Photo: PTI

India Inc reacts to Economic Survey, says it reflects anxiety, optimism

FICCI said the survey clearly laid out opportunities and risk factors that could have a bearing on the near to medium term growth.

11 Aug 2017 8:38 PM

The capital outlay on defence is also anticipated to increase to Rs 1,04,973 crore in 2019-20.

Centre to hike capital spend to boost growth

Defence, infra ministries will go on spending spree.

11 Aug 2017 1:08 AM

India will figure among the top three economic powers in the world over the next 10-15 years, said Cisco Executive Chairman John Chambers. (Representational Image)

India to feature among top 3 economic powers in 10-15 years: John Chambers

The executive chairman of Cisco also said that India will grow with the strength of its democracy and partnerships.

03 Aug 2017 11:27 AM

Country is predicted to need an additional USD 888 billion by 2030 to provide universal household access to electricity and water. (Representational Image)

India will need USD 4.5 trillion by 2040 for infrastructure: report

Rising income levels and economic prosperity is likely to drive significant demand for infrastructure investment.

26 Jul 2017 11:08 AM

IMF keeps India's growth forecast at 7.2% for 2017-18.

IMF forecast: India to grow at 7.2 per cent in 2017, faster than China

According to IMF's World Economic Outlook Update, India's growth is projected to accelerate to 7.7 per cent in 2018-19.

24 Jul 2017 3:52 PM

BJP National President Amit Shah. (Photo: Pritam Bandyopadhyay)

GST will end 'inspector raj', boost economic growth: Amit Shah

Launch of GST has dissolved over 17 different taxes, converting them into a single tax.

01 Jul 2017 2:36 PM

Anil Ambani says GST will liberate our 'economic imagination'

With the promise of 'One Nation, One Tax, One Market', GST would create a borderless world of 1.3 billion people, he said.

29 Jun 2017 11:19 AM

Shipping, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari

Cruise policy next month, India to attract 700 vessels: Gadkari

India saw 1.76 lakh cruise passengers in 2016-17, a merely 0.5 per cent of the global pie.

27 Jun 2017 4:53 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: AP).

Stressed balance sheets cast cloud over India rebound

Private capital investments contracted 2.1 per cent in first three months of this year despite surge in govt spending.

09 Jun 2017 9:25 AM

The rise in rents was remarkable considering that the three cities collectively saw close to 2.4 million sqm of new office space added since the quarter ended March 2016.

Office rentals see sharp rise in metropolitan cities

Bengaluru led the Indian metros that saw a healthy surge in office rentals on a year-on-year basis.

06 Jun 2017 1:52 AM

FY18 growth to recover to 7.2 pc; 25bps rate cut on Aug 2: BofAML

Gross Value Added slipped sharply to 6.6 per cent in last financial year ended March 31.

01 Jun 2017 4:15 PM

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI/File)

India will be China 2.0 due to explosive economic growth in future: Chinese think tank

India's vast domestic market, low labour costs and skilled labour market are its most attractive features, it said.

11 May 2017 3:36 PM

The survey highlighted that Indian CEOs are giving equal focus on both organic initiatives as well as cost reduction for growth.

India Inc optimistic about growth: Study

They are far more optimistic with respect to growth prospects than their global counterparts.

19 Apr 2017 2:51 AM

Should not doubt CSO's integrity on GDP data: Jaitley

CSO in its data for macro-economic indicators fixed Q3 GDP at 7 per cent and 7.1 per cent for FY17.

02 Mar 2017 12:19 PM

On the other hand, the slowdown in economic activity has weighed on demand for credit among retail borrowers.

India to grow at 6.4 per cent in Q4 FY17

Moody’s noted that sales in realty and auto sectors are gradually recovering after falling sharply following demonetisation.

02 Mar 2017 6:18 AM

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