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The government aims to contain the fiscal deficit for FY18 to 3.2 per cent of the GDP, and 3 per cent in FY19.

Govt determined to contain fiscal deficit at 3.3 per cent

The official said a depreciating rupee and high crude import bill would definitely put pressure on the country's current...

13 Sept 2018 12:49 PM IST

Chidambaram launched project Shakti in Karnataka for the Congress workers, with an aim to strengthen the partys ground organisation by connecting workers across every booth, village, block, town and districts. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

P Chidambaram dares BJP to dispute official data on economy growth

'Does BJP accept CSO data or not? Let BJP put out data contradicting CSO data,' senior Congress leader P Chidambaram...

9 Sept 2018 9:10 PM IST

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said, Government had announced in the budget that consolidation of banks was also in our agenda and the first step has been announced. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Dena Bank, Vijaya Bank and Bank of Baroda to be merged, says govt

Merger of the 3 banks will make this the third largest bank of the country, Financial Services Secretary Rajiv Kumar...

17 Sept 2018 6:49 PM IST

Besides banks merger, PM Modi cited the rollout the Goods and Services Tax (GST), which amalgamated 17 central and state taxes, among the bold measures taken by the government. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Indian economy to reach USD 5 trillion size by 2022: PM Modi

Indian economy, PM Modi said, will grow at over 8 per cent rate with massive employment generation being seen in IT and...

20 Sept 2018 5:17 PM IST

Income Tax department officials conduct raid in New Delhi. (PTI File Photo)

Centre sets big Income Tax targets despite tense economic situation

The target for corporate tax set at Rs 6.81 lakh crore, personal I-T Rs 6.25 lakh crore and security transaction tax Rs...

17 April 2020 9:48 AM IST

FICCI calls for interest-free, collateral-free loans to support MSMEs amid lockdown. (ANI Photo)

FICCI calls for interest-free loans to support small businesses amid...

Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry said small and medium enterprises are incurring losses and facing...

16 April 2020 2:38 PM IST

The current sentiment now is spend in India to support local businesses. (DC Photo)

Spend in India' sentiment to uplift Indian economy

Social media and some industry captains are demanding that we spend our hard earned money uplifting the economy

15 April 2020 9:22 AM IST

India Inc stands by lockdown extension call; seeks stimulus package to rebuild economy. (Photo- Social Media)

India Inc seeks stimulus package after lockdown extension

Late last month, the government announced a Rs 1.7 lakh crore package aimed at providing relief to those hit hard by the...

14 April 2020 2:09 PM IST

The worlds biggest lockdown may have cost the Indian economy Rs 7-8 lakh crore during the 21-day period. (PTI Photo)

Covid19 lockdown may cost Rs 7-8 lakh cr to Indian economy

The rapid spread of COVID-19 has not only disrupted the global economy but also triggered a partial shutdown in many...

13 April 2020 6:16 PM IST

People living in the streets sit down to receive food at a soup kitchen set up at a temporary shelter in the Nizamuddin area of New Delhi. (DC Photo: Pritam Bandyopadhyay)

Anand K Sahay: Corona shock has laid bare the pretensions of Indians

We may be the fifth largest economy but the only thing shielding migrant workers from hunger is the food provided by...

26 April 2020 5:25 AM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the Budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. (PTI Photo)

NDA revived economy after UPA mess: Centre

UPA grossly mismanaged economy: FM

9 Feb 2024 1:08 AM IST

A file photo of girl students. (Image: PTI)

Chandrajit Banerjee | Women-driven development to be a catalyst for...

India's leadership on women's empowerment is now gaining global recognition

12 March 2024 10:49 PM IST