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Manipur unrest: Civil society sets 24-hr deadline for BJP MLAs to take 'decisive action' | Delhi chokes as air quality remains in 'severe plus' category amid curb on several daily activities | 'India is focused on inclusive development, youth power': PM Modi addresses G-20 session in Brazil | All schools in Delhi, NCR shift to online classes after Supreme Court's rap on air pollution | Maharashtra ex-minister Anil Deshmukh receives injuries after stones hurled at his car | Centre sends additional 50 companies of CRPF in violence-hit Manipur amid Jiribam unrest, deaths | Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's younger brother Anmol arrested in US: Reports | Supreme Court asks authorities to not drop restrictions imposed to combat Delhi air pollution | Former Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot joins BJP a day after quitting AAP | Manipur's unabated violence kills 1 more in Jiribam, Amit Shah schedules meeting today

INVESTMENTS: Budget 2019 - Foundation stone for New India !!!

Jun 30, 2019, at 03:48 pm

Budget 2019 is eagerly awaited because this will be the first budget after Govt. assumed office after the historic elections. Being Nirmala Sitharaman’s first one, it will be a tricky and delicate one at the same time because the Government would like to lay path for next 5 years and can afford to take some harsh decisions due to stable majority. The Budget could kick start the sluggish Economy and direction-less Capital Markets. Possible area of concentration could be Infrastructure, Agriculture, Water, Health, Auto Sector & sick PSUs to name a few. Discipline in fiscal and Monetary front could dictate the future policy decisions. Anyway, we will come to know everything on 5th July, 2019. So, let’s focus on making Money.

Indian Market: Sensex recovers by 311.98 pts

Jun 25, 2019, at 05:30 pm

Mumbai, Jun 25 (UNI) The benchmark index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Tuesday rose by 311.98 points to settle at 39,601.63 as buying is seen Across the board.

India increases tariffs on 28 US products on Sunday

Jun 16, 2019, at 08:29 pm

New Delhi, June 16 (UNI) Higher duties on 28 American products, including almonds, apples and walnuts, came into force on Sunday as a retaliatory measure to the Trump administration's refusal to exempt India from higher steel and aluminum tariffs. 

India's digital payments projected to more than double to USD 135 billion in 4 years: Study

Jun 16, 2019, at 09:57 am

Kolkata, Jun 16 (UNI) Turbo-charging expansion in the financial technology (FinTech), India's digital payments transaction value is projected to more than double to USD 135.2 billion in 2023 from USD 64.8 billion this year, according to an ASSOCHAM-PWC India study. 

India, France ink pact on railway modernisation

Jun 10, 2019, at 09:06 pm

New Delhi, June 10 (UNI): India and France on Monday signed an agreement to support India’s modernisation of railways stations.

India's airline traffic declines by 0.5 pc: IATA

May 29, 2019, at 08:00 pm

Seoul, May 29 (UNI): India’s airlines’ traffic came down by 0.5 per cent year-over-year, due to shut down of the saddled airline Jet Airways.

Fuel prices remain unchanged on Wednesday

May 22, 2019, at 03:54 pm

New Delhi, May 22 (UNI) Fuel prices remain unchanged on Wednesday.

Shell opens its first lubricants laboratory in India

May 21, 2019, at 05:42 pm

Kolkata / Bengalore, May 21 (IBNS): Shell India inaugurated its new lubricants laboratory at its Technology Centre in Bengaluru, further expanding the company’s R&D efforts both for India and internationally.

Sensex falls by 106.91 points

May 09, 2019, at 12:27 pm

Mumbai, May 9 (UNI): The benchmark index of Bombay Stock Exchange remained negative for the seventh straight session on Thursday as it dropped by 106.91 points at 37,682.22 as heavy selling was seen in Materials, Energy, Industrials, Auto and Capital Goods stocks.

14th Sino-India border trade through Nathula Pass kicks off

May 01, 2019, at 10:39 pm

Gangtok,May 1 (UNI): The annual Sino-Indian border trade today commenced with the opening of the Nathula Gate with Chinese and Indian officials exchanging ceremonious scarves (Khadas) at the border.

Indian retail inflation up by 2.86 pc in March 2019

Apr 12, 2019, at 06:18 pm

New Delhi, Apr 12 (UNI) India’s retail inflation grew to 2.86 per cent in March this year owing to marginal rise in prices of fuel products and food items, the Government announced on Friday.

India remains top recipient of remittances with $79 billion in 2018: World Bank

Apr 10, 2019, at 09:23 pm

New Delhi, Apr 10 (IBNS): India has retained its position as the world's top recipient of remittances, a World Bank report has said.

India's GDP to grow at 7.2pc in 2019, says ADB

Apr 03, 2019, at 05:36 pm

New Delhi, Apr 3 (UNI) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday projected India’s GDP to grow at 7.2 per cent in 2019 and 7.3 per cent in 2020 due to stronger consumption, lower policy interest rates and income support to farmers.

Indian market: Fuel prices remain stable

Mar 27, 2019, at 09:45 am

New Delhi, Mar 27 (UNI) No change in fuel prices registered on Wednesday.  

Top Indian, Malaysian industry, research bodies to work jointly on automation, robotics

Mar 14, 2019, at 09:03 pm

Chennai: Mar 14 (IBNS) Top industry and research bodies from India and Malaysia today reached an understanding to take their manufacturing at the next level of automation with the help of robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning and Internet of Things.

Indian exporters set to capitalize on US-China Trade War and BREXIT opportunities, says chairman of CHEMEXCIL

Mar 11, 2019, at 11:03 pm

Keeping in view the emerging global export opportunities in the field of chemicals, plastics, construction & mining industries and allied products, four of the leading Indian councils have jointly created a mega market place "CAPINDIA" and the 4th edition of this mega event which will be held in Mumbai on March 26-28, 2019.

Subhash Chandra Garg named new finance secretary

Mar 08, 2019, at 07:28 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (UNI): Department of economic affairs secretary Subhash Chandra Garg was appointed new finance secretary, the government announced on Friday.

US gives 60-day withdrawal notice to India on GSP benefits

Mar 05, 2019, at 03:36 pm

New Delhi, Mar 5 (UNI) The United States on Tuesday gave a 60-day withdrawal notice to India on the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) benefits extended by the US.

India-Korea startup hub launched

Feb 28, 2019, at 03:04 pm

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IBNS): India Korea Business Symposium was hosted by Invest India and Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI)in Seoul on Feb 21, 2019.

Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce and TPCI to work closely to develop bilateral trade

Feb 22, 2019, at 03:58 pm

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IBNS): A high level delegation of Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce wason a 10-day visit to India to develop bilateral trade relations between Canada and India and to discuss joint investment opportunities in Canada and also create business and professional opportunities for the Canadian small businesses in India.

What Does India Gain From A Prolonged US-China Trade War?

Feb 22, 2019, at 11:47 am

The US and China are currently locked in a conflict over tariffs and trade. Relations are at their worst since 1979. Both economies have been weighed down by this conflict, China perhaps more so. As it continues, what impact has it had on the Indian economy, and has it directly affected the value of the Rupee?

New Delhi to host Indo-US Commercial Dialogue February 14

Feb 12, 2019, at 07:22 pm

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IBNS): The Indo-US Commercial Dialogue and the Indo-US CEO Forum will be held on Feb 14 in New Delhi.

India to leave behind US in terms of steel consumption this year: Chaudhary Birender Singh

Jan 22, 2019, at 11:42 pm

Mumbai, Jan 22 (IBNS): Minister of Steel Chaudhary Birender Singh on Tuesday said that the government is considering an increase in the budgetary allocation for research and development to boost the steel sector and that the country will leave behind US in terms of steel consumption this year. 

Nepal bans Indian currency notes above Rs. 100

Jan 22, 2019, at 09:18 am

Kathmandu, Jan 22 (IBNS):  Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank of the Himalayan nation, has issued a circular where it has prohibited Nepali travellers, banks and financial institutions from holding or carrying and trading Indian currency note above Rs. 100.

Billionaire fortunes in India grew by Rs 2200 crore a day last year as poorest remained in debt: Oxfam report

Jan 21, 2019, at 04:41 pm

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS): Billionaire fortunes in India increased by 35 percent last year – Rs 2200 crore a day - while 13.6 crore Indians who make up the poorest 10 percent of the country continued to remain in debt since 2004, a new report by Oxfam revealed on Monday.

India's November industrial production growth slumps to 0.5 percent in November

Jan 11, 2019, at 06:15 pm

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IBNS):   India's factory production decelerated in November and marked a rise of only 0.5 percent, official data released on Friday said.

India's GDP estimated to grow at 7.2 per cent in 2018-19: Officials

Jan 07, 2019, at 06:43 pm

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IBNS): India's Gross Dometic Product will grow at a rate of 7.2 per cent in 2018-2019 session, official data released on Monday said.

India's WPI stands at 4.64 percent in November

Dec 14, 2018, at 04:12 pm

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS):  Lower food and fuel prices helped in easing the country's annual rate of inflation based on wholesale prices to stand at 4.64 percent in the month of November, official data released on Friday said.

India's factory output touches 8.1% in October

Dec 12, 2018, at 08:10 pm

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IBNS): India's industrial production moved up to touch 8.1 per cent in October, government data released on Wednesday said.

India's factory output grows 8.1% in October

Dec 12, 2018, at 06:24 pm

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IBNS): India's industrial production moved up to touch 8.1 percent in October, government data released on Wednesday.