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India bonds at three-week high, rupee gains after RBI payout to government

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed on Friday a series of measures to help the economy and financial markets although some economists said there was a need for an additional stimulus package.

Aug 27, 2019

RBI payout gives Centre space to spend more: Experts

The Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday decided to transfer a sum of Rs 1,76,051 crore to the government.

Aug 27, 2019

Trump welcomes China's move to restart talks amid worsening trade war

China's Renminbi weakened to a new 11-year low on Monday and stock markets in the Asia Pacific region tumbled sharply after trade tensions that worsened over the weekend.

Aug 26, 2019

Centre responsive to slowdown, but more steps needed: Report

On the measures announced to boost auto sales, the report noted that the auto sector may benefit marginally.

Aug 25, 2019

La Liga 2019-20, Barcelona vs Real Betis: Preview, Schedule, Live Streaming, How and where to watch in India

Barcelona are the favourites but Betis can definitely produce an upset.

Aug 25, 2019

Real Madrid vs Real Valladolid, La Liga 2019-20: Live Streaming, how and where to watch in India

Los Blancos will be looking forward to extend their lead at top of the table over Barcelona but it will not be an easy task against Valladolid.

Aug 24, 2019

Durand Cup 2019, final: Gokulam Kerala FC vs Mohun Bagan AC: Preview, live Streaming and how to watch in India

The Mariners, after a brilliant display in the semi-final, are the favourites to win the match but the Malabarians can produce a major upset.

Aug 24, 2019

Nirmala Sitharaman rolls back tax hike on foreign, domestic equity investors; outlines steps to boost sentiment

The government also outlined a raft of measures including some for the crisis-hit autos sector, small businesses, and the troubled shadow banking sector to calm nerves of investors and lift consumer sentiment ahead of the Indian festive season that begins next month.

Aug 24, 2019

Trump raises 30% tax on Chinese goods worth $250 billion as trade war worsens

US President Donald Trump's move came hours after China unveiled retaliatory tariffs on $75 billion worth of US goods.

Aug 24, 2019

J&K administration asks Rahul Gandhi to stay away from Srinagar

Saturday's visit to Srinagar will be Rahul Gandhi's first visit since the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the state into Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

Aug 24, 2019

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Moody's slashes India's GDP growth forecast to 6.2% for 2019 from 6.8%

The current year has already witnessed sluggish growth since the beginning. GDP growth rate recorded in the first quarter (January-March) of this calendar year was lowest in five years at 5.8%.

Aug 24, 2019