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'India's star shines bright,' says IMF chief Christine Lagarde; PM Modi calls for realistic quotas

At the IMF's "Advancing Asia" event in Delhi Saturday, Lagarde hailed the Narendra Modi-led government's "Make in India" and "Digital India" campaigns.

Mar 12, 2016

China central bank to keep policy flexible to counter possible shocks

The central bank is trying to keep liquidity flush to support the economy and cushion it from impact of structural reforms.

Mar 12, 2016

India's forex reserves up $4 billion during week ended March 4; Sensex, rupee gain

The reserves had dropped by $3.57 billion in the week ended Feb. 26, the sharpest since August 2014.

Mar 11, 2016

India's industrial output slows by 1.5 % in January

The manufacturing component of the index slumped by 2.8 percent, pulling down the entire index.

Mar 11, 2016

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Real Estate Bill: Positive but risks remain

The complex nature of land laws in India will make the implementation of the real estate bill difficult, says Kotak Equities.

Mar 11, 2016

Rise in bank credit growth won't be sustainable, say analysts

Both lenders and borrowers have constraints, limiting credit growth, says analysts at Nomura and DBS Bank.

Mar 11, 2016

Govt approves Navy's proposal to buy 2 rescue subs worth Rs 1,900 cr: Report

The Navy's proposal of buying the rescue submarines has been hanging for the last 15 years.

Mar 11, 2016

Liverpool 2-0 Man Utd: Jurgen Klopp thanks fans for â€˜unbelievableâ€™ atmosphere

Liverpools 2-0 victory over Manchester United on 10 March was payback for the fans, manager Jurgen Klopp said after his side produced a commanding display to down their fiercest rivals in the Europa League. Klopps team ran out comfortable winners in the first leg of their last-16 clash at Anfield and would have inflicted a more embarrassing defeat on United but for a string of brilliant saves from David De Gea.

Mar 11, 2016

Dortmund 3-0 Tottenham: Pochettino tries to take positives from hammering

Borussia Dortmund underlined their status as Europa League favourites with a masterclass show against a largely second-string Tottenham Hotspur, winning their last-16 first leg clash 3-0 on 10 March.

Mar 11, 2016