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Raghuram Rajan top contender for the post of Bank of England chief

The former RBI chief has an impeccable record while serving at multiple economic institutions during his career as an economist.

Jun 12, 2019

Does Sitharaman's 'surgical strike' show PM Modi's displeasure over Jaitley's term?

Poll-bound PM Modi's worst headaches were the departments under the finance ministry that churned out contradictory data on the state of the economy exposing the government to relentless opposition fire.

Jun 11, 2019

Who's going to bell the cat and tackle India's sprinting unemployment tempo?

India is struggling with severe unemployment problem but there is a negligible response from the elected leader and accountability from the government.

Jun 11, 2019

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Debt-ridden Suzlon faces loan repayment default even as shares nosedive

Suzlon's losses have increased from Rs 384 crore in 2018 to Rs 1537 crore in 2019. The company has a debt of about Rs 11,141 crore.

Jun 11, 2019

50% import tariff on Harley-Davidson in India unacceptable, says Trump

In February 2018, India had slashed the customs duty on imported motorcycles like Harley-Davidson to 50 per cent after the US threatened to impose retaliatory taxes.

Jun 11, 2019

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TCS overtakes IBM in market capitalisation

As of Monday's closing, the market cap of TCS stood at Rs 8.36 lakh crore on NSE whereas IBM was stable at Rs 8.31 lakh crore.

Jun 11, 2019

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Govt plans to introduce 3-5% tax on cash withdrawal of Rs 10 lakh a year

In order to push digital transaction, the Reserve Bank of India has removed the transaction fee imposed on banks for using its NEFT/RTGS payment servers earlier this week.

Jun 11, 2019

China exports grow 1.1% despite US tariffs, but import slump most in 3 years

It was estimated that China will report a fall in exports by 3.8%, keeping in mind the slowdown in the economy by 2.7% in April.

Jun 10, 2019

Sri Lanka advertises in Russia to woo tourists after Easter Sunday bombings

The influx of tourism has declined by leaps and bounds. The figures have declined from an average of 4,500 tourists to 1,500 every day.

Jun 10, 2019

Yes Bank gets another blow; former MD and CEO Ajai Kumar quits board

The shares of YES Bank closed 2.89 per cent down at Rs 135.90.

Jun 10, 2019

A week for stock specific action while market searches for new direction

Indices are back on even keel after exit poll results triggered a choppy ride to hit record highs twice; market may remain rangebound as no new data expected.

Jun 9, 2019

IBM slashes 2,000 employees in US amid major restructuring plan

The growing trend of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is resulting in massive job cuts. The boom of technological advancements is bringing more unemployment to society.

Jun 9, 2019

Relief for lenders as RBI relaxes stressed asset guidelines

A circular issued in February last year required banks to initiate a resolution process as soon as a default took place.

Jun 8, 2019

DHFL default is threatening to draw in mutual fund industry as 160 MFs have exposure to DHFL papers

DHFL default threatens to snowball into big crisis engulfing NBFCs, mutual funds

Public confidence in mutual funds take a beating and inflows taper with imminent payouts facing uncertainty; NBFCs face soaring finance costs triggering liquidity crunch.

Jun 7, 2019

Ola, Uber to have 40% electric fleet by 2026?

India has been pushing forward the idea of having electric vehicles for public transport to meet its commitment to the Paris Agreement.

Jun 7, 2019

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Economy News

Raghuram Rajan top contender for the post of Bank of England chief

Does Sitharaman's 'surgical strike' show PM Modi's displeasure over Jaitley's term?

Who's going to bell the cat and tackle India's sprinting unemployment tempo?

Debt-ridden Suzlon faces loan repayment default even as shares nosedive

50% import tariff on Harley-Davidson in India unacceptable, says Trump

TCS overtakes IBM in market capitalisation

Govt plans to introduce 3-5% tax on cash withdrawal of Rs 10 lakh a year

China exports grow 1.1% despite US tariffs, but import slump most in 3 years

Sri Lanka advertises in Russia to woo tourists after Easter Sunday bombings

Yes Bank gets another blow; former MD and CEO Ajai Kumar quits board

A week for stock specific action while market searches for new direction

IBM slashes 2,000 employees in US amid major restructuring plan

Relief for lenders as RBI relaxes stressed asset guidelines

DHFL default threatens to snowball into big crisis engulfing NBFCs, mutual funds

Ola, Uber to have 40% electric fleet by 2026?

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]

Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious

'She is cruel…': Ankita Lokhande CRIES after fight with Mannara, tells Vicky she wants to go home; fans react