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September retail inflation picks up, remains below RBI's medium-term target

The International Monetary Fund forecasts India's economy could grow 7.3 percent in the fiscal year ending in March 2019, versus 6.7 percent in the last.

Oct 12, 2018

India ranks lower than Bangladesh, Nepal in Human Capital Index report; irks Finance Ministry

Singapore took the numero uno position in the inaugural report thanks to its phenomenal rating in the universal health care system, education exams results and life expectancy figures.

Oct 12, 2018

India's IT biz expected to touch $1 trillion, says NASSCOM chief Devyani Ghosh

Ghosh has also asked Gujarat to tap in its entrepreneurship potential rather than seeking advice from others for setting up start-up ecosystems in the state.

Oct 12, 2018

Tata Consultancy Services net profit up 22.6% to Rs 7,901 crore in second quarter

In a regulatory filing on Thursday, the city-based IT bellwether said consolidated revenue for the quarter (Q2) under review grew 21 per cent annually to Rs 36,854 crore from Rs 30,541 crore in the like period year ago.

Oct 11, 2018

Sensex tanks 1000 points; rupee sinks to new low of 74.45 against US dollar

Forex dealers said besides strong demand for the American currency from importers, concerns of fears of rising fiscal deficit and capital outflows weighed on the domestic currency.

Oct 11, 2018

Saudi Arabia to supply extra oil cargoes to India in November as Iran sanctions loom

Reliance Industries Ltd, Hindustan Petroleum Corp, Bharat Petroleum Corp, and Mangalore Refinery Petrochemicals Ltd are seeking an additional 1 million barrels each in November from Saudi Arabia, the sources said.

Oct 10, 2018

Over 77,000 payments bank accounts opened in Maharashtra, Goa postal

The India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) was launched across 650 districts by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 1.

Oct 10, 2018

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IMF forecasts recovery in Indian economy, predicts 7.3% growth in 2018

The world body attributed this growth to a rebound from transitory shocks (the currency exchange initiative and implementation of the national Goods and Services Tax) including strengthening investment and increased private consumption.

Oct 9, 2018

Asia stocks at 17-month low amid China concerns

Japan's Nikkei fell 1.2 percent, hurt in part by a rise in the safe-harbour yen.

Oct 9, 2018

Increasing consumer pessimism should worry Modi as elections approach

The RBI survey gives the government a glimmer of hope. It says that though the present outlook is dispiriting, consumers expect a turnaround net year.

Oct 8, 2018

NBFCs shares plunge as RBI plans to strengthen sector norms

The RBI left key policy rates unchanged on Friday and urged all financial firms to use long-term funds rather than rely on short-term funding.

Oct 8, 2018

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Dalal Street bleeds as foreign investors pull out Rs 9,300 crore in just four sessions

The latest depository data shows that foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have flushed out a net sum of Rs 7,094 crore from equities during the first five days in the month of October.

Oct 7, 2018

Fresh liquidity for Jet as Etihad to make $35 million cash pre-purchase payment

The plan includes a $35 million cash pre-purchase payment to Jet Airway's frequent flyer programme JPPL ( Jet Privilege Private Ltd), which is majority-owned by Etihad Airways.

Oct 7, 2018

Fund outflows, oil prices to sink rupee further; 75-mark in sight

The continuous outflow of foreign funds from the equity segment and global market volatility will likely push the rupee to the 75-mark to a US dollar in the coming days, the experts opined.

Oct 7, 2018

Govt to narrow current account deficit, bolster forex inflows: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley

The government has taken some steps and some more measures that are likely to narrow CAD, Jaitley said at the HT Leadership Summit.

Oct 6, 2018

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Economy News

September retail inflation picks up, remains below RBI's medium-term target

India ranks lower than Bangladesh, Nepal in Human Capital Index report; irks Finance Ministry

India's IT biz expected to touch $1 trillion, says NASSCOM chief Devyani Ghosh

Tata Consultancy Services net profit up 22.6% to Rs 7,901 crore in second quarter

Sensex tanks 1000 points; rupee sinks to new low of 74.45 against US dollar

Saudi Arabia to supply extra oil cargoes to India in November as Iran sanctions loom

Over 77,000 payments bank accounts opened in Maharashtra, Goa postal

IMF forecasts recovery in Indian economy, predicts 7.3% growth in 2018

Asia stocks at 17-month low amid China concerns

Increasing consumer pessimism should worry Modi as elections approach

NBFCs shares plunge as RBI plans to strengthen sector norms

Dalal Street bleeds as foreign investors pull out Rs 9,300 crore in just four sessions

Fresh liquidity for Jet as Etihad to make $35 million cash pre-purchase payment

Fund outflows, oil prices to sink rupee further; 75-mark in sight

Govt to narrow current account deficit, bolster forex inflows: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley

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