Economy News

Finance Ministry asks tax panel to rationalise existing income-tax slabs

Panel will look at tax slabs, particularly the 20% slab, and revise them in the light of international best practices.

Feb 28, 2019

Bengaluru boasts highest number of cryptocurrency job openings in the country

Bengaluru currently has 34 per cent job openings in cryptocurrency in recruitment website 'Indeed', making it top the list while Pune trails far behind with only eight per cent job openings in cryptocurrency.

Feb 28, 2019

Volatility spirals as border tensions hammer Karachi stock exchange

KSE100 plunged nearly 1,500 points after Indian strikes and Pakistani retaliation; benchmark recovers some ground though choppiness remains.

Feb 28, 2019

Airports privatisation: Aggressive bidding landed five airports in Adani kitty

High growth trajectory in the five airports is expected to give the AAI a win-win partnership with the Adani Group

Feb 27, 2019

India to keep off WTO talks on global regime for e-commerce

New Delhi treads a cautious path despite surprise Beijing turnaround; indigenous e-commerce policy targets data security by localization of storage

Feb 25, 2019

GST rate cut: Real estate sector eyes massive demand spurt

Widening of 'affordable housing' category and rate reduction expected to give a push to Narendra Modi government's 'Housing for All 2022' programme.

Feb 25, 2019

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Center eases Kisan Credit Card norms to push farm lending

Interestingly, Kisan credit cards were introduced in 1998 with the objective of providing formal credit to farmers -- including small farmers -- for cultivation, consumption and investment needs.

Feb 21, 2019

Saudi Aramco in talks with Reliance to ramp up oil sector investments

The proposal is apart from the $44-billion Ratnagiri project in which Saudi Arabia and UAE are partnering India's state-owned oil marketing companies.

Feb 21, 2019

In a major boost for startups, centre eases tax and funding rules

In an announcement, the government broadened the definition for startups that are exempt from paying angel tax. Importantly, it raised the limit of funding that would be exempt from Rs 10 crore to Rs 25 crore.

Feb 20, 2019

New RBI governor Shaktikanta Das. Photo: Reuters

Banks may resist RBI pressure to cut lending rate despite repo rate reduction

Bankers believe reducing the interest rate on advances without cutting rates on deposit will affect banks' ability to lend more unless SLR or CRR is eased.

Feb 19, 2019

Pulwama terror attack: Widespread anger could lead to a surge in support for PM Modi, BJP

As emotions run high following the deadliest attack on security forces in decades, PM Modi, who faces a general election by May, has said that he has given a free hand to security forces to avenge the killings.

Feb 19, 2019

Major boost to govt exchequer as RBI approves Rs 28,000 crore interim dividend

In total the centre has budgeted for ₹74,140 crore in dividends from RBI and state-owned banks in the fiscal year ending 31 March. For the next FY, it has planned ₹82,910 crore from the dividend.

Feb 19, 2019

Pulwama terror attack: Traders cautious as geopolitical pressures rise amid political rhetoric

Bombay Stock Exchange's headline index Sensex sank below the psychologically important 36,000 points. National Stock Exchange's broader Nifty also dipped below the crucial 10,800 level.

Feb 18, 2019

IL&FS fallout: This is why your life savings could be in danger

Since last year, IL&FS default has sent ripple effects in the economy, affecting NBFCs, real estate and many other sectors

Feb 14, 2019

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As US sanctions comes into effect, Venezuela looks toward India for oil exports

The Venezuelan government is leaving no stone unturned to convince Indian refiners to double their oil purchase. In fact, its oil minister came Indian to broker a deal with refiners like including Reliance Industries Ltd and Nayara Energy Ltd.

Feb 14, 2019

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Economy News

Finance Ministry asks tax panel to rationalise existing income-tax slabs

Bengaluru boasts highest number of cryptocurrency job openings in the country

Volatility spirals as border tensions hammer Karachi stock exchange

Airports privatisation: Aggressive bidding landed five airports in Adani kitty

India to keep off WTO talks on global regime for e-commerce

GST rate cut: Real estate sector eyes massive demand spurt

Center eases Kisan Credit Card norms to push farm lending

Saudi Aramco in talks with Reliance to ramp up oil sector investments

In a major boost for startups, centre eases tax and funding rules

Banks may resist RBI pressure to cut lending rate despite repo rate reduction

Pulwama terror attack: Widespread anger could lead to a surge in support for PM Modi, BJP

Major boost to govt exchequer as RBI approves Rs 28,000 crore interim dividend

Pulwama terror attack: Traders cautious as geopolitical pressures rise amid political rhetoric

IL&FS fallout: This is why your life savings could be in danger

As US sanctions comes into effect, Venezuela looks toward India for oil exports

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

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