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India poised to grow at 7.2% in 2017-18: IMF

On the flip side, India's current account deficit is likely to widen as domestic demand strengthens further and commodity prices rebound.

May 9, 2017

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Does US tax plan have implications for India?

Brokerage Angel Broking analyses the impact of changes in tax rates proposed by US president Donald Trump.

May 9, 2017

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How will GST impact the Indian real estate sector?

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is expected to be rolled out from July 1 this year.

May 9, 2017

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India is a huge market for anyone to ignore: Warren Buffet

In an interview to an Indian business channel, Warren Buffett, billionaire and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway said the country offers good investment opportunities.

May 8, 2017

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Arun Jaitley urges Asian Development Bank to open regional office in New Delhi

Jaitley was addressing the ADB Board of Governors in Yokohama, Japan.

May 6, 2017

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France at a glance in the backdrop of presidential elections

As candidates Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen keep their fingers crossed ahead of the second round of French presidential polls, here is a look at France, its economy, fashion, tourism,challenges and society.

May 6, 2017

Vince Cable says Ukip and Conservatives are effectively the same

Vince Cable stated the Liberal Democrats enjoyed a positive outcome in the local elections after being quite badly damaged in the coalition years. Mr Cable described the Conservatives and Ukip as effectively the same and insisted that if voters want an alternative we are it.

May 5, 2017

Marine Le Pen Booed at Reims Cathedral

A crowd gathered outside the cathedral ahead of Le Pens arrival and booed her, shouting, Give back the money! according to reports.After touring the cathedral, Le Pen left by a side door, where she was again jeered.

May 5, 2017

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India's forex reserves hit lifetime high of $372.7 billion, up $60.35 billion since May 2014

Buoyed by sustained dollar inflows into debt and equity markets, India's foreign exchange reserves rose $1.59 billion to reach an all time high of $372.73 billion; it translates into an increase of $60.35 billion since Narendra Modi came to power in 2014.

May 5, 2017