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GST confusion over: Govt projects economy to grow at 6.75-7.5 percent this year

India's economy expanded 6.3 percent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2017, up from 5.7 percent the previous quarter which was the lowest in the last three years.

Dec 1, 2017

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GDP rebounds to 6.3% for July-Sept quarter

India's Gross Domestic Product grew at 6.3 percent for the July-September quarter. This was an improvement over the previous quarter where GDP growth had slowed to a three-year low of 5.7 per cent.

Nov 30, 2017

India needs Rs 50 lakh crore investment; 10% growth 'very challenging,' says Arun Jaitley

The FM stated that growth hitting 10 percent is 'very challenging' and it would not depend on domestic factors alone.

Nov 30, 2017

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Did economy recover from slump? Q2 GDP data to be out today will give answer

Experts believe growth will revive as business overcomes teething troubles posed by the new GST regime and shocks from demonetisation fade..

Nov 30, 2017

Payment transactions based on Aadhaar double in September

This surge is driven by cheaper devices that enable the Aadhaar-based payment system.

Nov 30, 2017

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Modi Government wants RBI to slash interest rate before March as Inflation is 'under control'

"We see inflation remaining around 4 percent until March and a scope for a rate cut of 25 basis points," a finance ministry official said.

Nov 29, 2017

Indian Railways to raise Rs 35,000 core to get safer coaches, push electrification

The borrowing will be done through the financial arm of the Railways, Indian Railway Finance Corporation.

Nov 29, 2017

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Arun Jaitley says government broke nexus between banks and big defaulters

Public sector banks loan book swelled up from Rs 18.16 lakh crore in 2008 to Rs 52.15 lakh crore in 2014, Jaitley says.

Nov 29, 2017

GES 2017 Highlights: If women start business, world will change; Modi, Ivanka invoke power of women - 10 takeaways

Just consider, if India closes the labour force gender gap by half, your economy could grow by over $150 billion in the next three years, Ivanka Trump said.

Nov 28, 2017

Onion prices shoots up to Rs 80/kg in national capital

Onion prices at the Asia's largest vegetable market, was more than Rs 50-60 per kg, however, on Tuesday, the same onion is shot up at Rs 80.

Nov 28, 2017

India and Canada keen to seal long-pending free trade agreement to boost bilateral trade

Trade ministers from both the countries had a meeting in New Delhi last week. They are now looking for another round of discussion at the advanced level before Trudeau's visit to India.

Nov 28, 2017

GST revenue collection slips, hits lowest in October at Rs 83,346 crore

The significant drop in GST revenue compared to previous months can pose serious financial implications in the future.

Nov 28, 2017

Elected politicians can take countries down wrong path; need broad-based economic growth: Raghuram Rajan

The former central bank governor, who often speaks on topics of social and political distress, said nationalism is not patriotic because it is divisive and can even be quite dangerous.

Nov 27, 2017

Govt seeks to tweak taxation policy for start-ups

The Indian government is seeking to review tax for start-ups in an attempt to make the tax regime more attractive and easy for entrepreneurs.

Nov 27, 2017

Substantial increase in job opportunities; concerns over employment exaggerated: Rajiv Kumar

Kumar stated that the new initiatives in the next 18 months should focus on health and education sectors as these sectors are going to be critical for human resource development.

Nov 26, 2017

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Economy News

GST confusion over: Govt projects economy to grow at 6.75-7.5 percent this year

GDP rebounds to 6.3% for July-Sept quarter

India needs Rs 50 lakh crore investment; 10% growth 'very challenging,' says Arun Jaitley

Did economy recover from slump? Q2 GDP data to be out today will give answer

Payment transactions based on Aadhaar double in September

Modi Government wants RBI to slash interest rate before March as Inflation is 'under control'

Indian Railways to raise Rs 35,000 core to get safer coaches, push electrification

Arun Jaitley says government broke nexus between banks and big defaulters

GES 2017 Highlights: If women start business, world will change; Modi, Ivanka invoke power of women - 10 takeaways

Onion prices shoots up to Rs 80/kg in national capital

India and Canada keen to seal long-pending free trade agreement to boost bilateral trade

GST revenue collection slips, hits lowest in October at Rs 83,346 crore

Elected politicians can take countries down wrong path; need broad-based economic growth: Raghuram Rajan

Govt seeks to tweak taxation policy for start-ups

Substantial increase in job opportunities; concerns over employment exaggerated: Rajiv Kumar

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