Economy News

China fourth-quarter growth slows to 6.8%, weakest since 2009

China is locked in the midst of a protracted slowdown, weighed down by weak exports, factory overcapacity and slowing investment.

Jan 19, 2016

Volkswagen faces shareholder claims over emissions scandal

Law firm Nieding + Barth said on Monday it would lodge a case in Brunswick court seeking hundreds of millions of euros in damages.

Jan 19, 2016

Now, you can read job contracts in Indian, Sri Lankan and Afghan languages

The UAE government's move is to increase transparency in employment contracts.

Jan 18, 2016

Domestic air traffic: SpiceJet, Jet Airways marginally lose market share; GoAir, IndiGo, Air India gain

SpiceJet's market share dipped to 12.7% in December from 13.3% in November.

Jan 18, 2016

MakeMyTrip under scanner for service tax evasion of Rs 75 crore

The DGCEI registered a case against the company and also arrested a senior executive who was later released on bail.

Jan 18, 2016

India's exports down for the 13th month in a row in December, fall 14%

The country exported goods valued at $22.29 billion, down 14.75% from $26.15 billion in December 2014.

Jan 18, 2016

Saudi Arabia launches ICT venture fund for start-ups worth $133 million

Apart from ICT, the fund will also explore investments in energy, advanced material and sustainability.

Jan 18, 2016

Qualcomm forms $280 million JV in China to design and sell server chips

Under the agreement, Qualcomm will also establish a vehicle company for future investments in China.

Jan 18, 2016

Tata Steel to cut 1,050 jobs in Britain: Sky News

British steelmakers pay some of the highest energy costs and green taxes in the world.

Jan 18, 2016

Indian Postal Department to open 1,000 ATMs by March 2016

For financial inclusion, the department would also set up a 'payment bank' by March 2017.

Jan 17, 2016

World Bank partners with Indian Railways to set up railways development fund

However, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said that the size and nature of the fund were still under discussion.

Jan 17, 2016

'Start-up India' to end license raj, says FM

Speaking to entrepreneurs, Arun Jaitley said that the government's role should be that of a facilitator, not of a regulator.

Jan 17, 2016

India's foreign exchange reserves drop below $350 billion

The reserves stood at $348.93 billion as on 8 January, down $1.43 billion a week ago.

Jan 16, 2016

Congress dismisses Narendra Modi's Start-up India; President Mukherjee says India woke up late

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has hinted at sops for start-ups in the forthcoming budget.

Jan 16, 2016

Iran-India $2.5 billion steel deal totters as end of sanctions looms

Steel exports had been halted since Iran stopped making payments in September, a source said.

Jan 16, 2016