Economy News

Railways may tap sunshine sectors to boost freight revenue

At the same time, the railways is likely to explore road railers to ensure last mile connectivity.

Jan 24, 2016

Iran oil minister says proposed OPEC emergency meeting may hurt market

Iran ordered an increase in crude output of 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) last week.

Jan 24, 2016

Scope for increasing dividend payout, says proxy advisory firm IiAS

The firm's assertion is based on its study of FY2015 results of 73 companies belonging to S&P BSE 500.

Jan 23, 2016

5/20 rule faces criticism from civil aviation minister Gajapathy Raju

The rule is being opposed as well as supported by Indian air carriers based on commercial considerations.

Jan 23, 2016

Oil's whiplash above $30: dead cat bounce or double-bottom base?

US oil futures for March CLH6 surged 13.5% on Thursday and Friday.

Jan 23, 2016

India's forex reserves fall for third week in a row to $347 billion

The RBI said the reserves declined by $1.72 billion for the week ending 15 January, 2016.

Jan 22, 2016

India to be fastest growing big economy in 2016: UN

India's economy is projected to grow by 7.3% in 2016 and 7.5% in 2017, says UNESCAP.

Jan 22, 2016

Cybercrime spike could hurt Indian companies: Report

India's quality of security infrastructure is at par with that of the US and Brazil, according to a report released by Cisco.

Jan 22, 2016

Employers want Modi government to reconsider contentious bonus payment clause

The retrospective implementation of bonus revision will create accounting implications, they said.

Jan 22, 2016

Power minister Piyush Goyal likely to be moved to finance in cabinet reshuffle: Report

Goyal is already "being groomed" for the new role, said the report.

Jan 22, 2016

Sharp $5.5 billion bailout plan likely to be decided by next weekend

Innovation Network Corporation of Japan is offering to invest $2.6 billion in Sharp.

Jan 22, 2016

Iran asks India to buy crude directly, ignore middlemen

Iran's state-owned National Iranian Oil Company has communicated to Indian refiners about it.

Jan 21, 2016

GoAir opposes dismantling of 5/20 rule that would benefit 'new' airlines

If the 5/20 rule is dismantled, new airlines such as Vistara and AirAsia India will benefit.

Jan 21, 2016

India changing tax regime for greater stability: Jaitley

He said that the proposed Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a major step in that direction.

Jan 21, 2016

RBI asks banks to stop circulating faulty Rs 1,000 notes

According to an RBI spokesperson, the total number of faulty notes is not more than 500.

Jan 21, 2016