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Foreign tourist arrivals slowed down in 'God's Own Country,' reveals Kerala Tourism data

Foreign tourist arrivals to Kerala grew 5.86 percent in 2015, down from 7.60 percent in 2014, according to Kerala Tourism.

Apr 28, 2016

India could end up as importer of sugar for the first time in four years

India, the second-largest sugar producer in the world, could see output falling due to drought in Maharashtra.

Apr 27, 2016

J&K minister orders closure of a state corporation formed to facilitate employment for the youth

"It makes no sense to have an organisation doing absolutely nothing," said Jammu & Kashmir Minister for Finance Haseeb Drabu.

Apr 26, 2016

Saudi prince unveils sweeping plans to end 'addiction' to oil

Saudi Arabia expects state oil company Saudi Aramco to be valued at more than $2 trillion ahead of the sale of it through an IPO.

Apr 26, 2016

France wins $40 billion Australian submarine contract: Reuters sources

France's state-controlled naval contractor DCNS has proposed a diesel-electric version of its 5,000-tonne Barracuda nuclear-powered submarine.

Apr 26, 2016

Essar Oil, Indian Oil, HPCL, BPCL expanded fuel retail network, Reliance added none in FY16

Essar Oil, Indian Oil, HPCL and BPCL together added 2,770 retail diesel, petrol stations in FY2016. Reliance Industries' network remained unchanged at 1,400 outlets.

Apr 25, 2016

PF deposits to fetch 8.7% interest, lower than 8.8% proposed by EPFO

The government approved 8.7 percent interest on PF deposits for FY2016, lower from the 8.8 percent proposed by the EPFO.

Apr 25, 2016

FDI inflows in India topped $51B in April-Feb FY16

India attracted $44.29 billion in foreign direct investments over the same period in 2014-15 and $46.55 billion in 2011-12.

Apr 25, 2016

Oil Iraq refinery losses to refineries middle east crude oil IMF projection

Oil-exporting countries to take $500 billion hit in revenue loss this year: IMF

The loss is expected to widen from the actual revenue loss of $390 billion in 2015 due to falling crude oil prices.

Apr 25, 2016

Govt may spend Rs. 6,000 crore to revamp regional airports

The government would invest about Rs. 6,000 crore to revive 75 regional airports across the country, the Economic Times reported.

Apr 25, 2016

Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammen Bin Salman

Saudi Cabinet approves 'Vision 2030' outlining reforms for next 15 years

A partial initial public offering of the state-owned oil company Saudi Aramco is part of the reform plan to turn the economy around.

Apr 25, 2016

Govt panel suggests liquidating loss-making PSUs

There were 77 loss-making PSUs at the end of March 2015 with aggregate losses totaling over Rs. 27,360 crore.

Apr 24, 2016

PM to launch Rs. 8,000 crore scheme for free LPG connections to BPL families

The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, to be launched by Narendra Modi on May 1, will provide 5 crore free LPG connections across India.

Apr 23, 2016

Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad airports post high growth in domestic passenger volumes

Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Hyderabad airports recorded growth in the range of 19 to 25 percent in passenger volumes in 2015-16.

Apr 23, 2016

Domestic passenger air traffic to cross 100 million in FY17; IndiGo, SpiceJet to outperform industry: Analyst

Strong demand is expected to lift domestic air traffic beyond 100 million from 85 million in FY16; Indigo, SpiceJet to outperform industry, says an Edelweiss Securities note.

Apr 23, 2016

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Economy News

Foreign tourist arrivals slowed down in 'God's Own Country,' reveals Kerala Tourism data

India could end up as importer of sugar for the first time in four years

J&K minister orders closure of a state corporation formed to facilitate employment for the youth

Saudi prince unveils sweeping plans to end 'addiction' to oil

France wins $40 billion Australian submarine contract: Reuters sources

Essar Oil, Indian Oil, HPCL, BPCL expanded fuel retail network, Reliance added none in FY16

PF deposits to fetch 8.7% interest, lower than 8.8% proposed by EPFO

FDI inflows in India topped $51B in April-Feb FY16

Oil-exporting countries to take $500 billion hit in revenue loss this year: IMF

Govt may spend Rs. 6,000 crore to revamp regional airports

Saudi Cabinet approves 'Vision 2030' outlining reforms for next 15 years

Govt panel suggests liquidating loss-making PSUs

PM to launch Rs. 8,000 crore scheme for free LPG connections to BPL families

Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad airports post high growth in domestic passenger volumes

Domestic passenger air traffic to cross 100 million in FY17; IndiGo, SpiceJet to outperform industry: Analyst

UP Police rescue elderly couple assaulted and thrown out of house by son and daughter-in-law

Not quiting, will continue to work as MP: Babul Supriyo after meeting Nadda

Florida emerging as new Covid epicentre in US as fresh cases surge

It's celebration time in native village of women's hockey team goalkeeper Savita Punia

CBSE Class 10 results out: Pass percentage at all-time high with 99.04% clearing exams