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Free Trade Wars: Assocham warns of export disruptions as Donald Trump ups the ante on free trade

The government must work for an effective lobbying to explain to the US policy makers how free trade would help both the countries, Assocham says.

Jan 9, 2017

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Tax collection rises sharply for April-December 2016: Modi Govt

Indirect tax collection is up 25 percent while direct taxes saw 12 percent growth, the Modi government said in a statement.

Jan 9, 2017

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7th Pay Commission: Poll-bound states outsmart Modi Govt in wooing employees

Election-bound states announce implementation of pay commission recommendations to avoid violating model code of conduct.

Jan 9, 2017

People need not pay transaction charges for using credit and debit cards at petrol pumps, says government

Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Monday the transaction fee issue would be resolved by banks and oil-marketing companies, which is their issue.

Jan 9, 2017

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Karnataka petrol pumps to stop accepting debit, credit card payments from Monday

Petrol pumps have said it will be all cash until the banks withdraw the 1% transaction charge.

Jan 8, 2017

Govt may tax black money deposited in banks after demonetisation, says Arun Jaitley

Jaitley said just because banned notes have been deposited in the banks do not make them legitimate and the Revenue Department may tax this money.

Jan 8, 2017

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Railways to set up ATMs on platforms; eyes revenues worth Rs 2,000 crore

Next week, Suresh Prabhu will launch the non-fare revenue policy that would offer various schemes for revenue-generating activities.

Jan 8, 2017

ATM cards, POS machines will become redundant by 2020, says Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant

Niti Aayog has constituted a committee to identify and operationalise user-friendly digital payment options across the sectors.

Jan 8, 2017

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Rupee to fall to record low in 2017: Reuters poll

The rupee is expected to fall to a record low against the US dollar in 2017, a Reuters poll has found.

Jan 8, 2017

PM Modi's demonetisation decision could strip India of 'world's fastest-growing economy' tag

GDP growth estimates for Q3 and Q4 of 2016-17 are pegged at around 6 percent, bringing a buoyant India closer to a weak China, due to demonetisation.

Jan 7, 2017

Ivory trade ban: Can China crush its 'intangible cultural heritage'?

With Chinese loving ivory for luxury and medicinal use, it's easier said than done for China to shut down its legal ivory carvers and suppliers.

Jan 6, 2017

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India, Kazakhstan agree to amend two-decade old tax treaty

Under the new amendment, information exchanged between the two countries can be shared with other law enforcement agencies.

Jan 6, 2017

Capital Goods Q3FY17 Review: L&T, Cummins and Voltas to post muted growth on demonetisation

HDFC Securities picks Triveni Turbine and Kalpataru Power as its favourite stocks from the capital goods sector.

Jan 6, 2017

Budget 2017: No populist sops expected as Govt walks a tightrope after note ban

Demonetisation may hold the government for big-ticket spending, like debt waivers for farmers or transferring money into poor people's accounts.

Jan 6, 2017

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Loan growth at historic low even as banks are awash with cash after demonetisation

But now that banks have slashed MCLR rates almost 80-90 bps at one go, SBI expects a credit growth rebound, at least in the housing sector.

Jan 6, 2017

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Economy News

Free Trade Wars: Assocham warns of export disruptions as Donald Trump ups the ante on free trade

Tax collection rises sharply for April-December 2016: Modi Govt

7th Pay Commission: Poll-bound states outsmart Modi Govt in wooing employees

People need not pay transaction charges for using credit and debit cards at petrol pumps, says government

Karnataka petrol pumps to stop accepting debit, credit card payments from Monday

Govt may tax black money deposited in banks after demonetisation, says Arun Jaitley

Railways to set up ATMs on platforms; eyes revenues worth Rs 2,000 crore

ATM cards, POS machines will become redundant by 2020, says Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant

Rupee to fall to record low in 2017: Reuters poll

PM Modi's demonetisation decision could strip India of 'world's fastest-growing economy' tag

Ivory trade ban: Can China crush its 'intangible cultural heritage'?

India, Kazakhstan agree to amend two-decade old tax treaty

Capital Goods Q3FY17 Review: L&T, Cummins and Voltas to post muted growth on demonetisation

Budget 2017: No populist sops expected as Govt walks a tightrope after note ban

Loan growth at historic low even as banks are awash with cash after demonetisation

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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