Economy News

India Pins Hopes on Budget 2015; Will it be the Harbinger of Growth?

2015 Budget and reforms to revitalise Indian economy. Sensex to reflect GDP expansion more closely.

Jan 13, 2015

Government Will Work Towards Non-Adversarial Tax Regime: Arun Jaitley

Union Minister Arun Jaitley said India must have credibility in terms of governance.

Jan 12, 2015

Coal India Shares Fall 4% on Reports of 10% Stake Sale by Government

The Center is likely to offload 10% of its 89.65% stake in the coal major, in a bid to reach the disinvestment target and to help limit the fiscal deficit to 4.1%

Jan 12, 2015

Jaitley: Major PSU Disinvestment before March 31, Govt Trying Hard To Limit Fiscal Deficit to 4.1%

Jaitley expresses hope that 2015 would be a much better year for the Indian economy, even as the government tries to deal with 'legacy of the past'.

Jan 10, 2015

FM Jaitley, RBI Governor Rajan Stand United ahead of Budget 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is expected to announce major reforms during the budget session.

Jan 10, 2015

US Adds More Jobs but Pays No Money

Employment in the US increased by a seasonally adjusted 252,000 jobs in December and unemployment fell to 5.62%.

Jan 10, 2015

Govt to Introduce National Skill Development Policy to Train 50 Crore People by 2020: Rudy

In a bid to tackle the problem of shortage of skilled workers, the government plans to introduce necessary skill development programmes.

Jan 9, 2015

Infosys Beats Market Expectations, Net Profit Up 13% in Q3; Employees to Get 100% Bonus Payout

Infosys has maintained its annual sales growth guidance at 7-9 per cent.

Jan 9, 2015

Tata's Vistara Airlines Seeks To 'Do It Right'

India witnesses the return of the Tatas in the airline industry. Armed with domain knowledge and experience, their aviation company Vistara, a Tata Sons-Singapore Airlines joint venture, aims to redefine India's full-service airline industry.

Jan 9, 2015

How Affiliate Marketing Can Help E-Commerce Enterprises

Here's what should have been on your radar and/or what you can do now to bring your brand closer to global.

Jan 9, 2015

After ONGC, Govt to Sell Stakes in GAIL and Oil India Ltd?

The subsidy sharing formula is being reworked to help limit the subsidy burden of the upstream companies.

Jan 9, 2015

Qatar Airways Eyes Indigo Stake; Seeks Larger Footprint in India

"It is extremely important for the Prime Minister to put the aviation growth in India as priority," Qatar Airways CEO Al Baker said.

Jan 8, 2015

Gold Imports Fall to 39 Tonnes in Dec; Exporters Seek Duty Drawbacks in Budget 2015

Post scrapping the 80:20 gold import/export scheme, gold import for December 2014 sharply to 39 tonnes.

Jan 8, 2015

China Catches 680 Fugitive Criminals Through Anti-Corruption Campaign

The Chinese government announced on Thursday that it managed to nab 680 people accused of committing economic crimes and had fled the country with their ill-gotten money

Jan 8, 2015

Elections 2015: Is Sri Lanka Ready for Peace and 'Inclusive' Democracy?

Even as Rajapaksa and Sirisena fight out the elections, the promise of lasting peace appears like an illusion.

Jan 7, 2015