Economy News

Govt Likely to Sell 5% Stake in PFC Next Week; Lines Up Dredging Corp, NMDC, IOC and NALCO

In a bid to limit the fiscal deficit to 4.1 per cent, the government is looking to sell stakes in key organisations.

Jan 24, 2015

King Abdullah's Death: Oil Price Increase Unlikely To Continue Amid Excess Supply

The new King will continue to use the services of Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi, read the royal decree.

Jan 24, 2015

Air India Eyes Expansion, May Place Order for Fleet Of Airbus A320 Neo

Air India is expected to place an order for Boeing 737 Max jets, in a bid to expand its fleet to take on the growing demand for air travel.

Jan 24, 2015

Saudi King Abdullah's Death Fans Speculation over Policy, Oil Jumps

The uncertainty surrounding the oil policy of Saudi Arabia, as it mourns its dead king, drove oil prices up. Brent crude moved as high as $49.80.

Jan 23, 2015

AI to Sell Assets to Prune ₹40k crore Debt; SpiceJet Receives Initial Approval for Revival, Shares Jump

Air India losses have reached 40k crore, with the airline trying to sell real estate. SpiceJet has received initial approval to facilitate management control going to Ajay Singh, who's trying to resurrect the cash-strapped airline.

Jan 22, 2015

Modi Govt Shifts Gears on Disinvestment, Lines Up Stake Sale in NMDC, IOC, NHPC and Dredging Corp

The government is gearing up to launch a slew of alternate stake sales, after its earlier planned offloading at CIL and ONGC hit a road block. Companies now considered include NMDC, NHPC, Dredging Corp and IOC

Jan 22, 2015

Budget 2015: 3-yr FDs could get Tax Exemption; Financial Institutions Call for Introduction of Corporate Tax-Slab

Banking industry representatives have called on the FM to rationalise the maturity period for tax exemption status on fixed deposits so that it is on par with mutual funds at three years.

Jan 22, 2015

Gold at Five-Month High, Breaches $1300 Mark

Demand for gold has increased in the past few days, due to a global slowdown forecast. Silver also saw increased demand from industry and coin-makers.

Jan 21, 2015

Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Sees World Bank Committing $1 Billion

The Clean India Mission is expected to cost more than ₹62,000 crore.

Jan 21, 2015

Budget Proposals Will Be Transparent, Says Arun Jaitley

Arun Jaitley reiterated his stand on a more rationalized tax structure and added that Tier II and III cities would see infra investments go up, benefiting farmers.

Jan 20, 2015

After World Bank, IMF Projects India to Outpace China's Growth in 2016

IMF projects the world's 10th-largest economy to post faster economic growth, overtaking China.

Jan 20, 2015

IMF Lowers Global Growth Forecast as China Records Slowest Growth since 1990

IMF said that the boost from falling oil prices could be offset by factors such as weaker investments.

Jan 20, 2015

Arun Jaitley: Investment, Growth Linked to Policy Stability, Rationalised Subsidies

To attract investments and achieve high economic growth, it is necessary to rationalise subsidies and have stable economic policies, according to Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

Jan 19, 2015

'I' Box Office Collection (Day 5): Vikram Starrer Creates History in Kerala

Shankar's directorial "I" continues to mesmerise audience in Kerala.

Jan 19, 2015

Help Railways Cut Energy Costs, Suresh Prabhu tells Experts

The Railway minister asked industry experts to help bring down the energy costs for Railways.

Jan 17, 2015