Economy News

Global mobile app revenue and downloads are expected to grow significantly in the next 4 years

7.7 billion mobile apps to be downloaded by Indians by the end of 2016

India's app economy was not driven by the number of downloads or the revenue, but by the amount of time spent in-app by the users

Jul 7, 2016

Budget may be presented in December if govt switches to 'new financial year'

If the new financial year turns out to be calendar year, it would replace the budget presentation slot to December from February at present.

Jul 7, 2016

Minimum wage hike proposal currently put on hold

A labour ministry official said that any increase in wages would further raise the input cost for manufacturers and make them less competitive.

Jul 7, 2016

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7th Pay Commission: Central Govt employees postpone July 11 strike on hopes of higher salary hike

With the Modi government assuring the central government employees on a better deal with regard to the 7th Central Pay Commission, the July 11 strike stands deferred.

Jul 7, 2016

India's domestic air passenger growth 'fastest' at 18.8%

India's domestic air passenger growth at 18.8 percent was far ahead China and the United States, IATA said.

Jul 7, 2016

Asia stocks bounce, Aussie dollar hit by ratings blow

The Aussie initially fell half a U.S. cent to $0.7470 after Standard and Poor's cut the country's outlook to negative.

Jul 7, 2016

Oil edges up on U.S. inventories, but slowing Asia weighs

Traders said that a report of a reduction in available U.S. crude oil stockpiles had been the main overnight price driver.

Jul 7, 2016

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Indian banks need $90 billion to meet Basel III rules, says ratings agency Fitch

More than half the capital needs will have to be met via core equity, Fitch said.

Jul 6, 2016

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India's GDP growth rate probably 'overstated', PM Modi slow on economic reforms: Obama Govt

The US State department has termed India's 7.5 percent GDP growth rate 'overstated', according to a PTI report.

Jul 6, 2016

Govt approves 9% hike for nearly 2 lakh BSNL pensioners

The hike is expected to fulfill a long pending demand of revision of pension of BSNL absorbed employees who retired prior to June 2013.

Jul 6, 2016

India's June services PMI logs 2nd slowest growth in a year

The slowing reading indicates concerns regarding the sustainability of the economic upturn, according to Nikkei India Services Business Activity Index.

Jul 5, 2016

Govt gives approval for 56 highways in Himachal Pradesh

The total cost of constructing the highways will be about Rs. 13,000 crore.

Jul 5, 2016

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7th Pay Commission: Rail workers could be sacked, imprisoned if they join July 11 strike, says Railway Board

The Railway Board has said employees would face imprisonment, fines and even dismissal if they go on strike on July 11.

Jul 5, 2016

List of countries where Indians can travel without visa, get visa-on-arrival

Airlines globally planning investment in cyber security: Survey

Currently, about 91% airlines globally are making advance preparations to manage cyber risks against 47% of the airlines doing so three years back.

Jul 4, 2016

Soon Aadhaar-like cards for cows; Haryana launches 24*7 cow helpline

The government is mulling over plans to tag about 85 million cows, while Harayana government launches a 24 hour cow helpline.

Jul 4, 2016

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Economy News

7.7 billion mobile apps to be downloaded by Indians by the end of 2016

Budget may be presented in December if govt switches to 'new financial year'

Minimum wage hike proposal currently put on hold

7th Pay Commission: Central Govt employees postpone July 11 strike on hopes of higher salary hike

India's domestic air passenger growth 'fastest' at 18.8%

Asia stocks bounce, Aussie dollar hit by ratings blow

Oil edges up on U.S. inventories, but slowing Asia weighs

Indian banks need $90 billion to meet Basel III rules, says ratings agency Fitch

India's GDP growth rate probably 'overstated', PM Modi slow on economic reforms: Obama Govt

Govt approves 9% hike for nearly 2 lakh BSNL pensioners

India's June services PMI logs 2nd slowest growth in a year

Govt gives approval for 56 highways in Himachal Pradesh

7th Pay Commission: Rail workers could be sacked, imprisoned if they join July 11 strike, says Railway Board

Airlines globally planning investment in cyber security: Survey

Soon Aadhaar-like cards for cows; Haryana launches 24*7 cow helpline

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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Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious

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