Economy News

Several scenarios projected as to when the oil slump might end

The US is still pumping near-record volumes of crude, while OPEC is keeping output at all-time highs to maintain market share.

Dec 17, 2015

US Fed hikes interest rates after almost a decade by quarter of a percentage point

It signals faith that the U.S. economy had largely overcome the wounds of the 2007-2009 financial crisis.

Dec 17, 2015

SC ban on diesel vehicles: Siam says verdict 'most unfortunate'

Siam also said the auto industry is being singled out because it is a "soft target".

Dec 16, 2015

Ban on diesel SUVs inappropriate: Car dealers

They said the decision will lead to huge job cuts at auto companies.

Dec 16, 2015

Four names from India in Swiss list of unclaimed bank accounts

The list of 2,600 names having dormant accounts have been published for the first time.

Dec 16, 2015

Arun Jaitley says ready to consider scrapping 1% manufacturing tax, hints at lower-than-18% GST rate

The 1% tax has been sought by states such as Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.

Dec 16, 2015

European nations get ready to review economic sanctions against Russia

Italy wants a debate on the sanctions as it has significant economic ties with Russia.

Dec 16, 2015

US Fed interest rate hike won't upset Modi government's crude oil math

The PPAC estimates India's oil import bill to be $73,286 million this fiscal, down 34.99% from $112,744 million in 2014-15.

Dec 16, 2015

Excise duty hiked on petrol, diesel to fetch Rs.2,500 crore

Basic excise on unbranded petrol has been increased from Rs.7.06 per litre to Rs.7.36

Dec 16, 2015

MasterCard, Visa want level playing field with RuPay in PM's Jan Dhan Yojana

Both companies see 'invisible mandate' behind choosing RuPay as card issuer for scheme.

Dec 16, 2015

SC ban on diesel vehicles: XUV 500, Scorpio, Sonata, Camry, Fortuner sales to be hit

Delhi is a major market for sale of diesel cars

Dec 16, 2015

India: Exports fall for 12th month in a row; scenario worse than 2008-09

Exports during November, 2015 stood at $ 20.01 billion, 24.43% down, y-o-y.

Dec 15, 2015

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana: Poor participation by private banks

Private banks accounted for just 3.76% of the accounts opened and 4.21% of the balance in those accounts.

Dec 15, 2015

Arrivals using E-tourist visas rose by a whopping 2713% in November

UK topped the list of countries using the facility followed by the USA.

Dec 15, 2015

Crude oil prices may snap losing streak, says top OPEC official

India has benefited a lot from falling crude oil prices.

Dec 15, 2015

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Economy News

Several scenarios projected as to when the oil slump might end

US Fed hikes interest rates after almost a decade by quarter of a percentage point

SC ban on diesel vehicles: Siam says verdict 'most unfortunate'

Ban on diesel SUVs inappropriate: Car dealers

Four names from India in Swiss list of unclaimed bank accounts

Arun Jaitley says ready to consider scrapping 1% manufacturing tax, hints at lower-than-18% GST rate

European nations get ready to review economic sanctions against Russia

US Fed interest rate hike won't upset Modi government's crude oil math

Excise duty hiked on petrol, diesel to fetch Rs.2,500 crore

MasterCard, Visa want level playing field with RuPay in PM's Jan Dhan Yojana

SC ban on diesel vehicles: XUV 500, Scorpio, Sonata, Camry, Fortuner sales to be hit

India: Exports fall for 12th month in a row; scenario worse than 2008-09

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana: Poor participation by private banks

Arrivals using E-tourist visas rose by a whopping 2713% in November

Crude oil prices may snap losing streak, says top OPEC official

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