Economy News

Prices on Rise Days before Union Budget

It's less than a week to go before the Modi government's first budget session begins in the Parliament on 7 July, and it seems to be facing one price hike after another in quick succession.

Jul 1, 2014

Indian Rupee, Market Open High; Oil prices Hiked

The BSE-Sensex rose 0.44 percent, while the NSE Nifty gained 0.31 percent on Tuesday.

Jul 1, 2014

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Government to Increase Social Sector Spending through Plan Outlay?

Modi government is also expected to spend more on social sector schemes in this fiscal year.

Jun 30, 2014

Ranbaxy's Journey over the Years

In 1937, cousins Ranjit Singh and Gurbax Singh started as Indian distributors of vitamin-drugs for Japanese pharmaceutical company in Amritsar.

Jun 30, 2014

As Western Nations Seek to Invest in India's Defence, A Look at the Sector in Numbers

With the Centre likely to announce a bigger cap of foreign investment in India's defence sector, leaders from various western nations are set to visit India soon to discuss the deal.

Jun 30, 2014

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RBI Puts Confidence in Modi's Stable Government ahead of Budget Session

Modi government seems to be getting the backing of RBI expressing confidence of economic recovery.

Jun 27, 2014

Indian Market Opens High, Pharma and IT Sector Surge

The Sensex on Friday opened higher at 25132.08 points by surge of 69.14 points and Nifty at 7514.20.

Jun 27, 2014

Hamid Ansari Reaches China: Discussion to Achieve Stable Trade Relation

Hamid Ansari, along with Nirmala Sitharaman, is on his five-day visit to China to discuss bilateral issues.

Jun 27, 2014

Rupee Gains Against Dollar in Early Trade

The Indian rupee strengthened by 6 paise at 60.08 per dollar versus Thursday's closing of 60.14 a dollar at the Interbank Foreign Exchange Market on Friday.

Jun 27, 2014

Rupee, Most Asian Currencies Weaken Against Dollar on Thursday

Traders expect the rupee to move in the range of 60 to 60.50 per dollar on Thursday, following Iraq crises.

Jun 26, 2014

Indian Markets Trade Rangebound, Investors Expect Profits in Auto-sector

BSE index fell by 0.23 percent, while NSE index too declined 0.19 percent lower during early trade on Thursday. Sensex opened flat at 25,217.69 points by drop of 96.05 points and Nifty opened at 7554.10 points by slipping 15.15 points.

Jun 26, 2014

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NDA Government's Pre-Budget Shockers and Surprises

The Centre has been doling out alternating pre-budget shockers and surprises through its decisions to hike prices of some services and commodities and holding back on others.

Jun 26, 2014

International Financial Firms Put Faith in Modi Government's Budget

Union Budget 2014-15: Morgan Stanley has expressed hope that the Modi government would bring about policy reforms.

Jun 25, 2014

Budget Session: What to Expect

The Budget session that will kick off on July 7 is anticipated to hold both, 'bitter pills' as well as positive announcements. Here is a list of the probable positives that may come out of the session.

Jun 24, 2014

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Railway Minister May Consider Change in Hike of Suburban Train Fares in Mumbai

After facing a backlash, not just from the Opposition but also allies and party units over its decision to hike rail fares, the Railway Minister has reportedly promised to consider the situation for Mumbaiites, who use the suburban railways for daily commute.

Jun 24, 2014