Economy News

RBI monetary policy decision hurts Indian currency; rupee hits new low of 74 against USD

Just after the RBI announced its decision, post 2.30 p.m., the rupee plunged to over 74 a US dollar -- the lowest ever mark -- it has touched against the greenback.

Oct 5, 2018

RBI holds key lending rates; repo rate stays at 6.5%

In August, the RBI had hiked its repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.50 per cent citing upside risks to inflation.

Oct 5, 2018

Fuel price cut: Centre announces Rs 2.50 relief amid spiralling petrol, diesel rates

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley made this announcement while addressing a press conference on Thursday.

Oct 4, 2018

Mukesh Ambani richest Indian for 11th consecutive year; Azim Premji, Lakshmi Mittal seal top 3

Billionaire Hinduja brothers, Pallonji Mistry, Shiv Nadar and others sealed the top 10 while biotech queen Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw emerged the biggest gainer percentage-wise among women in Forbes India Rich List 2018.

Oct 4, 2018

Short-term relief for farmers as Centre hikes MSP of Rabi crops for 2018-19

The Union cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the hike in the MSP of wheat by Rs 105 per quintal, masaur Rs 225,/quintal, safflower by Rs 845/quintal, and gram by Rs 220/quintal.

Oct 4, 2018

RBI allows oil firms hit by rising costs to raise $10 billion overseas

India, the world's third-biggest oil importer, depends on overseas markets to meet 80 percent of its oil needs.

Oct 4, 2018

Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu to chair inter-ministerial meet on rupee, trade deficit

The meeting will deliberate upon ways to address India's trade deficit in goods and pressure on the rupee, the official added. Representatives from the department of economic affairs, coal ministry, steel ministry, oil ministry and department of pharmaceuticals are expected to attend the meeting.

Oct 3, 2018

Government spent Rs 1,997 crore on salaries, perks of MPs in past four years

While Rs 71.29 lakh was spent on an average for a member of Lok Sabha, Rs 44.33 lakh was spent on a Rajya Sabha member, the Lok Sabha secretariat said in response to the RTI application, filed by activist Chandra Shekhar Gaud.

Oct 3, 2018

Government sacks IL&FS board; Uday Kotak-led team to take over

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) accepted the government's petition on Monday and the first meeting of the newly nominated board will be held on or before October 8 .

Oct 2, 2018

Pakistan to reconsider 'Silk Road' projects fearing Chinese debt trap

The voice of dissent against the Chinese projects has become stronger under the new government of Prime Minister Imran Khan, who himself has questioned the rising debt levels in the country.

Sep 30, 2018

India's economy continues on robust growth path amid falling rupee, soaring fuel prices: ADB

Growth remains stable across most of developing Asia due to robust domestic demand, buoyant oil and gas prices and a consolidation of India's growth rebound, it said.

Sep 26, 2018

With an eye on faltering rupee, RBI to raise rates next week

The predicted rate hike would be the RBI's third this year, having lifted borrowing costs in June and August. The US Federal Reserve is forecast to raise rates this week - its third this year - according to a separate Reuters poll.

Sep 26, 2018

Big boost for sugar industry as Cabinet approves Rs 5,538 crore package policy

Addressing the media, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that the policy's objective is to deal with the surplus domestic stock of sugar due to higher production in the coming season.

Sep 26, 2018

Cabinet approves GST Network to become govt-owned company

The announcement was made by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday, September 26, as he said that the government will now own 100 percent of the GST Network.

Sep 26, 2018

Wary finance ministry nudges RBI to tackle worsening credit crunch

Investors have been unnerved by credit concerns that have engulfed one of the biggest NBFC names in India - Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS).

Sep 26, 2018