Economy News

Budget 2015: Govt to Double Allocation to ₹45,000 crore to Fast-track Road Projects

The allocation of money is seen as critical to revive the highways sector, which is likely to have a target of constructing about 8,500 km of roads next fiscal, despite inadequate participation by the private sector

Feb 16, 2015

Budget 2015: CII Wants Govt to Reform Tax Rules For Investment Trusts

The industry body wants a 'conducive' tax regime to spur growth of such trusts

Feb 16, 2015

293 Firms Commit to 266 GW of Renewable Power at Inaugural RE-Invest Conference

Many of the companies have expressed an interest to set up a factory shop to create the necessary infrastructure in India.

Feb 15, 2015

Coal Auction: GMR and Reliance Cement Emerge Winners on Day One

The coal block auction was kicked off on Saturday. The auction saw considerable interest from major infrastructure-related companies.

Feb 15, 2015

'Make in India': PM Inaugurates GE's First Manufacturing Plant in India

Inaugurating GE's first manufacturing plant in the nation, PM Modi invited the company to build ships in India

Feb 14, 2015

Sun Pharma's Dilip Sanghvi to Invest $290 Mn in Tulsi Tanti's Suzlon

The wind turbine maker would see funds infusion to the tune of 1,800 crore by Dilip Sanghvi through his personal investment firm.

Feb 14, 2015

Boeing Asks India to Confirm Helicopter Deal Worth $2.5bn, Warns Govt of Price Rise

Boeing asked the Indian Government to finalise the helicopter deal which would see Apache attack and Chinook heavy-lift helicopters, at a reported cost of $2.5bn, which could rise if the deal continues to hang.

Feb 13, 2015

U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew (R) shakes hands with India's Finance Minister Arun Jaitley

Budget 2015: Sensex Up 860 Points in 4 Days; Markets Cheer Jaitley's Assurance On Reforms

The pre-Budget rally is taking indices to record highs, expecting positive announcements

Feb 13, 2015

'Digital India': Call Centers, BPOs in Small Towns Soon, Says Ravi Shankar Prasad

Private players will be given incentives to set up the centres that will serve the poor, he said

Feb 12, 2015

Mahindra to Acquire Pipavav Defence for ₹3,000 Crore, Eyes Order Book

The Indian defence industry is witnessing consolidation, as companies line up to pick up supplying to the Indian defence requirements. This news could see more tie-up between Indian players, and Indian and foreign players.

Feb 12, 2015

Apple Becomes First US Firm Worth $700Bn in Stock Valuation

The valuation puts Apple on the top, which is more than the combined valuation of Google and Microsoft, its two closest competitors.

Feb 11, 2015

Mills Sell Sugar at Lower Rates to Pay Farmers as they Wait for Subsidy

The sugar industry is reeling from increased production and depressed prices, and looks forward to the government announcing an export subsidy to tide over the crisis

Feb 11, 2015

Amartya Sen Awarded Inaugural John Maynard Keynes Prize

The Bharat Ratna awardee and Noble Prize winner has been awarded the prize for his "outstanding contribution to society"

Feb 10, 2015

IT Exports to Expand by 12-14% in FY15: Nasscom

Nasscom expects the Indian IT sector to clock 12-14% growth in the upcoming fiscal year, on the back of strong economic fundamentals of Western nations.

Feb 10, 2015

A Railway Worker inspecting tanker wagons

RBI Orders Tighter Compliance on Suspicion of $3.2bn Iran Export Scam

The central bank asked Indian banks to tighten compliance and asked them to be more vigilant on suspected money laundering cases.

Feb 10, 2015

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Economy News

Budget 2015: Govt to Double Allocation to ₹45,000 crore to Fast-track Road Projects

Budget 2015: CII Wants Govt to Reform Tax Rules For Investment Trusts

293 Firms Commit to 266 GW of Renewable Power at Inaugural RE-Invest Conference

Coal Auction: GMR and Reliance Cement Emerge Winners on Day One

'Make in India': PM Inaugurates GE's First Manufacturing Plant in India

Sun Pharma's Dilip Sanghvi to Invest $290 Mn in Tulsi Tanti's Suzlon

Boeing Asks India to Confirm Helicopter Deal Worth $2.5bn, Warns Govt of Price Rise

Budget 2015: Sensex Up 860 Points in 4 Days; Markets Cheer Jaitley's Assurance On Reforms

'Digital India': Call Centers, BPOs in Small Towns Soon, Says Ravi Shankar Prasad

Mahindra to Acquire Pipavav Defence for ₹3,000 Crore, Eyes Order Book

Apple Becomes First US Firm Worth $700Bn in Stock Valuation

Mills Sell Sugar at Lower Rates to Pay Farmers as they Wait for Subsidy

Amartya Sen Awarded Inaugural John Maynard Keynes Prize

IT Exports to Expand by 12-14% in FY15: Nasscom

RBI Orders Tighter Compliance on Suspicion of $3.2bn Iran Export Scam

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