Economy News

Stake Sale in PSUs to Gain Momentum in Next Three Months

The Government of India is engaged in pushing through as many stake sales as possible before the fiscal year ends.

Dec 15, 2014

Economic Output Shrinks for October amid Clamor for Rate Cut

India's industrial output for October suffered a three-year low, even as inflation reduced, bringing back the clamor for a rate cut.

Dec 13, 2014

Alibaba Founder Jack Ma Becomes Asia's Richest Person

Meanwhile, Indian businessman Mukesh Ambani is ranked 32nd on the list

Dec 13, 2014

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Oil Price Crash: What Does a $12 Billion Windfall Mean for Jaitley's Budget?

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has his work cut out with the crash in oil price by almost half; seeks to balance fiscal deficit better

Dec 13, 2014

Raghuram Rajan speaks during a news conference on the World Economy Outlook in Singapore September 14, 2006.

Rajan seeks 'Make in India' to become 'Primarily for India'

Raghuram Rajan cautioned the government on its Make in India strategy, wants to harness regional and domestic growth given the circumstances.

Dec 13, 2014

Black Money: SIT Traces Rs 14,958 Crore in India, Rs 4,479 Crore in Swiss Banks

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has recommended amendments to laws to make tax evasion of over Rs.50 lakh a 'predicate offence'

Dec 13, 2014

Lingaa First Day Kerala Reports: Rajinikanth Starrer Opens to Average Response

As per some sources, the film has failed to meet the expectations.

Dec 12, 2014

Tea Exports to Russia a Losing Proposition

Russia, the world's largest importer of tea has come under pressure from the fall in ruble, leading to margins coming under severe pressure for Indian exporters.

Dec 11, 2014

Finance Minister and RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan

RBI Governor Comes Under Pressure from MPs to Cut Rates

MPs cutting across political parties seek to increase pressure on Raghuram Rajan to cut rates to improve credit off-take and spur economic growth

Dec 11, 2014

Rising Demand will Push Indian Economy towards 5-6% Growth in 2015: Moody's

In a report titled 2015 Outlook-Global Credit Conditions, ratings agency Moody's says India is likely to expand 5-6% in 2015.

Dec 10, 2014

Foxconn Swoops Down on Nokia's Chennai Plant; Likely to Make Micromax Phones

Foxconn and Lava said to be eyeing Nokia's Chennai plant and efforts are on to untangle the tax dispute holding the plant hostage.

Dec 10, 2014

First-Time Home Buyers Can Now Avail Loans With 3% Down Payment

Buying a home just got easier for potential first timers. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two mortgage lending giants announced on Monday that they will be backing mortgages with just 3% down payment.

Dec 9, 2014

Gold Trades Higher; International Rate Holds Above $1,200

Gold managed to trade above $1,200 per ounce in the face of continued strength by the US$ and oil price dropping below $66 per barrel. ₹

Dec 9, 2014

US Wrongly Penalised India on Steel Duties, WTO Says in Landmark Verdict

An appeals court of the WTO says US wrongly penalised India for subsidising Tata Steel's export of its manufactured products

Dec 9, 2014

Higher Gold Imports Widen CAD to $10.1 bn in Q2; Rupee to Remain Stable in 2015

India's CAD had widens due to rise in gold imports driven by falling gold imports and relexation in import norms. Lower oil import bill and higher capital inflows to provide comfort, keeping the rupee stable.

Dec 9, 2014