Finance

Banking Sector Needs Reforms, Says Jaitley

He called for 'conceiving' several reforms to the banking sector and 'the need for greater autonomy' being granted to banks.

Jan 3, 2015

Government Plans Massive Public Investment to Boost Economy

The Narendra Modi government's growth strategy for fiscal 2015-16 is three-pronged – increase in public investment, easing fiscal roadmap and higher revenue generation from oil, spectrum and disinvestment.

Jan 3, 2015

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Javadekar Eases Green Norms For 'Linear' Infra Projects

On receiving the necessary approvals, infra projects can go ahead with tree cutting and commence work if the necessary funds are in place

Jan 2, 2015

Manufacturing PMI Zooms to Two-Year High Of 54.5 in December

Expectations run high on government reforms and RBI rate cut.

Jan 2, 2015

Snapchat Raises $486 mn, Firm Now Valued at $10 bn

Snapchat, the instant photo messaging app, has managed to raise about $486 million in its latest round of funding, which now pegs its value at $10 billion.

Jan 2, 2015

Reforms Push Gets Boost in 2015, Says Jaitley

Reforms introduced will realise GDP expansion, said Jaitley, with projections at 5.5% for FY 2014/15.

Jan 1, 2015

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India's Fiscal Deficit Zooms as Revenue Realisation Falters

A cut in non-plan expenditure and more disinvestment could help rein in the deficit

Jan 1, 2015

Infrastructure Growth Rises to 5-Month High of 6.7% in November

The core sector of India's infrastructure platform, accounting for 38% of its total output, grew by a five-month high at 6.7%.

Jan 1, 2015

Microsoft Sues Bangalore-Based Software Firm for Running 'Tech Support Scam'

Almost 65,000 complaints involving such scams have been registered since May, Microsoft said

Dec 31, 2014

SpiceJet Denies Extending Flight Cancellations, to Operate 230 Flights Daily in January

Cash strapped airline SpiceJet denied media reports on flight cuts, confirming that it intends to operate 230 flights a day in January 2015 ₹

Dec 31, 2014

Xiaomi Confirms $1.1 Billion Funding and $45 Billion Valuation

Xiaomi, the largest smartphone maker of China, confirmed on Monday that it has managed to raise $1.1 billion in its latest round of funding.

Dec 30, 2014

Shake Shack Files for IPO; Will Go Public to Raise $100 Million

The burger giant reportedly filed for an Initial Public Offering with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday.

Dec 30, 2014

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Modi's Land Acquisition Reforms are Industry-Friendly but Farmers Feel Ripped Off

The ambitious agenda belies complex and worrisome socio-economic issues.

Dec 30, 2014

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Over 10 Crore Bank Accounts Opened under Jan Dhan Yojana a Month Before Deadline

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana scheme has seen 10 crore account opened a month before the deadline

Dec 29, 2014

No Pressure on RBI To Cut Rates, Insists Jaitley

The finance minister has denied pressurizing the RBI Governor to cut rates, after his reference to 'high cost of capital' sent the markets soaring in the expectation of a rate cut.

Dec 29, 2014