Demonetisation

Indian economy on the rise, now the sixth largest in the world

IMF's latest figures indicate that India has displaced France to take the sixth spot with a GDP of $2.6 trillion in 2017. Predictions for 2018 are steady growth at 7.4%.

10 days ago

Which bank received highest amount of demonetised notes? It has something to do with Amit Shah

According to an RTI reply, Rs 745.59 crore in demonetised notes were deposited in the Ahmedabad District Cooperative Bank (ADCB) in just five days after demonetisation was announced by PM Modi in November 2016.

29 days ago

Mice cause mini demonetisation; shred notes worth Rs 12.38 lakh inside ATM

In Tinsukia, Assam, mice didn't let go the chance of gobbling and shredding currency notes worth more than Rs 12 lakh inside a SBI ATM.

Jun 19, 2018

71.9% of Indians want to see Narendra Modi as their PM again in 2019, says online poll

Modi is often slammed for not doing enough for job opportunities for the youth. The online poll, indeed proved it right, when 28.3 percent of the people who took the survey said that lack of employment-generation is Modi's biggest failure.

May 26, 2018

India's GDP growth at 7.3% in 2018-19, backed by GST, demonetization: ADB

Asian Development Bank says growth in South Asia remains among the world's fastest, driven by a recovery in India, the region's largest economy.

Apr 11, 2018

Govt lists big names among 9,491 'high-risk' NBFCs that did not comply with PMLA

The NBFCs in India had been under the scanner after the demonetization drive. Now, many of them have been placed under the 'high risk' category for not complying with the PMLA.

Feb 27, 2018

Deposited Rs 15 lakh during note ban? Get ready to face I-T scrutiny

The Income Tax department has issued notices to those who deposited Rs 15 lakh or more in their accounts during after scrapping Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currencies in November 2016.

Feb 3, 2018

Budget 2018: Top 5 expectations of Indian automobile industry after a roller coaster ride

The Indian automobile industry is on the verge of shifting to electric vehicles and hence, many landmark decisions in that direction are expected from Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

Jan 31, 2018

A flashback to 5 major economic events in 2017

Besides the implementation of demonetisation and Goods and Services Tax (GST), read to know the other major economic events that India witnessed in 2017.

Dec 30, 2017

India's 'new normal' growth rate is 7-8%, says Finance Minister Arun Jaitley

If India grows at 7-8 percent in 2018 as expected by the government, it might snatch back its title of the fastest growing major economy in the world.

Dec 22, 2017

Hiring sentiment in India rises for Q1 2018 from last quarter : Survey

The survey points out that hiring intention remain positive in various sectors for the January-March period.

Dec 12, 2017

India's GDP growth set to rise 7.2 percent in 2018, 7.4 percent in 2019: UN report

But, the report also pointed out that the performance of private investment remains a key macroeconomic issue.

Dec 12, 2017

In Gujarat, Congress supporters turn to 'Amul girl' because every vote is 'Amulya'

Asked about the inspiration, the artist said the Amul theme has been popular across India for decades and talks about day-to-day issues affecting the common citizen.

Dec 10, 2017

Fake 2,000-rupee note was out within 53 days of demonetisation [VIDEO]

A total of 2,272 fake notes of Rs 2,000 denomination were seized in 2016, reveals latest report by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).

Dec 8, 2017

Fake Rs 2,000 note was out within 53 days of demonetisation!

In just 53 days between November 8 and December 31 last year, police and other government agencies seized 2,272 fake Rs 2,000 notes -- at a time when people across the country were struggling to get hold of the new currency.

Dec 7, 2017

Gujarat's top-down model only favoured big corporates, state needs a bottom-up approach: Sam Pitroda

Pitroda, the man behind India's telecom revolution, said people in Gujarat are suffering the adverse impact of demonetisation and Goods Services and Tax (GST).

Dec 3, 2017

India's manufacturing activity accelerates in November on higher demand, new workers hired

The findings suggest that India is limping back to growth and might soon snatch back its title of the fastest growing major economy in the world in the coming quarters.

Dec 1, 2017

GST confusion over: Govt projects economy to grow at 6.75-7.5 percent this year

India's economy expanded 6.3 percent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2017, up from 5.7 percent the previous quarter which was the lowest in the last three years.

Dec 1, 2017

No cheque book ban to promote digital transactions: FinMin rubbishes reports

Several reports had suggested that Modi government may soon ban cheque book facility to boost digital transactions.

Nov 24, 2017

Private sector hiring likely to stay muted till March 2018: Report

The wage cost control would remain a key area of priority in the short term.

Nov 20, 2017