Economy
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India well placed to deal with global trade crossfire: Goyal
India | Jun 21, 2019, 04:07 PM ISTAt a time when the world is witnessing trade wars across nations, India too will be impacted.
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Clear indication of economy losing traction: RBI Governor
Business | Jun 20, 2019, 11:09 PM ISTReserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das had, in the last Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, said that there is clear evidence of economic activity losing traction while giving the rationale for a rate cut.
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From economy to cricket, only hearing depressing news these days: Pak Chief Justice
World | Jun 20, 2019, 05:07 PM ISTPakistan's chief justice Asif Saeed Khosa lamented that Pakistanis were only hearing "depressing" news these days -- on the state of the economy, politics and even from the cricket field.
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Consumer confidence falls in May on worries about jobs, economy: RBI Survey
Business | Jun 07, 2019, 08:41 PM ISTConsumer confidence declined in May 2019 due to deterioration in sentiments on jobs, price levels and the economy, according to an RBI Survey.
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Rupee extends rise, gains 5 paise against dollar in early trade
Business | May 22, 2019, 11:25 AM ISTAt the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened almost flat at 69.70 against the dollar and then it strengthened by 5 paise to quote at 69.67 in early trade.
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US dollar extends rise amid ecominc data, euro slips
Business | May 22, 2019, 10:56 AM ISTThe total existing-home sales, completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, fell 0.4 per cent from March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.19 million in April.
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Aamir Khan ditches business class, travels in economy; video goes viral
Celebrities | Apr 23, 2019, 01:07 PM ISTAamir Khan was spotted at an economy class in a flight. Fans found him sitting at a window seat, unaware that he was being filmed.
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Agenda 2019: Arun Jaitley dubs '108 purported economists' as compulsive contrarians
Mar 20, 2019, 09:41 AM ISTHighlighting the economic achievements of the Modi government, Jaitley in his ninth part of 'Agenda 2019' series of blogs said the Central Statistical Organisation (CSO), which handles data management, always maintains an arm's length distance from the government and functions professionally and independently.
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We might end up 2018-19 with 3.3% fiscal deficit: DEA Secretary
India | Feb 02, 2019, 05:12 PM ISTHe also said the government has maintained the glide path towards achieving the fiscal deficit target of 3 per cent by 2020-21 and eliminate primary deficit.
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'India's growth solid, important for govt to pay heed to RBI's message on financial stability': IMF Chief Economist
Business | Dec 10, 2018, 06:45 AM ISTObstfeld, 66, -- who is set to retire this month-end -- will be succeeded by Gita Gopinath, the second Indian to be appointed to the position.
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Madhya Pradesh elections 2018: State and its economy
Dec 05, 2018, 07:08 PM ISTIn India, MP has the largest reserves of diamond and copper.
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Telangana Elections: Here’s all you need to need to know about state, its economy
Nov 23, 2018, 12:17 PM ISTTelangana, specifically Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, is the headquarters of an international non-profit, the Indian Heart Association.
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Chidambaram dares BJP to contradict official data on economy
National | Sep 09, 2018, 08:59 PM ISTThe former finance minister reacted after BJP president Amit Shah asked his party leaders to challenge Chidambaram and others from the opposition for an open debate on the government's economic policies based on facts and figures.
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Pakistan PM Imran Khan ropes in foreign experts to rebuild debt-ridden economy
World | Sep 02, 2018, 06:25 PM ISTThe immediate challenge for the Khan-led government is to arrange finances to fill about a USD 10 billion gap that is arising due to higher outflows than estimated inflows.
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Economy to grow at higher rate in coming quarters, says Niti Aayog
Business | Aug 31, 2018, 08:10 PM ISTThe Indian economy grew at 8.2 per cent in the first quarter of 2018-19 on good show by manufacturing and farm sectors.
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SAC approves first ever trade and export policy in Jammu and Kashmir
India | Aug 02, 2018, 01:21 PM ISTThe policy is valid for a period of 10 years, or till a new trade and export policy is announced.
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In major win for Donald Trump, US economy surges to 4.1 per cent growth in Q2, fastest hike since 2014
Business | Jul 27, 2018, 09:48 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump cheered the numbers, holding an impromptu press conference outside the White House to tout the "amazing" growth and said "this is just the beginning".
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India fastest growing economy in Asia; on track to meet FY18 target: ADB Report
Business | Jul 19, 2018, 10:21 AM ISTPrudent macroeconomic and fiscal policy-making will help economies across the region prepare to respond to external shocks, ensuring that growth in the region remains robust.
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India surpasses France to become world's sixth largest economy
Business | Jul 11, 2018, 06:50 PM ISTWith GDP of USD 19,390,604 million, United States has topped the list, followed by China with USD 12,237,700 million.
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Puducherry budget to be presented on July 2
Business | Jun 22, 2018, 04:48 PM ISTThe assembly which was adjourned sine die after a two-day meeting on June 5 has been reconvened to meet on July 2, the release added.