Austerity measures

Greece in tough climbdown on radical debt promises

Greece`s radical left government was at pains Saturday to put a positive face on an EU compromise deal that is sharply at odds with its anti-austerity ambitions.

Feb 21, 2015, 15:30 PM IST

Global stocks slip as anti-austerity party wins Greek election

Both US stock futures and Japan's Nikkei fell 0.6 percent on heightened concerns the Greek election results could lead to renewed instability in Europe.

Jan 26, 2015, 10:53 AM IST

Modi govt launches austerity measures; bars 5-star hotel meetings, first class travel

The government on Thursday announced several austerity measures which ban ministers from holding meetings in five-star hotels and traveling in first class of airlines.

Oct 30, 2014, 15:00 PM IST