IRCTC’s Travel Insurance Policy: Insure Your Train Travel For Just 35 Paise
Through IRCTC’s travel insurance, you can safeguard your train journey for just 35 paise premium and get up to Rs 10 lakh coverage
Jun 08, 2023, 14:42 PM IST
Can You Claim For HRA Exemption If Rent Is Paid To Your Parents?
House Rent Allowance or HRA is part of an employee's salary that employers provide to cover the cost of their rental accommodation.
Jun 08, 2023, 11:13 AM IST
India's economy to shrink 10.3% in 2020, will register 8.8% growth in 2021: IMF
The Indian economy, severely hit by the coronavirus pandemic, is projected to contract by a massive 10.3 per cent this year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday. Released ahead of the annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank, the report said global growth would contract by 4.4 per cent this year and bounce back to 5.2 per cent in 2021. America's economy is projected to contract by 5.8 per cent in 2020 and grow by 3.9 per cent the next year, the IMF said.
Oct 14, 2020, 06:28 AM IST
Govt tweaks startup definition, benefits to now flow for 7 years
The government has introduced minor changes to the startup definition, saying a business not older than seven years will now qualify for benefits under the Startup India Action Plan.
May 26, 2017, 08:50 AM IST
RBS to close down India business as it shrinks global assets: Sources
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) will close its corporate banking operations in India as part of a plan to sell or shut businesses in two-thirds of the countries it operates in, a person familiar with the situation said
Apr 11, 2016, 17:29 PM IST
Jaitley invites Australian businesses to invest in India
Showcasing significant investment opportunities in manufacturing and infrastructure sector, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has invited Australian businesses to come and invest in India as he wraps up his four-day visit to the Asia Pacific country.
Apr 02, 2016, 12:00 PM IST
Govt can exceed growth target with less obstructions, says FM
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday exuded confidence that the growth rate in the next fiscal could exceed 7-7.75 percent if there is less political obstructionism and the government is allowed to push through important Bills like GST and the bankruptcy law.
Mar 02, 2016, 12:46 PM IST
Services sector growth hits 19-month high in January: PMI
India's services sector activity touched a 19-month high in January driven by strengthening underlying demand and improved weather conditions, a monthly survey showed Wednesday.
Feb 03, 2016, 11:20 AM IST
India's manufacturing sector on the wane in Dec qtr: Ficci
The revival prospects for India's manufacturing sector in the October-December quarter seem to be weakening mainly due to a sluggish exports scenario, according to Ficci.
Dec 27, 2015, 11:11 AM IST
More changes to companies law, clearer CSR norms likely in '16
India ranks much higher at 8th place for protecting minority investors.
Dec 21, 2015, 12:48 PM IST
India's WB ranking on 'ease of biz' will improve further: FM
A World Bank report yesterday ranked India at 130 out of 189 country on the ease of doing business, up 12 places from 142nd rank last year.
Oct 28, 2015, 13:32 PM IST
Biz sentiment drops on rupee fall, weak global demand: Survey
Indian business sentiment fell for the third consecutive month in September amid subdued foreign demand and a sharp depreciation of rupee, a Deutsche Boerse survey said.
Sep 23, 2015, 15:49 PM IST
PM Modi accepts defeat on contentious land decree, will change law
Modi said on Sunday the government was ready to amend the proposed law and criticised the spreading of false rumours that made farmers afraid of the changes.
Aug 30, 2015, 14:51 PM IST
`Indian consumer sentiment lowest since March`
The MNI India Consumer Sentiment Indicator fell for the third straight month to 118.6 in July -- the weakest level since March -- amid weakening personal finances, said a Deutsche-Boerse survey.
Aug 04, 2015, 16:09 PM IST
India emerges as UK's 3rd largest FDI source in 2014
The UK on Wednesday said it has maintained its position as the number one destination for FDI in Europe after attracting a record number of projects from over 70 countries including India, bringing in the largest financial value and associated jobs over the past year.
Jun 17, 2015, 20:30 PM IST
Services sector contracts for first time in 13 months: HSBC
India's services sector activity contracted for the first time in 13 months in May, largely due to decline in new order flows amid competitive pressure and natural disasters.
Jun 03, 2015, 10:57 AM IST
Increase R&D spending to 4% of GDP, says Prabhu
If India is to expand business and innovate, the spending on Research and Development (R&D) should be raised to four percent from existing one percent of the GDP, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said on Saturday .
May 09, 2015, 22:18 PM IST
Govt proposes mechanisms to address exporters issues
The government has proposed two institutional mechanisms to address issues facing exporters and engage in regular communication with stakeholders, Parliament was informed on Friday.
May 08, 2015, 17:24 PM IST
FIPB clears 10 FDI proposals worth Rs 2,858 crore
The Foreign Investment Promotion Board has cleared 10 FDI proposals worth Rs 2,858 crore, and referred the Holcim-Ambuja deal to the CCEA.
Mar 25, 2015, 12:35 PM IST
Indian organisation releases guide for investment in US
Aiming to facilitate more Indian investment in the US, a top non-government Indian organisation has released a one-stop guide book, which also serves as a ready reference guide to all those looking to expand their business in America.
Mar 24, 2015, 09:57 AM IST
