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The Sena added that banning crackers and disturbing the tranquillity of the festivities was not the only solution to the problem of pollution. (Photo: File)

Mumbai: Shiv Sena slams SC ruling on sale of firecrackers

The Shiv Sena asserted that until courts, Centre provide people with basic necessities, banning events and practices is pointless.

12 Oct 2017 11:53 AM

As per the Reserve Bank direction, the Basel III capital regulation is being implemented from April 1, 2013 in India in phases.

India may delay implementation of Basel III norms: SBI report

Indian banking sector needs some time to assimilate the impact of past three structural changes before facing the new ones.

11 Oct 2017 3:06 PM

The series of 'structural' reforms like demonetisation and GST, undertaken by the Modi government have put the economy on a 'far more stronger track', said Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. (Photo: PTI)

Reforms like GST, note ban put economy on 'stronger track': FM

Referring to the series of economic reforms undertaken since 1991, Jaitley said the Indian model now seems to be emerging.

11 Oct 2017 9:56 AM

Khadi faces dark days: Handloom’s GST blow

Handloom is not merely an economic activity. It’s an art that its practitioners dedicate their lives to learn.

11 Oct 2017 1:04 AM

For the year 2022, the IMF has projected a growth rate of 8.2 per cent, as against its growth projection of 6.7 in 2017 and 7.4 in 2018. (Photo: AFP)

IMF lowers India's growth forecast over demonetisation, GST

Strong government spending and data revisions in India led to an upward revision of 2016 growth to 7.1 per cent.

10 Oct 2017 6:44 PM

Congress demands Amit Shah's (R) resignation, questions if his son Jay Shah (L) was aware of not ban in advance. (Photo: File | PTI)

Was Jay Shah aware of note ban, BJP chief should resign: Cong

The BJP, however, came out in strong defence of Jay Shah and rejected the allegations against him.

10 Oct 2017 10:17 AM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley also said that there is public support to the reforms being undertaken by the government. (Photo: PTI)

GST, note ban increasing tax compliance, squeezing cash-in-hand: Jaitley

Jaitley also said that the 'Swachh Bharat' campaign has brought to fore the importance of cleanliness.

09 Oct 2017 9:48 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Use huge reserves to revive the economy

The Modi government finds itself in a chakravyuh it is unable to fight its way out.

09 Oct 2017 1:20 AM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. (Photo: PTI)

GST, demonetisation having desired impact: Arun Jaitley

Demonetisation and GST are having desired impact in terms of tax compliances and squeezing quantum of cash in economy.

08 Oct 2017 11:42 AM

Finance minister Arun Jaitley addresses the media after the 22nd meeting of the GST Council in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Demonetisation, GST having desired impact: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley

He said demonetisation, GST were having desired impact in terms of tax compliances and squeezing quantum of cash in economy.

08 Oct 2017 11:26 AM

It was a far cry from the two per cent hike in GDP that the GST implementation was supposed to have achieved according to the lobbies that pushed vociferously for it.

GST course correction: Only time will tell

The Gujaratis are an enterprising trading community and they have been hit hard by demonetisation and GST.

08 Oct 2017 12:33 AM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (Photo: File/PTI)

5,800 companies reveal suspicious transaction of Rs 4,552 crore

The ministry said that 13 banks have submitted their first instalment of data.

07 Oct 2017 12:52 AM

Sunil Kant Munjal is chairman, Hero Enterprises.

Note ban, GST will take some time to show results: Munjal

He adds demonetisation was a fantastic idea but its implementation could have been taken up differently.

06 Oct 2017 6:05 PM

Old Rs 1,000 notes along with Rs 500 old notes were banned overnight on November 8, 2016. Photo: PTI

Govt releases data on companies involved in money laundering after note ban

Over Rs 4,574 crore was deposited post note ban in 13,140 bank accounts of 5,800 suspected companies.

06 Oct 2017 1:18 PM

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav was addressing a press conference in Agra, a day ahead of his party's two-day national convention. (Photo: PTI)

Cow, cow dung Modi govt's favourite issues, raked up to divide society: Akhilesh

The former chief minister said on Wednesday that the ‘ill effects’ of demonetisation were gradually becoming visible.

05 Oct 2017 10:25 AM

Has RBI washed its hands of growth?

The acceleration was largely due to demonetisation and the hasty introduction of the Goods and Services Tax that created a lot of uncertainty.

05 Oct 2017 3:13 AM

A file photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking part in Swachchh Bharat Abhiyan.

Modi and the broomstick

Modi needs to pay serious attention to imposing heavy fines on people indulging in actions that can only mar his cleanliness drive.

05 Oct 2017 3:02 AM

Arun Shourie is former BJP member and was Cabinet minister during Atal Bihari Vajpayee's rule. (Photo: PTI)

Shourie slams demonetisation, says it was idiotic jolt

Former BJP member adds note ban was largest money-laundering scheme ever rolled out by a govt.

04 Oct 2017 12:30 PM

The Reserve Bank of India, RBI, will print new Rs 100 notes with new designs. (Photo:Representational/File)

RBI to print new Rs 100 notes to boost lower denomination supply

Central bank already printing new Rs 200 notes as it gears itself up to ensure enough cash in the system.

03 Oct 2017 3:50 PM

Indian manufacturing activity expanded for a second consecutive month in September although firms struggled to sustain demand. (File Photo)

Manufacturing activity in September expands, firms struggle to create demand

To attract demand, firms continued to absorb most of the cost pressure in September.

03 Oct 2017 11:33 AM

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