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In June-end, the investment was at Rs 81,913 crore, while it was at Rs 82,619 crore in the end of May and Rs 81,220 crore in April-end.

P-note investments continue to drop; stands at Rs 79,088-cr in Aug-end

The use of P-notes has been on a decline since 2017 and slumped to a nine-and-a-half year low of Rs 66,587 crore in October-end.

16 Sep 2019 3:19 PM

According to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, industrial output grew at 3.3 per cent in April-July period this fiscal, down from 5.4 per cent growth in the same period a year ago. (Representational image)

Industrial output growth rises 4.3 pc in July

The industrial output growth was recorded at 1.2 per cent in June and 4.6 per cent in May this year.

12 Sep 2019 6:40 PM

There wont be any personal interaction between the taxpayer and the tax officer. This step aims to eliminate corruption in the tax department, said Union minister Anurag Thakur. (Photo: File)

'Faceless tax assessment to eliminate corruption in tax dept': Anurag Thakur

Infrastructure investment of Rs 100 lakh crore will be needed for achieving USD 5 trillion GDP, said Union minister Anurag Thakur.

12 Sep 2019 5:54 PM

ONGC has signed an MoU with the Assam government for enhancing its exploration and production activities in the state.

ONGC to invest Rs 13,000cr in Assam to drill over 220 wells

This investment is being made for drilling more than 220 oil and gas wells across the state, the company said.

11 Sep 2019 1:38 PM

A deal would see Singapore-based Grab buy a majority interest in Ant-backed DANA from Indonesian media conglomerate Emtek.

Grab in talks to merge Indonesian payment firms to overtake Gojek: sources

Grab and Gojek are the top-two startup brands in Southeast Asia, valued at USD 14 billion and USD10 billion.

11 Sep 2019 11:57 AM

In 2012, gold ETFs saw an inflow of Rs 1,826 crore. (Photo: ANI)

Gold ETFs register first inflow in Aug at Rs 145-cr on higher gold prices

Higher gold prices in India may have helped investors in pumping their money in gold ETFs.

10 Sep 2019 2:59 PM

The governments and industries in both the countries working hand in hand.

Niti Aayog urges Chinese businesses to make India an export destination

India-China bilateral trade stood at USD 87 billion during 2018-19.

10 Sep 2019 8:52 AM

The CPEC, which connects Gwadar Port in Balochistan with China's Xinjiang province, is the flagship project of Chinese President Xi Jinping's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

China plans to invest USD 1 bn in Pak development projects

The pace of development projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is satisfactory, says Yao Jing.

09 Sep 2019 10:17 AM

The envoy also commented that Chinese businesswomen would be invited to participate in the fifth Islamabad Expo scheduled in November to explore the market and promote networking. (Photo: File)

China plans investment of USD 1 bn in development projects in Pakistan: reports

Yao Jing made announcement while addressing the Islamabad Women's Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IWCCI) on Saturday.

08 Sep 2019 1:38 PM

The task force will identify technically feasible and financially/ economically viable infrastructure projects that can be initiated in 2019-20. (Representional Image)

FinMin sets up task force to identify infra projects for Rs 100 lakh cr investment

The task force will draw up a 'National Infrastructure Pipeline' of Rs 100 lakh crore, the finance ministry said.

07 Sep 2019 2:05 PM

As tourism is considered as bread and butter for Jammu and Kashmir and Laddakh, the Tourism Ministry will work on ways to make these regions more attractive for tourists so that locals can make it a primary source of income. (Photo: ANI)

Central govt prepares roadmap for development in J-K, Ladakh

The Home Ministry will raise additional one battalion each of BSF, CRP for J&K, Ladakh in order to create job opportunities for youth.

05 Sep 2019 4:31 PM

RBI has posted the recommendations on its website for comments from stakeholders and they are subject to the central bank’s approval. (Photo: AFP)

RBI's task force recommends moves to ease credit markets

RBI’s task force also recommended easing rules around the securitisation of loan assets.

04 Sep 2019 9:54 AM

Sebi had withdrawn the minimum residual maturity restriction of three years for investment in government securities and state development loans.

FPIs pulled out Rs 38,930 cr in FY19 due to weak market sentiments: Sebi

The limit for FPI investment in debt was revised from Rs 6.49 lakh cr to over Rs 6.98 lakh cr for the April 2019-Sept 2019.

03 Sep 2019 12:47 PM

"We at Fitch Solutions believe that growth has likely bottomed out and will start to rebound over the coming quarters. However, noting ongoing pressure on the external sector and private consumption, we now expect this rebound to be weaker than before," the rating agency said in its comments on India's growth.

Fitch Solutions says India GDP growth to rebound at slower pace

India's real GDP growth slumped in Q1 of FY2019/20 (April-March) to 5 pc year-on-year, from 5.8 pc in Q4 (January-March) FY2018/19.

02 Sep 2019 3:12 PM

India's economic growth has slumped for the fifth straight quarter to an over six-year low of 5 per cent in the three months ended June as consumer demand and private investment slowed amid deteriorating global environment.

India's growth likely to reach a trough in June qtr; recovery to be elongated: UBS

According to the UBS India financial conditions index, growth may have reached a trough in the June 2019 quarter.

02 Sep 2019 2:57 PM

Markets would also await PMI data for the manufacturing and services sectors which would influence trading sentiment, analysts said. (Photo: File)

Macro data, global factors key for markets in holiday-shortened week ahead: Experts

Investors would also monitor other key factors such as movement of rupee, crude oil and investment trend by overseas investors.

01 Sep 2019 6:15 PM

The issue has become one of the biggest trade irritants between New Delhi and Washington.

Amazon and Indian trader group in public spat over discounts

New FDI rules that took effect from February were designed to help small traders by curbing heavy online discounting.

31 Aug 2019 10:29 AM

Tencent did not respond to a request for comment. (Photo: AFP)

Tencent scraps plan to invest USD 150 mn in VIPKid: sources

VIPKid dismissed the news as untrue and said it was in fundraising talks with Tencent and other investors.

30 Aug 2019 1:39 PM

Pradhan seeks Japanese investment in steel sector

Steel companies in Japan have already shown interest to invest in India on manufacturing activities.

29 Aug 2019 2:11 PM

The present FDI policy is silent on the fast-growing digital media segment.

After tax incentives, govt brings in FDI reforms to propel growth

The changes in FDI policy will result in making India a more attractive FDI destination.

29 Aug 2019 9:41 AM

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