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Digital transactions in October shot up to 965 million transactions, the highest ever so far. (Photo: Pexels)

Over 3,133 cr digital transactions in FY19, positive trend for ongoing...

The government has set a target of over 4,000 crore digital transactions in the ongoing financial year.

10 July 2019 8:35 PM IST

The total funds held by all foreign clients of Swiss banks rose about 3 per cent to CHF 1.46 trillion or about Rs 100 lakh crore in 2017. (Photo: AP)

India to get Swiss bank details of all Indians from September

The first set in September would be followed by further despatches on a yearly basis, according to Switzerland's FDF.

10 July 2019 7:29 PM IST

Corn is a fave ingredient during the monsoon, with high nutrient values. Come, try out these delicacies.

MMTC postpones tender to import corn: Traders

The previous tender deadline was Tuesday, July 9. Offers must now remain valid up to July 18.

10 July 2019 1:33 PM IST

Chief Economic Adviser K V Subramanian. (Photo: Twitter)

Govt to take into account risks associated with sovereign bonds: CEA

There is a need to manage the risks associated with overseas sovereign borrowings, said CEA K V Subramanian.

9 July 2019 7:45 PM IST

The key findings of surveys and recommendations have been submitted to the RBI Committee on Deepening of Digital Payments. (Photo: ANI)

PCI says abolishing MDR charges to dry up investment capital, kill...

PCI said digital payments in India have received quite high interest from various investors, both domestic and...

9 July 2019 6:25 PM IST

According to Morningstar, India-focussed offshore funds, which are longer term in nature, witnessed net-inflow of $179 million in August whereas the India-focussed ETFs saw a net outflow of $39 million.

India likely to raise funds from interest-soft overseas markets

Until now, all the government debt has been rupee funded with interest rates of 6-6.25 per cent.

9 July 2019 3:31 PM IST

The steel exports to the US from China, Japan and South Korea have fallen by 4,88,000 tonne in six months since the imposition of the duty barriers by the Trump Administration.

India probes alleged dumping of flat rolled steel products from 15...

India conducts anti-dumping probes on of applications filed by domestic industry with prima facie evidence of dumping of...

9 July 2019 2:46 PM IST

Housing financiers like Indiabulls Housing Finance and Dewan Housing Finance are facing liquidity crunch.

Housing sales in 8 major cities up 4 pc in Jan-Jun; supply rises by 21...

Supply of new homes rose by 21 per cent to 1.11 lakh units during January-June 2019 from 1.24 lakh units in the year-ago...

9 July 2019 1:04 PM IST

The inflationary expectations would be seeping even in the core inflation (non-food, non-fuel). Going forward, both external and internal factors would weigh on the mind of the Monetary Policy Committee of the RBI: Assocham

Inflation likely rose in June, but below RBI target: report

The fiscal deficit target for this financial year was reduced to 3.3 per cent from 3.4 per cent.

9 July 2019 11:59 AM IST

Finance Ministry

Govt to soon issue clarification on applicability of surcharge on...

FM Sitharaman proposed to increase surcharge from 15 pc to 25 pc on taxable income between Rs 2 cr and Rs 5 cr.

9 July 2019 8:30 AM IST

The government has proposed to halve the income tax to 5 per cent for those earning between Rs 2,50,000 and Rs 5,00,000 per annum, in a relief to the middle class.

5 key changes in annual income tax assessment in Budget 2019

Additional income tax deduction of Rs 1.5 lakh on home loans for houses under Rs 45 lakh announced in Budget 2019.

8 July 2019 8:32 PM IST

The GR also said the Rs 10,000 loan would be given only to those who want to sow crops for the Kharif season.

Agriculture Minister expresses concern over delay in sowing of kharif...

The Centre is in touch with the states to jointly tackle the situation if there is any drought like situation.

8 July 2019 5:40 PM IST