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In an accelerated growth scenario, mining can generate an additional 6-8 million jobs

Cabinet approval for wage code bill likely next week

Union Cabinet's approval would be required for introducing the bill in either House of Parliament.

23 Jun 2019 1:28 PM IST

KCNA have accused Mike Pompeo of derailing discussions. (Photo:AP)

Pompeo likely to calm tension with India before expected Trump-Modi...

India is embroiled in disputes with United States over tariffs, Indian price caps on imported medical devices, most from...

21 Jun 2019 5:36 PM IST

98 per cent rural sanitation coverage achieved, Interim Finance Minister Piyush Goyal said. (Phto File: Ani Twitter)

India's exported USD 6.3 bn worth of goods in 2018 under export...

The US has rolled back incentives under its Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) programme from June 5.

21 Jun 2019 5:12 PM IST

Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman during a press conference in Mumbai. (Photo: PTI )

Govt likely to let budget deficit rise as tax receipts fall short

Fiscal deficit target to as much as 3.6 per cent of GDP from an already upwardly revised target of 3.4 per cent.

21 Jun 2019 11:39 AM IST

The Directorate General of Safeguards (DGS) has slapped a profiteering notice on Jubilant FoodWorks for allegedly not passing on GST rate cut benefit to consumers at its Dominos Pizza outlets.

Sitharaman-led GST Council meet to decide on tax cut on e-vehicles,...

To push for manufacturing electric vehicles, the Council will consider slashing GST rates to 5 pc from 12 pc, an...

20 Jun 2019 6:49 PM IST

According to CMIE, the labour force participation rate fell from 46.1 per cent in 2016-17 to 43.5 per cent in 2017-18. CMIEs latest estimates suggest that the number has plummeted to 42.7 per cent in the first quarter of 2018-19.

Centre, states need to pursue labour law reforms: SBI report

Making a case for labour law reforms, the report said the investors look out for stability and sustainability.

20 Jun 2019 4:33 PM IST

Youngsters these days are following the trend of switching jobs often.

Retail, FMCG to add 2.76 lakh new jobs in Apr-Sept FY20

Mumbai with 14,770 new jobs and Delhi with 10,800 new jobs will be the leaders for (FMCG/D), the report said.

20 Jun 2019 4:02 PM IST

India Post is starting its India Post Payments Bank.

All you need to know regarding India Post Payments Bank savings...

At Rs 50, the minimum average balance (MAB) needed to be kept in an India Post savings account is very small.

20 Jun 2019 3:29 PM IST

Reacting on Gandhis reply in Supreme Court, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, His credibility has taken a beating. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

FM discusses budget proposals with financial sector regulators

The Council also held consultations to obtain inputs and suggestions of the financial sector regulators for the Budget.

20 Jun 2019 10:28 AM IST

Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian termed the GST launch a big transformational event of 2017-18. (Photo: ANI)

EAC-PM rejects Subramanian's claim on over-estimation of GDP

Primary contributors of the paper are economists Bibek Debroy, Rathin Roy, Surjit Bhalla, Charan Singh, Arvind Virmani.

19 Jun 2019 7:44 PM IST

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal addressing a press conference in Bengaluru on Friday. (Photo: ANI)

India will not allow multi-brand retail by foreign firms, predatory...

Piyush Goyal asked the traders to use government e-marketplace and MUDRA scheme to promote their business.

19 Jun 2019 7:41 PM IST

Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das

FM reviews state of economy at FSDC meet

The FSDC is the apex body of sectoral regulators, headed by the finance minister.

19 Jun 2019 7:15 PM IST