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India GDP grows 7% in Oct-Dec despite note ban woes
India’s economy unexpectedly grew 7% in the October-December quarter of 2016, indicating that the impact of the shock ban on ......
TMT
Now, government to take on VC-backed wallet startups with 'cashback' for BHIM app
The government will soon announce a cashback scheme for users of the Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) app in a ......
General
Broad-based investment pick-up in India another two quarters away: Bibek Debroy
Bibek Debroy, a member of the government think tank National Institution for Transforming India (Niti) Aayog, feels that finance minister ......
General
Glad I am not RBI governor now, it's a tough job: Bimal Jalan
The Narendra Modi government’s shock decision in November to ban high-value banknotes not only hurt the economy but also dented ......
General
Factory output rises in November despite demonetisation
India’s factory output rose 5.7% in November, compared with 1.8% decline in October, while retail inflation declined to 3.4% in ......
General
GST rollout may not happen before September
The two-day meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council ended without any discussion on the contentious issue of ......
General
GST rollout looks unlikely by July on banknote ban
The demonetisation drive and its impact on economy dominated the crucial meeting of Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on ......
Infrastructure
India November infrastructure output growth slows to 4.9%
India’s infrastructure output growth slowed in November as a cash crunch after the government’s banknote ban early in the month ......
Infrastructure
Railways to redevelop 400 stations, monetise land and air space: Suresh Prabhu
Customer is now at the centre of planning and implementation of railway infrastructure, said railways minister Suresh Prabhu at the ......