The current account deficit (CAD) increased to $14.3 billion, or 2.4 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), in the first quarter of the current
Month: September 2017
GST hits exporters’ order book hard; 15% drop till October: FIEO | Business Standard News–16.09.2017
Two months after the roll out of the goods and services tax (GST) regime in July, the order books of exporters are said to have
Govt considering its own cryptocurrency | Business Standard News–16.09.2017
The Central government is considering a proposal to introduce its cryptocurrency similar to Bitcoin. Sources close to the development said that the proposal was discussed
Bitcoin flourishes in India, despite China’s cryptocurrency crackdown | Business Standard News–16.09.2017
The bitcoin is in a tailspin, but that is not stopping a growing number of enthusiasts in India from trading in it After months of
Utilising MSMEs as engines for growth – The Hindu–16.09.2017
Recent growth data for India reveals that there has been a significant slowdown in the industrial growth rate, especially manufacturing, in the first quarter, April-June,
Artificially created distress – The Hindu–Artcile dated Nov 16,2016–11 months ago –being referred to 16.09.2017-
Without adequate preparation or thought, the monetary authorities and the government have taken a drastic step declaring as worthless over 86 per cent by value
Traders’ meet may decide on agitation – The Hindu–15.09.2017
The Confederation of All India Traders, representing close to six crore small businesses, will discuss the prospects for launching a national agitation over the implementation
Worry for India’s economy: Poor rains raise fear of lower agricultural output | india-news | Hindustan Times–15.09.2017
A poor monsoon in nearly 40% of the country is fast turning into a worry for India’s economy this year, with experts warning of a
GST: Tax department to probe Rs 65,000 crore credit claims of traders | business-news | Hindustan Times–15.09.2017
Transitional credit claims worth Rs 65,000 crore received from traders under GST have stumped the government and the tax authorities are now preparing to check
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देशात महागाईने गेल्या चार महिन्यांतील उच्चांक गाठल्याने इंधन दरवाढीच्या चटक्यातून वाचू पाहणाऱ्या सर्वसामान्य नागरिकांना आता खाण्यापिण्याच्या वस्तूंसाठी संघर्ष करावा लागत आहे. केंद्र सरकारने ग्राहकांना आंतरराष्ट्रीय
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जपानचे अध्यक्ष शिंझो आबे, यांच्या उपस्थितीत अहमदाबादमध्ये पार पडलेल्या बुलेट ट्रेनच्या भूमिपूजन सोहळ्यात ही विशेष रेल्वे गाडी देशाला फुकटच मिळाली असल्याचे सांगून पंतप्रधान नरेंद्र मोदी
How online pharmacies are now rushing to pace up growth – The Economic Times–15.09.2017
The online pharmacy market, estimated to be a fraction of that at Rs 700-800 crore Pradeep Dadha is a busy man these days, re-laying the
For a law to protect privacy and data–Economic Times–15.09.2017
At Wednesday’s conclave on financial inclusion organised by the UN, finance minister Arun Jaitley was confident that the Aadhaar law would stand the test of
Don’t dither on judicial reforms-Economic Times–15.09.2017
It is welcome that four states and one Union territory — Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala and Chandigarh — have reduced cases pending for over
GST to hit informal sector; GDP growth to moderate: UN report – The Financial Express–15.09.2017
The growth is expected to reach 2.6 per cent, slightly higher than in 2016 but well below the pre-financial crisis average of 3.2 per cent.
GDP to remain below 6 percent in Q2 FY18, says SBI report – The Financial Express
Country’s GDP is likely to remain below 6 per cent in the second quarter of 2017-18 owing to muted agriculture growth and sluggish performance of
NPAs to touch 10.5 per cent by March as banks recognise entire stress – The Financial Express
The report, however, said over the medium-term, a big increase in stressed loans is unlikely on factors like higher commodity prices, lower interest rates, improved
I-T dept to launch jurisdiction-free assessment from October | Business Standard News
The assessment of taxpayers is set to become jurisdiction-free. Come October, the income tax (I-T) department will launch a pilot project of the new system
Can start-ups really impact the economy? | Business Standard Column
My answer is “no” if we refer to e-commerce type of start-ups and the time horizon is 10 years. For sure, technology can and will
Sunrise at sunset point | Business Standard Column
The Indian pharma model has depended on a few fundamentals. It capitalised on a strong domestic base in India through rapid product introductions, the Hindu