ndia is the fifth-largest economy in the world, with GDP of $2.94 trillion in 2019, according to the IMF’s World Economic Outlook of October 2019.
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microfinance: Microfinance industry growth slows to 24.22 % in Q3 – The Economic Times
MUMBAI: Microfinance industry growth slowed to 24.22 per cent year-on-year in the third quarter of the current fiscal with total loan portfolio standing at Rs
Reserve Bank of India: View: The problems with Shaktikanta Das’ ‘vision’ of financial sector’s future – The Economic Times
By Ateesh Tankha In a February 24 document, ‘Assessment of the Progress of Digitisation from Cash to Electronic’, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) noted
RBI’s gradual shift from transparency to forbearance towards stressed sectors–Economic Times
Since 2008, RBI relaxed norms for restructured loans several times and allowed lower provisioning for select categories of loans. In November 2013, the then central
NCLAT sets aside NCLT order against Flipkart India – The Financial Express
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has set aside the October 24 order of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) that admitted an insolvency
Supreme Court asks JP Associates to return 858 acre to JIL – The Financial Express
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked Jaiprakash Associates (JAL) to return the 858-acre parcel to its subsidiary firm, Jaypee Infratech (JIL), which is currently undergoing
MSMEs get breather from choking loans; here’s govt’s plan to free them up from immediate repayment – The Financial Express
Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said out of 5.53 lakh MSME accounts, 5.28 lakh loans have been restructured, ET Now tweeted. The Finance Minister in a
Stress-testing global economy | Business Standard Editorials
It became clear this week that the novel coronavirus, which emerged from the city of Wuhan in China, will not be brought under control swiftly.
Govt’s new audit rules to shield companies against financial frauds | Business Standard News
In a bid to bring greater financial discipline in audits, the government has asked auditors to provide details like loans given by a company for
Global recession likely if coronavirus becomes pandemic, says Moody’s – business news – Hindustan Times
A global recession is likely if coronavirus becomes a pandemic, and the odds of that are uncomfortably high and rising with infections surging in Italy
Supreme Court questions Delhi police’s professionalism | Deccan Herald
The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned “lack of professionalism and independence” in Delhi police in containing violence in the national capital on citizenship law, expressing
Empowering people with disabilities | Deccan Herald
When is a country termed ‘evolved’? Is it when there is economic progress or growth in aspects such as infrastructure, or is the degree of
Dwindling Budget, public spending won’t yield prosperity | Deccan Herald
While the government highlights its top priority and penchant for lavish spending on the social sector and productive investments, the opposition assails the claims outright.
Vodafone Idea: Don’t invoke Vodafone Idea bank guarantees: Lenders – The Economic Times
MUMBAI: Vodafone IdeaNSE -12.50 %’s lenders met Department of Telecommunications (DoT) officials over the weekend, cautioning that invoking bank guarantees of the operator against statutory
Six Supreme Court judges infected with swine flu; CJI holds meeting | Deccan Herald
Six of the Supreme Court were found to have been afflicted with H1N1 virus. One judge sat on the bench while wearing a protecting mask.
Governments play a dangerous game when they start to shut down the internet, says Professor Dame Wendy Hall | Deccan Herald
Professor Dame Wendy Hall of the Web Science Institute, University of Southampton, is amongst the foremost voices in the world of the internet and computer
India’s import of US oil jumps 10-fold to 2,50,000 barrels per day–Deccan Chronicle
New Delhi: US oil supplies to India have jumped ten-fold to 2,50,000 barrels per day (bpd) in the last few years, visiting US Energy Secretary
‘If divisiveness doesn’t end, it will deter growth’–Deccan Chronicle
What do you think was the single biggest economic event of this country? I have no doubt that the 1991 economic reforms was the most
MSMEs: A myth that sustainability for MSMEs cannot coexist with economic profitability: Pradeep Mehta, CUTS – The Economic Times
In addition to creating financial elbow, the government along with business association needs to convince MSMEs of the benefits of adopting production processes that contribute
Definite Gains from The Trump Visit–Economic Times
US President Donald Trump has got a memorable, mammoth reception, endorsement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which would count with sections of his voters back