The size of Indian workforce has shrunk by 4.7 crore from 42 crore to 37.3 crore, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey conducted by
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Foreign Trade Policy–One hobbled step forward | Business Standard Column
In a welcome move, the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has prescribed a procedure for grant of benefits under the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS)
Jerome H. Powell: Fed nominee Moore says December rate hike was a big mistake – The Economic Times
By Craig Torres and Rich Miller Federal Reserve nominee Stephen Moore called the Fed’s December interest-rate hike “a very substantial mistake” while adding that he looks forward
Brexit crisis deepens, thousands gather to demand new referendum – The Financial Express
While the country and its politicians are divided over Brexit, most agree it is the most important strategic decision the United Kingdom has faced since
Good going! Forex reserves up by $3.6 billion to $405.6 billion – The Financial Express
India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $3.6 billion to $405.64 billion as on March 15, data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed. In
Cheaper loans? RBI may effect 25 basis point cuts in April, June/August – The Financial Express
By Indranil Sen Gupta & Aastha Gudwani The standing call for a RBI OMO calendar for June stands. However, the money market will still be in slight deficit/neutral
EPFO payroll data: 8.96 lakh jobs created in Jan, 76.48 lakh in last 17 months: EPFO payroll data – The Economic Times
Net employment generation in the formal sector touched a 17-month high of 8.96 lakh in January, according to the latest EPFO payroll data. The EPFO has been releasing payroll
India needs more reforms to remain the fastest-growing large economy: IMF | Business Standard News
GDP growth India has been one of the fastest growing large economies in the world, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said, asserting that the country has
Over 1 million sign petition to reverse Brexit as Theresa May seeks delay – The Economic Times
LONDON: An online petition seeking to reverse Brexit hit the 1-million mark on Thursday after a flurry of signatures following British Prime Minister Theresa May‘s latest intervention announcing
RBI’s bond buys in current fiscal year can be inflationary, say economists | Business Standard News
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) now holds bonds worth Rs 9.08 trillion, much higher than its pre-demonetisation level of Rs 7.5 trillion, thanks to record open market
A swap in time –RBI Move| Business Standard Editorials
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) move to provide a swap facility of $5 billion to banks will provide liquidity to them without causing any
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UK facing ‘national emergency’ on Brexit: Business, unions – The Economic Times
Britain faces a “national emergency” as the risk of a no-deal Brexit rises, business and union leaders warned in an open letter to embattled Prime Minister Theresa May.
Return on skill: The widening earnings gap – The Financial Express
By Rajesh Shukla, Megha Shree & P Geetha Rani The slow pace of job generation has been a major cause of concern and is an
Economy: Glass more than half full | Business Standard Column
There is an attempt in several quarters at creating a narrative about the weak economic performance over the last five years. This is despite the
Import duty misstep | Business Standard Editorials
The government is reportedly considering a further increase in duties on crucial components used in the manufacturing of electronics. In particular, the Union ministry of
Opinion| China’s slowing down, and that’s bad news for the world | analysis | Hindustan Times
At the National People’s Conference (NPC) meeting in Beijing, which concluded on March 15, Premier Li Keqiang drew attention to the “grave and complicated environment”
Arun Jaitley dubs ‘108 purported economists’ as compulsive contrarians – The Economic Times
Indian economy has not created jobs is a myth: Arun Jaitley Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Tuesday dubbed the “108 purported economists” alleging government interference in
Chinese products: Like it or not, you can’t avoid our products: Chinese media to India–Economic Times
The paper further advised Indian politicians to improve real strength rather than shouting slogans just on Twitter. India’s manufacturing industry is still underdeveloped and it
India GDP: India needs farm revolution to attain 9-10% GDP growth: Amitabh Kant–Economic Times
India cannot achieve 9-10 per cent GDP growth without revolution in the farm sector, Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said Monday. Addressing Mahindra Samriddhi Agri awards, he said there is
