The middle-class engine could lose steam if private investments do not take off and new jobs are not created. And that is unlikely to happen
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Stalking: First stalking offence made bailable in Criminal Law Amendment Bill 2012–Economic Times–08.08.2017
The dilution of a Bill aimed at protecting women is back in focus after Haryana BJP chief ’s son Vikas Barala, held for allegedly stalking
cyber attacks: Chinese hackers step up attacks on Indian shores–Economic Times–08.08.2017
A leading Indian infrastructure company recently discovered to its dismay that its IT systems were compromised, with hackers gaining remote access to some of the
broadband internet: Internet access isn’t as common as FMCG product in India. Read why–Economic Times–08.08.2017
It’s well documented that high-speed broadband Internet use leads to faster economic growth. Thanks to India’s 1.2 billion population, the country figures among the top
anti-dumping: Government may impose anti-dumping duty on certain Chinese tyres–Economic Times–08.08.2017
India may impose anti-dumping duty of up to USD 452.33 per tonne on a certain variety of Chinese pneumatic radial tyres to guard domestic players
Outgoing Niti Aayog VC Arvind Panagariya holds meeting to take stock of bitcoin risk – The Financial Express–08.08.2017
Outgoing Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya today held an inter-ministerial meeting to examine risks related to virtual currencies like bitcoins. The meeting was attended
Rupee rise can hurt manufacturing, export push, warns DBS – The Financial Express–08.08.2017
Singaporean lender DBS today said it “suspects” that there has been a change in the stance by the authorities to let the rupee appreciate more,
Exporters facing difficulties in GST transition period: EEPC – The Financial Express–08.08.2017
Engineering exporters’ body EEPC India today said that shipping companies are facing difficulties post GST as their drawback refunds will not be released till September-end
Should India ban Bitcoin? Or the fear of crypto currencies is just hot air? – The Financial Express–08.08.2017
The emergence of Bitcoin and other crypto-currencies has raised concerns in many countries around the world. A parliamentary committee is about to report its recommendations
Tata Steel swings to profit in Q1, but lags estimates | Business Standard–08.08.2017
Increased capacity in India with the ramp-up at Kalinganagar along with ongoing restructuring of Europe operations helped Tata Steel witness increased revenues in the June
Panel on crypto-currency submits report to Jaitley | Business Line–08.08.2017
India may soon take a call on how to deal with virtual currencies including bitcoins on the regulatory front with a government-appointed panel submitting its
GST cheer for Eveready as it eyes 10-15% growth in FY18 | Business Standard–07.08.2017
Optimistic about increasing its market share in the batteries and flashlights segment, along with growing its small appliances and LED businesses, post the Goods and
Brief case: Buyer not liable to clear old power bills | Business Standard–07.08.2017
More powers to arbitral tribunals The Supreme Court (SC) has conferred more powers on arbitral tribunals and stated they have power to punish a party
FinMin rejects Commerce Ministry pitch for lower gold import duty | Business Line–07.08.2017
In 2016-17, about 650 tonnes of gold were imported, resulting in tax revenues of ₹20,000 crore Basic customs duty to stay at 10% The Finance
Another weak quarter | Business Standard–07.08.2017
Corporate India is facing new challenges to growth, going by the April-June quarterly financial data of more than 600 companies that have declared their results
Elements of the recovery | Business Standard–07.08.2017
We have been in a sustained downturn from 2011 onwards. How will this end? It is instructive to look at the last difficult downturn, of
Govt gears up for divestment drive | Business Standard–07.08.2017
After a brisk start to the Centre’s 2017-18 disinvestment programme, the finance ministry’s Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (Dipam) has lined up a
Mismatch between external, internal rupee values detrimental to exporters, notes ASSOCHAM – The Financial Express–07.08.2017
On the other hand, despite a falling inflation, now ruling at a five-year low, the rupee has weakened at least in reverse proportion to the
Why Modi must find the courage now to stop the worst subsidy of all–Economic Times–07.08.2017
The government has announced that the price of subsidised kerosene will be raised by 25 paise per fortnight until the subsidy goes. Of India’s many
kharif season: India set for record kharif crop harvest–Economic Times–07.08.2017
Foodgrain output in the ongoing 2017-18 kharif season is likely to surpass last year’s record of 138.04 million tonnes due to higher acreage and good
