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Arun Jaitley to Meet Industry, Exporters on GST Issues Today
According to sources, industry representatives would raise issues such as input tax credit and also timely refund of duties paid by exporters.
Federal Reserve's Janet Yellen Says Gradual Hikes Should Continue, Despite Weak Inflation
Janet Yellen's remarks attempt to resolve a debate that has split members of the central bank among those worried that inflation may be permanently anchored below the Fed's 2 percent target because of structural changes in the global economy.
Little Dip, But Govt Addressing Challenges on Economy: Arun Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said the government was in the process of addressing challenges posed by the economy which had seen "a little dip" in the last quarter.
Banking Sector's Credit Demand to Get Boost From Govt Projects: SBI Chief
State Bank of India chairperson Arundhati Bhattacharya said the government was playing its role in giving a boost to the credit and investment cycle by announcing the projects.
Amazon Deal to Help Tap Buyers in Non-metros: Shoppers Stop
The partnership would allow Shoppers Stop list its entire portfolio of over 400 brands on Amazon.in and vise versa Amazon experience centres will be created across the physical network of the K Raheja Corp Group's retail arm.
Sensex Tanks 448 Points on Global sell-off, Nifty Ends Below 10,000
The rupee fell to 65.15 per dollar (intra-day), its weakest level since April 5, on speculation of widening fiscal deficit amid sustained foreign fund outflows.
Nifty Ends at New Peak of 10,153.10, Sensex Rises 151 Points
Positive global cues, along with healthy buying in automobile, capital goods and consumer durables stocks, pushed the Indian equity markets higher, with the NSE Nifty50 touching record high levels on Monday.
InstaReM Gets RBI Nod to Offer Outbound Remittance Services From India
The FinTech start-up company plans to start its outbound money transfer services from India by November in partnership with a leading authorised dealer - category I bank, as per RBI's governing conditions for the partnership.
US, Asian Shares Dip After North Korean Missile Launch
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index gained 0.21 percent, or 40.95 points, to 19,848.39 in early trade while the Topix was up 0.22 percent, or 3.52 points, at 1,635.65.
RBI Not Comfortable With Cryptocurrencies Like Bitcoins, Says Executive Director
The RBI has repeatedly flagged concerns on virtual currencies like Bitcoins, stating that they pose potential financial, legal, customer protection and security-related risks.
Rupee Drops 7 Paise Against Dollar in Early Trade
Currency traders also turned cautious ahead of release of key macro data, including IIP and inflation, later in the day.
Government to Hold Contest to Assess Impact of Smart City Projects
The housing and urban affairs ministry has circulated a concept note and guidelines on 'India Smart Cities Awards Contest, 2017' to all States and Union Territories.
No Machines Being Used in RBI Offices for Counting Scrapped Notes: RTI Reply
In its annual report for 2016-17 released on August 30, the RBI had said Rs 15.28 lakh crore, or 99 per cent of the demonetised 500 and 1,000 rupee notes, have returned to the banking system.
India Slaps Countervailing Duty on Some Chinese Steel Products
It is a country specific duty which is imposed to safeguard domestic industry against unfair trade subsidies provided by the local governments of the exporting nations.
IFAD Inks Pact for $ 75 Million Drought Project in Andhra Pradesh
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of India have signed an agreement on Thursday to improve incomes and strengthen drought resilience for 1,65,000 farming households in five driest districts in Andhra Pradesh, th...
Competition Commission Orders Fresh Probe Against Prasar Bharti
The CCI order follows a complaint filed by one Clear Media India Pvt Ltd, which provides Frequency Modulation (FM) radio broadcasting services in various cities, against Prasar Bharti and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.