Purnita Deb

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Flight fares likely to surge as govt plans to increase passenger services fee

At present, a PSF of Rs 130 is charged on all booked tickets and the fund accumulated from the levy is used for funding security like paying salaries of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel and other security costs

Nov 23, 2017

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Consumer goods and automobile sales gather steam in rural India

Rural sales of fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) both by value and volume increased 13 percent during the quarter from a year earlier.

Nov 22, 2017

Over 43 lakh businesses file initial GST returns for October

Around 56 percent of the registered taxpayers have filed their GSTR-3B returns for October by November 20.

Nov 22, 2017

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Mahindra & Mahindra seeks to sell electric vehicles in US and China

Mahindra & Mahindra is testing autonomous tractors, trucks and cars in an attempt to take its electric vehicles to the US.

Nov 21, 2017

12% and 18% GST slab rates likely to be merged; Rs 95,000 cr revenue collected in October

But the government will reserve the 28 percent rate for demerit goods like cigarettes.

Nov 21, 2017

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Private sector hiring likely to stay muted till March 2018: Report

The wage cost control would remain a key area of priority in the short term.

Nov 20, 2017

100 Indian start-ups likely to get $1 billion investment from Xiaomi

Xiaomi and its investment arm Shunwei Capital will invest in businesses like content, financial technology, hyperlocal services, mobile phone repairs and manufacturing.

Nov 20, 2017

Govt likely to cut GST rates on white goods like washing machines, AC

Besides pushing demand in the sector, the move will also be aimed at helping women to reduce their daily workload by making such white goods cheaper.

Nov 20, 2017

Moody's upgrade in India ratings shows growth story: NITI Aayog

Other global rating agencies like Standard and Poor's Financial Services (S&P) and Fitch Ratings to follow Moody's.

Nov 17, 2017

Despite a small market, global diamond producer starts operations in India

After the United States, India is the Diamond Producers Association's second country office.

Nov 17, 2017

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RBI may release another list of 50 loan defaulters

March 31 may be the deadline given to commercial banks to find a solution or initiate bankruptcy proceedings against borrowers.

Nov 17, 2017

Minimum salary of H-1B visa holders in US likely to increase; but it's no good news for Indian professionals

This bill, however, bans H1-B dependent employers from replacing American jobs with H1-B employees.

Nov 16, 2017

45 companies to bid for India's first mega coastal economic zone

The first mega CEZ will stretch from Nashik, Thane, Mumbai, Pune and Raigarh.

Nov 16, 2017

Restaurants agree to lower GST rate, but menu prices may rise

Earlier, the tax rate was 18 percent for air-conditioned restaurants and 12 percent for non-air-conditioned eateries.

Nov 16, 2017

India beats US and China on farmland: Report

The US Geological Survey shows global farmland totals 1.87 billion hectares (4.62 billion acres), which is about 15 to 20 percent higher than earlier projections.

Nov 15, 2017

Reliance Jio to enter e-commerce market after disrupting telecom industry

Jio is working with grocery stores and consumer brands to create an operational model. Read to know more:

Nov 15, 2017

75,000 mass layoffs in India's telecom sector in one year, more exits in future

Now, only 75 percent of the workforce remains in the telecom sector from a year ago and more exits are also expected to take place in the future.

Nov 15, 2017

Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder Sujayath Ali at Voonik

200 employees at Voonik may not get salary for 3 months: Report

The workers who are expected to be affected are largely from the product development and customer support team.

Nov 14, 2017

Infosys seeks to tie up with AI and data analytics companies

Infosys plans to tie-up with firms which offer data analytics or artificial intelligence (AI) platforms to get more business from its existing customers.

Nov 14, 2017

Centre to revamp Make in India to create jobs and boost GDP

The government will focus on high potential sectors like leather, textiles and garments, engineering, pharmaceuticals and automobiles to create jobs.

Nov 14, 2017

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Articles by Purnita Deb

Flight fares likely to surge as govt plans to increase passenger services fee

Consumer goods and automobile sales gather steam in rural India

Over 43 lakh businesses file initial GST returns for October

Mahindra & Mahindra seeks to sell electric vehicles in US and China

12% and 18% GST slab rates likely to be merged; Rs 95,000 cr revenue collected in October

Private sector hiring likely to stay muted till March 2018: Report

100 Indian start-ups likely to get $1 billion investment from Xiaomi

Govt likely to cut GST rates on white goods like washing machines, AC

Moody's upgrade in India ratings shows growth story: NITI Aayog

Despite a small market, global diamond producer starts operations in India

RBI may release another list of 50 loan defaulters

Minimum salary of H-1B visa holders in US likely to increase; but it's no good news for Indian professionals

45 companies to bid for India's first mega coastal economic zone

Restaurants agree to lower GST rate, but menu prices may rise

India beats US and China on farmland: Report

Reliance Jio to enter e-commerce market after disrupting telecom industry

75,000 mass layoffs in India's telecom sector in one year, more exits in future

200 employees at Voonik may not get salary for 3 months: Report

Infosys seeks to tie up with AI and data analytics companies

Centre to revamp Make in India to create jobs and boost GDP

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'