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Raghuram Rajan defends RBI call for autonomy

Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan defended the central bank's call for greater autonomy from the government, saying ultimately the nation stands to benefit from an independent and robust RBI.

Nov 6, 2018

Gulf of woes: About 10 Indian workers died every day in last 6 years; other horror stories

The detail came to light after Venkatesh Nayak from Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative filed an RTI application with the External Affairs Ministry seeking to know the number of Indian workers who had died in Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Nov 6, 2018

Will fuel price relief last? Probably not, as global crude market will harden again

The recent Oil Market Report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) has some interesting clues about where prices could head in future.

Nov 6, 2018

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Jack Ma sees huge opportunity for consumers in US-China trade war

The e-tail tycoon says a switch to an import model will be 'huge pain' for domestic businesses.

Nov 5, 2018

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Air India turnaround: Will debt SPV and fresh equity infusion save national carrier?

Is debt reduction alone a panacea for the ills of the airline? Higher fuel bills, bloated operational costs, rising staff costs and tightening competition all will make the ride choppier for the airline

Nov 5, 2018

In a major push to offline retail, Amazon to buy 10% stake in Future retail

The deal is expected to get the board approval on 14th November post that it would be one of the aggressive measures taken by the e-commerce giant, Amazon to gain access to the growing retail business in India.

Nov 5, 2018

Indywood Billionaires Club opens doors for FDI, raises Rs 3,000 crore from NRI investors

Indywood Billionaires Club (IBC) has already mobilised funds worth Rs 3,000 crore from 20 leading NRI investors based in the United Arab Emirates, Europe and Asia-Pacific. It aims to bring in crucial foreign direct investment to raise the profile of India's cinema economy.

Nov 5, 2018

Sensex down 150 points, rupee at 73

"The decline in the domestic currency is because of the US dollar, which is stronger as the their economy is doing well. As far as markets are concerned, the volatility is expected to continue. It is trading in a tight range and will continue for few months," Astha Jain, Senior Analyst, Hem Securities.

Nov 5, 2018

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Mukesh Ambani sets up Estonian JV for e-governance; takes up e-residency

There are just about 2,000 Indians who have opted to become e-residents of Estonia so far, primarily to access the business opportunity presented by the European Union.

Nov 4, 2018

India may trade with Iran in rupee for oil supplies

India is expected to stimulate a previous arrangement of making payments in rupee in an account with UCO Bank. Since the bank does not have any international exposure, it would be safe from any sanctions.

Nov 4, 2018

China pats Pakistan for 'efforts' to have peace talks with India

During the ongoing China visit by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, Beijing and Islamabad issued a joint statement which had some references to India and the issues where it is involved.

Nov 4, 2018

Olive branch to Iran? Trump says US ready for a new deal

The statement is completely opposite to the American hawkish policy against Iran in recent times.

Nov 4, 2018

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H-1B visa norms likely to see more changes, US may do away with lottery system

Larry Kudlow, the chief economic advisor to President Donald Trump, said that the Trump administration was taking a serious look at the H-1B visas and likely changes to it will be a part of the US' efforts to attract foreign workers solely on the basis of merit.

Nov 4, 2018

President Trump touts economy; Georgia sees racist calls as US midterm elections nears

In the latest injection of racial tensions into the campaigns, a wave of automated calls using racist and anti-Semitic language went out to voters in Georgia, where a Democratic candidate is vying to become the first black female governor in the United States.

Nov 4, 2018

Swadeshi Jagran Manch, Modi govt want Urijit Patel out of RBI: Chidambaram

SJM reportedly insisted that Reserve Bank of India (RBI) officials should exercise the discipline of restraint or resign.

Nov 3, 2018

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Search Results for: economic reform

Raghuram Rajan defends RBI call for autonomy

Gulf of woes: About 10 Indian workers died every day in last 6 years; other horror stories

Will fuel price relief last? Probably not, as global crude market will harden again

Jack Ma sees huge opportunity for consumers in US-China trade war

Air India turnaround: Will debt SPV and fresh equity infusion save national carrier?

In a major push to offline retail, Amazon to buy 10% stake in Future retail

Indywood Billionaires Club opens doors for FDI, raises Rs 3,000 crore from NRI investors

Sensex down 150 points, rupee at 73

Mukesh Ambani sets up Estonian JV for e-governance; takes up e-residency

India may trade with Iran in rupee for oil supplies

China pats Pakistan for 'efforts' to have peace talks with India

Olive branch to Iran? Trump says US ready for a new deal

H-1B visa norms likely to see more changes, US may do away with lottery system

President Trump touts economy; Georgia sees racist calls as US midterm elections nears

Swadeshi Jagran Manch, Modi govt want Urijit Patel out of RBI: Chidambaram

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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