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'Wolf of Wall Street' producer Riza Aziz charged in 1MDB scandal

The Hollywood producer was accused of receiving $248.2 million of funds from the contentious state fund, 1MDB, into personal Swiss bank accounts.

Jul 5, 2019

Nirmala Sitharaman's maiden budget 2019 to boost growth and structural reforms

Asia's third-largest economy grew at a much slower-than-expected 5.8% in the last quarter, the weakest growth in five years and far below the pace needed to generate jobs for the millions of young Indian's entering the labour market each month.

Jul 5, 2019

Budget 2019: Boost infrastructure, foreign investment; says Nirmala Sitharaman

The Indian Finance Minister said India will become a $3 trillion economy in the current fiscal year, and a $5 trillion economy in the next few years.

Jul 5, 2019

Market on tenterhooks as Sitharaman begins speech presenting Union Budget 2019

Sectoral indices of banks, auto, FMCG, and realty advance while metals worst hit in a market that is vertically split.

Jul 5, 2019

Nirmala's Budget 2019: 'Gaon, gareeb, kisan' to be core agenda, India inc new job creator, 25% tax for Rs 400 cr firms

Apart from revving economic growth, the rising fiscal deficit is another challenge that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed in Parliament today.

Jul 5, 2019

ICJ to deliver verdict in Kulbhushan Jadhav case on July 17

In a major relief for India, the International Court of Justice ordered Pakistan not to execute alleged spy Kulbhushan Jadhav till a final decision is taken.

Jul 5, 2019

Budget 2019: Big push likely for farm sector, water projects, employment

The Budget is likely to include a proposal to spend 75 per cent of rural employment guarantee scheme MNREGA allocation on water-related projects.

Jul 5, 2019

Will former defence minister's first budget set right defence outlay anomaly?

As a former defence minister, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to realise how Rs 3.05-lakh crore allocation in interim budget in actual terms meant a reduction in the outlay amid worsening geopolitical tensions

Jul 4, 2019

India evaluates offer from Boeing, Lockheed Martin for 'world's largest' fighter jet deal

The deal, involving 114 fighter jets worth $15 billion, has attracted offers from major defence manufacturing companies, including Boeing Co., Lockheed Martin Corp. and Sweden's Saab AB.

Jul 4, 2019

Union Budget 2019: What to expect from new finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Sitharaman is likely to retain allocations in the interim budget to ministries and departments in her maiden full budget.

Jul 4, 2019

Will Nirmala Sitharaman ever consider introducing Inheritance Tax, the way Japan did?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman may unveil a new mindset that may explore the possibility of introducing new taxes and Inheritance tax may top them all

Jul 4, 2019

GDP growth projected at 7% for 2019-20: Key insights from Economic Survey

According to the Economic Survey, the GDP growth projection of 7 percent in 2019-20 fiscal reflects a recovery in our economy after a deceleration in the growth momentum in 2018-19.

Jul 4, 2019

Military modernisation programme to be delayed as marginal jump in defence budget expected

The government allocated Rs 4.31 trillion ($62.27 billion) for defence, a marginal 6.6 percent rise as against past year in the interim budget announced in February before national elections.

Jul 4, 2019

NBFC crisis: RBI may get more teeth to regulate HFCs, review assets

Interestingly, housing finance companies in India are regulated by the National Housing Board and the RBI does not have direct authority over them.

Jul 4, 2019

India mulls e-cigarette ban as health ministry wants to treat it as 'drug'

Ban on the battery-operated nicotine delivery device is part of the 100-day agenda of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.

Jul 3, 2019

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Search Results for: Finance ministry

'Wolf of Wall Street' producer Riza Aziz charged in 1MDB scandal

Nirmala Sitharaman's maiden budget 2019 to boost growth and structural reforms

Budget 2019: Boost infrastructure, foreign investment; says Nirmala Sitharaman

Market on tenterhooks as Sitharaman begins speech presenting Union Budget 2019

Nirmala's Budget 2019: 'Gaon, gareeb, kisan' to be core agenda, India inc new job creator, 25% tax for Rs 400 cr firms

ICJ to deliver verdict in Kulbhushan Jadhav case on July 17

Budget 2019: Big push likely for farm sector, water projects, employment

Will former defence minister's first budget set right defence outlay anomaly?

India evaluates offer from Boeing, Lockheed Martin for 'world's largest' fighter jet deal

Union Budget 2019: What to expect from new finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Will Nirmala Sitharaman ever consider introducing Inheritance Tax, the way Japan did?

GDP growth projected at 7% for 2019-20: Key insights from Economic Survey

Military modernisation programme to be delayed as marginal jump in defence budget expected

NBFC crisis: RBI may get more teeth to regulate HFCs, review assets

India mulls e-cigarette ban as health ministry wants to treat it as 'drug'

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

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]