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Budget Session of Parliament 2013 Begins: List of Important Bills Expected to Be Passed

The Parliament Budget session began on Thursday with President Pranab Mukherjee addressing both the houses in his hour-long speech on issues ranging from slow economic growth to crimes against women.

Feb 21, 2013

Trade Union Strike: Bharat Bandhs Bring India's Economy Further Down

The two-day trade union strike starting Wednesday may turn out to be just another Bharat Bandh for many citizens of the country owing to a series of such bandhs being called by political parties and other organizations in the last few months, but the loss they cause to the economy is colossal.

Feb 20, 2013

Trade Union Strike Could Cost India ₹20,000 Crore: ASSOCHAM

The proposed nation-wide two-days strike called by the Central Trade Unions could cost the nation a whopping ₹15,000 crore to ₹20,000 crore, said the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), the apex trade associations of India.

Feb 19, 2013

Commerce Minister Anand Sharma to Chair First Meeting of High-Level Task Force on Investment with UAE

Union Minister of Commerce Industry and Textiles Shri Anand Sharma left for a two-day visit to United Arab Emirates (UAE) where he will co-chair the much-anticipated first meeting of the high-level Task Force on Investment on Monday.

Feb 17, 2013

India Explores Mauritius Freeport Policy to Tap African, European Markets

In a bilateral meeting with Minister of Industry, Commerce and Consumer Protection, Mauritius, Sayyad Abd-Al-Cader Sayed Hossen, Union Minister for Commerce, Industry & Textiles Anand Sharma on Friday said that India and Mauritius have initiated steps towards setting up Mauritius-India Joint Business Council and a Joint Working Group (JWG) on trade and investment.

Feb 17, 2013

Sensex Likely To Lack Luster Monday Amid Investor Caution

India’s Sensex is expected lack luster Monday as investors are likely to remain cautious with other major Asian markets closed for the day.

Feb 11, 2013

Sensex Likely to Rise on Wednesday Amid Upbeat US Data

India’s Sensex is expected to rise on Wednesday as investor confidence is likely to be lifted amid encouraging economic indicator reported in the US.

Feb 6, 2013

Sensex Likely to Gain on Monday Amid Upbeat US data

India’s Sensex is expected to rise on Monday as investor confidence is likely to be lifted amid upbeat economic indicators from the US.

Feb 4, 2013

Hyundai Raises Car Prices up to ₹20,878, Readying New Compact 'BA' to Take on Maruti

India's second-largest car manufacturer Hyundai has hiked the prices of all its car models up to ₹20,878 in a move to counter the currency flux.

Feb 3, 2013

Telangana Issue: 3 Choices And Their Possible Outcomes

There is no sure solution in sight yet on Telangana statehood issue with the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government failing to announce its decision on the sensitive issue before the January 28 deadline set by Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde late last month. However, it is almost obvious that the government will take the decision based on the Srikrishna Committee report.

Jan 31, 2013

Indian Shares Decline in Early Trading on Thursday

Indian stock markets declined in early trade on Thursday tracking negative cues from Asian peers.

Jan 31, 2013

Will Indians Benefit from US Immigration Reform? Uncertainty Remains for Thousands of Indian Professionals

The United States President Barack Obama has come out with his comprehensive immigration reforms that will pave the way for 11.5 million unaccounted immigrants to obtain U.S. citizenship, and over two lakh Indians will benefit from it.

Jan 30, 2013

Indian Shares Edge Higher; Sensex Above 20K Level

Indian stock markets were trading with gains in the afternoon session on Wednesday as gains in realty and consumer durables sector offered support.

Jan 30, 2013

Indian Stocks Advance After RBI Cuts Repo Rate and CRR

Indian stock markets advanced on Tuesday after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut its key interest rate for the first time in nine months to boost economic growth.

Jan 29, 2013

Telangana Crisis Worsens; Congress Leaders Threaten to Quit Party

With the United Progress Alliance (UPA) government failing to solve the Telangana statehood issue before the deadline it announced last month, agitation in the region intensified on Monday. Congress leaders from the region have threatened to quit the party if their demand for a separate state is not fulfilled.