Demonetisation

Rahul Gandhi trolled with 'Modi, Modi' chant in Gujarat - Watch

BJP on Wednesday advised Rahul Gandhi to stop lying and daydreaming.

Nov 08, 2017, 16:50 PM IST

BJP should celebrate November 8 as 'sorry for demonetisation day': Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Wednesday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the first anniversary of demonetization, saying the "hasty and immature" decision had hurt millions of poor in the country "very dearly".

Nov 08, 2017, 16:10 PM IST

Don't know whether to laugh or cry, says Shashi Tharoor as BJP celebrates one year of demonetisation

Demonetisation has been all pain and no gain, senior Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha member Shashi Tharoor said on Wednesday, summing up the effects of the note ban on its first anniversary.

Nov 08, 2017, 16:07 PM IST

Terror funding has come down drastically: Arun Jaitley lists out benefits of demonetisation

A year after demonetisation, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said terror funding through counterfeit currency had come down drastically in Jammu and Kashmir and Chhattisgarh.

Nov 08, 2017, 15:56 PM IST

'Was it ethical to heap misery on millions of people?' Chidambaram attacks government on demonetisation

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday attacked the Modi government over demonetisation and questioned how it was being called an "ethical step" when jobs were destroyed and several businesses had closed down.

Nov 08, 2017, 14:24 PM IST

Are those observing black day in favour of black money, asks Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday wondered if the opposition parties are in favour of black money as they are observing the first anniversary of demonetisation as a black day.

Nov 08, 2017, 13:50 PM IST

Demonetisation – From a closely guarded secret to facts that went into the decision

The plan to demonetise rupee 500 and rupee 1000 bank notes was kept highly confidential.

Nov 08, 2017, 13:24 PM IST

Sensex edges up as banks recover; Reliance, Bharti Airtel dent gains

Refiners declined as oil prices remained well supported on OPEC-led supply cuts, with Reliance Industries Ltd dropping 1.3 percent and Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd falling 1.6 percent.

Nov 08, 2017, 13:14 PM IST

Demonetisation, a victory 125 crore Indians: PM Modi on first anniversary of note ban

PM Modi announced the scrapping of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes on November 8 last year, in a surprise move.

Nov 08, 2017, 12:56 PM IST

One year of demonetisation: How note ban has impacted black money, tax collections

Among the main objectives of demonetisation was the flushing out of black money and also conversion of the non-formal economy into a formal economy to expand the tax base.

Nov 08, 2017, 11:27 AM IST

Jaipur: 50,000 people recite 'Vande Mataram' to mark one year of demonetisation

Observing the first anniversary of demonetisation, around 50,000 people gathered in the state capital on Wednesday and sang 'Vande Mataram' at an event organised by the Hindu Adhyatmik and Seva Foundation along with Rajasthan Youth Board. Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Suresh Prabhu was also present at the event.

Nov 08, 2017, 11:12 AM IST

PM Modi's demonetisation speech on 8 November 2016: Read full text

Read the full text of Prime Minister’s address to the nation on 8 November 2016.

Nov 08, 2017, 11:01 AM IST

#Demonetisation: Indian economy watershed or waterboarded?

"November 8 was a black day for our economy and, indeed, our democracy," referring to this day last year when the government announced its move to demonetise Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes.

Nov 08, 2017, 10:36 AM IST

Demonetisation has widened scope for digitisation among retailers: Study

More digital interface would help create a transaction history for the small retailers and enable them to get loans from banks.

Nov 08, 2017, 10:08 AM IST

Desh ki aawaz on demonetisation: These are the questions Narendra Modi wants you to answer

On November 8, 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a televised address announced the government's surprise move to demonetise high-value notes from the Indian economy.

Nov 08, 2017, 10:05 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi's full speech during which he announced demonetisation - Watch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a surprise televised announcement on the evening of November 8, 2016 said that the 500 and 1,000 rupee notes would cease to be legal tender.

Nov 08, 2017, 09:47 AM IST