Demonetisation

Would have thrown demonetisation file in dustbin if I was PM: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi has yet again slammed the Narendra Modi government's decision to scrap the old currency notes of high-denomination in 2016.

Mar 10, 2018, 17:49 PM IST

Rs 90 crore was exchanged for billions at PNB hours before PM announced notes ban: Majeed Memon

Calling for an investigation into the alleged incident, Memon said that this was reported during the time absconding billionaire jeweller Nirav Modi left India.

Feb 25, 2018, 14:01 PM IST

Asset quality of microfinance institutions, small finance banks has improved: CRISIL

Asset quality of MFIs in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Odisha, West Bengal and Bihar remained largely resilient despite demonetisation and its aftermath.

Feb 22, 2018, 20:02 PM IST

India's growth slowed due to demonetisation, GST: Donald Trump administration

The US said that growth in India has slowed due to the effects of its structural economic reforms.

Feb 22, 2018, 13:31 PM IST

Narendra Modi unfit to be Prime Minister, makes irresponsible statements: Siddaramaiah

The veteran Congress leader is eyeing a second chief ministerial tenure in poll-bound Karnataka

Feb 20, 2018, 11:41 AM IST

Dream of 'new India' will be achieved by empowering youth with technology, says PM Modi in Dubai

Voicing concern over massive global investment in missiles and bombs, PM Modi on Sunday warned against the misuse of technology.

Feb 11, 2018, 15:58 PM IST

Bombay High Court to hear PIL on missing notes between printing press and RBI

A public interest litigation -- probably holding the key to the historic demonetisation of November 8, 2016 -- filed by RTI activist Manoranjan Roy will finally come up for hearing at Bombay High Court here on February 12.

Feb 11, 2018, 13:33 PM IST

15 months after note ban, RBI still processing returned notes

New Delhi, Feb 11 (PTI) The RBI has said that Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, returned to banks when the government demonetised high value currency 15 months ago, are still being "processed for their arithmetical accuracy and genuineness".

Feb 11, 2018, 12:11 PM IST

Rs 12,000-cr relief for salaried class, senior citizens in Budget 2018: Jaitley

He said that in the budget he tried to take care of every section and has given relief to middle class as well as senior citizens.

Feb 09, 2018, 00:08 AM IST

CEA Arvind a 'good doctor', but Modi govt is a terrible patient, says Chidambaram

The former FM has been very critical of the way the NDA govt is handling the economy and the GDP growth is declining.

Feb 04, 2018, 15:51 PM IST

Arun Jaitley may give his Budget speech in Hindi, first by any Finance Minister

The move is likely to cater to the rural audience as this is the last full Budget of the Narendra Modi government before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Feb 01, 2018, 08:57 AM IST

As India unveils budget, all eyes on fiscal deficit target

As Narendra Modi government gets set to unveil its 2018-19 budget on Thursday, all eyes will be on whether the authorities stay the course on containing the fiscal deficit, or whether they throw caution to the wind with a populist set of spending priorities.

Feb 01, 2018, 07:41 AM IST

Utmost secrecy, halwa and printing presses: How India's annual Budget is prepared

The customary 'halwa ceremony' marks the beginning of the period when over a 100 finance ministry officials and staff begin to remain in isolation till the time the Finance Minister reads out his speech.

Feb 01, 2018, 07:07 AM IST

Balancing fiscal prudence with populism: This Budget may be toughest yet for FM Arun Jaitley

The Budget, in view of upcoming assembly polls in eight states - including three major states ruled by the BJP - and general elections next year, may see new rural schemes and stepping up of funding towards existing programmes.

Feb 01, 2018, 06:22 AM IST

Union Budget 2018: What it holds for Banking & Telecom sectors

The Union Budget for 2018-19 is significant for the Modi government as it will be the first budget post the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax regime.

Jan 31, 2018, 16:10 PM IST

Union Budget 2018: Here is what insurance, real estate and tourism sector expect

These sector has been at the forefront of the Modi government agenda on account of its potential to propel economic growth significantly.

Jan 30, 2018, 20:20 PM IST

Tech spending in India to grow by 12% in 2018: Report

Software spending is likely to be about 11 percent of the country's tech spending in 2018.

Jan 30, 2018, 12:56 PM IST

GST to have very positive effect in the long term: Raghuram Rajan

Raghuram Rajan feels a substantial part of the growth slowdown in India was because of the after-effects of the demonetisation.

Jan 24, 2018, 21:00 PM IST

Looking at new growth opportunities in Indian economy: Chanda Kochhar

On resolution of stressed cases, she said ICICI Bank has been taking the lead in several cases and was the first bank to refer a case to NCLT.

Jan 24, 2018, 12:26 PM IST