Rate cuts, structural reforms, infra push aiding growth: Sinha
The 75 basis points rate cut by the Reserve Bank since January will help boost growth along with structural reforms and thrust on infrastructure investments by the government, Union Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha said Thursday.
Jun 25, 2015, 21:48 PM IST
Trusting citizens is essence of reforms: PM Modi
Trusting citizens, including the corporate ones, is the essence of reforms, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said, emphasising this is the basis for effecting the transition from 'red tape' to 'red carpet'.
Jun 23, 2015, 20:24 PM IST
OECD urges global finance reforms to fight inequality
The OECD called Wednesday for financial sector reforms to combat inequality and lift economic growth in developed nations.
Jun 17, 2015, 22:26 PM IST
More rate cuts unlikely this year, reforms the key: HSBC
The central bank is not likely to go for further easing this year as weak rains may have a tangible impact on food inflation and could directly impact rural household consumption, an HSBC report has said.
Jun 16, 2015, 15:03 PM IST
Government further relaxes norms for companies
Relaxing the norms for the four categories of companies, the Corporate Affairs Ministry has come out with four separate notifications issued on June 5.
Jun 07, 2015, 19:00 PM IST
Modi's 2nd year to see gradual reforms as well: Nomura
The brokerage, however, said the broad direction for the reform process will continue to be "positive" in the second year as well.
Jun 01, 2015, 21:16 PM IST
Greece's Tsipras attacks creditors over 'absurd' reforms
Greece`s Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Sunday attacked its creditors for insisting on what he described as absurd reforms which have only served to hold up progress in negotiations for a deal aimed at preventing his country from defaulting.
May 31, 2015, 23:08 PM IST
CEA pitches for rate cut by RBI; sees potential for 9% growth
Pinning hopes on adequate food grain stock helping to keep inflation under control even with below-normal monsoon, Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian on Tuesday pitched for rate cut by the Reserve Bank next week to boost growth.
May 26, 2015, 20:39 PM IST
India to grow at 8.1% in 2015-16: UN report
Indian economy is likely to clock 8.1 percent growth in the current financial year, spurred by strong consumer spending amid low inflation, infrastructure projects and government's reform measures, says a UN report.
May 14, 2015, 15:49 PM IST
Reform doubts grow as PM Modi marks year in office
Narendra Modi marks the first anniversary of his landslide election win in a bullish mood about his mission to transform India into a great power, despite doubts about the delivery of economic reforms.
May 14, 2015, 08:17 AM IST
Centre to bring more reforms, not to raise urea prices: Kumar
Fertiliser Minister Ananth Kumar Wednesday said government will continue with the second generation "farmer centric" reforms in the sector to make the country self-sufficient in urea without increasing its prices.
May 13, 2015, 22:49 PM IST
Bloodbath on Dalal Street: Sensex tanks 723 points; Nifty closes below 8,100-mark
The 50-share NSE Nifty crashed by 227.80 points or 2.74 percent to close below 8,100-mark at 8,097.
May 06, 2015, 17:08 PM IST
GDP to grow at 8.1-8.5% in FY16: Govt
Benign oil prices, likely monetary policy easing and government reform initiatives will help the Indian economy to grow at 8.1-8.5 percent in the current fiscal, Parliament was informed Tuesday.
May 05, 2015, 17:54 PM IST
Business confidence for April-June quarter declines: D&B
The level of optimism about business environment among chief financial officers in the country declined in April-June period largely owing to slower pace of reforms than initially expected and weak profit level of the corporates, says a report.
May 04, 2015, 18:00 PM IST
Big reforms not easy in India with multiple veto centres: CEA
India is "a very frustratingly robust democracy" where unleashing "big bang" reforms is not easy given the multiple centres of veto power, Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian said Tuesday.
Apr 28, 2015, 23:10 PM IST
ComMin talks of ambitious reforms agenda to push services
The government is working on "an ambitious reforms agenda" to enhance competitiveness and promote quality services in the country, Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Thursday.
Apr 23, 2015, 22:33 PM IST
China approves reforms of three policy banks
China has approved plans to reform three state-owned policy banks, outlining separate priorities for their opening up, in an attempt to boost the country's economy which faces an increased downward pressure.
Apr 12, 2015, 16:02 PM IST
Big-Bang reforms not applicable to India: Arvind Subramanian
Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian Wednesday said big bang reforms are frankly not applicable to a country like India as there was multiple veto centres, multiple decision making centres and was very difficult to pass through a decisive change.
Apr 08, 2015, 22:39 PM IST
EU offers Greece funds but expects reforms
The European Union offered Greece funds Friday to deal with what it called a humanitarian crisis after the new prime minister Alexis Tsipras vowed to clarify bailout reform pledges demanded by creditors.
Mar 20, 2015, 23:13 PM IST
India's reform agenda will strengthen UK-India ties: David Cameron
The new Indian government's ongoing reform agenda will further strengthen ties between the UK and India, British Prime Minister David Cameron has said, days after meeting Finance Minister Arun Jaitley here.
Mar 19, 2015, 20:54 PM IST
