G20 launches W20 grouping for gender inclusive economic growth

Last Updated: Sunday, September 6, 2015, 13:25

The W20 group -- having 20 women leaders from G20 nations -- would host its first summit next month in Istanbul after all member countries appoint their nominees.

G20 charts careful course in turbulent economic waters

Last Updated: Sunday, September 6, 2015, 09:02

Warily watching economic clouds gathering in China and the possibility of an end to zero interest rates in the United States, G20 leaders steered a careful course at their meeting in Turkey at a time of uneven and fragile growth.

G20 eyes faster economic reforms as cheap credit not enough for growth

Last Updated: Sunday, September 6, 2015, 08:37

"We note that in line with the improving economic outlook, monetary policy tightening is more likely in some advanced economies."

IMF says near-term growth prospects remain favourable in India

Last Updated: Thursday, September 3, 2015, 08:29

Near-term growth prospects remain favourable in India but some macroeconomic imbalances still exist, International Monetary Fund said today ahead of the meeting of finance ministers from G-20 countries in Turkey.

Turkey central bank keeps rates unchanged after polls

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 21:30

The bank said in a statement after its latest monetary policy committee meeting that the one-week repurchase rate would be kept at 7.50 percent, the marginal funding rate at 10.75 percent and the borrowing rate at 7.25 percent.

Turkey keen to invest in Make-In-India initiative: Envoy

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 16:56

"We are looking into the possible opportunities in the context of Make-in-India but no concrete step has been taken. We are looking forward to receiving information and possible visits from India to explain the objectives to which we can contribute," Akcapar told the media here.

Renault makes concessions to striking workers in Turkey

Last Updated: Sunday, May 24, 2015, 18:10

French car giant Renault has offered a cash payment to striking workers in western Turkey where a wage dispute has hit the thriving Turkish car sector ahead of June 7 elections.

Turkey bank keeps rates steady ahead of polls

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 18:26

The central bank is keeping a careful eye on inflation while also trying not to provoke President Recep Tayyip Erdogan who has called for aggressive rate cuts to boost growth.

Bank promises action after Turkish lira tumbles to new low

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 14, 2015, 22:51

Turkey`s central bank on Tuesday said it would consider measures to support the embattled lira as the currency tumbled to a new low in value against the dollar, pressured by domestic jitters ahead of June 7 elections.

Twitter complies with Turkey's request, ban lifted

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 08:37

Twitter has complied with Turkey`s request to remove photographs of an Istanbul prosecutor held at gunpoint by far-left militants, an official said, and a ban on the micro-blogging site was lifted, several hours after it was imposed.

Govt to bring out strategy paper on boosting textile exports

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 25, 2015, 17:21

Falling for the third straight month, exports declined steeply by over 15 percent to USD 21.54 billion in February.

Microsoft investigating Minecraft ban reports

Last Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2015, 13:42

American software company Microsoft has confirmed that is investigating reports that the Government of Turkey is preparing to ban one of its games-Minecraft.