Moody's outlook upgrade significant; need to do more: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Thursday, April 9, 2015, 13:34

The Moody's upgrade of India's rating outlook to 'positive' from 'stable' is significant, but the government will have to do more, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Thursday.

Moody's upgrades India's outlook to positive, sovereign rating still a notch above junk

Last Updated: Thursday, April 9, 2015, 10:36

India's sovereign rating currently stands at 'Baa3', the lowest investment grade -- just a notch above 'junk' status.

Moody's upgrades India's outlook to positive, affirms Baa3 rating

Last Updated: Thursday, April 9, 2015, 08:34

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Europe visit, Moody's has raised India's credit rating outlook to stable, validating government's reform thrust and fiscal discipline.

Myanmar set for 8.3% growth spurt: ADB

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 24, 2015, 19:10

The Asian Development Bank Tuesday predicted economic growth in Myanmar will surge by over eight percent for the next two years as it urged the nation to press on with reforms before landmark elections.

India's reform agenda will strengthen UK-India ties: David Cameron

Last Updated: Thursday, March 19, 2015, 20:54

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.

Sensex up over 105 points on hopes of quick economic reforms

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 10:30

The National Stock Exchange index Nifty edged higher by 31.60 points, or 0.35 percent, at 8,840.95.

Defeat in Delhi polls will not slow down economic reforms: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Friday, February 13, 2015, 10:33

In his first comments after the near-whitewash of his party in the Delhi polls, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the government was determined to go ahead on the path of economic reforms.

Economy to revive on reforms unveiled by Govt: Ficci CEOs Poll

Last Updated: Monday, February 9, 2015, 22:56

The survey, which drew 78 CEOs, showed that steps taken by the government after assuming office last year are now starting to yield results on the ground.

'Indian govt's economic reforms significant and meaningful'

Last Updated: Saturday, February 7, 2015, 12:26

The new Indian government's economic reforms are "significant and meaningful" but more work needs to be done to achieve the goals of economic growth, a senior US official has said ahead of Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew's India visit next week.

FM Jaitley hints at reform-packed Budget

Last Updated: Friday, February 6, 2015, 13:49

Ahead of the Budget, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday hinted at more reforms for faster economic growth and rationalisation of expenditure, saying the government does not believe in living on borrowed money.

FICCI president calls for more economic reforms, tax rationalisation

Last Updated: Sunday, January 25, 2015, 11:47

The government needs to continue with economic reforms, rationalise taxes and lower cost of funds to boost investments and lay the foundation for double-digit economic growth, FICCI's new president Jyotsna Suri said.

Reforms 'essential' after ECB stimulus: IMF's Lagarde

Last Updated: Thursday, January 22, 2015, 22:02

International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde on Thursday hailed the European Central Bank`s decision to launch a massive stimulus program, but urged eurozone authorities to undertake needed economic reforms.