Decline in exports "pulled down" GDP growth by 3%: FIEO

Last Updated: Thursday, September 3, 2015, 18:28

Exporters body FIEO on Thursday said the decline in outbound shipments has "pulled down" India's GDP growth in the April-June quarter by over 3 percent.

Assocham advises central trade unions to call off strike

Last Updated: Thursday, September 3, 2015, 13:16

The apex body Assocham estimated a hefty loss of about 25,000 crore due to the ongoing strike by the central trade unions.

Oil dips in Asia after mixed US report

Last Updated: Thursday, September 3, 2015, 10:09

US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for October delivery fell 45 cents to USD 45.80 while Brent crude for October slipped 38 cents to USD 50.12 in late-morning trade.

Strike had only a marginal impact: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 23:33

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said the day-long nationwide strike called by central trade unions only had a "marginal or inconsequential impact".

'One-day strike cost Rs 25,000 crore to economy'

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 19:57

As a nationwide strike of trade unions hit banking and other services Wednesday, business chambers today pegged the loss to the economy at a staggering Rs 25,000 crore and said such "disruptive" actions can hit India's image as an attractive business destination.

Bharat Bandh: Strike affects clearing business at banks

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 12:44

Normal working at banks was affected on Wednesday due to a nationwide strike called by 10 central trade unions, although the staff of SBI, IOB, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank stayed away from the agitation.

Reasons behind Sept 2 Bharat Bandh

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 17:14

Essential services are likely to be impacted tomorrow with 10 central trade unions going ahead with one-day nationwide strike to protest against changes in labour laws.

Oil prices dip in Asia after huge rally

Last Updated: Monday, August 31, 2015, 11:05

US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for October delivery eased 79 cents to USD 44.43 while Brent crude for October fell USD 1.00 to USD 49.05 in late-morning trade.

US International Trade Commission clears Microsoft of patent infringement

Last Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2015, 03:31

Microsoft Corp avoided a potentially costly setback to its financially-troubled mobile phone business on Friday as the US International Trade Commission declined to block the import of its devices in a longstanding patent dispute.

5 CIL trade unions to support Sept 2 nationwide strike call

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 20:25

To protest against the proposed stake sale in Coal India, its five major trade unions will support the September 2 nationwide strike call, on labour issues, called by all 11 central trade unions of the country.

China to cut trade fees, support financial leasing firms

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 17:44

China aims to stoke growth in its financial leasing sector by cutting red tape and waiving requirements for minimum registered capital, the cabinet said on Wednesday.