Govt mulling interest rate sops to leather industry

Last Updated: Sunday, August 16, 2015, 11:20

The Commerce Ministry has circulated a draft note on providing benefits of interest subvention scheme to exporters and the Cabinet is expected to take a decision on the sops by the end of this month, an official said.

Govt should sort out internal challenges: Tata Steel

Last Updated: Saturday, August 15, 2015, 17:13

The government should sort out internal challenges at a time when the domestic steel industry is facing challenges from China, Tata Steel Managing Director (India and South East Asia) T V Narendran said Saturday.

India needs 1,740 new aircraft worth $240 bn in next 20 years: Boeing

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 19:09

Raising its forecast for the Indian market, Boeing Wednesday said the country will need 1,740 new aircraft worth USD 240 billion over the next 20 years.

Industrial output grows at 4-month high of 3.8% in June

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 18:53

Industrial production expanded at a 4-month high rate of 3.8 percent in June due to improvement in manufacturing activity.

India's industrial growth rises to 3.8% in June

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 17:37

India's industrial output growth gathered pace in June and rose to 3.8 percent mainly due to a pick up in government spending.

E-commerce in Middle East to reach $4.9 billion in 2015

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 16:08

The rapidly evolving e-commerce in the Middle East has grown tremendously over the last decade and its value is expected to reach USD 4.9 billion this year.

Auto industry exploring collaborations with Australian firms

Last Updated: Monday, August 10, 2015, 22:18

A delegation representing the industry is on a visit to Sydney and Melbourne from August 10 to 14, to know about the local automotive technology and research, the Australian Trade Commission said in a statement.

Signs of India's economic recovery visible: CII survey

Last Updated: Sunday, August 9, 2015, 18:32

There are signs of a recovery in the economy, albeit a slow one, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) said on Sunday.

GST to encourage local production of incense sticks

Last Updated: Sunday, August 9, 2015, 13:35

The incense sticks industry is eagerly waiting for the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax, which it feels will offer greater flexibility for the sector in terms of promoting local production.

Steps needed to ensure handloom weavers get rightful wage: PM Modi

Last Updated: Friday, August 7, 2015, 23:55

Making a strong pitch for the handloom industry, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called for steps to promote it globally as well as ensure that weavers are paid their rightful wages.

Delhi-NCR property prices up 1% in Apr-Jun: Report

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 5, 2015, 18:42

Property prices in Delhi-NCR rose 1 percent in the April-June quarter as against the previous three-month period of the last fiscal despite subdued demand and huge unsold inventories, according to a report by realty portal 99acres.Com.