Reforms brought by PM Modi to help India grow to 5.5% in 2014: ADB

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 17, 2014, 12:29

ADB said reforms brought by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will help his country grow 5.5 percent this year.

Japan banks to bulk up India presence on improving ties

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 17, 2014, 08:55

Faced with a shrinking economy and tepid loan demand at home, Japan`s largest banks are looking to bolster their presence in India, enthused by Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s reform agenda and improving ties between the two countries.

Govt to go ahead with reforms to achieve 8% growth: Jaitley

Last Updated: Saturday, November 29, 2014, 22:32

Jaitley said Modi has put young people in charge of key economic ministries because they will have a fresh thinking and the ability to learn fast.

India's corp bond mkt can reach 15% of GDP on policy reforms

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 15:02

As per findings of the survey, 57 percent of industry stakeholders, including issuers, investors, market makers, credit rating agencies and technical experts believe that the actual potential of corporate bond market as a percentage of GDP is 12.5 to 15 percent which could be realised with the help of policy and regulatory reforms.

India ranks 134th in ease of doing business

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 10:42

India ranked a lowly 134 in the ease of doing business index, but implemented the most number of business regulatory reforms in 2012-13 reforms in the South Asian region.

PM invites US companies to invest in India

Last Updated: Saturday, September 28, 2013, 12:35

Singh made the remarks while addressing US CEOs forum soon after his arrival here from Washington.

India, US eye five-fold increase in commerce

Last Updated: Saturday, September 28, 2013, 11:00

The leaders also committed their officials to work toward a successful outcome at the World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference in Bali.

India-US for joint committee on investment in manufacturing

Last Updated: Saturday, September 28, 2013, 10:35

In a joint statement, issued yesterday after the Oval Office meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and US President Barack Obama, the two leaders underlined the need for expeditious progress to address all trade and investment policy issues of bilateral concern so as to remove obstacles and improve the business environment.

India ready to address US concerns over trade, investment

Last Updated: Friday, September 27, 2013, 15:48

A bill to increase the FDI cap in insurance from 26 percent to 49 percent has been pending in Parliament since 2008.

PM promises bold, decisive steps to accelerate reforms

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 31, 2013, 22:23

Committing to accelerate the pace of reforms, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said the government will act boldly and decisively to revive economic growth and prove nay-sayers wrong.

Talks with Manmohan Singh positive, say business leaders

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 12:48

Recently, the Manmohan Singh-led government eased FDI rules for several industries, including insurance, telecom, and the defence sector.

Home Ministry opposes any hike of FDI cap in media

Last Updated: Sunday, July 21, 2013, 14:40

The Home Ministry has strongly opposed any move to increase the FDI cap in the broadcasting and print media, saying allowing more foreign investment in the sensitive sectors may compromise country's security.