Bank unions target labour reforms, call for strike on September 2

Last Updated: Thursday, July 9, 2015, 16:25

The All-India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA) on Thursday threatened a nation-wide strike call on September 2 to protest against the proposed labour law reforms.

Greek PM Alexis Tsipras vows 'credible' reforms as deadline looms

Last Updated: Thursday, July 9, 2015, 00:24

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras vowed to present "credible" reform plans before a Thursday deadline set by exasperated European leaders, as Athens formally asked for a new bailout to avoid crashing out of the euro.

Greece vows pension, tax reforms from next week in return for loan

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 8, 2015, 18:05

Greece on Wednesday promised it would start pension and tax reforms next week, as demanded by creditors, in return for a three-year eurozone loan to drag its financial system back from the brink of collapse.

Grexit cannot be excluded if no reforms: EU`s Dombrovskis

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 17:48

The EU wants Greece in the eurozone but it could be forced out if it does not produce a credible reform package to satisfy creditors, EU Commissioner for the euro Valdis Dombrovskis said Tuesday.

Economy picking up, need more reforms for strong growth: Rajan

Last Updated: Thursday, July 2, 2015, 15:39

Rajan, known for critical analysis of macroeconomic trends, however said that subdued exports, primarily on account of global factors, remain an area of concern.

World Bank warns China over state financial control

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 07:42

The World Bank on Wednesday urged China to accelerate reform of its state-dominated financial sector, warning that failure to address the issue could end "three decades of stellar performance" for the world`s second-largest economy.

US encouraged by PM Narendra Modi's pro-business reforms

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 30, 2015, 10:40

Expressing support for "pro-business reforms" undertaken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his commitment to fighting corruption, the US has said it encouraged all governments, including India, to address the issue of corruption.

US supports Modi Government's pro-business reforms: Official

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 30, 2015, 08:00

The US supports the "pro-business reforms" of the Modi Government but at the same time remains concerned about difficulties caused to non-governmental organisations, a top State Department official has said.

'Completed M&A deals value to rise 71% in 2015 to $30 bn'

Last Updated: Monday, June 29, 2015, 16:50

Total value of completed merger and acquisition (M&A) deals is expected to increase by 71 percent to USD 30.3 billion during this year, driven by business friendly reforms, a report says.

Speed, scope of reform key uncertainty for India: Report

Last Updated: Sunday, June 28, 2015, 12:47

Indian economy will accelerate in the short term as it benefits from low commodity prices, but in longer term, speed and scope of reforms remain a key uncertainty, a global research firm has said.

Maharashtra to invest Rs 10,000 cr to develop railway infrastructure

Last Updated: Saturday, June 27, 2015, 20:45

"Though the Centre allocates funds for railways, the state government too will invest Rs 10,000 crore apart from union government's grants within the next five years," he said.

Decision on bullet train after feasibility report: Prabhu

Last Updated: Saturday, June 27, 2015, 19:15

"Once the feasibility study is examined, we will again take a decision on that," the minister said, after initially ducking questions on the bullet train issue.