'Maharashtra traders strike caused Rs 75,000 crore business loss'

Last Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013, 17:47

Wholesale and retail traders from Mumbai, Thane and Nagpur have been on an indefinite strike against LBT.

Indian traders stranded in China sent back home

Last Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013, 14:16

Two Indian traders were held-up in China for several months over allegations of non-payment of dues to Chinese businessmen.

Traders should open shops for the sake of people: Raj Thackeray

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 17:40

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray today appealed to the traders, who have been protesting against imposition of Local Bodies Tax (LBT), to open their shops so that common people do not suffer.

Mumbai traders' strike continues for second day

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 11:56

Banking activities here remained paralysed and most businesses were shut too Tuesday, day two of the indefinite strike called by over 1.5 million traders and manufacturers to protest the Maharashtra's government's local body tax (LBT) in lieu of octroi.

Bihar to bring social security plan for traders: Nitish

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013, 23:34

The Bihar government is going to implement a social security plan for traders as part of which those paying regular taxes would be given a Rs 2 lakh assistance in the event of death in accident, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said.

Speculators in futures markets caused gold price crash: WGC

Last Updated: Friday, April 19, 2013, 14:19

The World Gold Council (WGC) on Friday said the recent fall in gold prices was driven by speculative traders in the futures markets.

CAIT for Parliament debate on India-EU FTA implications

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 19:46

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) Tuesday said the proposed India-EU Free Trade Agreement would adversely impact sectors like auto and dairy and called for a Parliamentary debate on the implications of the pact.

Gold recovers on fresh buying; silver ends steady

Last Updated: Monday, April 1, 2013, 16:24

Gold prices recovered by Rs 130 to Rs 30,200 per ten grams in the national capital Monday on fresh buying by stockists.

Traders shut down shops for removal of CRPF bunker in J&K

Last Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013, 19:22

Markets in parts of old city were closed down for an indefinite period with traders demanding removal of three CRPF bunkers in the area which they claim hamper free movement of people.

Mamata’s ultimatum to traders over fires

Last Updated: Saturday, March 9, 2013, 17:35

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday gave traders and the business community 15 days to take measures against fires.

Left, Right leaders share stage to oppose FDI in r

Last Updated: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 18:42

Left and the Right once again came on a single platform on Thursday to oppose FDI in multi-brand retail with BJP announcing that it will revoke the decision if it comes to power.