Hindujas only Britons in world's top 80 billionaires list

Last Updated: Friday, January 23, 2015, 13:43

With an estimated wealth of nearly 14 billion dollars, India-born Hinduja brothers have now emerged as the only British names on the list of world's top 80 billionaires dominated by Americans.

Tax revenue growth good, divestment programme on track: Jaitley

Last Updated: Friday, January 23, 2015, 13:30

Jaitley also said that the government's tax revenue collections have been good, although refunds for past periods are making an impact.

India, US may reach consensus on top priority areas: Jaitley

Last Updated: Friday, January 23, 2015, 13:23

Ahead of US President Barack Obama's India visit, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the two countries should be able to reach consensus on areas that are of top priority for cooperation between them.

Larger consensus must for rethink on retail FDI: Jaitley

Last Updated: Friday, January 23, 2015, 13:17

Jaitley maintained that the BJP's position remains the same on multi-brand retail FDI and his position was also the same.

Ongoing reforms much more than 'big-bang', says Jaitley

Last Updated: Friday, January 23, 2015, 13:03

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the sum-total of the reform measures and other policy initiatives already taken would be much more than "the big bang".

Larger consensus must for rethink on retail FDI: Jaitley

Last Updated: Friday, January 23, 2015, 12:15

Jaitley maintained that the BJP's position remains the same on multi-brand retail FDI and his position was also the same.

Ordinance route no concern for investors; they are happy: FM

Last Updated: Friday, January 23, 2015, 11:40

The Minister said that the investors across sectors are very enthused about India and were waiting to come in.

Foreign investors, govts very keen to do business with India: Jaitley at Davos

Last Updated: Friday, January 23, 2015, 01:29

Meeting top global CEOs across the sectors and government leaders, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Thursday said they all are very enthusiastic about India and want to expand their engagements with the country.

Tech leaders optimistic about digital economy

Last Updated: Friday, January 23, 2015, 00:00

Nadella said there was no reason for not being optimistic about what technology can do.

India hardsells its growth story to investors at Davos

Last Updated: Thursday, January 22, 2015, 23:50

Seeking to attract more investments, India on Thursday impressed upon investors about the country's high-growth potential at World Economic Forum (WEF) summit.

Time is of essence for reforms in Europe, says Germany's Merkel

Last Updated: Thursday, January 22, 2015, 23:45

Emphasising that "time is of the essence", German chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday said there is urgent need for fiscal reforms in Europe to promote growth and create jobs for the long term.

Economy set to take off for 8-9% growth: Jaitley

Last Updated: Thursday, January 22, 2015, 22:53

The economy is set to clock a 6.5 percent growth next year and then take off to reach 8-9 percent in the years to come on the back of huge public support for reforms initiated by the government, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said Thursday.