Now on India will grow faster, outpace China: UN

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 14:55

India is expected to log a growth of 7.6 percent this year and 7.7 percent, nearly 1.5 percentage points higher than the outlook just four months ago, in a clear sign that it will outpace China quite decisively, as per a UN report released here Tuesday.

Expectations from new govt were 'probably unrealistic': Rajan

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 09:18

Rajan, however, said the government has taken steps to create the environment for investment.

'Scam and scandal, corruption and retribution' raj is behind us: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 21:50

Following is the Facebook post of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on one-year of BJP-led NDA government:

7/10 for Modi govt's first year, needs to clear tax issues: Assocham

Last Updated: Sunday, May 17, 2015, 14:00

Giving the Modi government 7 out of 10 for its first year's performance, Assocham Sunday said it still needs to cover some ground on tax issues and a lot more needs to be done on improving ease of doing business.

Arun Jaitley outlines economic road map for NDA's second year in office

Last Updated: Sunday, May 17, 2015, 13:34

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday outlined the economic road map for the year ahead and said making taxation reasonable and ease of doing business would be a priority.

Reform doubts grow as PM Modi marks year in office

Last Updated: Thursday, May 14, 2015, 08:17

Narendra Modi marks the first anniversary of his landslide election win in a bullish mood about his mission to transform India into a great power, despite doubts about the delivery of economic reforms.

Delayed reforms, market woes tarnish end to Modi's first year

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 17:50

Late on Tuesday, the government submitted to strong opposition in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house, by agreeing to delay the landmark tax legislation until at least July.

Weeding out graft biggest achievement of Modi Govt: Jaitley

Last Updated: Saturday, May 9, 2015, 22:19

With the first anniversary of the Narendra Modi government approaching, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said weeding out corruption has been one of the biggest achievements of the BJP-led dispensation.

IMF welcomes passing of GST by Lok Sabha

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7, 2015, 18:38

International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday welcomed passage of the long-pending Goods and Services Tax (GST) by the Lok Sabha, saying it will lead to long-term sustainable growth in the country.

Don't get disillusioned, support PM Modi: Ratan Tata to India Inc

Last Updated: Friday, April 17, 2015, 18:34

Stating that the Modi government has not completed even one year in office, Tata said, "All of us should understand that it's a new government, and we need not get disillusioned and dissatisfied with so fast."

President gives nod to land ordinance

Last Updated: Friday, April 3, 2015, 17:56

The land acquisition ordinance, which the government could not get converted into a legislation in Rajya Sabha due to stiff opposition, was Friday re-promulgated, a day before it is to lapse.

Smart cities are not just about technology: Amsterdam Mayor

Last Updated: Monday, March 23, 2015, 19:35

Technology forms an important component of smart cities but its actually innovation and cooperation for sustainable growth that goes into building such infrastructure, Amsterdam Mayor Eberhard van der Laan here Monday said.