Is Modi euphoria over? Markets decline to level last seen when BJP leader won

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 8, 2015, 00:05

The BSE sensitive index closed at 24,983, down 308.09 or 1.22 percent from the previous close. The Nifty saw a fall of 1.26 percent or 96.25 points at 7,558.80.

Scam versus scam politics stalls India's reform agenda

Last Updated: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 21:11

Since the monsoon sitting of parliament began on Tuesday, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the main opposition Congress party have been trying to outdo each other with accusations of who is the most corrupt.

PM Modi's income insurance idea may not win over angry farmers

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 03:40

Prime Minister Narendra Modi plans to provide millions of farmers with income insurance linked to crop prices, officials say, but it may not do much to ease rural distress, with small farmers standing to benefit little and likely to be put off by bureaucracy.

PM Modi effective but graft, land bill, inflation remain: Survey

Last Updated: Sunday, May 24, 2015, 17:55

Seventy-two percent of the people feel satisfied with the performance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a survey on one year of his government, but the majority also sees no let-up in graft, and more seem opposed to than supportive of his controversial land acquisition bill.

Foreign investors should know BJP opposed to retail FDI: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Saturday, May 23, 2015, 19:08

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said that foreign investors proposing to enter the multi-brand retail business in India should know that they can face problems as the ruling BJP is not in favour of it.

Govt working hard on its goal of corruption-free India: Goyal

Last Updated: Friday, May 22, 2015, 09:32

Addressing a section of Indian-Americans in Tampa, Florida, he claimed that the first year of Modi government has been "completely scam-free".

BJP never in favour of FDI in multi-brand retail: Arun Jaitley

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 13:02

Jaitley also evaded giving a direct reply to a question on what the government's response will be if a retailer was to submit an FDI proposal.

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.

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.

Black money: Swamy moves SC seeking permission to assist SIT

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 00:15

The Supreme Court Wednesday sought a response from the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on a plea of BJP leader Subramanian Swamy seeking permission to assist the panel in unearthing and bringing back black money from tax havens.