Weak public finances strain India's rating upgrade: Fitch

Last Updated: Monday, June 22, 2015, 20:55

Government's reform initiatives have unlocked Indian "economy's dynamism" but weak public finances continue to remain a strain on any rating upgrade, global ratings firm Fitch said on Monday.

Railway finances will be hard-pressed in near future: White Paper

Last Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2015, 22:34

Indian Railways' finances will be hard-pressed in the near future with the anticipated increase in committed expenditures, according to a White Paper on the national transporter tabled by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu in Parliament Thursday.

Paid Rs 22,300 cr to public finances in India in FY14: Vodafone

Last Updated: Friday, January 30, 2015, 19:20

British telecom major Vodafone on Friday said its Indian arm has contributed over 2.2 billion pound (about Rs 22,300 crore) to public finances, including taxes, for financial year ended March 31, 2014.

Railways invites suggestions from public on managing finances

Last Updated: Monday, January 19, 2015, 23:03

Facing huge financial crunch, Railways has invited suggestions from the general public to increase its revenue and reduce expenditure ahead of the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament.

`Overspending` Queen Elizabeth II down to her last million?

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 14:05

The finances of Queen Elizabeth II has reportedly have reached a "historic low" and come down to the last million pounds.

Moody's raises Spain rating outlook to stable

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 10:07

Moody's has raised its rating outlook for Spain to "stable" from "negative", citing signs of real improvement in the economy and government finances.

Cash-strapped WB govt to dole out money to Puja committees

Last Updated: Friday, October 11, 2013, 21:44

The TMC government in West Bengal, which has been complaining about its finances since it came to power in 2011, is all set to dole out money to various Puja organisers under its newly constituted Biswa Bangla Sharad Samman.

Angelina Jolie and Lady Gaga`s financial info leaked through `doxxing`

Last Updated: Thursday, April 4, 2013, 14:49

Angelina Jolie and Lady Gaga have reportedly become the two latest victims of the celebrity hackers, who have already exposed the financial information of Michelle Obama and Beyonce.

Leaked documents reveal Romney made offshore investments to avoid taxes

Last Updated: Friday, August 24, 2012, 18:57

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s offshore financial accounts are coming under new scrutiny after the publication of internal audits and private letters related to his 250 million dollars fortune.

Need for greater focus on state finances: RBI study

Last Updated: Saturday, March 31, 2012, 21:32

As part of fiscal transparency initiatives, Reserve Bank has called for greater attention on structural issues confronting state finances in the country.

Sex and finances strict no-no in Brit household discussions

Last Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012, 09:56

Millions of people in Britain do not talk about the state of their finances with their families, and in fact, the only topic more taboo than money is sex.