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Economy would regain over 8% growth soon: President

Last Updated: Monday, July 27, 2015, 21:14

President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday expressed the hope that economy would regain growth rate of over 8 percent soon and the country's USD 350 billion-plus foreign reserves put India in a comfortable position to deal with global challenges.

President Mukherjee asks Indians abroad to invest in India

Last Updated: Sunday, May 10, 2015, 17:26

President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday asked the Indian community in Russia to bring in their skills and capital to support the government's initiatives to make the country a global manufacturing hub.

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.

Cabinet clears repromulgation of land ordinance

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 31, 2015, 22:32

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday decided to recommend re-promulgation of the land acquistion ordinance incorporating nine amendments that were part of the bill that was passed in Lok Sabha earlier this month.

Next breakthrough to come from micro venture innovation

Last Updated: Sunday, March 8, 2015, 15:24

Citing India's long tradition of grassroot innovations, President Pranab Mukherjee has said the next major breakthrough in the country will come via micro venture innovation finance.

Nifty ends below 8,800-level, Energy and PSU banks hit

Last Updated: Monday, February 23, 2015, 19:52

Late selling led the market into negative zone as the benchmark CNX Nifty extended its fall for second straight day to end below the crucial 8,800-level.

Govt to safeguard farmers interest: President Mukherjee

Last Updated: Monday, February 23, 2015, 19:11

Government attaches paramount importance to safeguarding the interest of farmers and families affected by land acquisition, President Pranab Mukherjee declared Monday seeking cooperation of MPs in smooth conduct of Parliament where Opposition plans to corner it on the land ordinance.

India largest growing economy; promising future awaits us: President Mukherjee

Last Updated: Monday, February 23, 2015, 17:28

The government, Mukherjee said, has taken several measures to improve ease of doing business, ending financial untouchability and containing inflation with a view to stimulate the economy.

Auction of coal mines to lower power tariff: President

Last Updated: Monday, February 23, 2015, 15:57

The government is committed to bringing transparency in the allocation of natural resources including coal, the auctions for which have started and would result in lowering power tariff, President Pranab Mukherjee said today.

Need market reforms to boost well-being of farmers: Prez

Last Updated: Monday, February 23, 2015, 15:41

President Pranab Mukherjee today emphasised on value-added agriculture, market reform, use of technology and improving productivity in areas with untapped potential for improving the well-being of farmers.

Latest GDP data makes India fastest growing economy: President

Last Updated: Monday, February 23, 2015, 15:38

Announcing it as the Narendra Modi-led government`s most significant achievement till date, President Pranab Mukherjee Monday said the latest estimates of India`s gross domestic product (GDP) growth makes it the fastest growing large economy in the world.

Financial sector institutional restructuring is a priority: President

Last Updated: Monday, February 23, 2015, 14:15

President Pranab Mukherjee Monday said financial sector institutional restructuring is a priority area for the government.