Swiss govt discloses new name in India's black money probe

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 8, 2015, 19:48

In a fresh disclosure on suspected black money cases being probed by tax authorities in India, Switzerland on Tuesday said it has received request for information about Indore-based textiles firm Neo Corp International Ltd.

BSE to auction investment limits for Rs 561-crore govt bonds

Last Updated: Friday, August 28, 2015, 14:01

Leading bourse BSE will auction, on Monday, investment limits for foreign investors to buy government debt securities worth Rs 561 crore.

'Govt schemes to boost per capita income, pricing to farmers'

Last Updated: Thursday, August 13, 2015, 18:52

The government has initiated various programmes that will help in boosting per capita monthly income and also approved a scheme aimed at providing better pricing to farmers, improving supply chain and reducing wastages, Parliament was informed Thursday.

Delhi govt to sell onions at Rs 30 per kg at Fair Price Shops

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 19:08

Delhi government will now sell onions at Rs 30 per kg through Fair Price Shops (FPS) and mobile shops from Thursday, as against the earlier rate of Rs 40.

NSE to auction investment limits for Rs 556-crore govt bonds

Last Updated: Sunday, August 9, 2015, 13:40

Leading bourse National Stock Exchange (NSE) will Monday auction investment limits for foreign investors to buy government debt securities worth Rs 556 crore.

FSSAI extends deadline for licences till Feb 4 next year

Last Updated: Thursday, August 6, 2015, 20:44

Food safety regulator FSSAI on Thursday extended the deadline for food companies to get licence to run their businesses by another six months to February 4, 2016.

Spa, gymnasium, hotel rooms to become costlier as Delhi govt notifies hike in luxury tax

Last Updated: Friday, July 31, 2015, 23:43

Going to spa, gymnasium and living in expensive rooms in hotels will become costlier from Saturday with the Delhi government notifying the increase in luxury tax.

Govt's housing scheme can give Rs 15 trillion boost to GDP: Report

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 22, 2015, 21:45

The Centre's housing for all project is expected to give the economy a Rs 15-trillion boost over the next 7 years, but its success will depend on ramping up existing urban infrastructure, fast tracking approval process and targeting the actual beneficiary, a study said.

India Inc pats Modi for restoring government credibility

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 11:35

India Inc has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for restoring the government`s credibility by taking steps towards transparency in its functioning.

Manmohan faults Modi govt for abolishing plan panel

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 18:35

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday faulted the Narendra Modi dispensation for "abolishing hastily" the Planning Commission that helped weaker states and poorer regions.

Govt exhorts pharma firms to invest more in R&D

Last Updated: Friday, June 5, 2015, 15:19

Government on Friday urged pharmaceutical companies to increase investment in research and development (R&D) to emerge as a hub of innovation in low cost health products and services.

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.