State FMs to meet on Sep 15 to finalise model GST legislations

Last Updated: Sunday, September 13, 2015, 12:04

"The September 15 meeting of the Empowered Committee will discuss the model draft legislations that will be needed for implementing GST," an official said.

G20 launches W20 grouping for gender inclusive economic growth

Last Updated: Sunday, September 6, 2015, 13:25

The W20 group -- having 20 women leaders from G20 nations -- would host its first summit next month in Istanbul after all member countries appoint their nominees.

G20 charts careful course in turbulent economic waters

Last Updated: Sunday, September 6, 2015, 09:02

Warily watching economic clouds gathering in China and the possibility of an end to zero interest rates in the United States, G20 leaders steered a careful course at their meeting in Turkey at a time of uneven and fragile growth.

G20 eyes faster economic reforms as cheap credit not enough for growth

Last Updated: Sunday, September 6, 2015, 08:37

"We note that in line with the improving economic outlook, monetary policy tightening is more likely in some advanced economies."

G20 must step up growth efforts: IMF's Lagarde

Last Updated: Saturday, September 5, 2015, 20:44

The world`s biggest economies must step up reform efforts to boost growth in line with targets they set last year using a mix of accommodative monetary policy, fiscal policy and structural reforms, the head of the International Monetary Fund said.

G20 vows to boost fragile growth, nudges China on currency

Last Updated: Saturday, September 5, 2015, 20:32

G20 finance ministers and central bank chiefs on Saturday pledged to act decisively to shore up stuttering global growth and to refrain from unsettling currency moves after China`s controversial devaluation last month.

G20 says global growth 'short of expectations'

Last Updated: Saturday, September 5, 2015, 19:54

The G20 group of top world economies on Saturday said that global economic expansion was slower than had been expected but expressed confidence that a recovery would gain momentum.

India to take up currency devaluation issue at G20

Last Updated: Thursday, September 3, 2015, 18:41

Ahead of the meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors in Turkey, India on Thursday said competitive devaluation of currency is a major threat to stability in the global economy.

Euro zone argues into the night with Greece on bailout terms

Last Updated: Monday, July 13, 2015, 08:10

Six sweeping measures including tax and pension reforms must be enacted by Wednesday night and the entire package endorsed by parliament before talks can start.

Eurozone to give verdict on Greece`s last-chance debt plan

Last Updated: Saturday, July 11, 2015, 15:10

Eurozone finance ministers on Saturday were to give their verdict on Greece`s last-chance bid for a third bailout to keep its ship-wrecked economy afloat and prevent its exit from the single European currency.

BRICS FMs discuss elements of development bank

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 8, 2015, 00:59

On the eve of the BRICS Summit to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Finance Ministers of the five member countries met today, focusing their discussions on the contours and other elements of the BRICS Development Bank.

Greek govt says disagrees with new debt proposals, talks to continue

Last Updated: Thursday, June 25, 2015, 02:55

Greek negotiators "do not agree" with their creditors` latest proposals for a deal to prevent Athens from defaulting on its massive debts, a Greek government source said Wednesday, but added that talks were continuing.