India aims 8-10% growth, current rate not satisfactory: Jaitley

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 19:17

Pitching for a higher growth of 8 to 10 percent to eradicate poverty, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said the country is no more satisfied with the current rate.

Policy instability deterred investment in India: Jaitley

Last Updated: Friday, June 19, 2015, 23:45

India has the potential to grow at 8-9 percent or even more in the next one to two years and global investors cannot ignore such an economy, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Friday while blaming policy instability for deterring investment in the past.

New govt boosted confidence, improved India's perception: DBS

Last Updated: Friday, May 22, 2015, 10:55

In its report 'India: Time to Deliver' released yesterday DBS Bank, however, has put in a note of caution, saying, "But sustaining that optimism will not be easy."

Industry business confidence dips, worst not over yet: Ficci

Last Updated: Sunday, June 9, 2013, 13:43

India Inc's business confidence fell for the second straight quarter in Q4, strengthening appeals for a cut in lending rate by the Reserve Bank in its forthcoming monetary policy review, according to a Ficci survey, which adds that the worst is not over yet.

India's business confidence worsened in October-December quarter

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 09:31

Business confidence in India worsened during the October-December quarter, due to high interest rates and infrastructure bottlenecks, a survey by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has revealed.

Fertile environment for women entrepreneurs in India: Study

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 12:52

From being treated as a quiet, supportive half of society, women who want to start a business in India now find the country to provide one of the most fertile environments based on indicators such as business confidence, motivation, financing options and other sources of support.

Govt may come out with Business Confidence Index

Last Updated: Sunday, May 6, 2012, 20:14

The Corporate Affairs Ministry is in the process of bringing out a business confidence index (BCI), which would be an indicator of optimism of business managers in the country, sources said.

Brazil, India top business confidence index: Report

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 3, 2012, 16:57

Amid Eurozone crisis and uncertain economic climate, emerging economies of Brazil and India have topped the business confidence index, confirming their role as key drivers of the global economy, says a Regus report.