Assocham advises central trade unions to call off strike

Last Updated: Thursday, September 3, 2015, 13:16

The apex body Assocham estimated a hefty loss of about 25,000 crore due to the ongoing strike by the central trade unions.

Strike had only a marginal impact: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 23:33

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said the day-long nationwide strike called by central trade unions only had a "marginal or inconsequential impact".

'One-day strike cost Rs 25,000 crore to economy'

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 19:57

As a nationwide strike of trade unions hit banking and other services Wednesday, business chambers today pegged the loss to the economy at a staggering Rs 25,000 crore and said such "disruptive" actions can hit India's image as an attractive business destination.

Bharat Bandh: Strike affects clearing business at banks

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 12:44

Normal working at banks was affected on Wednesday due to a nationwide strike called by 10 central trade unions, although the staff of SBI, IOB, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank stayed away from the agitation.

Reasons behind Sept 2 Bharat Bandh

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 17:14

Essential services are likely to be impacted tomorrow with 10 central trade unions going ahead with one-day nationwide strike to protest against changes in labour laws.

5 CIL trade unions to support Sept 2 nationwide strike call

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 20:25

To protest against the proposed stake sale in Coal India, its five major trade unions will support the September 2 nationwide strike call, on labour issues, called by all 11 central trade unions of the country.

Coal India stake sale: Trade unions up the ante

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2015, 22:14

Major trade unions of Coal India opposed to any government proposal to 10 percent stake sale in the PSU will soon chalk out a strategy to take their protest forward.

Changes in labour laws only with consensus: PM Modi

Last Updated: Monday, July 20, 2015, 14:25

Addressing the 46th Indian Labour Conference, he said there is a thin line that separates the interest of workers and their unions and the same should be respected.

EPFO to start investing in stock markets from next month

Last Updated: Thursday, June 25, 2015, 16:43

Retirement fund body EPFO will start investing in stock markets from next month as part of its plan to put in as much as Rs 5,000 crore in exchange traded funds (ETFs) by the end of this fiscal.

State-run pension fund to start buying shares as Modi pushes reform

Last Updated: Thursday, June 25, 2015, 12:38

India`s state social security fund, undeterred by resistance from trade unions, will start investing in equity markets next month, the labour minister said, as part of a reform drive aimed at boosting the economy.

UK Unions' decision recognises shortfall in pension fund: Tata Steel

Last Updated: Saturday, June 20, 2015, 14:53

The UK trade unions' decision to suspended strike at Tata Steel plants in the country recognises the substantial shortfall in the pension fund and the need to jointly address it, the steel maker said.

Tata Steel UK workers suspend industrial action

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 14:58

Tata Steel workers in the UK have temporarily suspended their industrial action as emergency talks offered new hope of an agreement over an ongoing pensions row.