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According to the report, some of the reasons behind gender pay gap could be the preference for male employees over female employees.Business
Female labour participation falls to 26 pc in 2018 from 36.7 pc in...

A set of underlying social, economic and political barriers limit opportunities for women, said the report.

8 March 2019 12:12 PM IST

The next GST council meeting is scheduled in January where a new composition scheme will be framed for small services providers.Business
FinMin notifies Apr 1 as date for increased GST exemption limit,...

Implementation of proposals with higher turnover limit for composition schemes, would enhance ease of doing business,...

8 March 2019 11:22 AM IST

\The GST officials at the local office level, be it from the state or the Centre are incompetent to guide the traders causing disruptions despite being a good tax system,\, said Chatterjee. (Photo: DC)Business
CBIC clarifies on levy of GST on sales promotion schemes

Clarification on tax treatment of sales promotion schemes under GST is a welcome relief particularly for FMCG and...

8 March 2019 10:48 AM IST

It said that retail inflation is expected to moderate to 5 per cent in January (5.2 per cent previously) and that the trade deficit narrowed to $12 billion ($14.9billion previously). (Representational Image)Business
Inflation likely picked up in Feb, but well below RBI target: report

Economists polled predicted inflation would average below 3 per cent, with forecasts ranging from 2.15 pc to 3.20 pc.

8 March 2019 10:28 AM IST

NHAI officials say they would conduct a meeting with union surface ministry and will take up half-finished works in January 2019. (Representational Images)Business
Success of TOT model critical for funding Bharatmala programme, says...

Timely monetisation of mature road assets will be a critical determining factor in plugging shortfall in budgetary...

7 March 2019 7:06 PM IST

Direct tax collection in the fiscal year just ended has exceeded the targets with a record 6.84 lakh income tax returns being filed, officials said today.Business
Income tax exemption limit on gratuity doubled to Rs 20 lakh, says...

'This would benefit those employees of PSUs and others not covered by Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972,' said Labour...

7 March 2019 6:45 PM IST

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley also said that the Cabinet has approved the establishment of National Financial Reporting Authority. (Photo: ANI)Business
Cabinet approves several major projects before 2019 Lok Sabha election

The initiave taken by the Modi govt can also be seen as an initiative, which terms India as Naya Bharat' (New India).

7 March 2019 3:27 PM IST

However, imports too jumped 49 per cent to $37.88 billion in April 2016, pushing trade deficit to a 29-month high $13.2 billionBusiness
US trade deficit with India decreased by USD 1.6 billion in 2018

India recorded a decrease in the deficit from USD 22.9 billion in 2017 to USD 21.3 billion in 2018, according to the...

7 March 2019 12:27 PM IST

Can the government do something to reduce the pressure on such kids? Increasing the number of \good\ jobs is the best option.Business
At 30 pc, India's youth inactivity highest among emerging mkts: IMF...

Data compiled by CMIE claimed that the unemployment rate in India rose to 7.2 per cent in February 2019.

7 March 2019 11:40 AM IST

w The rupee is the worst performer this year in Asia ex-Japan amid uncertainty surrounding the upcoming elections, where Prime Minister Modi is seen facing a tight contest.Business
Rupee rises for 2nd day; up 21 paise to 70.28 vs USD on easing crude...

Forex traders said heavy buying in domestic equities and robust foreign fund inflows also propped up the rupee.

6 March 2019 6:43 PM IST

(Photo: Wikipedia)Business
OECD lowers global growth forecast over trade tensions

OECD cut global growth forecast for this year to 3.3 per cent, down from the 3.5 per cent it predicted in November.

6 March 2019 5:32 PM IST

Reserve Bank of IndiaBusiness
RBI to infuse Rs 12,500 crore into financial system through OMOs

The decision is based on an assessment of liquidity conditions and also of durable liquidity needs, RBI said.

6 March 2019 11:12 AM IST

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