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Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said the answer to unfortunate instances of farmers suicides lies in improving their welfare. (Photo: PTI)

22.5 lakh hectares brought under organic farming: Agri Min

Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said organic farming has become a national and global requirement for providing...

9 Nov 2017 5:05 PM IST

State Bank of India (SBI) Chairman Rajnish Kumar claimed that any negative impact of demonetisation is now behind us. (File Photo)

Little scope for more easing of lending rate, says SBI chief Rajnish...

Last week, State Bank of India (SBI) reduced its lending rate for home and auto loans by 0.05 percentage point.

9 Nov 2017 3:59 PM IST

GSTN Chairman Ajay Bhushan Pandey on Thursday pointed to robustness of the GSTN system and said 30 lakh returns had been filed so far.

GST Council likely to prune items in 28 per cent slab, simplify...

The 23rd meeting of the Council will also deliberate cutting tax rates for composition scheme and lowering non-AC...

9 Nov 2017 3:37 PM IST

The announcement regarding the constitution of the five-member panel was made on Monday. In picture: Bibek Debroy. (Photo: PTI)

Can't end corruption overnight but process is on: Debroy

Bibek Debroy made the remarks while talking to PTI about a new book, 'On the Trail of the Black: Tracking Corruption'.

9 Nov 2017 3:15 PM IST

At present, there is a 10 per cent import duty on gold. (Photo: PTI)

Gold demand in India seen falling to 8-year low on GST, PMLA woes

The nation's gold demand in the July-September quarter dropped 24 per cent from a year ago to 145.9 tonnes.

9 Nov 2017 11:41 AM IST

Normal life mostly remained unaffected in several parts of Odisha on Monday despite the 12-hour state-wide protest called by five Left Parties and the Congress to protest against the demonetisation of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes. (Representational image)

RBI cuts note printing order for 2018; vaults stocked with scrapped...

The indent or the order for 2018 now stands at 21 billion pieces of notes as against 28 billion pieces in 2017.

9 Nov 2017 11:21 AM IST

Over 2 lakh traders have enrolled into the GST network but there are many who still have to finish the formalities.

GST Council in Guwahati: Relief on cards for small biz, items in top...

Tax rates on 80 per cent of items in the top slab is likely to be reduced to 18 per cent, said Bihar Chief Minister...

9 Nov 2017 9:55 AM IST

Aadhaar is a 10-digita unique identity given to every Indians.

Aadhaar becomes mandatory for insurance policies: Irdai

Irdai said the rules have 'statutory force' and as such they have to implement them without awaiting further...

9 Nov 2017 9:13 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi withdrew Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes from circulation on November 8 in 2016. (Photo: AFP)

DeMo turns 1: India celebrates, Rs 10 billion yet to be exchanged in...

Thousands of migrant workers in Nepal are stuck with old notes that they could not exchange in time.

9 Nov 2017 8:54 AM IST

On November 8, 2016, India launched the most successful demonetisation programme ever in the world.

Note ban effects still lingering on: PHD chief

The effects of demonetisation are still persisting as demand in the economy is still lacklustre.

9 Nov 2017 12:24 AM IST

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

Rise in digital transactions, tax payers post note ban: Gadkari

The Centre's scrapping of the old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes hurt those who had black money, said Gadkari.

8 Nov 2017 4:21 PM IST

India ranked 130 out of 190 countries on the World Banks ease of doing business list. (Representational Image)

India slips to 7th position in business optimism ranking

India Inc saw a drastic fall in confidence for profitability with 54 per cent showing optimism.

8 Nov 2017 3:42 PM IST