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The extra infrastructure is also expected to generate more employment opportunities to the locals living near the industrial parks in the district.

Core sector growth hits 6 month high of 5.2 per cent in September

Production of coal, natural gas and refinery products rose by 10.6 per cent, 6.3 per cent and 8.1 per cent.

31 Oct 2017 6:00 PM IST

NITI Aayog has been urging states to improve infrastructure and encourage public private projects.

India's infrastructure output grows 5.2 per cent in September

The growth in output compares with a downwardly revised 4.4 per cent year-on-year growth in August.

31 Oct 2017 5:49 PM IST

Additional expenses on salaries and a shortfall in receipts could force the government to cut back on capital expenditure to meet its fiscal deficit target.

India's fiscal deficit hits 91.3 per cent of total Budget target in...

The Centre's fiscal deficit rose to Rs 4,98,938 crore between April and September 2017, only slightly below the total...

31 Oct 2017 5:35 PM IST

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

Can India move up on World Bank's 'ease of doing business' list?

In the 2017 list, India ranked at 130 out of the 190 countries on the index, just one rank up from 2016's 131.

31 Oct 2017 1:19 PM IST

Despite IMFs downward revision of Indias growth rate and a slight upward revision of Chinas growth projections, India continues to be the fastest growing countries among emerging economies.

IMF projects deficits of $320 billion for Mideast oil exporters

IMF said economic growth in these countries bottomed out to around half a per cent in 2017.

31 Oct 2017 1:17 PM IST

Expensive medicines can make you feel like the side effects are worse than it really is, new sudy finds. (Photo: Pexels)

Govt urges doctors to prescribe 'cheaper' generic drugs

By December, the government will soon add around 300 more Jan Aushadhi stores that will sell generic drugs.

31 Oct 2017 9:21 AM IST

The department has taken up a special drive to book shops and commercial establishments resorting to MRP and GST violations. (Representational image)

GST rates likely to be reduced for restaurants

GST composition scheme is open for manufacturers, restaurants and traders whose turnover does not exceed Rs 1 crore.

31 Oct 2017 7:24 AM IST

Most of the lead indicators of activities in this segment have showed an uptick in recent months.

India to see an uptick in GDP

Manufacturing has been buoyant: SBI.

31 Oct 2017 12:48 AM IST

The CRDAs latest move to drag farmers into the consumerism mode received heavy criticism. It has mentioned in a communiqu© that it would identify 100 farmers after receiving applications from them. (Representational image)

World Bank to provide USD 200 million loan for farm sector in Assam

The loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, has a 7-year grace period, and a maturity of...

30 Oct 2017 8:51 PM IST

White goods like air-conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators will get costlier from December.

Here's why AC, fridge or washing machine will cost you more

Consumers are likely to pay 3 to 5 per cent more for electronic consumer durables from November.

30 Oct 2017 7:35 PM IST

The CBEC has now notified the dates for filing the GST returns forms.

Last date for filing GSTR-2, 3 extended by a month

Till Saturday, about 12 lakh businesses had filed GSTR-2 returns for the month of July.

30 Oct 2017 5:25 PM IST

Maximum retail price of goods must include the GST component, a

GoM suggests making GST inclusion in MRP mandatory

This rule, sources said, must be applicable to establishments like restaurants, eateries and malls that sell packaged...

30 Oct 2017 3:56 PM IST