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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

Union minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday flagged off a digital rath as part of an initiative to spread awareness about digital payments. (Photo: Twitter| A

DeMon turns 1: Digital Rath to spread awareness on cashless payments

The 'Digital Rath' was flagged off by Union Minister Smriti Irani on the first anniversary of demonetisation.

8 Nov 2017 3:25 PM IST

According a study by Local Circles, citizens believe demonetisation led to an audit trail which can be effectively used in the future to investigate accounts being used for black money transactions. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

DeMo anniversary: Some believe note ban effective to probe suspicious...

Further, according to a Local Circles study, 33 per cent were in favor of transactions over Rs 10,000 to be electronic.

8 Nov 2017 2:48 PM IST

Digital transactions in October shot up to 965 million transactions, the highest ever so far. (Photo: Pexels)

Digital payments shoot up in October! Here are 5 ways to go cashless

Digital transactions have garnered massive support from the government which has campaigned for shifting to a 'cashless...

8 Nov 2017 1:29 PM IST