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Housing sales fell 67 per cent at 21,294 units across nine major cities during April-June due to outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. (PTI Photo)

Housing prices to move up 5% in 2022: Report

While 2021 was mostly impacted by pandemic-induced volatility, 2022 may prove to be a more stable year for the sector

10 Dec 2021 1:44 AM IST

The gender pay gap is an issue that goes much deeper than salaries. (PTI Photo)

Gender pay gap deepens during COVID, women left behind on pay hike,...

The ADP study also revealed that employees are still judged for taking advantage of flexible working arrangements

9 Dec 2021 5:01 PM IST

An elevated inflation rate is also a cause of concern for the RBI, though it has decided to accord priority to economic growth in the near future. (DC file Photo)

Retail inflation expected to be around 5.3 per cent in current fiscal:...

The inflation trajectory is likely to be in line with our earlier projections, Das said

8 Dec 2021 11:48 AM IST

Infrastructure push can re-ignite economic growth, says RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das. (PTI Photo)

RBI maintains status quo for 9th consecutive time; retains repo rate...

The inflation projection has been retained at 5.3 per cent for the current financial year

8 Dec 2021 10:41 AM IST

Heightened uncertainty in India caused by the coronavirus pandemic has led to a surge in currency in circulation. (PTI Photo)

India among most unequal nations; top 1% of population holds 22% of...

The report pointed out that the average national income of the Indian adult population is Rs 204,200

8 Dec 2021 9:37 AM IST

An elevated inflation rate is also a cause of concern for the RBI, though it has decided to accord priority to economic growth in the near future. (DC file Photo)

RBI may keep rates on hold

The six-member rate setting panel (MPC) is meeting for three days starting Monday with the outcome being announced on...

6 Dec 2021 2:26 AM IST

Taxpayers can get multiple benefits by filing income tax returns before the deadline.

Over 3 cr income tax returns for FY21 filed: Finance Ministry

It is encouraging to note that 2.69 crore returns have been e-verified, out of which more than 2.28 crore are through...

5 Dec 2021 3:52 PM IST

An elevated inflation rate is also a cause of concern for the RBI, though it has decided to accord priority to economic growth in the near future. (DC file Photo)

RBI likely to keep key policy rate unchanged, say experts

The decision of the rate setting panel would be announced on Wednesday

5 Dec 2021 2:09 PM IST

GST has helped interstate movement of goods. Representational Image. (DC File Image)

GST collected in November, 2021 second highest since its...

As per the data shared, the highest amount of tax is collected from Maha (Rs 18656 cr), then Gujarat (Rs 9569 cr) and...

1 Dec 2021 5:00 PM IST

The manufacturing sector, which contracted by 1.5 per cent in Q2 FY21, staged a robust comeback with a growth of 5.5 per cent in the second quarter. (Representational Photo:AFP)

Economy springs back to normalcy, grows 8.4%

The official data Tuesday also showed that the economy has surpassed the pre-Covid level

1 Dec 2021 1:45 AM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks during a press conference at NMC in New Delhi, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. (PTI /Manvender Vashist)

No proposal to recognise Bitcoin as a currency: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

It was introduced in 2008 by an unidentified group of programmers as a cryptocurrency as well as an electronic payment...

29 Nov 2021 1:16 PM IST

Chinas exports in May fell a less-than-expected 3.3% compared with a year earlier. (AFP Photo)

India Exim Bank forecasts credit growth of 10% in 2021-22

The bank aims to achieve a financing target of $7 bn for project exports in the next 5 years, through funds received...

26 Nov 2021 11:55 PM IST