ECONOMY NEWS - Page 365

Software industry targets $54 bn exports by 2010Subscriber Only

July 31, 2009 13:04 IST

India's software exporters are exploring new markets in the middle east and Africa to increase IT exports.

Lok Sabha to discuss price rise on WedSubscriber Only

July 28, 2009 19:02 IST

Under pressure from the Left and the Samajwadi Party,the Government agreed for a debate in the Lok Sabha on the issue of price rise on Wednesday.

Indian exports of fruits still very low: GovtSubscriber Only

July 27, 2009 16:25 IST

India's exports of fruits and vegetables are rising but they still remain low when compared with production.

US would be worse without bailout: ObamaSubscriber Only

July 23, 2009 10:04 IST

Obama said,conditions would be even worse if the government had not provided a bailout.

Bernanke fights for Fed independenceSubscriber Only

July 23, 2009 09:59 IST

Federal Reserve Chairman fought hard to protect the independence of the US central bank.

Govt raises H1 borrowing to Rs 2.99 lakh crSubscriber Only

July 16, 2009 15:29 IST

The Government said it has stepped up its market borrowing to Rs 2.99 lakh crore for the first half of the current fiscal against Rs 2.41 lakh crore announced earlier.

Who should earn gas price differential-RIL or RNRL? ADAGSubscriber Only

July 15, 2009 17:12 IST

Anil Ambani group firm RNRL has questioned the propriety of RIL in raising the issue of profits that it may earn out of the gas it gets from the Mukesh Ambani-run company.

No plans to review subsidies: FinMinSubscriber Only

July 14, 2009 12:10 IST

India has no plans to review subsidies on food,fertilisers and fuel,Namo Narain Meena,a junior finance minister said.

Problems with PDS foodgrain distribution serious: PawarSubscriber Only

July 10, 2009 16:12 IST

Government accepted in Parliament that there have been problems in distribution of foodgrains.

We are back on growth track: GovtSubscriber Only

July 10, 2009 16:07 IST

IIP is showing signs of improvement,reflecting that the country is back on trajectory of growth.

1.7 lakh vacancies in railways: MamataSubscriber Only

July 10, 2009 13:06 IST

Of the total sanctioned strength of 15,66,964 employees,there were 1,72,444 vacancies,Mamata said.

India’s ratings may be lowered on high deficit: S&PSubscriber Only

July 8, 2009 16:52 IST

S&P said that India's ratings may be lowered if fiscal consolidation is delayed further.

Budget addressed stimulus needs: MontekSubscriber Only

July 8, 2009 13:10 IST

The 2009 budget was pro-growth and addressed stimulus needs of economy,Ahluwalia said.

Budget consistent with stable outlook: Moody’sSubscriber Only

July 7, 2009 13:10 IST

Ratings agency Moody's said that the budget for 2009/10 is consistent with a stable outlook.

Budget unlikely to raise cess on petrol,dieselSubscriber Only

July 5, 2009 15:35 IST

The Budget is not likely to raise the much-talked-about cess on diesel and petrol.

Railway Budget is not Bengal centric: MamataSubscriber Only

July 3, 2009 19:43 IST

Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee fought off criticism that her Railway Budget was Bengal-centric.

BJP slams Railway BudgetSubscriber Only

July 3, 2009 15:22 IST

BJP slammed the railway budget saying that it had been prepared in haste and failed to provide the needed impetus.

Rail Budget will make train travel enjoyable: PMSubscriber Only

July 3, 2009 14:27 IST

The 2009/10 railways budget is a 'competent' job,Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said.

Oil cos to lose Rs 40k cr if prices not raised: CitiSubscriber Only

July 2, 2009 18:51 IST

Financial firm Citi said that oil companies may lose Rs 40,000 crore in revenues.

Budget 09: Govt may keep tax rates steadySubscriber Only

June 29, 2009 16:57 IST

The govt can still afford tax cuts as they could dent revenue receipts and widen fiscal deficit,while an increase in the tax burden could reverse the stimulus needed to accelerate growth.