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Apr 5, 2014
Strong US jobs market emerge after winter Subscriber Only
The pace of hiring in March was close to market expectations, but the count for the prior two months was revised to show 37,000 more jobs were created than previously reported.
Apr 5, 2014
RCEP important agreement for India: Commerce secy Subscriber Only
Allaying industry concerns over free trade agreements that India has implemented with other nations, Commerce Secretary Rajeev Kher said that businesses should take advantage from these pacts.
Apr 5, 2014
Industry seeks more time for BIS labelling Subscriber Only
The BIS, on March 25, issued a notification demanding the IT and electronic manufacturers to change the font size of the brand name and engrave, emboss or screen print the BIS-approved label on both products
Apr 5, 2014
RIL asks EC to reconsider order on deferring gas price hike Subscriber Only
RIL Group president V Balasubramanian on April 2 wrote to the Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath.
ENS Economic BureauApr 5, 2014
The quantum of potential disinvestment in each quarter will be decided by the government.
Apr 5, 2014
‘Indians at helm of major US companies cause a stir in China’ Subscriber Only
The latest feather in India’s cap was Satya Nadella taking over as Microsoft chief.
Apr 5, 2014
CII pitches for review of companies rules, proposed DTC Subscriber Only
Speaking to The Indian Express, Shriram hoped there could be more discussion with the industry on the provisions relating to third party transactions and corporate social responsibility in the new Companies Act.
Apr 5, 2014
First bond auction tepid, yields soar Subscriber Only
The worry for the RBI is compounded as it plans to sell a less attractive state government papers next week on April 9, for Rs 5,385 crore.
Apr 5, 2014
IDFC charts 9-year road map for banking venture Subscriber Only
Will start with branches both in India and Bharat and will pursue our financial inclusion strategy in parallel with retail banking, said Rajiv Lall.
Apr 5, 2014
Private jet owners protest coverage of DGCA checks Subscriber Only
The BAOA has also clarified in the letter that the inspections should not be connected with the recent downgrade of India by the US Federal Aviation Administration.
ENS Economic BureauApr 5, 2014
The non-bailable arrest warrant issued by the court has, however, been suspended for six weeks.
Express News ServiceApr 5, 2014
‘Some applicants can apply for differentiated licences’ Subscriber Only
Bank licence hopefuls may get second chance: RBI Governor.
Apr 5, 2014
Himachal Pradesh: Hotspot for second homes Subscriber Only
By- Surabhi Arora Buying a holiday or second home in the lap of nature remains an attractive real estate investment proposition. Himachal Pradesh is one such destination that is gaining prominence and emerging as a
Shruti SrivastavaApr 5, 2014
Needed: A benchmark for floating rates Subscriber Only
The NHB is set to begin work towards evolving an index that can be used as a benchmark to determine floating interest rates for home loans.
Press Trust of IndiaApr 5, 2014
City Lights: NHB to launch ratings for housing projects soon Subscriber Only
We expect to launching the rating soon. But we are not planning to make it mandatory for all,” NHB chairman and managing director RV Verma said.
ReutersApr 4, 2014
China should not doubt the US commitment to defend its Asian allies, says US official.
Press Trust of IndiaApr 4, 2014
Spectrum scam: Hearing against Bharti Cellular’s Sunil Mittal, Essar Group’s Ravi Ruia on May 28 Subscriber Only
A special court here today fixed May 28 for hearing the additional spectrum case in which Bharti Cellular CMD Sunil Mittal, Essar Group promoter Ravi Ruia and others have been summoned as accused.
Apr 4, 2014
Legalise corporate lobbying, advocacy in India: Assocham Subscriber Only
The government had ordered a probe into lobbying activities undertaken by US-based Walmart to enter the Indian retail market.
Apr 4, 2014
New bank licences: Oppn questions timing, Raghuram Rajan-led ‘RBI’s hurry’, despite EC clearance Subscriber Only
Raghuram Rajan has come in for flak for granting new bank licences with elections in offing.
Apr 4, 2014
Android smartphone that ‘every Indian wants’ coming soon: Google India head Rajan Anandan Subscriber Only
Google India head says high calibre Android smartphone to come to India under Rs 3k.
Press Trust of IndiaApr 4, 2014
India leads the race in reporting bugs on Facebook in 2013 Subscriber Only
Facebook bug is an error or defect in a software or hardware that causes a programme to malfunction
Press Trust of IndiaApr 4, 2014
Indians at helm of US firms cause bit of stir in China: report Subscriber Only
'China is such a high-growth market. Everyone sees that's where the opportunity is.'
Apr 4, 2014
Diageo, which has the Johnnie Walker Black Label brand under its kitty, has moved the IPAB.
Apr 4, 2014
Cases pertain to Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher Airlines failing to remit TDS for 3 financial years
Apr 4, 2014
On social development index, India ranks a lowly 102 out of 132 nations, Kiwis on top Subscriber Only
Social development index measures wellbeing that goes beyond traditional economic measures.
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