economy > economy - general Reports for : 2009 | 2008 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 - 1999 Economy - general Over 50,000 backlog of SC & ST vacancies filled, says government 31 December 2007 No proposal for raising retirement age 31 December 2007 Eleventh Plan to focus on education: PM 28 December 2007 Inflation rate dips to 3.45 per cent 28 December 2007 Core sector growth falls to 4.5 per cent in October 27 December 2007 Government bans palm oil imports at all Kerala ports 27 December 2007 Fed’s second auction of $20 billion in short-term credit draws fewer banks 24 December 2007 Government to launch national scheme for secondary education 24 December 2007 Saudi Arabia plans world's largest sovereign wealth fund worth $900 billion: report 24 December 2007 “Decoupling” strategy faces sterner test in 2008 as growth pessimism deepens: Merrill Lynch survey 24 December 2007 China may feel the chill of the coming global slowdown 24 December 2007 The Next Great Depression around the corner? 24 December 2007 Chavez expands oil-against-goods and services alliance 22 December 2007 India-Singapore sign protocol to expand the tariff liberalization package 20 December 2007 Industry displaces 1.4 million in four states: study 20 December 2007 US home foreclosures rose 68 per cent in November 20 December 2007 MRTPC holds major cement companies guilty of cartelisation 20 December 2007 Inflation rate eases a bit at 3.65 per cent 20 December 2007 Exporters urged to tap non-US markets to hedge currency risk 19 December 2007 Portfolio advice for Dr Reddy 19 December 2007 Global financial crisis may affect India's exports, capital flows: PM 19 December 2007 Fed comes up with new mortgage protection measures 19 December 2007 India, China economies 40 per cent smaller than projected: World Bank 18 December 2007 Railway freight revenue up by 10.99 per cent during April November 2007-08 18 December 2007 Ratings for NGOs to access to donor funds mooted 18 December 2007 Direct taxes grow over 40 per cent: Finance ministry data 18 December 2007 Planning Commission suggests setting up of 3 sectoral regulators 17 December 2007 India, China losing labour cost advantage: study 15 December 2007 Inflation rate hits a 3-month high at 3.75 per cent 14 December 2007 Bahrain's Gulf Finance House signs deal for $10 billion SEZ in Maharashtra 14 December 2007 December tankan survey shows business sentiment is falling in Japan 14 December 2007 Forward Markets Commission favours `anchor investor’ for commodity bourses 12 December 2007 US economy seen contracting in fourth quarter 12 December 2007 EU to reimpose import duties on PET film from India 12 December 2007 The Fed’s painful dilemmas 12 December 2007 Fed cuts rates by a quarter point; Wall Street disappointed, US markets down 12 December 2007 Expect cuts today — 25 bips in target rate and 50 bips in discount rate — but the downward trend may not continue 11 December 2007 Rupee near 10-year high against dollar ahead of Fed meet 11 December 2007 China’s inflation hits 11-year high at 6.9 per cent; trade surplus at record $238 billion 11 December 2007 Promotion of SMEs crucial to India’s growth, says Kamal Nath 11 December 2007 EU seeks early free-trade pact with India 11 December 2007 Dmitry Medvedev: St Petersburg cronyism or a gambit? 11 December 2007 Food safety is a top issue for US-China talks, says treasury secretary Paulson 11 December 2007 Government to provide interest-free loans to sugar mills 10 December 2007 India, Cambodia to enhance bilateral defence ties 10 December 2007 Gulf countries to start currency revaluation talks soon 08 December 2007 “Better-than-expected” US jobs report may not be as good as it seems 08 December 2007 Government may hike fuel prices, cut excise duty on petroleum products 07 December 2007 Government hikes wheat production target by 20 million tonnes 07 December 2007 Inflation rate falls to 3.01 per cent 07 December 2007 GDP grows at 9.1 per cent in H1, but capital controls may slacken pace 07 December 2007 Chidambaram bolsters market with plans for PPP project support, higher PF investment limit 07 December 2007 National Urban Housing and Habitat Policy 2007 tabled in Parliament; focus on affordable housing for urban poor 07 December 2007 Surprising job growth in the ADP US November employment survey, boosts sentiment 07 December 2007 Finance ministry hints at moderate income tax rates 06 December 2007 Government considering potential sites for nuclear plants; thorium reactors on cards 06 December 2007 Rice buffer stock tops 10 million tonnes: FCI 06 December 2007 New UK emigration system bars unskilled non-EU workers, eases rules for highly skilled 06 December 2007 Subsidy on LPG / kerosene to exceed Rs69,700 crore 06 December 2007 Pilot launch of bio-metric passports in mid 2008: Minister 06 December 2007 Patent filings in India in 2004-05 way below world average: report 06 December 2007 Government modifies technology upgradation fund scheme for textile industry 05 December 2007 India, China to boost financial ties, seek greater role in international institutions 05 December 2007 Better-than-expected Q3 numbers fail to boost Japanese business, consumer confidence 05 December 2007 Gulf states launch common market; plan common currency by 2010 05 December 2007 Twenty lakh jobs at stake as exports wilt: Kamal Nath 04 December 2007 Group of ministers to review petroleum product pricing on December 7 04 December 2007 Gas deal with India on course, says Iranian official 04 December 2007 Exports rise by over 35 per cent 04 December 2007 Economy on track for 9 per cent growth: Montek Singh Ahluwalia 04 December 2007 Direct tax mop-up records over 40 per cent growth in April-November 2007-08 03 December 2007 Chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles to lead growth of SME sector in Mumbai: Dun & Bradstreet 03 December 2007 World Economic Forum to kick off India summit 01 December 2007 New Company Law to ease entry-exit norms for business: minister 01 December 2007 Fiscal deficit on target at Rs82,260 crore, says government; economic growth slackens 01 December 2007 Paradip port to handle larger ships with deepening of shipping channels 01 December 2007 Fed’s beige book paints US economic outlook a dull shade of red 30 November 2007 Maharashtra repeals land law, good news for real estate companies 29 November 2007 US consumer confidence down, Black Friday shopping up: What's really happening? 29 November 2007 State finance ministers agree on dual GST structure 29 November 2007 HSBC to sail through sub-prime storm alone; snubs Citi's 'superfund' plans 27 November 2007 Fed to inject $8 billion to ease end-of-year credit squeeze 27 November 2007 Government clears dedicated freight corridor project 27 November 2007 Are Chinese toys really unsafe? 26 November 2007 Dreaming about, and fearing the trillions 26 November 2007 Oil vaults to 98.85 a barrel as gold nears 28-year high; platinum at record $1,486 an ounce 26 November 2007 China to tighten takeover regulations for foreign acquirers 26 November 2007 Goldman, Macquarie investments in PTC among 22 FDI proposals cleared 24 November 2007 Fed minutes show a less optimistic view of the US economy 21 November 2007 More Thai provinces brought under joint development scheme with Malaysia, Indonesia 21 November 2007 Certified under organic farming reaches 3.12 lakh hectares 19 November 2007 Government to focus on reducing post harvest losses 19 November 2007 Centre lists measures to improve farm credit 19 November 2007 RBI panel suggests currency futures to hedge foreign exchange risks 19 November 2007 Arcelor Mittal to locate new industrial training facility at Orisa's Keonjhar district 19 November 2007 Macro-economics still strong, says Chidambaram 17 November 2007 Macro-economics still strong, says Chidambaram 17 November 2007 China raises cash reserve ratio for banks; to allow faster appreciation of the yuan? 17 November 2007 Government asks foreign tourists to pay in rupee instead of dollars 17 November 2007 Inflation rate moves above 3 per cent for the first time in five weeks 17 November 2007 Government asks state-run companies to stop edible oil imports 17 November 2007 Inflation rates falls to a 5-year low at 2.97 per cent 16 November 2007 India, Bahrain to discuss increased co-operation 16 November 2007 Government to issue Rs7,500 crore bonds to compensate fertiliser companies 16 November 2007 Plan panel suggests hike in fuel prices, freeze on salaries of government employees 15 November 2007 India's industrial output growth slows to 6.4 per cent in September 15 November 2007 MMTC becomes most valued PSU in terms of market capitalisation 15 November 2007 FMC head seeks end to ban on four commodities 15 November 2007 India, Oman to sign pact on labour, manpower and employment 15 November 2007 Bank of Japan keeps rates steady at 0.5 per cent 15 November 2007 IIP data for September is just a blip: Mahesh Vyas, director, CMIE 15 November 2007 EPF board may consider option of investing in stocks: Oscar Fernandes 15 November 2007 India''s per capita income to reach $1,000 by fiscal-end 06 November 2007 Tamil Nadu to build land bank to ensure balanced development 06 November 2007 Dollar fall gives Indian companies a Rs6,500 crore saving in M&As: Assocham Eco Pulse study 05 November 2007 Centre plans Rs8,000 crore package for flood-hit states 03 November 2007 Government may announce fuel price hike next week 03 November 2007 India''s foreign exchange reserves top $262 billion 03 November 2007 Why oil at $100 may be desirable, after all 03 November 2007 Government defers auction of oil, gas blocks to December 02 November 2007 China bars toys export by 700 factories 02 November 2007 India Today''s two FDI proposals among 12 cleared 02 November 2007 Inflation rate at a new 5-year low of 3.02 per cent 02 November 2007 Oil zooms above $96 a barrel as US stocks, dollar dip 02 November 2007 UAE arrests 90 Indian workers protesting for wage hikes; frees 3,900 after brief detention 01 November 2007 India''s manufacturing growth at a 31-month high in October: ABN Amro purchase managers'' index 01 November 2007 India`s exports up 19.26 per cent in September 01 November 2007 NCAER raises fiscal 2008 GDP growth projection to 8.9 per cent 01 November 2007 RBI concerned over greater appreciation of capital flows: Y V Reddy 01 November 2007 The Fed obliges the markets; but hedges its bets 01 November 2007 US economy logs fastest quarterly growth in two years at 3.9 per cent 01 November 2007 US emerges most competitive economy; India slips to 48th in WEF global ranking 01 November 2007 Germany wants close energy ties with India: Merkel 31 October 2007 Status quo on interest rates for how long? 31 October 2007 Macroeconomic and Monetary Developments 30 October 2007 Bankers react to CRR rate hike 30 October 2007 China Life overtakes AT&T in market cap as China beats US in Top 10 numbers 30 October 2007 China''s yuan records biggest gain v/s dollar since July 2005 30 October 2007 II. Stance of Monetary Policy for the Second Half of 2007-08 30 October 2007 III. Monetary Measures 30 October 2007 India becoming a parking lot for investors: Kamal Nath 30 October 2007 India, EU agree on Doha round; farm trade issues crucial: Kamal Nath 30 October 2007 Mid - Term Review of the Annual Policy 2007-08 30 October 2007 No signal from RBI on monetary policy rates: FM 30 October 2007 Part I. Mid-term Review of Annual Statement onMonetary Policy for the Year 2007-08 30 October 2007 Part II. Mid-term Review of Annual Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies for the Year 2007-08 30 October 2007 RBI Governor announces mid-term review of annual policy for 2007-08 30 October 2007 RBI raises CRR by 50 basis points to 7.5 per cent, other rates steady 30 October 2007 What helped RBI project GDP growth at 8.5 per cent 30 October 2007 India requires $500 billion for infrastructure: Chidambaram 29 October 2007 Centre and Tamil Nadu government to promote ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu on public private partnership basis 29 October 2007 Gap says child labour allegation at an India facility is the exception, not the rule 29 October 2007 India on a long-term growth trajectory of 9-10 per cent, PM tells Fortune Global Forum 29 October 2007 Need to invest $500 billion in infrastructure over next 5 years: Ratan Tata 29 October 2007 Text of the PM''s address at the Fortune Global Forum 29 October 2007 Will the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates again? 29 October 2007 German Chancellor Angela Merkel coming to push Indo-German trade 27 October 2007 Government allocates coal blocks to add 68,000 MW to power generation 27 October 2007 Kapil Sibal calls for increasing access to technologies at UNESCO meet in Paris 27 October 2007 President to inaugurate 12th World Lakes Conference at Jaipur 27 October 2007 US House to consider new taxes on buyout firms and hedge fund managers 27 October 2007 US Senate okays seven-year extension of internet tax-ban 27 October 2007 Inflation rate unchanged at 3.07 per cent 26 October 2007 Oil hits new record at $92.22 a barrel 26 October 2007 Centre to sponsor upgradation of 1396 government it is through public private partnership 25 October 2007 Chinese yuan zooms past $7.5 a dollar 25 October 2007 Government to relax ban on non-Basmati rice exports 25 October 2007 Government to scrap purchase preference policy from fiscal-end 25 October 2007 India ranks second last in A T Kearney-Foreign Policy Globalisation Index 25 October 2007 Marg Constructions, L&T, Lakshmi Machine Works, TN Road Development Co pioneer pre-employment training for unskilled workers 25 October 2007 Rogers, Buffett see definite signs of recession in US 25 October 2007 US crude above $88 on supply fears, Brent at record high 25 October 2007 US treasury secretary Henry Paulson wants India to open up for capital flows 25 October 2007 EU proposes ''blue card'' for high-skilled migrants 24 October 2007 Government allows up to 51 per cent FDI in single brand product retailing 23 October 2007 Dollar drop against Euro pushes crude above $90 a barrel 20 October 2007 Fed should be transparent, predictable, and avoid overreaction: Bernanke 20 October 2007 G-7 nations want an "accelerated appreciation" of China''s Yuan 20 October 2007 Government approves 8.5 per cent interest rate for EPF deposits 20 October 2007 IMF chief says no need for relief to euro; dollar needs to devalue further 20 October 2007 Monitor the US more closely, developing countries tell the IMF 20 October 2007 RBI to sell Rs6,000 crore market stabilisation bonds 20 October 2007 CRISIL excellence awards municipalities of Chennai, Vishakapatnam, Ajmer, and Orissa state for commitment to reforms 19 October 2007 India''s growth unstoppable, but deep US slowdown could hurt badly: Lehman Brothers 19 October 2007 Power, fertiliser units to get priority in government''s new coal policy 19 October 2007 US may raise the child labour bogey again to block Indian exports 19 October 2007 Wholesale inflation index at five-year low of 3.07 per cent 19 October 2007 Can Indian outsourcers overcome the challenge of the ''rising-rupee''? 18 October 2007 Government may raise FDI in cable TV to 74 per cent 18 October 2007 Government to raise Rs50,000 crore through power bonds 18 October 2007 India''s medium-term growth prospects remain intact: Standard & Poor''s 18 October 2007 Indian economy not insulated against global risks: Reddy 18 October 2007 Oil holds above $87 a barrel as supply worries linger 18 October 2007 UNESCO and Library of Congress sign agreement for World Digital Library 18 October 2007 China''s market capitalisation swells to $3.37 trillion, emerges world''s fourth largest 17 October 2007 Government to set up five centres of excellence for the telecom sector 17 October 2007 India most reformed within emerging markets: Commonwealth Business Council report 17 October 2007 India''s high net worth population holds $350 billion in financial wealth: Merrill Lynch - Capgemini report 17 October 2007 India, Brazil, South Africa should target $30 billion trade by 2012: Manmohan 17 October 2007 Three World Bank agreements signed for $944 million support 17 October 2007 US banks set up bail out fund for investment vehicles 17 October 2007 US economy not yet out of the sub-prime woods: Bernanke 17 October 2007 West Bengal to get its first auto components park 17 October 2007 CEOs react to the rise of the Sensex to 19000 16 October 2007 India, Nigeria sign four pacts to forge closer ties 16 October 2007 London School of Economics launches `India Observatory'' 16 October 2007 Overseas fund flows into Indian stocks alarm government 16 October 2007 Reddy optimistic of maintaining growth momentum 16 October 2007 China raises banks'' reserve requirements to curb inflation 13 October 2007 India seeks Russia`s cooperation in nuclear energy, technology 13 October 2007 Industrial production rises 10.7 per cent in August 12 October 2007 Inflation rate dips to a five-year low at 3.26 per cent 12 October 2007 Government to issue oil bonds worth Rs23,457 crore, extend fuel subsidy 11 October 2007 New land acquisition policy aims to make owners stakeholders in projects 11 October 2007 Government bans non-basmati rice exports, raises support prices for grains, oilseeds 10 October 2007 Standard & Poor''s presents key risks and outlook for Asia-Pacific sovereigns 10 October 2007 Centre keen to eradicate revenue deficit in 2008-09; reduce fiscal deficit to 3 per cent 09 October 2007 France''s Fert, Germany''s Gruenberg win Physics Nobel for iPod technology 09 October 2007 Government plans two Rs500-crore funds to provide micro credit 09 October 2007 Government to lower credit off-take targets 09 October 2007 India slipping on poverty alleviation front, says report 09 October 2007 With more economic reforms India can sustain 10-per cent growth: OECD 09 October 2007 Government launches National Investment Fund with Rs995 crore corpus 06 October 2007 Sub prime crisis to have limited effect on India say analysts 06 October 2007 US economy, housing crisis to worsen: Rakesh Jhunjhunwala 06 October 2007 Core sector industrial production grows 9 per cent in August 05 October 2007 India, Oman propose labour welfare pact 05 October 2007 Inflation rate edges up to 3.42 per cent 05 October 2007 Government raises salary limit for bonus to Rs10,000 01 October 2007 India''s trade deficit widens as imports surge 32.6 per cent to $19.57 billion in August 01 October 2007 UK prime minister Gordon Brown says he will plug tax loopholes that help private equity executives 29 September 2007 GSI finds 2,290 million tonnes of coal — plus gold and diamond reserves — in 2006-07 28 September 2007 India may extend export sops as trade deficit widens in April-June 28 September 2007 Inflation at a 5-year low of 3.23 per cent, August consumer price index up at 7.26 per cent 28 September 2007 US consumer confidence falls, housing sales dip 26 September 2007 Exporters move RBI as rising rupee hits trade 22 September 2007 Ben, where are you leading us? 22 September 2007 India''s foreign exchange reserves up $1.81 billion at $232.187 billion 22 September 2007 American dollar touches fresh lows globally 21 September 2007 Bear Stearns net plunges 61 per cent 21 September 2007 Buffett cuts PetroChina stake for third time 21 September 2007 Inflation hits a 5-year low at 3.32 per cent 21 September 2007 NDC to clear 11th Five-year plan at next meeting 21 September 2007 Oil soars above $83 a barrel as storm shuts Gulf of Mexico output 21 September 2007 US recession risk lower after rate cut, says Greenspan 21 September 2007 All India consumer price index for agricultural and rural labourers goes up 20 September 2007 Performance of central public sector enterprises in August 2007 20 September 2007 Rupee ends at a 9-year high at 39.88/89 against the dollar 20 September 2007 Government clears TCS plan for new economic zone, three Mukesh Ambani promoted IT zones 19 September 2007 Rupee hits 9-year high as US Fed cuts lending rate by 50 basis points 19 September 2007 Ahluwalia projects 8.5-9 per cent economic growth 18 September 2007 New duty neutralisation scheme for exporters soon: Kamal Nath 18 September 2007 Government to refund exporters service tax on 4 taxable services 17 September 2007 Greenspan cautions Fed against stoking inflationary pressures 17 September 2007 Effective monitoring essential for success of rural development programmes, says rural development minister 15 September 2007 India doubles financial commitment to ITU 15 September 2007 Inflation rate falls to a 17-month low at 3.52 per cent 14 September 2007 Revisiting the SEZ Debate 14 September 2007 Core sector growth slides to 6.3 per cent in July 13 September 2007 European Central Bank sees inflation threat as Paulson says mortgage woes hurt US economy 13 September 2007 Rats damage over 17 lakh tonnes of food grain in Punjab 13 September 2007 China''s GDP to grow at 11.3 per cent in 2007: World Bank 12 September 2007 India''s industrial production growth slows to 7.1 per cent in July 12 September 2007 China''s inflation hits a 10-year high at 6.5 per cent in August 11 September 2007 New FDI policy likely by month-end 11 September 2007 India, China may be insulated from US slowdown: ABN Amro 10 September 2007 Mexico, India pledge to boost bilateral trade and political ties 10 September 2007 US jobs data could threaten Indian stock markets 10 September 2007 CST phase-out to be over by 2009-10 08 September 2007 Greenspan sees red as US reports job losses in August 08 September 2007 Tsunami warning system to be ready this month, says minister 08 September 2007 World Economic Forum may consider summit in Gujarat: Modi 08 September 2007 Bangalore among world''s `best places to do business'' 07 September 2007 Inflation rate falls to a 16-month low of 3.79 per cent 07 September 2007 India dominates Forbes Asia ''Fabulous 50'' list with 12 companies 06 September 2007 Bush suggests yuan float to help balance trade 05 September 2007 India outperforms China in economic freedom: Report 05 September 2007 Outsourcing of cleanliness operations trips Chennai Municipal Corporation 05 September 2007 UNCTAD projects India''s economic growth at 8.5 per cent in 2007-08 05 September 2007 Japan''s capital spending falls first time in four years 04 September 2007 India''s manufacturing growth seen at a 9-month high in August 03 September 2007 20 SEZ projects granted formal approvals, in-principle approvals for seven 30 August 2007 Uniform guidelines required for calculating FDI: DIPP 27 August 2007 ASEAN plans regional power, gas grids 25 August 2007 Merrill Lynch could take a $1 billion subprime hit, say analysts 25 August 2007 Government sees fiscal deficit at 3 per cent of GDP by 2008-''09 25 August 2007 India, Japan to launch joint research programmes 25 August 2007 Inflation rate up marginally to 4.10 per cent 25 August 2007 Tourist inflows show a healthy increase, new initiatives on Japanes, Chinese tourists 25 August 2007 Asian economies well placed to deal with current liquidity squeeze: Standard & Poor''s 24 August 2007 Bank of China may take a $11.25 billion charge as three other Asian banks reveal subprime exposures 24 August 2007 RBI panel suggests easing of farm sector lending norms 24 August 2007 Villages electrified under Rajiv Gandhi Gram Vikas Yojana rises in 2006-07 24 August 2007 Chennai management school to prepare project report for Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs 23 August 2007 Global liquidity crisis forces Bank of Japan to hold rates 23 August 2007 India investment rating not to change: Fitch 23 August 2007 RBI to set up reporting platform for derivatives trade 23 August 2007 UP scraps new agriculture policy; orders 10 Reliance Industries stores, big retailers to close 23 August 2007 China raises interest rates as central banks worldwide boost cash flows 22 August 2007 US faces brain drain: Kauffman Foundation report 22 August 2007 Australia backs India for UN council seat; proposes enhanced economic ties 21 August 2007 Cold storage capacity up by 11 per cent 21 August 2007 Guidelines revised for issue of PAN to Indians abroad 21 August 2007 ISRO''s Gram SAT satellite connects rural development minister with 1100 panchayats 21 August 2007 Guidelines revised for issue of PAN to Indians abroad 20 August 2007 China set to replace US as world''s No 2 exporter 18 August 2007 CIA, FBI computers used to edit Wikipedia entries 18 August 2007 FDI inflows up 185 per cent at $15.7 billion in 2006-07 18 August 2007 India to become world''s third largest economy: Chidambaram 18 August 2007 Inflation rate falls to 4.05 per cent 18 August 2007 Russia resumes joint war games with China 18 August 2007 US mortgage lender First Magnus Financial Corp lays off 99 per cent staff, closes 300 offices 18 August 2007 Direct exposure to sub-prime risks appears limited: BNP Paribas 17 August 2007 Economic growth to fuel India''s dependence on oil imports: Assocham 17 August 2007 RBI weighs use of plastics for printing currency notes 17 August 2007 Reliance''s Mahamumbai SEZ faces protest 17 August 2007 Service tax evasion rising: P Chidambaram 17 August 2007 Centre approves revival of 26 central public sector undertakings 16 August 2007 Countrywide Financial stock slides on rumours of bankruptcy 16 August 2007 India`s forex reserves top $213 billion 16 August 2007 Indira Gandhi national Open University to assist in educational FM broadcast 16 August 2007 Japan`s labour force seen down 7 per cent in 2015 16 August 2007 $280-million World Bank loan for vocational training 14 August 2007 Centre to introduce unorganised workers'' social security bill in the current session of Parliament 14 August 2007 Japan second quarter GDP growth falls 14 August 2007 Japanese overseas development assistance to cover projects in Goa, Maharashtra 14 August 2007 Regional Engineering Colleges renamed National Institutes of Technology 14 August 2007 Employee Provident Fund rate not to be hiked to match bank rates 13 August 2007 European Central Bank injects $65.3 billion more into the banking system 13 August 2007 Textile ministry panel calls for flexible labor laws for export units 13 August 2007 India may offer duty-free access to products from Africa 11 August 2007 US mortgage lender HomeBanc files for bankruptcy 11 August 2007 European Central Bank pumps an additional $84 billion to boost liquidity in banking system 10 August 2007 Indian banks just edging past subprime woes 10 August 2007 Neo-liberalism triumphant 10 August 2007 Quick estimates of index of industrial production for June, 2007 10 August 2007 US regulators probing brokers, investment banks for subprime losses, says report 10 August 2007 US subprime woes hammer markets worldwide 10 August 2007 China''s growth to continue unabated in 2008, despite overheating concerns 09 August 2007 New ECB norms: Robbing Peter to pay Paul? 09 August 2007 RIL''s Maha Mumbai SEZ project gets an year''s extension 08 August 2007 Board of approvals clears two Infosys Technologies IT-ITeS SEZ projects 08 August 2007 Chidambaram urges exporters to get used to strong rupee 08 August 2007 Court bans German rail strike 08 August 2007 Government tightens external commercial borrowing rules to check inflows 08 August 2007 India to overtake US, Japan in economic growth by 2050 07 August 2007 Microsoft India selects five entrepreneurs for ''rural innovation'' funding 06 August 2007 GMR to develop multi product special economic zone in Tamil Nadu 06 August 2007 US foes Iran and Nicaragua widen cooperation 06 August 2007 China blacklists over 400 exporters amidst product safety fears 04 August 2007 Inflation rate dips marginally to 4.36 per cent 03 August 2007 Cabinet extends compulsory use of jute for packing grain, sugar 02 August 2007 Government approves Rs1,581 crore scheme for upgrading ITIs 02 August 2007 India''s manufacturing activity at a 28-month low, says ABN Amro 01 August 2007 India''s trade deficit widens to $7.3 billion in June 01 August 2007 New FDI policy may drop disinvestment obligation on foreign firms 01 August 2007 CRR hike: What bankers say 31 July 2007 China, India driving world economic growth, says IMF chief 31 July 2007 India ranks 17 among 23 Asia-Pacific economies in well-being 31 July 2007 India''s April-June fiscal deficit crosses 74 per cent of annual traget at Rs112,000 crore 31 July 2007 Manufacturing remains growth engine: RBI 31 July 2007 RBI raises CRR to 7 per cent 31 July 2007 US, Britain maintain optimism on global trade pact 31 July 2007 Brazil claims victory against US cotton subsidies before WTO 28 July 2007 FM asks corporate houses to expand abroad through acquisitions 28 July 2007 Chidambaram asked to restore Saral forms to simplify filing tax returns 27 July 2007 Inflation rate inches up to 4.41 per cent 27 July 2007 IMF ups 2007-08 world economic growth forecast to 5.2 per cent 26 July 2007 India''s high corporate tax rates may hinder FDI inflow, says KPMG 26 July 2007 Government to allow use of old machinery in SEZs 25 July 2007 EPF board keeps interest rate unchanged at 8.5 per cent for 2006-07 23 July 2007 Striking Abu Dhabi workers return to work 23 July 2007 Inflation rate holds steady at 4.27 per cent 21 July 2007 China hikes interest rates for a fifth time since April 2006 20 July 2007 Government may ease subsidy burden of oil producers 20 July 2007 Redeploying agricultural labour could lead to double-digit growth: Arvind Panagariya 20 July 2007 China''s GDP growth hits 11-1/2-year high of 11.9 per cent in Q2 ''07 19 July 2007 Government to issue FBT guidelines on employee stock options soon 18 July 2007 GST to be around 20 per cent; working group to submit report soon 18 July 2007 Consumer confidence index high in India 17 July 2007 RBI asks banks to reduce lending rates for exporters 16 July 2007 Surging interest rates to slow down economy in 2007-08: CII 16 July 2007 Export policy: How big is the relief? 14 July 2007 Inflation rate a tad higher at 4.27 per cent 14 July 2007 Government approves India-Brazil-South Africa draft pact on public administration 13 July 2007 Government hikes duty drawback rates, softens export credit as rupee surges 13 July 2007 28 SEZs including Mukesh Ambani''s cleared 12 July 2007 Rupee hits new nine-year high 12 July 2007 World Bank approves $65-million credit for rural anti-poverty project in Andhra 11 July 2007 India emerges second in APAC with $13.5 billion worth outbound M&A 11 July 2007 Captive BPOs of MNCs not liable to pay tax in India, rules SC 10 July 2007 Orissa government rejects Billiton''s SEZ alumina project proposal 09 July 2007 India''s sugar exports expected to double to 3 million tonnes in 2008 09 July 2007 OECD predicts steady growth for BRICs 09 July 2007 Rising rupee to impact export earnings: Assocham study 09 July 2007 Vietnam and India establish New Strategic Partnership 07 July 2007 New mining policy sets no limits on iron ore exports 06 July 2007 India amongst top three FDI destinations: E&Y survey 06 July 2007 Inflation rate edges up to 4.13 per cent 06 July 2007 Petrol, diesel price not to be raised: Murli Deora 05 July 2007 BoE hikes UK interest rate to 5.75 per cent; ECB rates unchanged 05 July 2007 Government gets 7 bids for wheat tender, but high prices may trim purchases 04 July 2007 India withdraws additional import duties on wines and spirits, fixes base rate at 150 per cent 04 July 2007 China to emerge world`s top tourism destination by 2014 03 July 2007 India close to bottom in prosperity: survey 03 July 2007 Inequality on rise despite drop in poverty in Asia: UN 03 July 2007 India, Japan push Delhi-Mumbai industrial corridor plan 30 June 2007 India ''s millionaire club swells to over 100,000 in 2006: study 29 June 2007 Inflation rate falls to a 14-month low at 4.03 per cent 29 June 2007 Japanese economy shows mixed trends 29 June 2007 World Bank to provide Rs2,400 as loans for Indian 28 June 2007 China objects to ''India, US, Japan, Australia grouping''; launches Africa Fund 28 June 2007 Government weighs more sops for sugar industry: Chidambaram 28 June 2007 India plans full rupee float in phases: Chidambaram 28 June 2007 Salary of President, constitutional figures to double 28 June 2007 IMF''s global growth forecast rises 27 June 2007 Indian companies set to expand globally: Oxford Intelligence 27 June 2007 Asia warned of financial, ecological chaos 25 June 2007 Interest rates to keep rising as global economic growth continues, says BIS 25 June 2007 US economy ''uncomfortably'' close to stalling: IMF report 23 June 2007 Ambanis get their SEZs, minus Navi Mumbai 23 June 2007 Inflation rate eases to 4.28 per cent 23 June 2007 Government proposes manufacturing investment regions 23 June 2007 Indian SMEs bullish on economic growth: HSBC Survey 22 June 2007 Western business executives lack basic knowledge of Indian economy: Study 22 June 2007 Rupee appreciation hurting the SME segment in manufacturing 21 June 2007 Finance ministry effects sweeping changes in Service Tax rules 20 June 2007 42 new SEZ proposals up for approval on Friday meet 20 June 2007 Ministerial war in the offing over Reliance SEZ 19 June 2007 Government approves Rs3,594 crore investment through five auto SEZs 19 June 2007 Commerce, finance ministry disagree over SEZ forex earning rule 19 June 2007 Nigeria strike threat pushes oil prices pass $69 a barrel 19 June 2007 India ''s GDP growth to touch 10 per cent this fiscal: FM 18 June 2007 Oil price rise widens US trade deficit by $4.7 billion in Q1''07 18 June 2007 Africa set to achieve over 6 per cent growth in 2007, says WEF 16 June 2007 India`s forex reserves up at $209.574 billion 16 June 2007 We must learn to manage large cap account flows: FM 16 June 2007 Inflation rate hits an 8-month low at 4.80 per cent 15 June 2007 MMTC plans joint sector jewellery SEZ 15 June 2007 Investments bypassing North India: CII 14 June 2007 ''Declared goods'' status may cap sales tax on natural gas at 4 per cent 14 June 2007 China urged to raise value of currency 14 June 2007 IMF board to weigh exchange rate monitoring role 14 June 2007 India competitiveness could be undermined by capital flows: Rakesh 14 June 2007 Industrial production grows at 13.6 per cent in April, as manufacturing gains strength 13 June 2007 London beats NY as business top spot 13 June 2007 India to float 2-million tonne wheat import tender 13 June 2007 Yen falls to a 5-1/2-year low against dollar; Yuan strongest since 2005 13 June 2007 Garment exporters hit by rising rupee 11 June 2007 G-8 pledges $60 billion to combat disease in Africa 08 June 2007 India to let in foreign universities: Sibal 08 June 2007 Inflation rate falls below 5 per cent for the first time in 8 months 08 June 2007 BFSI sector to invest over $3.5bn by 2010: Report 07 June 2007 Indian exports face anti-dumping action 07 June 2007 Maoist rebel attack disrupts NMDC''s iron ore mining in Chhattisgarh 07 June 2007 Overseas profits of MNCs need not be taxed in India: SC 07 June 2007 World Bank offers $500 million for urban renewal in India 07 June 2007 Tata trusts to take corporate social 07 June 2007 India tops global consumer confidence index, says survey 06 June 2007 New financial market players, new instruments raise risks for emerging economies: Y V Reddy 06 June 2007 Rangarajan sees signs of cyclical overheating in economy 06 June 2007 Two Reliance SEZs, GMR'' s airport zone among 31 projects cleared 05 June 2007 India proposes joint food labs with US 05 June 2007 TDS exemption limit on interest income raised to Rs10,000 for senior citizens 04 June 2007 India is World Bank''s largest borrower 04 June 2007 India''s foreign exchange reserves up at $204.934 billion 02 June 2007 Inflation rate falls to 5.06 per cent 01 June 2007 A 9.4 per cent growth in 2006-07 propels India to a trillion dollar economy 31 May 2007 Government defers decision on Navi Mumbai SEZ, clears Tata project in Orissa 31 May 2007 SAARC university to be set up near Delhi 31 May 2007 Noida SEZ plan in limbo as minister says no to forced sale of land 29 May 2007 CMs demand subsidy revamp 29 May 2007 Government-CII jointly launch facilitation center for NRIs 28 May 2007 Two Indian BPOs in world''s `hot growth'' company list 28 May 2007 Power shortages threaten growth: PM 28 May 2007 India to buy 350 T-90S main battle tanks from Russia 26 May 2007 Parts of new immigration proposal opposed by US businesses 26 May 2007 Financial services has larger share of GDP in India than in UK 25 May 2007 Government issues fresh pre-qualification norms for PPP projects 25 May 2007 Inflation rate falls to a 5-month low of 5.27 per cent 25 May 2007 IT''s share in H-1B visa declining, says study 25 May 2007 Two Indian projects among 10 short-listed for Ashden awards 25 May 2007 Can China''s central bank do more than roar as growth soars? 24 May 2007 China warns US on economic "confrontation" 24 May 2007 EU on course to replace US economy as global growth engine, says OECD 24 May 2007 Government to issue smart cards to unorganised sector workers 24 May 2007 Mayawati shatters Anil Ambani''s UP dreams; decides to dump SEZ proposal 24 May 2007 PM hits out at corporate greed 24 May 2007 UPA fails to pass muster says grassroots vote 24 May 2007 Bank of England to raise base lending rate to 5.75 per cent 23 May 2007 Buoyant outlook for Indian economy: Dun & Bradstreet 23 May 2007 E-filing of tax returns to be made mandatory for all categories 23 May 2007 Mumbai among world''s 10 most expensive cities 23 May 2007 Government brings 7 more services under tax net 22 May 2007 Navi Mumbai SEZ is under govt''s scanner 22 May 2007 Union Bank introduces rural doorstep 22 May 2007 China sets conditions for foreign stock exchanges to set up representative offices 21 May 2007 External funding for real state to be curbed, says finance minister 21 May 2007 No real dip in inflation, rate hike fears to stay 21 May 2007 China buys $3 billion Blackstone stake 21 May 2007 All''s well with world economy, say G8 ministers 19 May 2007 China to open tourism market to foreign firms ahead of schedule 19 May 2007 Inflation eases to 5.4 pc 19 May 2007 China lets yuan rise faster ahead of meeting with Paulson 18 May 2007 Fight against inflation to continue 18 May 2007 Government to offer subsidised housing loans to poor, minorities 18 May 2007 Japan most innovative in business; India may lose edge to China: Report 16 May 2007 India-China trade expected to touch $40 billion by 2009 15 May 2007 Zero funds for Thanjavur under Eco-City project 15 May 2007 A return exodus of US-based Indian IT professionals 14 May 2007 US economy still the most competitive but the lead is narrowing, says study 11 May 2007 Agitators take two POSCO officials hostage 11 May 2007 Asia unlikely to face a 97-style crisis: Greenspan 11 May 2007 Chinese trade surplus swings back to high 11 May 2007 Gaps narrowing in WTO talks, but too slowly: Lamy 11 May 2007 Greenspan still sees chance of recession in US 11 May 2007 I-T targets companies close to Samajwadi Party, raids premises of Uflex, HFCL 11 May 2007 Inflation rate eases to 5.66 per cent 11 May 2007 Madhya Pradesh to host global investors meet in October 11 May 2007 US agency to help India set up National Food Bank Network 11 May 2007 India ranks 27th in competitiveness 10 May 2007 US economy leads in global competitiveness 10 May 2007 BoA clears 15 new SEZs 09 May 2007 IBM chief stresses economics, expertise, openness as key to work flow 08 May 2007 Manufacturing picks up in April 08 May 2007 No hike in post office small savings rates: Chidambaram 08 May 2007 Tamil Nadu to set up electronics export center, TIDEL-III Park 08 May 2007 Government to set up 3 new IITs 07 May 2007 SEZs creating wealth for farmers: commerce secretary 07 May 2007 Indian companies anticipate Q2 dent in sales, profits: survey 07 May 2007 Business confidence falls in Jan-March quarter 05 May 2007 Non-processing areas of SEZs not to get tax exemptions, say state governments 05 May 2007 China''s CNPC reports its largest oil find in four decades 04 May 2007 Developers turning SEZs into land scam, says Rahul Bajaj 04 May 2007 Inflation rate dips to 5.77 per cent 04 May 2007 Government to club direct and indirect stake to determine FDI 03 May 2007 To keep tax rates stable, moderate: FM 03 May 2007 Dhaka wants to restart stalled tri-nation gas pipeline talks with India 02 May 2007 Venezuela wrests control of oil assets from oil majors 02 May 2007 World Bank offers to fund Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline project 02 May 2007 RBI releases revised guidelines on priority sector lending norms 02 May 2007 Tax collections at Rs4,70, 077 crore 30 April 2007 US first quarter economic growth at a four-year low 30 April 2007 UN Security Council lifts ban on export of Liberian diamonds 30 April 2007 Government to formulate tariff plan for renewable energy 27 April 2007 India''s external debt - GDP ratio down at 15.8 per cent: Chidambaram 27 April 2007 Stagflation rears its head in US 27 April 2007 20 new IITs to be set up 26 April 2007 Government targets $26-billion inward FDI 2007-08 26 April 2007 More reforms needed to sustain growth: WTO 26 April 2007 Tobacco regulatory body to be set up 26 April 2007 Russia keen on investment in North East 24 April 2007 SC refuses to vacate stay on OBC quota in elite institutions 24 April 2007 Annual Credit Policy: RBI keeps all rates intact 24 April 2007 Credit policy driven by concern for price stability 24 April 2007 Canada beckons skilled workers 21 April 2007 FMC wants MFs, banks and FIIs in commodity market 21 April 2007 UNESCAP forecasts over 7-per cent growth in Asia Pacific region 20 April 2007 China cuts its economic development zones by over 80 per cent 20 April 2007 Inflation rate climbs to 6.09 per cent 20 April 2007 Concessional import benefits to boost retail sector 20 April 2007 Indian economy expected to grow at 9 pc in 2007 19 April 2007 Per capita income of India to rise four times by 2020 19 April 2007 Power sector faces fund shortage of Rs 450,000 cr in 11th Plan 19 April 2007 Japan to relax visa norms for Indian tourists 17 April 2007 China places 'Compass' navigation satellite in orbit 17 April 2007 Monsoon expected to be close to 100-per cent of long-term average 16 April 2007 NCAER, CII expect GDP growth to slow to 8.3 - 8.5 per cent in 2007-08 16 April 2007 Berezovsky wants a new Russian Revolution to oust Putin 14 April 2007 Goldman Sachs debunks slowdown fears, predicts more tightening 14 April 2007 India key to success of WTO trade talks - USTR 14 April 2007 IIP at 11 per cent 13 April 2007 Inflation rate falls to 5.74 per cent 13 April 2007 Throwing the baby out with the SEZ bathwater 13 April 2007 India to fight inflation without hurting growth 12 April 2007 UAE is Arab world`s most competitive economy: WEF 12 April 2007 US extends filing time for `O'' and `P, non-immigration visas 12 April 2007 China''s trade surplus for march registers sharp decline 11 April 2007 Trade ministers start talks in India on global deal 11 April 2007 World Bank warns of severe environment impact of India''s growth 11 April 2007 China''s trade surplus doubles as US moves WTO 10 April 2007 Global economic risks lower: IMF''s De Rato 10 April 2007 Montek bullish on 10-per cent growth 09 April 2007 UN climate panel warns of hunger and flood as the earth gets warmer 09 April 2007 Centre trims land size of SEZs, lifts freeze on approvals 07 April 2007 Now major UK union to discuss merger with US unions 07 April 2007 SEZs unconstitutional; legal experts 07 April 2007 An innovative price mechanism for farmland acquisition 05 April 2007 Economy structurally set for 8.5 - 9 per cent growth 05 April 2007 Inflation rate a shade lower at 6.39 per cent 05 April 2007 Pakistan agrees to implement SAFTA in full 05 April 2007 Regional Highlights 04 April 2007 NSS 58 04 April 2007 Table of global rankings 04 April 2007 New ECB Guidelines 04 April 2007 Japan adds $7 million to SAARC special fund 04 April 2007 Politics, not economics behind RBI move 04 April 2007 US housing downturn drives top US financier to Chapter 11 04 April 2007 Maharashtra government unwilling to scale down Reliance's SEZ size 04 April 2007 Experts say growth story may lose shine 03 April 2007 India''s imports grow over 30 per cent as exports rise 23.83 per cent in February 03 April 2007 Saudi Arabia bans 107 firms from employing foreigners 03 April 2007 China''s GDP estimates revised upwards 02 April 2007 Get ready for a recession 02 April 2007 US loses ground as technology leader to Nordic countries 02 April 2007 CST phase-out to begin on April 1 31 March 2007 India to host summit of big trade powers in April 31 March 2007 Chidambaram defends tax on iron ore exports 30 March 2007 Give duty-free market to smaller SAARC members, Assocham tells government 30 March 2007 RBI steps up fight on inflation with Repo, CRR hikes 30 March 2007 Chidambaram says India, China are growth partners, not rivals 29 March 2007 SC stays 27 per cent OBC quota in IITs, IIMs 29 March 2007 The Economist looks at what the rise of China means for its neighbours 29 March 2007 US to issue more visas to students from India 29 March 2007 Brazil and Italy in biofuels plan 28 March 2007 India, China lead Asian FDI investments in Africa 28 March 2007 Russia, China sign $4-billion trade deals 28 March 2007 What is the El Nino? 27 March 2007 The WTO Agreements 27 March 2007 What is the WTO? 27 March 2007 World trade and agri subsidies 27 March 2007 Previous WTO ministerial meets 27 March 2007 The Doha mandate 27 March 2007 Agenda for Cancun 27 March 2007 ADB's 2007 annual outlook forecasts lower growth for India, China 27 March 2007 China opens its petroleum products market to private, foreign competition 26 March 2007 UAE plans minimum wage structure for emigrant workers 26 March 2007 Inflation rate unchanged at 6.46 per cent 24 March 2007 Japan''s trade surplus rises to $8.3 billion in February 23 March 2007 Talking down growth? 23 March 2007 Government shifts burden of rehabilitation to SEZ developer 23 March 2007 Government to go slow on SEZs, says PM 23 March 2007 Higher decline in rural poverty than in urban poverty 22 March 2007 Not low prices, but equity please! 22 March 2007 UK Budget: corporate taxes cut, expenditure tightened 22 March 2007 US Fed''s phrase change may mean nothing 22 March 2007 Global food prices rise as US diverts grain to ethanol 21 March 2007 Lok Sabha passes bill to phase out central sales tax 21 March 2007 Montek, Rangarajan say economy overheating 21 March 2007 India may open up market for least developed among SAARC 20 March 2007 Global tax norms likely for limited liability partnership firms 17 March 2007 Inflation rises to 6.46 per cent post budget 17 March 2007 Iran offers $1 billion to Iraq: New York Times 17 March 2007 Most trademarks sought in China, Russia: UN 17 March 2007 Parliamentary committee asks for quick completion of below poverty line data 17 March 2007 Government weighs sector-wise cap for FDI 17 March 2007 No land for industrialisation in Nandigram, says Left Front 17 March 2007 Kamal Nath calls for transparency in land acquisition for SEZs 16 March 2007 Lok Sabha passes Budget 16 March 2007 China's industrial output up 18.5 per cent in Jan - Feb '07 16 March 2007 VAT States record 23.41 pc rise in tax revenues in April-Jan 16 March 2007 BRIC may yield ground to CHIME 15 March 2007 Lehman Brothers pegs India''s 2007-08 GDP growth at 9.9 per cent 15 March 2007 India: Asia''s fifth most corrupt economy says survey 14 March 2007 Maran criticizes SEZ freeze 14 March 2007 OECD cautions on raising interest rate 14 March 2007 Saudi Arabia proposes law to restrict commercial jobs to locals 14 March 2007 Six killed, scores hurt in Nandigram as protesters, police clash 14 March 2007 China''s trade surplus jumps ahead 13 March 2007 Industrial production up 10.9 pc in Jan 13 March 2007 Israel, India to increase funding of joint industrial research 10 March 2007 European Central Bank raises interest rates 09 March 2007 Bill to phase out central sales tax introduced in Lok Sabha 09 March 2007 No ceiling on export credit to smaller sector, says finance minister 09 March 2007 Manmohan asks PSEs to go for SE listing, look at mergers and acquisitions 08 March 2007 Chidambaram says excise duty lagging corporate growth 08 March 2007 China to extend Qinghai-Tibet railway link closer to India by 2010 08 March 2007 Global slowdown may help RBI restrict capital flows 08 March 2007 Increased supply of farm products can tackle inflation: Chidambaram 08 March 2007 Japan, India plan talks on oil field investment, coal projects 08 March 2007 Kamal Nath asks exporters to expand their reach; promises assistance 08 March 2007 Import duties on wines, spirits may be slashed 07 March 2007 Goldman Sachs quells ''Chinese-bubble'' fears 07 March 2007 Excise duty, service tax payment systems to go online 07 March 2007 US productivity, labour cost indicate a likely economic slowdown 07 March 2007 $350-billion infrastructure investment needed: Planning Commisiion 06 March 2007 Government postpones FDI policy review by a month 06 March 2007 Inflation will be moderated, FM tells MPs 06 March 2007 Kerala to have 11 special economic zones 06 March 2007 WMD clause in draft trade pact with India divides EU 06 March 2007 China hikes defence budget to $44 billion 05 March 2007 China targets 8-per cent GDP growth in 2007 05 March 2007 Effective tax rates very low in India, says Chidambaram 05 March 2007 Poverty levels reducing; NSSO 05 March 2007 Retailers plan to go to court against service tax 05 March 2007 FBT payable by companies, says Chidambaram 03 March 2007 Boom or recession: who decides? 03 March 2007 Data reveals surprising fall in US consumer confidence 03 March 2007 Globalisation may boost US inflation says US Fed chief 03 March 2007 Government likely to extend DEPB scheme for exporters 03 March 2007 Market volatility does not reflect US economic fundamentals: Paulson 03 March 2007 FM makes life tougher for tax evaders 02 March 2007 Steel, cement companies hike prices 02 March 2007 Duty-free wheat imports over for now 02 March 2007 Inflation eases for second week in a row, down to 6.05 per cent 02 March 2007 Japan''s inflation slows to zero amidst steady growth 02 March 2007 Economists disappointed by ''lack of ambition'' in the budget 01 March 2007 Yet to work on sums to tax ESOPs: FM 01 March 2007 FM expects around 9 per cent GDP growth in 2007-08 01 March 2007 Greenspan says US recession possible, not probable 01 March 2007 India''s trade deficit tops $50 billion; export growth slackens in January 01 March 2007 Indian markets react to global meltdown as Chinese contagion spreads 28 February 2007 A budget of good intentions 28 February 2007 Another good year for urban India; what about rural Bharat? 28 February 2007 Budget focus on education, healthcare, says PM 28 February 2007 Cement, IT stocks battered by budget proposals 28 February 2007 Direct taxes: No more tax blows 28 February 2007 Highlights of Union Budget 2007-08 28 February 2007 Indirect taxes: VAT, CST and a roadmap towards GST 28 February 2007 Individual taxpayers get a modest relief 28 February 2007 Infrastructure: The new thrust sector 28 February 2007 Budget may help increase cross-border M&A deals: IndusView Advisors 27 February 2007 Brace up for a bout of sustained inflation 27 February 2007 Bright outlook in the short-term for agri sector 27 February 2007 Constraints to growth 27 February 2007 Economic survey on capital markets 27 February 2007 Economic survey on capital markets on the macro economic fundamentals 27 February 2007 Economic survey on government finances 27 February 2007 Economic survey on inflation 27 February 2007 High growth without stoking inflation promises Chidambaram 27 February 2007 Highlights of Economic survey 2006-07 27 February 2007 Proactive trade policy, domestic reforms propel exports 27 February 2007 The Indian economy has ''taken off'' 27 February 2007 The rise of the industrial sector 27 February 2007 What fiscal steps do experts foresee? 27 February 2007 IOC to save Rs40 crore annually from lower IR's freight reduction 26 February 2007 Lalu Prasad speeds up the railway's dream run in 2007 26 February 2007 Lower railway fares to stabilise prices, says Chidambaram 26 February 2007 Railway rath pleases its passengers 26 February 2007 Surplus railway budget, fare-cuts across the board 26 February 2007 Farmers agitation stalls West Bengal''s industrialisation drive for three months 24 February 2007 Forex reserves top $188 billion 24 February 2007 Retail rush forces FDI policy review 24 February 2007 Inflation becomes a political issue 23 February 2007 Inflation rate eases to 6.63 per cent 23 February 2007 Women hold just 15.6 per cent of Fortune 500 jobs 22 February 2007 India: no more a country of savers, says Max New York Life survey 22 February 2007 PM enlists state CMs aid on inflation 22 February 2007 US to work on reducing controls on exports to India 22 February 2007 Bank of Japan doubles interest rate to 0.5 per cent 21 February 2007 Futures trading in farm goods may face ban, says Pawar 21 February 2007 Government fights price rise by releasing wheat in open market 21 February 2007 Export competitiveness getting impacted by cess, levies: Assocham 20 February 2007 Fewer currencies can target inflation better, says mathematician John Nash 20 February 2007 Global employment steady despite globalisation: WTO 20 February 2007 China raises cash reserve ratio for banks to 10 per cent 17 February 2007 Include India, China in global diplomacy: EU foreign policy chief 17 February 2007 India set to become world''s manufacturing hub in 5-10 years: US study 17 February 2007 Retail FDI and Inflation 17 February 2007 Some foreign companies on security black list 17 February 2007 Bird flu: China bans import of poultry from Britain 16 February 2007 Government weighs liberal imports as inflation touches 6.73 per cent 16 February 2007 Inflation touches 6.73 per cent, despite anti-inflationary salvoes 16 February 2007 Japan''s economic growth at a 3-year peak of 4.8 per cent in Q4-06 16 February 2007 Visa rules to ease under FTA with India, says EU 16 February 2007 Fuel prices cut to curb inflation 15 February 2007 Government bans wheat exports 15 February 2007 Inflation and the CRR hike 15 February 2007 Italy, India signs 11 MoUs; Prodi wants customs duties reduced 15 February 2007 Urban India prone to earthquake risks: IIT experts 15 February 2007 China FDI rose 13.9-per cent in January 14 February 2007 Government bans wheat exports, allows maze imports 14 February 2007 India, China set up hotline, plans to liberalise visa regimes 14 February 2007 Japan-India combine seen cornering 60 per cent of Asian GDP post CEPA 14 February 2007 Russia to use $1 billion rupee funds to finance projects in India 14 February 2007 Wheat exports banned to curb inflation 14 February 2007 RBI raises cash reserve ratio to 6.0 per cent 13 February 2007 India can manage inflation says World Bank 13 February 2007 India becomes China''s 10th largest trading partner 13 February 2007 Indirect tax collections up 22.4 per cent in April-December 2006 13 February 2007 Industrial production growth slows to 11.4 per cent in December 2006 13 February 2007 North Korea blinks, agrees to dismantle nuke programme 13 February 2007 The next battleground: FDI for higher education 13 February 2007 Budget 2007: What India Inc expects 10 February 2007 Budget less important today than in past: Hans Goetti, Citigroup 10 February 2007 FMCG sector: Less taxing times? 10 February 2007 Government expects economy to cross $1-trillion mark in 2008 10 February 2007 WTO: Kamal Nath asks US to be flexible on agriculture subsidies 10 February 2007 Reliance Industries tops the list in excise evasion says finance ministry 09 February 2007 India emerges top destination for private equity in January 09 February 2007 Inflation rises to 6.58 per cent 09 February 2007 World Bank expects ruling on Baglihar Dam on 12 February 09 February 2007 Biometric ATMs for dairy farmers in UP 08 February 2007 33 Indian companies in Forbes Global 2000 08 February 2007 64 UP villages pledge to cultivate GM-free crops 08 February 2007 Government reinvents disinvestment, targets Rs1,500 crore 08 February 2007 India accedes to Madrid Protocol on trademark protection 08 February 2007 Indian business most optimistic for fourth year: Grant Thornton survey 07 February 2007 Indian growth story inches up to 9.2 per cent in 2006-07 07 February 2007 Salim Group''s Bengal SEZ cleared by FIPB 07 February 2007 Cauvery tribunal allocates 419 tmc ft water to Tamil Nadu 06 February 2007 China to emerge top global exporter in 2008 06 February 2007 CII wants fiscal support to help Indian companies investing globally 06 February 2007 Indian officials visit China to learn successful SEZ model 06 February 2007 India can now be compared with China: Chidambaram 05 February 2007 Industry concerned over inflation 05 February 2007 Inflation rate rises further to 6.11 per cent 03 February 2007 India, Libya set to boost bilateral cooperation 02 February 2007 Inflation again rises to 6.11% 02 February 2007 Strong 4Q growth for US economy 02 February 2007 India - Japan begin preliminary talks on economic partnership 01 February 2007 India emerging as global business destination for US businesses 01 February 2007 Manufacturing growth declines to 10-month low 01 February 2007 GDP growth rate revised to 9 per cent for 2005-06 31 January 2007 Russia for speedy resolution of rupee-debt issue 30 January 2007 S&P upgrades India sovereign ratings to investment grade with stable outlook 30 January 2007 IMF wants China to rebalance economy 29 January 2007 Clashes break out in Singur again 29 January 2007 Economists say 8 per cent growth sustainable 29 January 2007 Gujarat gets investments worth $140 billion 29 January 2007 High interest rates to impinge India''s growth, says IMF chief economist 29 January 2007 RBI says underlying price pressures remain 29 January 2007 Reliance, Tatas fight it out over Alibaug land 29 January 2007 Rs22,000 crore in fertiliser subsidy cleared by government 29 January 2007 World Bank offers $435 million loan for Nagarjuna Sagar Scheme 29 January 2007 The G-33 sticks together at Davos 27 January 2007 $5.68 billion trade deficit in December 27 January 2007 China, India achieve $20 billion trade goal before target 27 January 2007 EPF rate may be slashed further for want of funds 27 January 2007 India, Japan to start free trade talks next week 27 January 2007 Update: EPF interest rate decision deferred again 27 January 2007 Merkel opens WEF forum with emphasis on dialogue 25 January 2007 Process setting is a vital WEF goal: Kamal Nath 25 January 2007 Asian economic growth not reflected in employment: ILO 25 January 2007 China`s records highest 10-year growth at 10.7 per cent 25 January 2007 FM says customs duty cut advanced to curb inflation 25 January 2007 Inflation retreats in the face of government''s resolve 25 January 2007 Reduced SLR not required 25 January 2007 The march of a resurgent India 25 January 2007 Customs duty cut may impact government revenues by Rs 3,000 crore 24 January 2007 Indian economy set to be bigger than UK''s by 2015 24 January 2007 President assents to SLR ordinance 24 January 2007 UK economic growth tops forecasts 24 January 2007 Commerce ministry moots export obligation to make SEZ units 23 January 2007 Duty cut on cement, capital goods to curb inflation 23 January 2007 Food, retail, realty in India attractive for US SMEs 23 January 2007 India, Russia to sign spate of agreements during Putin''s visit 23 January 2007 PM highlights the need for pension fund investment reforms 23 January 2007 Corporate India upbeat on economic growth 22 January 2007 Indian economy showing signs of overheating: HSBC 22 January 2007 Ministerial meet on SEZs remains inconclusive 22 January 2007 Ministers and business leaders head for Davos 22 January 2007 Inflation rises to 6.12 per cent 19 January 2007 SEZ ministerial group to review land acquisition issues 19 January 2007 Australia can strengthen Rajasthan''s traditional businesses 19 January 2007 China revokes provinces right to declare their GDP 19 January 2007 Gujarat to dedicate Sardar Sarovar Dam to nation 19 January 2007 India to be third fastest economy in APAC: S&P 19 January 2007 Update: FM says measures on the anvil to contain rising prices 19 January 2007 Government approves changes in TRIPS agreement 18 January 2007 Assocham asks PM to call meeting on SEZ issue 18 January 2007 CBDT hikes direct tax collection target by 12 per cent 18 January 2007 Gordon Brown commences India visit with trade wish list 18 January 2007 NCAER raises GDP forecast to 8.44 per cent 18 January 2007 SEZ meeting postponed, GoM to meet on Jan 22 18 January 2007 India asks Saudi help for stabilising global oil prices 17 January 2007 India, Saudi invite refinery participation in each other''s countries 17 January 2007 Global economic at 5 per cent in fifth year: IMF chief 17 January 2007 Hong Kong, Singapore voted world''s freest economies 17 January 2007 President Kalam calls for improving India`s global competitiveness 17 January 2007 Tax collection targets to be raised: NDTV 16 January 2007 Fuel price subsidies to continue after March 15 January 2007 Budget session to witness amendment to pension bill, banking act 15 January 2007 Builders want stamp duty exemption 15 January 2007 China''s 2006 FDI at record $63 billion 15 January 2007 Government should not sell-off PSUs hastily: KK Birla 15 January 2007 IMB teams up with Stanford to launch exchange program 15 January 2007 PMO directs tax department to adopt World Bank''s customer-friendly model 15 January 2007 Gas pipeline projects may get infrastructure status 12 January 2007 Asean trade deal seen in offing 12 January 2007 Bengal CM takes notes from Singur 12 January 2007 Essar Group plans Rs 10,500 crore investment at Hazira SEZ 12 January 2007 Indian business owners the world''s most confident: Grant Thornton 12 January 2007 Indian businesses zoom in on Gujarat 12 January 2007 Industry grows at a record 14.4 per cent in November 2006 12 January 2007 Inflation rate breaches RBI target to touch 5.58 per cent 12 January 2007 Siemens in Vattenfalls' 3C climate protection initiative 12 January 2007 Vibrant Gujarat investment festival begins 12 January 2007 Bengal CM to stall Nandigram acquisition 11 January 2007 BoE raises base interest rate to 5.25 per cent 11 January 2007 CII moot multi-product mega SEZs 11 January 2007 Compensating farmers for land is not enough 11 January 2007 Centre alone can tax goods traded centre tells SC in GE Shipping appeal 10 January 2007 Chidambaram promises new financial instruments for NRIs 10 January 2007 China`s steel exports hit record high last year 10 January 2007 IMF wants Africa to accelerate growth 10 January 2007 India is fourth largest recipient of FDI in Asia in 2006: UNCTAD 10 January 2007 Plan panel suggests common regulator for energy, transport sectors 10 January 2007 A peek into 2007 09 January 2007 Government to facilitate timely execution of projects 09 January 2007 China may further drain liquidity in the economy 08 January 2007 Investments worth $1.5-trillion needed to spur 9.5 per cent growth: CII 08 January 2007 PM moots withdrawing tax exemptions 08 January 2007 China hikes cash reserve requirement for banks to curb lending 05 January 2007 After Singur, its violence in Nandigram 05 January 2007 B-Schools offering specialised MBA courses 05 January 2007 India can grow at 8 per cent this year too: CII 05 January 2007 Without Indians, US economy won`t be the same: Study 05 January 2007 China to maintain prudent monetary policy in 2007 04 January 2007 Government to bring 44 more services under tax net 04 January 2007 IIM-A: Caste no bar 04 January 2007 US Fed hints at future rate increase 04 January 2007 US manufacturing recovers 04 January 2007 China withdraws investor-friendly sops to woo MNCs 03 January 2007 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