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IIP grows 2.6 per cent in January
For the April-January period of 2014-15, IIP grew 2.5 per cent as against a meagre rise of 0.1 per cent in same period of the last fiscal as per the data released by Central Statistics Office (CSO) on Thursday.
Rupee plunges by 50 paise against dollar in early trade
Forex market remained closed on Friday on account of 'Holi'.
Modi government has added insult to injury:Congress on petrol price hike
Petrol price was on Saturday hiked by Rs 3.18 per litre and diesel by Rs 3.09, the second increase in rates this month on rising international oil rates.
Live: Economic Survey tabled in Parliament, GDP growth to be above 8%, inflation falls
Just a day before presenting the Union Budget, Jaitley tabled the economic survey in Parliament for the year 2014-2015.
Union Budget 2015 may back off fertiliser subsidy reform
Last month, a government panel had suggested fertiliser subsidies should be given to farmers in cash and prices be market linked.
Railway Budget 2015: 'SMS alert' service for arrival and departure time of trains
Similarly SMS alert would be sent 15/30 minutes in advance of arrival of the train at the destination.
14th Finance Commission recommendations: Nine states, including Bihar and UP lose
With the addition of the new criterion, Uttar Pradesh is the biggest loser followed by Bihar.
Mutual fund investors cannot buy or sell on Budget day
"It will be a non-business day for mutual funds on the Budget day. An investor cannot buy and sell MF products on a non-business day," an industry source said.
Fiscal reforms to determine India's ratings, says Moody's
The government on Saturday will present its fiscal budget for the new fiscal year starting in April.
Union Budget 2015: Homemakers want low inflation & simple investment options
Home makers want to save for their families in a high inflationary environment. They want lower taxes on essential commodities and friendly investment options.
Union Budget 2015: Brokers demand lower taxes to boost investor participation
Brokers demand lower tax on capital gains and lower transaction taxes to boost volumes.
Union Budget 2015: Government may hike home loan rebate to Rs 3.5 lakh
Even rental housing scheme via state authorities, municipalities is on the cards, which will provide rental facilities to poor and migrant workers.
SpiceJet launches low-fare offer; one lakh seats on the block
This is the fifth low fare scheme this year from SpiceJet with the first of these having been unveiled on January 28.
Rail Budget: Six ministers in six years, will Suresh Prabhu compensate for wasted years and opportunities?
Known as a very pragmatic man with a vision, Suresh Prabhu is expected to nurse the badly sick Indian Railways back to health.
Competition Commission clears SpiceJet deal with Ajay Singh
Fair trade watchdog Competition Commission on Thursday cleared Ajay Singh's proposal to acquire a majority stake in cash-strapped SpiceJet, moving closer to the much-needed recapitalisation of the budget carrier.
Budget 2015 an opportunity towards achieving digital empowerment
The Union Budget is an opportunity for the government to enhance frameworks and policies for state governments to virtualise their datacenters for various e-projects.
