CSDS-Lokniti 2024 pre-poll survey | Acche din or Acche din!: citizens' mixed views on progress and promises

Nearly half the respondents agreed that their life had become `better` over the last five years while a little over one-third of respondents said that their condition had become comparatively worse

Rupee rises 15 paise to 83.16 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Forex traders said investor sentiments got a boost as crude oil prices retreated from their elevated levels.

20 coal mines likely to come into operation by year end

India`s total coal and lignite output was 937 MT in 2022-23 fiscal year, data shows

Sensex, Nifty rebound in early trade

From the Sensex basket, Bharti Airtel, Tata Steel, Reliance Industries, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank and State Bank of India were the major gainers.

At least 20 firms bought electoral bonds within 3 years of incorporation, a punishable offence: Data

The law banning firms within three years of incorporation to make political contributions was applicable for electoral bond donations as well

Households' debt surged to fresh high by December 2023: report

The debt levels are reckoned to have touched an all-time high of 40% of GDP by December 2023, while net financial savings had likely dropped to their lowest level at around 5% of GDP

Governor Das for greater participation of banks in rupee derivatives in India, abroad

The Governor noted that participation of domestic banks in derivative markets remains limited with only a small set of active market-makers

Rupee rises 8 paise to 83.23 against US dollar in early trade

Forex traders said investor sentiments got a boost as crude oil prices retreated from their elevated levels, while the strength of the American currency in the overseas market weighed on the local uni

N.K. Singh moots market discipline link for fiscal accountability

Fifteenth Finance Commission chief emphasises the need to combine fiscal prudence with growth

For MSMEs, GST is a concern that parties must address this election season

GST slabs have paralysed many of these units as `MSMEs do not have the resources or understanding of GST mainly because most of these units are run by a single person`

Onion traders cry foul over underpriced exports to UAE

Centre has permitted 24,400 MT shipments to the country amid ban on exports `till further orders`; exporters allege selling price being set too low, triggering windfall profits for selected UAE import

What is the outlook on women's employment | Explained

What does the India Employment Report, 2024 state about key labour market indicators? Why is women`s participation in the labour force low? What are the recommendations to bring about a change in wome

Will new solar power rules boost production | Explained

What is the Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules Order?

One-fourth of Vistara pilots reject new pay formula

Merger with Air India escalates manpower crunch and raises questions on depleting training standards.

Mangalore port registers 10.36% growth in cargo handling, nets ₹551 crore surplus in 2023-24

The port is hopeful of handling of 50 million tonnes of cargo in 2024-25 if roads across the Western Ghats in Karnataka are open throughout the year