NEWS 
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Govt tables bill to streamline chit fund sector, hike foremen's commission
According to the Bill, concerns have been expressed by various stakeholders regarding challenges being faced by the chit business
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Feb retail inflation eases to 4-month low of 4.44%, IIP grows 7.5% in Jan
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Tea exports to Pakistan increased by 32% in 2017-18 during Apr to Jan
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FEATURES
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Has Yogi Adityanath failed on his poll promise of crime-free Uttar Pradesh?
Chief Minister Adityanath's focus on nabbing hardened criminals means there has been no let-up in petty crimes
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57% share in national output, yet secondary steel makers' voice is unheard
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India-US trade oil in troubled waters over wave of protectionism
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Economic Indicators
| YoY (In %) | Current | Qtr Ago | Yr Ago |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (31/03) | 2.47 | 3.58 | 5.70 |
| IIP (28/02) | 7.10 | 2.20 | -1.20 |
| GDP (31/12) | 7.20 | 6.30 | 7.00 |
| CPI (31/03) | 4.28 | 5.20 | 3.81 |
| CRR (30/03) | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Bank rate (06/04) | 6.25 | 6.25 | 6.75 |
Editorial Comment
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NITI Aayog's usefulness and purpose remain unclear even today
It is unfortunate that the political leadership has not adequately empowered it
COLUMNISTS
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Bhupesh Bhandari: The frauds within
Bhupesh Bhandari
Corporate corruption in India is not just about bribing bureaucrats to bypass laws. It's about accounting frauds, kickbacks and cybercrime
POPULAR NOW
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Modi in London: Khalistani elements tear Indian flag; Pak hits out at PM
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Impeachment motion against CJI: SC upset with MPs; Jaitley slams Congress
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Judge Loya's death: Congress failed to end Shah's political career says BJP
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Sikh woman on Pak pilgrimage converts to Islam, marries Lahore man: Reports
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How sudden spike in cash demand led to a major cash crunch in many states
BUSINESS LAW & TAX
EGMs of Tata companies: Some reflections
Only shareholders' activism can protect the interests of minority and other stakeholders
Can the SC legally intervene in economic policy?
The Supreme Court can intervene only if the legislation is seen to violate fundamental rights
Making EPF optional in a developing country
The Central government made EPF optional for certain made-up sectors to boost job prospects
