Top headlines: Rs 1.2-trn stimulus for growth, jobs; IIP grows 0.2% in Sept

From Rs 1.2-trn stimulus package to boost growth, create jobs to private equity players hoping to better 2019 investments, here are top headlines this morning

FM' Diwali gift: Rs 1.2-trn stimulus package to boost growth, create jobs

Ahead of Diwali, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday rolled out 12 measures as the Atmanirbhar Bharat 3.0 stimulus package to boost the economy. She announced a package worth Rs 1.2 trillion. If Wednesday’s production -linked incentive package is added, the stimulus comes to Rs 2.65 trillion. Read More

India Inc hands out an austerity parcel to employees this festive season

In a normal year, a glut of gifts at corporate offices signal the festive build-up to Diwali. From carefully curated hampers to single malt scotch,