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Credit supply to commercial sector slows to multi-year low of 8.1%: Sidbi

The report said lending to micro, small and medium enterprises has increased for smaller borrowing size and lower duration borrowers, it said

Tax Dept allows joint property owners to file returns using simple forms

"After the notification, concerns have been raised that the changes are likely to cause hardship in the case of individual taxpayers," the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said

What will pinch your pocket and what will be cheaper from today

Business Standard brings to you a list of products and services that might either pinch your pockets or ease your expenses in the coming months

Demand for residential space in Delhi grew just 2% in 2019: Report

Out of the 12 cities surveyed, 10 residential markets have shown positive market dynamics in the last quarter of the year, Magicbricks's PropIndex Report Q4 2019 said

Indian domestic passenger traffic hits 11.3% growth in November: IATA

"However, economic growth (in India) in the third quarter was the weakest in around six years amid a broad-based slowdown that is affecting many sectors of the economy", IATA said

Several policy initiatives to enhance ease of doing business in Kerala: CM

A slew of legislative and procedural initiatives have already been put in place, he said

Centre opposes Triple Talaq, next hearing on May 15

Apex court observed that it would examine whether the issue is fundamental to religion or not.

US-Iran tension: UP warns against hoarding of essential commodities

Officials to keep tab on black marketing, creation of artificial scarcity

Aadhaar deadline for social benefits to be extended till Dec 31: Govt to SC

Supreme Court will hear batch of petitions in Aadhaar-related matters in the first week of November

Supreme Court rejects mining body's plea to sell iron, manganese ore

SC said sale and purchase of iron ore was conducted in outrageous manner and on unacceptable terms

Deposit Rs 1,000 cr if you want to leave jail: SC to Unitech MD Chandra

Also questioned firm why they cannot auction their properties to refund money to the homebuyers and complete their housing projects

Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill: Are we nation of more laws and no action?

Special court has become a panacea as if it is going to solve all problems of this country. But, are you even increasing the number of Judges

Parliament passes bill to increase number of SC judges from 30 to 33

Satish Chandra of the BSP urged the government to ensure representation of Schedule Castes in the Supreme Court

Ease of doing business: Why India is faltering in enforcing contracts

To move the ease of biz needle up, experts say there is need to adopt a multi-pronged approach

Power NPAs: SC transfers all pleas challenging RBI notification to itself

Besides 34 stressed power assets, shipping and sugar companies had also sought relief from the RBI notification

Inadequate budget for judiciary crippling reforms, hurting growth: Report

The study drew on figures from across the four major constituents of the justice system--police, prisons, judiciary and legal aid.

Airport security: Only half the X-ray screeners pass 'explosive' test

Results have major ramifications for smaller airports where airline staff are directly responsible for screening checked-in baggage

The rise of 'Best Bengal' and an all-new industry-friendly Mamata Banerjee

Investments may still be thin on the ground but Mamata Banerjee is gradually winning the battle of perception among industrialists

West Bengal to invest $15 bn in next 5 years for infrastructure: Mamata

The fourth season of the Bengal Global Business Summit is scheduled to be held on January 16-17 next year

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee cancels China trip at the last minute

West Bengal has shown a deep interest in Chinese investments even at a time when the Indian government raised objections to China's ambitious infrastructure project- OBOR