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Yogi govt to tie up with micro lenders for small business funding

UP govt plans to integrate MFI channel with its flagship One District One Product scheme

Allow private participation in PSBs to resolve NPA crisis: Subramanian

In return, the RBI would deploy its surplus capital to augment the resources for recapitalising PSBs and capitalising any new holding companies, Subramanian added

Charge of jobless growth on govt false; 7 mn jobs created in FY18: NITI V-C

Former PM Manmohan Singh recently said the BJP-led govt's promise to generate 20 mn jobs annually has turned out to be a 'gimmick'

Proposed acquisition of PFC by REC needs approval of RBI, CCI: Official

Once the proposal is cleared by the power ministry, it would be taken to the cabinet for final approval

Over Rs 3.39-trn cost overruns in 362 infra projects due to delays: Report

The brief reasons for time overruns as reported by various project implementing agencies are delay in land acquisition, forest clearance and supply of equipment

China says no to Indian proposal for trade in domestic currencies: Official

India had suggested China for renminbi-rupee trade to boost its exports and tackle the widening trade deficit concern

RBI needs a strong balance sheet for independence, credibility: Fitch

RBI's capital base is Rs 9.69 trn at present; FinMin wants it to be lowered in line with global practices

Why do Indian airlines struggle to take off despite high demand growth?

The truth is that the aviation sector has been weakened thanks to a combination of errors by both the private sector and, crucially, the government

News digest: H1B visa process, GST collection, UPI transactions, and more

From H1B application process to IL&FS employees held in Ethiopia, BS brings you top stories to keep up with the latest news

Nov GST collection drops to Rs 976 bn after breaching Rs 1-trn mark in Oct

If trend continues, shortfall in FY19 could be about Rs 500 billion

UPA govt placed Swaminathan Commission report on back-burner: Agri Min

The government, in the last four-and-a-half years, has taken a number of steps for the growth of farmers and the overall agriculture sector, the minister noted

Karnataka set to unveil India's first platform for intellectual properties

First-of-its-kind online marketplace in the country to enable innovators trade their ideas with investors

Yogi government framing new policies in services, retail sectors

UP has emerged as a key market for retail giants, including Amazon and Walmart, who are keen to expand their footprint in the state

Cotton yield in India to hit three-year low on massive crop damage

Drought in Maharashtra and Gujarat, the chief cotton growing states, delivers a huge blow to output

Centre to revive 23GW solar and transmission projects in Leh region

First tranche to see 2.5 GW capacity projects, 900 km transmission line

PM Modi highlights PMJDY, MUDRA, Start-up India at G-20 opening session

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) is a financial inclusion programme that aims at expanding and making affordable access to financial services to the last man in the row

With 9% growth, UPI transactions cross 500-million mark in November

Restrictions on transfers might have slowed growth

112 India: Nagaland becomes second state to adopt pan-India women helpline

'SHOUT' feature in '112 India' mobile app linked to Emergency Response Support; Fast-track courts set up to deal with sexual assault cases, portals launched for national database on sexual offenders

Centre approves Rs 3.53 bn to Tamil Nadu as refief fund for Cyclone Gaja

Tamil Nadu faced a severe cyclonic storm 'Gaja' on the night of November 15 and the early hours on November 16

After 12 years, Russia-India-China hold trilateral meet on economic growth

The Russia-India-China meeting came hours after Prime Minister Modi, his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe