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Panel on power mulls payment security mechanism for private players

Payments for supplied power to private sector generators has been an issue, which is one of the main reason for their stress as they are not paid for more than six months in some cases

Rupee fall: FinMin says govt, RBI will do everything to check slide

The rupee collapsed to a lifetime low of 72.91 against the dollar, amid surging crude oil prices and unabated foreign fund outflows.

Yogi govt to set up Khadi Parks to promote 'Brand UP', boost job creation

Officials were asked to prepare a detailed project report in this regard after studying Jharkhand model, which already has Khadi Parks in operation

Govt sets up office of GST Commissioner under CBIC to check tax evasion

The Commissioner GST (Investigation) will deal exclusively with policy issues and legislative matters

Second round of DSF bidding may attract about $1.2 bn investments: DGH

The e-bidding portal was open since August 9 and would continue till December 18

Exported electronic goods to be imported duty-free for repairs: FinMin

The exported electronic goods can now be imported back for repairs within 7 years of its export

Cabinet approves new procurement policy to ensure MSP to farmers

A decision in this regard was taken in the cabinet meeting, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Exports up 19.21% in Aug, imports up 25.41%; trade deficit at $17.4 bn

The exports grew on account of healthy performance by sectors such as petroleum

Is the NITI Aayog going beyond its brief and shooting from the hip?

The institution has been courting controversy with pronouncements on issues ranging from demonetisation to devolution of taxes

GDP sees jump in Q1 but weak rupee, rising oil prices may drag it down

However, Credit Suisse expects economic growth to gradually get support from strengthening bank balance sheets as more companies exit bankruptcy, and as GST implementation progresses further

First 2+2 Dialogue 'defining moment' for Indo-US relations: James Mattis

'It was a very heartening trip, historic I'd even say, as you look at where we've been over so many years as we've grown closer and closer together, ' Mattis

Raghuram Rajan's solution to tackling NPA crisis. Read his full letter

Both MUDRA loans as well as the Kisan Credit Card, while popular, have to be examined more closely for potential credit risk and to avoid recurrence of crisis, says former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan

India facing grave threat, need to enhance IAF's capability: Air Chief

The government is procuring Rafale fighter jets and S-400 missile systems to enhance IAF's capability, says Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa

10 years of Lehman: Is the next global financial crisis already brewing?

Remember, it was barely a year ago that Argentina launched a 100-year bond too much fanfare

PM Modi announces pay hike for Anganwadi, Asha workers from October

The honorarium of Anganwadi helpers will be hiked from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,500

Regulatory policies pose top risk to India Inc in next 3 years: Deloitte

The survey showed a divide on the viewpoint of risk management amongst Indian organisations

'Pink dollar' to boost India's economy after gay sex decriminalised

India has been losing as much as 1.4% of its GDP because of the discriminatory law, according to calculations by University of Massachusetts Amherst economics professor Lee Badgett

10 years of financial crisis: Ghost of Lehman haunts emerging markets again

The third part of the multi-part series on the 10th anniversary of the fall of Lehman Brothers looks at the impact on markets globally and in India

Dharmendra Pradhan seeks quick nod for NTPC's power project in Odisha

Pradhan pointed out that a lack of requisite clearances for such big-ticket investments even after a lapse of more than 15 months will dampen the investment climate in Odisha

I'm sure LIC will take a prudent decision on IL&FS, says Irdai chairman

The solvency situation of IL&FS will have an impact on insurance companies