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Arvind Kejriwal promises relief from fixed charges on electricity

Kejriwal asked people to reject the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 2019 general elections and urged them to vote for the AAP

Rupee slide nearing its end, RBI likely to step in, say economists

The rupee should consolidate around the present level, but global sentiments could push it back to 72-72.5 a dollar level

RBI to sensitise boards of pvt banks on liability of independent directors

Central bank to brief boards on governance standards; may tighten fit-and-proper criterion

In key Toronto conference, focus on India-Canada trade boost

The conference comes at an eventful time with the uncertainty surrounding NAFTA - Canada's economic mainstay - notwithstanding ongoing talks among the US, Mexico and Canada

Statsguru: India's economy grew at a nine-quarter high of 8.2% in Q1FY19

Manufacturing grew at 13.5% in Q1FY19 aided by a low base effect

Yogi govt eyes higher 'corporate funds' with CSR Conclave on September 11

UP accounted for less than 3% of pan-India CSR spend of Rs 47 billion in FY17

India's world-beating growth not enough to end deep jobs drought

Holding India back are glacial economic reforms, a fragile banking sector, rigid labour laws and a spotty educational system

Broad agreement on world's largest trade pact likely in November: Singapore

Called the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the trade accord includes the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the world's No.2 economy, China

With 'Make in India' in mind, Centre issues parameters for metro rails

According to the ministry, the parameters intend to achieve uniformity among technical specification of electrical items used by different metro rail systems

India, the fastest-growing major economy, holds shaky crown as risks build

Data on Friday showed gross domestic product grew 8.2 percent in the three months ended June from a year ago, the fastest in nine quarters

How India's cash ban failed even to create a bank savings culture

For most Indians, the defining experience of demonetization was losing access to their bank accounts

UPI transactions spike on back of version 2.0; August volume up 32%

UPI 2.0 is also expected to boost the value of transactions

News digest: India Inc on GDP, PM Modi, SBI lending rate, and more

From India Inc's thoughts on India's GDP to weak domestic car sales, BS brings you top stories to keep up with the latest news

Centre establishing legal framework to regulate online sale of medicines

Under the proposed rules, individuals or companies will have to register with the central licensing authority to run an e-pharmacy

With 8.2% strong GDP growth, India Inc sees animal spirits coming back

Strong GDP growth changes mood, though some say kickstarting investment cycle still a work in progress

Experts divided on Reserve Bank of India's intervention strategy

The rupee was at the level of 68.61 a dollar at the beginning of August and, by its end, it was at 71

71% surge in ITRs filed till Aug; presumptive tax filers jump 8-fold

The total number of ITRs e-filed up to August, 2018, was 54.2 million as against 31.7 million up to August 31, 2017

At Rs 939.6 billion, GST collection in August is fiscal's lowest

The government attributed the dip in collections to the probable postponement of purchase for items for which the tax rates were reduced by the GST council

Amazon, Google, Alibaba are making a beeline to tap Indian retail space

According to the World Bank, India is presently the seventh largest consumer market in the world

CRISIL DRIP index: Inadequate rains affecting Gujarat, West Bengal more

Rainfall volume data alone, therefore, is not sufficient to assess the distribution impact