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Reservations in private sector to dent investor sentiment, warns Assocham

The industry body said that at a time when the Indian economy is seeking positive triggers for growth revival, any political narrative on reservations in the private sector would bring in a big blow

Stubble burning: This formula could have saved Delhi its smog menace

CII, NITI Aayog said farmers need to be aided financially to shift to an alternative method of dealing with agriculture waste

ASEAN: Singapore's leading ballet enthralls leaders with musical Ramayana

The ASEAN leaders' deliberation is taking place under the shadow of China's growing military build-up in the resource-rich South China Sea

Odisha identifies 600 acres of land to woo Japanese investors

Odisha has been promoting its investor-friendly image at multiple roadshows across India and abroad

Modi in Manila: Bilateral meet with Trump and top 10 items on PM's agenda

PM Modi and US President Trump are likely to have a bilateral meeting on Monday on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Manila

To counter Russian pressure, EU pushes for closer defence cooperation

The PESCO seeks to tighten defence between EU members and improve coordination in the development of new military hardware.

How new H-1B issues will impact Indians and IT industry

Donald Trump is making efforts to implement his election promise of restricting immigrants into the country

Delhi smog: Decision on odd-even today, air quality severe as schools reopen

Odd-even scheme put on hold; Kejriwal urges NGT to exempt women, 2-wheelers

India, US, Japan, Australia hold 1st quad talks in Manila to counter China

Meeting comes ahead of ASEAN summit that is likely to discus China's military expansion in the South China Sea

Revamped GST structure provides major relief to aviation sector

After repeated complaints from industry that high taxation may result in a loss of Rs 6,000 cr

Stamp duty, property tax may stay out of GST

Definition of goods may be changed; amendments to Constitution likely

AAI may issue Rs 5,000-cr bonds for airport projects

The expenditure will primarily be meant to build seven greenfield airports and step up the capacity of terminals and runways at 46 existing airports

Better and simpler

Bold move on GST, but there is need to do more

Consumer companies to benefit most from GST rate cut

This is because 78 per cent of the total 228 items, under the highest slab of 28 to 18 per cent, were items of mass consumption

Sebi move on record keeping 'impractical': Stockbrokers' body

Brokers have been asked to execute trades of clients only after keeping evidence of the client placing such an order

Sebi scouts for media agency for investor awareness ads

The scope of the job also includes suggesting the appropriate media plan to Sebi and publish and broadcast advertisements in newspapers, magazines, etc

Mumbai to host Asian bankers meet for 1st time

The two-day conference will be held in the megapolis from November 16 and would be hosted by State Bank of India

Traders' body threatens to move court against Infosys on GSTN glitches

Infosys has already denied the allegations as "completely inaccurate

RBI says won't pursue proposal to introduce Islamic banking in India

Islamic or Sharia banking is a finance system based on the principles of not charging interest, which is prohibited under Islam

Small traders hope for revival after GST cut

Retailers expect wedding season fireworks after Diwali dampener; shut manufacturers to restart production