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Manmohan jibe: FM pitches 'honest system' for transformation

In a TV interview, he regretted that UPA govt did not find 2G spectrum auction, coal auction and the CWG scam as 'organised loot and plunder'

Congress accuses BJP of converting black money into white through land deals weeks before demonetisation

Congress cites documents related to purchase of eight pieces of land by BJP and its chief Amit Shah in Bihar worth Rs 3.41 crore

I am paranoid about scale, we don't want to be spread too thin: Vijay Shekhar Sharma

Alibaba-backed company has been seeing half a million new users on its digital wallet every day since demonetisation

India should develop desi luxury brands, says Amitabh Kant

Land prices will fall over a period of time owing to demonetisation, boosting luxury market growth in India

They didn't get time to prepare so they criticise demonetisation, PM Modi on critics

Defending the Centre over demonetisation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the move had empowered the common man in the fight against black money, while taking a swing at the opposition and critics saying they were flustered as they were caught off guard."Those criticising the demonetisation move don't have problem with government's preparedness; they have problem that they didn't get time to prepare," the Prime Minister said.Prime Minister Modi added "the common citizen of India has become a soldier against corruption and black money," and stressed on the need for India to move towards a cashless society.Invoking Babasaheb Ambedkar, the Prime Minister Modi said that whenever we think of the Constitution, we remember the Dalit leader and freedom fighter."November 26 was decided to be observed as Constitution Day to celebrate the Constitution and have greater awareness among the youth. It is important to be connected with the spirit of the Constitution, not only be aware of .

Opposition does not have anything against demonetisation, says BJP

Proceedings in Parliament were adjourned on Thursday for the seventh consecutive day over the issue

Now, bank deposits since Nov 8 may attract 60% income tax

Govt extends exemptions till December 15; bans Rs 1,000 notes, exchange of old currency

Economists say external and internal factors to blame for rupee fall

The rupee closed at a 39-month low of 68.73 against the dollar, within striking distance of its record low of August 2013

Note ban creates ripples in global bullion market

Real reason for crashing gold prices is not Trump victory, says expert

End of season sales may start early this year

Demonetisation, early winter may force retailers to advance discount period

Demonetisation: Govt should take special measures to provide relief to poor, says Ratan Tata

He tweeted, 'Such emergency measures will be greatly appreciated by the distressed segment'

Market volatility singes newly listed firms

About 44% of these companies are trading below their issue price, although 70% of them had ended with gains on the first day of listing

Arora report creates ripples in bullion market

Nigam Arora wrote that the real reason for crashing gold prices was not Trump victory but Modi demonetising 86% of the country's currency base at one stroke

Demonetisaton: India's banking penetration improves, but cash is still king

Among both the emerging and developed economies, the usage of cash in India is very high

Andhra Pradesh govt to distribute free mobiles for cashless transactions

CM N Chandrababu Naidu came up with this proposal during a review meeting with RBI officials and bankers

Smartphones can help India's drive for cashless economy: Chinese media

If India would like to try the Chinese style of de-cashing through online/smartphone payment, it will benefit both countries, says Chinese media

Notes ban to significantly disrupt economic activity: Moody's

Moody's added there will be a loss of wealth for individuals and corporates with unreported income

Opposition stalls Rajya Sabha proceedings to press for PM Modi's presence

Finance Minister strongly objected to Manmohan Singh being given an opportunity to speak outside the debate on the demonetisation issue

Currency in circulation dips 20% in week ended Nov 18

Banks disbursed Rs 103,316 crore to customers through branches and ATMs between November 10 and November 18

Demonetisation: Steps taken by govt to promote cashless transactions

Here are the measures govt has taken to crack down on black money and promote cashless payments