Business
Bill Gates ranked richest American by Forbes, 21st time in a row
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates topped Forbes' latest list of the 400 richest Americans for the 21st straight year.
Boeing 'keen on greater engagement with India'
The C-17 is the largest defence contract signed by the Indian government with the United States.
US business, policymakers keen to engage with India: Assocham
Modi's approach of getting to the basics and engaging with even the most difficult issues with an open mind is being talked about among the influential Americans.
RBI eases norms for issuance of equity shares under FDI
The guidelines allow issuance of shares subject to certain conditions like entry route, sectoral cap, pricing guidelines.
Oil prices down in Asia after IEA demand downgrade
Singapore's United Overseas Bank said oil prices were under pressure due to the bearish outlook for global demand growth by the IEA.
India to revise GDP measurement next year, economy may be larger
India usually revises the method of calculating national accounts and other macro data every five years.
Rupee logs six-week peak of 60.29 vs US dollar, up 10 paise
The rupee had closed 3 paise lower at 60.39 against the dollar in the previous session on Friday.
5 states claim half of 4 years' investments in public sector
Five states attracted about half the total investment of Rs 550,000 crore by central public sector enterprises between 2008-09 and 2012-13.
Adani to begin Australia's largest ever coal development
Adani Mining had won state approval to build a 300-km rail line for its Carmichael project that will enable transportation of 100 million tonnes of coal a year after construction.
Rupee hits 1 month high at 60.33; closes up by 19 points at 60.49 Vs USD
Snapping the four-session losing trend, the rupee today hit one-month high of 60.33 during the day before closing higher by 19 paise at 60.49 against the dollar on weakening of the US currency amid reports of Russia and Ukraine agreeing to a ceasefire.
Now Jet Airways announces Rs 500 fare offer on domestic route
The bookings under the offer, however, can be made only in two days, starting tomorrow, the airline said.
Government to increase dearness allowance to 107 per cent, up from 100 per cent
Government is to approve a hike in dearness allowance (DA) to 107 per cent from the existing 100 per cent, benefiting around 30 lakh Centre's employees.
Government asks PepsiCo to bring down sugar content in its drinks
This was conveyed to PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi when she had a one-on-one meeting with Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal.
Government notifies FDI liberalisation in Railways
According to estimates, the sector is facing a cash crunch of around Rs 29,000 crore and allowing of FDI will help mop up resources.
Petrol price likely to be cut on Independence Day
Oil firms had last cut rates on August 1 by Rs 1.09 per litre, the first reduction in price since mid-April.
Crony capitalism hampers economic growth: RBI governor
Rajan came out strongly against "crony capitalism", saying it kills transparency and competition.
