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Depreciating rupee a silver lining for some businesses amid the economic downturn.
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Diplomatic channels activated to keep India eligible for soft loans from World Bank affiliate, though rules show it's probably time we made way for the needier others.
For the first time in the last eight years, India would not have any representative for the post of deputy director general.
The MFN (Most Favoured Nation, meaning non-discriminatory treatment for each other) issue is of prime importance to India, as it wants to have greater access in the Pakistani markets.
The only way out for DMRC would be if the lenders, a consortium of 10 banks, find another concessionaire for the project
Concerns over effective control not addressed in the second revised shareholders' agreement, says DIPP; Sebi opposes commercial cooperation pact
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The trade deficit makes up an important part of the current account deficit, which had touched an all-time high of 4.8 per cent in 2012-13.
Most of the projects face hurdles such as delay in approvals and lack of coordination between state governments and the railways.
Sources estimate there could be about 60 applications at the department of industrial policy and promotion for up to 49 per cent foreign direct investment in single-brand retail.
FDI in brownfield investment has resulted in acquisition of domestic drug-manufacturing firms by multinational companies.
Currently, India imposes 30-45 per cent duty on textile products from Pakistan.
In a meeting with the commerce minister, India Inc hammered Sharma on the collapse of investments, structural nature of the current account deficit and stagnant growth in agriculture.
On day one of its stand-alone operation of the airport line, Delhi Metro Rail Corp on Monday assured commuters of an uninterrupted service by taking journalists on a ride.
A panel headed by Economic Affairs secretary Arvind Mayaram had suggested FDI limit be raised to 49 per cent in almost all sectors through the automatic route.
Scott Price is learnt to have conveyed to Sharma that Walmart remained committed to the India market.
Efforts to normalise trading relations expected during the first such meet on Saturday
Clamping down on the delays in repatriating foreign exchange earnings, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has tightened norms for special economic zones (SEZs), asking them to realise and bring back full value of goods and services to India within a year from the date of export.
Existing units stay operational; those approved may not be notified, land could be used for other purposes
All companies that have 50% or more employees from outside the US to pay a higher visa fee of $10,000 for each such staffer, against $4,500 at present.
The Bangladeshi government has clearly said it will not give access to the port unless India resolves the Teesta river issue.
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