FIIs pump in $1.4 billion in March, after pulling out $2.9 billion in Jan-Feb.
Dealers anticipated a sharp rise in jewellery demand this wedding season, but then came demonetisation.
The first-ever India International Jewellery Week kicked off in Mumbai on August 15. And besides the eye-searing gems on display, stars dazzled on the ramp too -- check it out!
Economists polled in a recent survey by Ficci unanimously felt that the rupee will continue to be under pressure in 2018-19
Mouthwatering pani puris, delicious jalebis, parathas, chole bhature, gulab jamuns and motichoor ladoos...these foodies in the capital are serenading our taste buds and how!
The contraction in imports helped narrow trade deficit to $7.67 billion in August 2016
In August 2014, imports stood at $ 2.06 billion. Higher imports will have adverse bearing on India's current account deficit (CAD).
Demand bounces back but uncertainty over GST rate for jewellery casts a shadow over future.
Virat Kohli held centrestage with a delightful unbeaten 85 after a collective bowling effort as India cruised to an easy six-wicket victory over New Zealand taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match ODI series in Dharamsala on Sunday. After bowling out New Zealand for 190 in 43.5 overs, India reached the target in a mere 33.1 overs in a match that turned out to be thoroughly one-sided.
Officials said the Enforcement Directorate along with the Central Bureau of Investigation launched fresh searches on March 22 at the Samudra Mahal luxury residential flats of Modi in Mumbai's Worli area which resulted in the recovery of fresh valuables.
Federation of Indian Export Organisations president A Sakthivel said the quotations from the Chinese suppliers do not reflect the real value of the dollar, hurting the Indian interests.
The LeT terror campaign is backed by the power and resources of a state. To compare this with the acts of a crowd of motley Hindu extremists is like equating chalk with cheese, says Colonel (retd) Anil Athale.
Initiated move to privatise Air India, but reports on poverty and cast census remained unfinished
Expressing happiness over her daughter's achievement, Kaur's mother said the entire family used to enjoy her game.
The plea also sought a directive for the constitution of a committee of experts who would find the details of bad debt cases in the country.
Export trade during August 2018 recorded at $27.84 billion, a positive growth of 19.21 per cent, tweeted Prabhu.
As a member of his Cabinet, the former finance minister would give valuable inputs because of his knowledge of parliamentary and government history, Modi said, adding that he will always miss his presence and called him an "encyclopedia".
Roopa Unnikrishnan, Commonwealth Games gold medalist pays tribute to her beloved coach Jalal Uncle.
Dashing England batsman Kevin Pietersen named Kanpur's Green Park and Ahmedabad's Motera among the 10 worst stadiums where he has played cricket in all these years. Green Park and Motera does have company from other notable venues like Guyana and Manchester's Old Trafford to name a few. Pietersen also termed Gabba as the "11th worst ground" after being asked name 10 by his followers on Twitter. The other grounds that did not find favour with Pietersen are Chelmsford, Colwyn Bay, Canberra, Multan, Leicester and St Kitts. However he rated Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium as one of the 10 best venues that he has played cricket on.
Slowdown and liquidity squeeze by RBI have put India's top 10 indebted firms in a tight spot. But they have a few options.
This palace hotel is tipped to be the grandest of all palace hotels in India.
The event will also hurt PNB's asset quality in the March 2018 quarter. While the finer details of the fraud have not been provided, making it difficult to gauge the exact impact, analysts say it will dent the bank's financials.
They may not be big brands but they definitely have rich features that are in great demand today. Here's a sneak peek at these gems.
'For around five hours the storm, reportedly the strongest one ever recorded in the Bay of Bengal, that mother of many a deathly vortex, shook Kolkata like a toddler playing with a rattling toy,' observes Debashish Chatterjee.
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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.
Every day a Party unfolds on social media where armchair activists, politically charged influencers, trend pundits, gyaan givers and troll armies change the world in their heads but remain clueless about the nation's grassroots reality, feels Sukanya Verma.
Aseem Chhabra picks Indian and other South Asian gems at the Toronto International Film Festival.
During President Jinping's visit, China committed $20 billion investment over the next five years
Demonetisation and changes in buying patterns of consumers help in pushing online sales.
In a sectoral analysis of exports, the Confederation of Indian Industries said India needs to become among the top three exporters in the world in four sectors -- textile, leather, gems and jewellery and engineering. It said exports to new markets of Latin America and Caribbean and Africa should be given a push for achieving the $500 billion by 2013.
With a decelerating economy that weakens India's hands on geopolitical issues, it will be interesting to know which way this trip will go.
Up to 95 per cent of units in the Noida-Greater Noida mega industrial zone are currently shut.
Modi said his government was committed to provide equal opportunities to all sections of the society.
The country's Rs 60,000-crore (Rs 600-billion) diamond industry is likely to lay off 200,000 workers this year and with it the dream of making India a processing hub, according to Sanjay Kothari, chairman, Gems & Jewellery Exports Promotion Council, if the government does not frame favourable policies.
As many as 6,801 cases of fraud were reported by scheduled commercial banks and select financial institutions involving an amount of Rs 71,542.93 crore in the last fiscal.
A select 12 matches will also be broadcast in Malayalam via Asianet Plus.
India on Friday urged US companies to increase investment in manufacturing and service sectors and assured the government will look into demands to enhance the foreign investment caps in the country's insurance and banking sectors.
Bollywood pays tribute to former president APJ Abdul Kalam.
Coach Misbah-ul-Haq and his fellow selectors have been criticised by Pakistan media for placing too much expectation on such young shoulders, particularly against an ascendant team that thrives on home pitches.
There are management lessons to be learnt from each of the major battles fought in India.
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