The country's economy grew by a robust 9.2 per cent in July-September 2006-07 compared to 8.4 per cent in the second quarter of last year on the back of high growth in manufacturing and services sectors.
Like millions of people across the world, the year 2020 had dealt me irreplaceable losses and the lowest of blows. Like I have always done at such junctures, I had sought the refuge of the mountains. I wanted to end the year on a high, to show the finger to life, says Sumit Bhattacharya after a memorable journey to North Sikkim.
India will not vacate the Siachen glaciers as Pakistan cannot be trusted and it may occupy the strategic location once it is vacated, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said today.
'The air force has treated the Tejas like a step child.' 'The Tejas has grown in capability, but the IAF has preferred foreign fighters like the Rafale.'
'People can relate to him much the way they did with a young Sachin Tendulkar 30 years ago.'
Writes to Trai, Mumbai Police to catch unauthorised SMS senders
'Frankly, no one is prepared for Begin Again or whatever this is called.'
But there are fears that any reform could be reduced to tweaking because the tax is so lucrative.
In June this year, the Bengaluru-based online marketplace has jumped into the fiercely competitive smart device market in India by launching its calling tablet for Rs 9,999.
The NPA of the public sector banks rose to 6.03% as of June 2015.
'The new government will have to contend with slowing economic growth, weak private investment, anaemic exports and vulnerable external imbalances, a stressed financial system, mounting fiscal pressures (including high government debt-to-GDP ratios) and an exceptionally bad employment situation,' says Shankar Acharya, former chief economic adviser to the Government of India.
'Invest a part of your portfolio in a global currency that can't be printed, or meddled with -- gold,' suggests Chirag Mehta.
Peru fans take $800 taxi to get to World Cup game
Raghuram Rajan rejected the argument that inflation has come down largely because of "good luck" stemming from low oil prices.
An overriding ambition to rule the domestic skies prevented Jet Airways from becoming a strong and formidable player in the international market. The Sahara buy added to the complexity of its operations and a dilution of what the airline stood for, says Anjuli Bhargava.
Mobile phone major BenQ has launched its latest mobile handset M 315 -- a sleek camera phone with Bluetooth technology that allows its users total communication compatibility.
Xiaomi is the third largest smartphone brand in the top 30 cities in India.
Anurag Kashyap continues his rant against the government: We are damned if we do, damned if we don't!
These women want all mothers to know that they should feel proud and confident of their bodies.
Total assets under management (AUM) for September stood at Rs 20.4 lakh crore compared with Rs 20.6 lakh crore at the end of August.
Johnson Controls-Hitachi, Voltas, Blue Star, Whirlpool recently recorded new 52-week highs but still haven't lost their steam
Stellar results compared to TCS led to reversal of valuation discount.
Reeling under a constant threat of price-war from unorganised local players, Tata Tea Limited is rapidly expanding its exposure to non-traditional segments of the market like ice-tea and organic tea to sustain its growth in earnings.
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According to report by Dun and Bradstreet, central bank expected to maintain status quo on policy rate.
Samsung recently introduced its "S bike" mode, a feature targeted at India's legions of motorbike riders that, when activated, notifies callers that the phone's owner is riding and cannot answer
England, appearing in their first semi-final since 1990, had looked on course for their first final since 1966 as they led through Kieran Trippier's fifth-minute free kick and totally dominated the opening half.
'The BJP has shown signs lately of returning to its trader mindset.' 'Several strong emotions get meshed in this: Nationalism, protectionism, mercantilism, and arrogance,' points out Shekhar Gupta.
The Congress chief also accused the prime minister again of running away from the debate.
Aided by a turnaround of the agriculture sector, the country's GDP growth shot up to 10.4 per cent during the third quarter of the current financial year as against 8.4 per cent growth registered during the second quarter of 2003-04.
She needs to find innovative ways to at least match the growth during Gehlot's rule.
These actors stole thunder from the lead stars!
Samsung also unveiled its slimmest Galaxy handset.
Analysts expect the company to post 6.2% sequential growth in rupee revenue.
The friction with the political class is not only about interest rates and monetary policy. While the government often spoke freely about its discomfiture, the RBI had to be careful even in its response to the government as any loose statement would affect the markets.
The outgoing Chief Economic Advisor will always be remembered for his remarkable passion, his large imprint on policymaking and the high level of public debate he fostered
It is imperative to check the basics of a company before investing in it
Samsung is betting on core capabilities like R&D to stay prepared for the new wave of technologies like 5G and IoT (internet of things).
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