This brings the Fed a step closer to raising interest rates this year
The number of poor people travelling by train has followed a similar trend since 2011.
In the concluding article of a six-part series, Business Standard visits Ludhiana, one of the largest industrial towns in Punjab, to assess the effect of demonetisation.
Government's claim of a "considerable" drop in farmers' suicides in the country did not impress the Supreme Court which on Friday said there should be no such cases at all.
Communicate your every step towards the betterment of their future. If the initial hand-holding will be done right, they will understand and respect your decision of helping them, says Naval Goel.
In Hyderabad, it plans to hire in the areas of finance accounting, transaction processing and technology, among others
Survey reveals that majority of employees intend to switch jobs within the year.
The biggest challenge with public sector banks is the processing time, which is why starting early helps.
Securities held in custody accounts reached a new high.
Electricity generation has outperformed the industrial production index for five months in a row this financial year, even as the broader economy is struggling to grow.
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
Regarding employment, the manufacturing sector hiring remained broadly unchanged.
The ideal employee will be the one who can learn to adapt to the changes in a short span of time and apply their technical skills and problem-solving ability to come up with creative solutions, says Anoop P Kudva.
The NDA government was initially reticent about fleshing out its economic strategy for the future. But now that it has taken enough bold initiatives on the economic front it must have the confidence to tell us more about its approach going forward, says Abheek Barua.
'Without doubt, India's success story will come up for close scrutiny when Modi's prime ministerial legacy is summed up in history.' 'A failure is simply unthinkable.' 'And the success will largely depend on national unity,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
Saudi Arabia relies more heavily on migrant labour than any other large country.
'The top-most functionaries and destiny-makers of the nation have thrown away the pretensions of statesmanship.' 'They seem to have made a categorical announcement that the next general election will be fought on the solo plank of Hindutva, rather than on good governance, economic development, and employment to youth', says Mohammad Sajjad.
These measures are part of initiatives by these nations to attract Indian tourists, says Aneesh Phadnis.
67 companies with total debt of Rs 5.65 lakh cr were either loss-making or didn't generate enough profit to cover interest cost in FY15
The Nikkei Markit India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index increased to 50.7 in February
They are looking for white-collar jobs, and in industries that are in the forefront of growth.
It's time you up your skills set to stay relevant in the industry.
According to the latest annual report for 2017-18, the percentage of the company's employees in the age group of 18-25, came down to 28.16 per cent, from 31.19 per cent in the previous financial year.
India must do away with policy paralysis to ensure growth in agriculture.
Supported by greater demand from both domestic and external markets, total new business rose at the fastest pace since March
'Inquiries and bookings are at quite a healthy level.'
New job generation in Mumbai declined by 28 per cent in the April-June quarter this year to over 13,100, while Chennai saw a decline of over 21 per cent to just over 8,000 new jobs in the quarter, the study said.
Just days after Kailash Satyarthi won the Nobel Peace Prize for his campaigns against child labour, photographs captured barefoot children clearing waste from the Yamuna. We take a look at the progress or lack of it on the issue of child rights.
Gold prices jumped by Rs 650, its biggest gain since June 20, to close at Rs 26,450 per 10 grams in New Delhi on Saturday on emergence of buying by jewellers and retailers amidst a rebound in global markets.
IT stocks have dropped about 3 per cent in the days since the Donald Trump administration took first steps toward visa reform and all of India's highest-profile technology tycoons have seen their net worth eroded. Saritha Rai reports.
The placement season has brought in positive cheer for students at the IIT Kharagpur this year.
'This generation wants to try different things, are ready to take risks and experiment with their careers.'
Official sources say that the finance ministry is aware of the possible spike in smuggling activity and has already asked intelligence agencies to tighten their vigilance and come down on the unofficial entry of gold into India.
Only 12% respondents felt content with their current startup jobs.
If you take the minimum wage to Rs 15,000 tomorrow, the choice may not be between Rs 8,000 and Rs 15,000; it might be Rs 15,000 or nothing, says T N Ninan.
Dollar's strength against other currencies overseas capped the rupee's gain
IIM-A, other top B-schools moot IIT-like joint placement committee
Mohammed Zaman denies manslaughter by gross negligence, perverting the course of justice and six food safety offences in relation to the death of Paul Wilson.
