Politics, Plan and Policy
India's overhauled oil policy unlikely to be a game-changer: Wood Mackenzie
Union Cabinet in February had approved a policy for awarding acreage, based primarily on exploration work commitment.
China GDP growth slows to 6.2 per cent in second quarter
The slowing economy makes it more difficult for President Xi Jinping to fight back forcefully against the US.
Oil near six-week highs amid Gulf of Mexico storm, Middle East tensions
Oil companies in the Gulf of Mexico had cut more than 1 million barrels per day (bpd) of output.
India attracts USD 64.4 bn FDI in FY19 despite global headwinds: V Muraleedharan
Centre is considering further opening foreign direct investment in aviation, media and other sectors.
Indian tariffs on US goods unacceptable: Donald Trump
The trade row has prompted both countries to raise tariffs and created unease over the depth of their security alliance.
IMF board approves USD 6 billion loan package for Pakistan
Approval will also unlock an additional USD 38 billion from Pakistan’s international partners over the programme period.
Cabinet approves Code on Wages bill
The Code on Wages is one of the four codes that would subsume 44 labour laws with certain amendments.
Govt considering giving more powers to RBI to regulate NBFCs: Sitharaman
As on June 23, 2019, 9,643 NBFCs were registered with RBI.
Modi says one-sided decisions drive development of global economy
Development of the global economy is largely driven by one-sided decisions and disputes felt by the entire system.
DPIIT seeks views on draft cabinet note on national policy for ease of doing business
India's rank improved by 65 positions in Doing Business index over the last four years (2014-2018).