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With Rs 7,700 cr tax amnesty flow FinMin confident of meeting deficit target

Gold imports which had touched 162 tonnes in May, fell to 19.3 tonnes in November. The government has hiked import duty on gold three times in 2013 taking the levy to 10 percent and had also imposed other import restrictions.

Apollo's Cooper blunder: A deal gone horribly wrong

The deal, if it had gone through, would have catapulted Apollo to 7th position in the global tyre stakes, from 17th position now.

Walmart await clarity on multi-brand FDI rules, focus on wholesale retail

After parting ways with Bharti group in October last year, Walmart had said it was studying the feasibility of India's foreign direct investment (FDI) policy in multi-brand retail before finalising plans to enter the segment.

8 firms headed by Indian-origin entrepreneurs on Forbes promising cos' list

The list is topped by Fuhu, a California-based company that sells the Nabi, an Android-based tablet for kids. It has revenues of $175 million and raised $55 million from backers like computer-maker Acer and animation studio DreamWork.

WEF: BRICS economies on rebound; India to clock steady GDP growth

According to leaders of these economies who were speaking at a session at the 44th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting here, the BRICS economies would rebound over the next few years, despite having been hit to varying degrees by fallout from the global financial crisis.

FDA ban: Ranbaxy to take 'appropriate action' for lapses at Toansa

Ranbaxy Laboaratories today said it will take 'appropriate management action' for the lapses at the manufacturing facility after the conclusion of an internal investigation.

AAI chairman against privatisation of airports, sacked

Alok Sinha, who is currently joint secretary in the Aviation Ministry and handling the airports, has been given additional charge of the post, according to government orders.

43% Indian firms bank on women at senior positions for success

In what comes as some good news for women, a survey by Randstad India shows that many Indian organisations may be hiring more women at top levels this year.

Louis Philippe chases the affluent in tier 2 cities, to add upto 50 stores annually

Madura Garment's premium menswear brand Louis Philippe plans to add around 40-50 stores every year and would expand in the tier 2 cities targeting the

India to create 100 mn jobs in manufacturing: Anand Sharma

According to the Sharma, India needs to expand its manufacturing sector to boost exports and ensure sustainability.

I would rather deliver than spend hours talking about growth: AirAsia's Fernandes

AirAsia's joint venture with the Tatas in India will start its operations soon. Talking to CNBC-TV18's Menaka Doshi, on the sidelines of World Economic Forum in Davos , AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes expressed confidence that AirAsia's low cost model will work in India despite various challenges. He is optimistic about changing travel mood in India and sees this as good time to enter Indian market.

AAP's economic policies disastrous for India: Ajay Piramal

Unimpressed by the Aam Aadmi Party's way of functioning, Ajay Piramal, chairman, Piramal group, in an interview with CNBC-TV18 said that the party's economic policies are disastrous for the country.

Inflation is a destructive disease, says Raghuram Rajan

Terming inflation as a "destructive disease", Reserve Bank governor Raghuram Rajan on Thursday said there can be no trade off with growth and prices have to be brought down.

2005 currency cutoff: RBI move may check black money but it's panic time

A period of three month is too short a time and will create long queues and confusion as the masses flock to banks spending a horrendous amount of man hours for this process

Moily blames Modi for Gujarat genocide, attacks 'immature' AAP

In an exclusive interview to Reuters, Moily described Narendra Modi as a 'bloated figure' who will disintegrate the country if he comes to power.

Now Ranbaxy's fourth plant banned by FDA from making drugs for US

SBI spreads footprint on social media: Now on YouTube, next Twitter

Nation's largest lender State Bank of India today strengthened its social media presence with the launch of its channel on popular video sharing website YouTube and said it will also be launching its handle on the micro-blogging site Twitter soon.

US FDA bans more products from Ranbaxy

The US Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday it has banned more products from drugmaker Ranbaxy Laboratories from entering the United States due to manufacturing violations.

Tata Motors launches Vista VX Tech

Vista VX Tech comes loaded with advanced technology features like touch screen multimedia system with GPS navigation, new drive pro-console and advanced driver information system among others, the company said.

Kerala wins United Nations award for sustainable tourism

Kerala Tourism has been conferred the United Nations Award for creating innovative initiatives for sustainable tourism, the first time India has ever won the recognition.

Relaxing gold import curbs: Chidambaram defies Sonia?

Soon after CNBC-Awaaz TV channel reported, citing sources, that Congress President Sonia Gandhi has written a letter to the government seeking relaxation on gold import curbs, Finance Minister Chidamabaram said that no such move is possible until the country's current account deficit comes under control.

Jet Konnect joins fare war, offers cheap tickets on advance booking

The low-cost carrier has announced a 30-day advance purchase scheme on domestic flights. According to a circular to travel agents, the Jet Konnect scheme is valid for sale on Thursday and Friday with travel up to April 15, like the offer of most other airlines.