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Slipping exports: Modi govt must remove hurdles before ‘Make in India’

India needs a robust manufacturing base to become a successful exporter. This, in turn, needs speedy reforms, a reliable power grid and a skilling programme for its young labour force. Read more »
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Hiware Bazar, a model for India’s impoverished villages to emulate

The watershed development programme has yielded rich dividends to the area in two decades. The village is among India's richest 10% Read more »
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BSNL may face staff shortage after VRS

PSU telco preparing for life after VRS; may merge circles, shuffle staff to meet a likely manpower crisis. Read more »
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Moody’s unkind cut: Govt must accept that Indian economy is in crisis

The growth figures for July-September quarter could be worse than the previous quarter's 5%. Read more »
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Govt may grant one-year extension to Finance Commission

The deadline for submitting the report was earlier extended from October 31 to November 30. Read more »
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BPCL disinvestment: PSU fuel retailer yet to hear from govt

The Union Cabinet is expected to consider privatisation of BPCL next week. Read more »
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Banks may not charge you for NEFT transactions from January

The Reserve Bank of India has proposed several steps to improve the digital payment experience. Read more »
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India to import onions after prices touch Rs 100; steps taken to boost procurement

Govt eases tender norms to speed up imports, MMTC asked to import from Dubai Read more »
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SBI cuts interest rates by 5 basis point after RBI cut

The government and the Reserve Bank of India have been prodding banks to cut lending rates. Read more »
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GeM, Central Bank of India ink pact for payment services

The online marketplace has already signed agreements with 18 public and private sector banks. Read more »