Economy

Parliament to debate financial reform bills

The Parliament will begin debating on Thursday closely watched financial reforms, including further opening up the insurance sector, a junior minister said on Wednesday.

Govt says has tools to manage heavy inflows

India would have the tools ready to deal with an influx of foreign capital inflows if they become disruptive, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee told reporters on Wednesday.

Govt approves 17 FDI proposals worth Rs 1159cr

The Foreign Investment Promotion Board has rejected a proposal by the Jaipur IPL Cricket Pvt to induct 100% foreign equity by issuing shares for a noncash consideration.

Extended trading hrs viable for Indian mkts: ICICI Sec

In an interview with CNBCTV18, Madhabi Puri Buch, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ICICI Securities, spoke about inflation, flow of foreign currency convertible bonds (FCCBs) and extended trading hours.

IPO funding seen hit by unsecured lending curb

A popular tactic used by Indian brokerages to raise money for rich clients is likely to be banned by the Reserve Bank\'s move to curb unregulated lending, potentially crimping funding for a long pipeline of planned IPOs.

Govt not worried about rise in capital inflows

Govt not worried about rise in capital inflows

Europe won\'t fight over bananas anymore

An end to the world\'s longestrunning trade dispute, involving bananas, is in sight and could lead to lower prices for shoppers in Europe.