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India to become fastest growing large economy in 2018: Report
India is expected to become the fastest growing large economy in the world in 2018, with the fifth largest equity market, according to a report by Sanctum Wealth Management.
Ahead of Davos, IMF predicts positive growth for India, world
Indian economy is expected to grow at 7.4 per cent in 2018 and 7.8 per cent in 2019, according to the revised forecast by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
India has best growth prospects among 7 big economies: Report
The growth prospects of India are more than the seven large economies of the world, including China and South Korea, backed by strong and sustained rise in air and ocean freight in and out of the country, as per a joint study 'Global Trade Barometer' by DHL and Accenture.
Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) Crosses One Crore Mark!
Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA), a programme launched in 2016 to ensure comprehensive and quality antenatal check-ups to pregnant women across India, has crossed the 10 million mark.
3 lakh villages and 300 districts & 10 States/UTs declared ODF 6 crore toilets built under Swachh Bharat
A total of 60 million toilets have been built under the Government of India's Swachh Bharat Mission, leading to 300,000 villages and 300 districts across 10 States/Union Territories, being declared Open Defecation Free (ODF).
India ranks 3rd among top 10 countries for LEED green bldgs
India stood third in the US Green Building Council's (USGBC) ranking of the top 10 countries for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified buildings, with over 752 LEED-certified projects across 20.28 million gross square meters of space.
India fifth most attractive market for investments: PwC survey
India has been ranked as the fifth most attractive investment market in the world, according to a survey of CEOs by PwC.
Environment Ministry takes up new plan for rejuvenation of major river water systems
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC) has taken up a holistic approach for conservation and rejuvenation of major river water systems wherein water management and environment management will be taken up together to restore lost ecology of polluted river stretches.
GST collections reverse trend; rise to Rs 86,703 cr in Dec
The revenue collections in India under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) for the month of December 2017 have reached Rs 86,703 crore (US$ 13.65 billion) up to January 24, 2018.
India's air traffic doubles to 117 million passengers in 6 years
India's domestic air traffic nearly doubled in 6 years to reach 117.18 million passengers in 2017.
PE investments in realty to reach USD 100 bn by 2026: JLL
Private equity investments in real estate are estimated to grow to US$ 100 billion by 2026 with tier 1 and 2 cities being the prime beneficiaries, according to property consultant JLL.
Thailand hosted 1.4 mn Indian tourists in 2017
India is the fifth largest source market for Thailand tourism with over 1.4 million visitors in 2017.