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Global crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 50.68 per bbl on 09.10.2015
The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as computed/published today by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was US$ 50.68 per barrel (bbl) on 09.10.2015.
Posted On :12/Oct/2015 12:48:24 PM
Consumers are expected to indulge about Rs 52,000 crore on online shopping this festive season
Assocham study reveals that consumers are expected to splurge about Rs 52,000 crore on online shopping this festive season, translating into 40-45 per cent sales increase for e-commerce players.
Posted On :12/Oct/2015 12:14:26 PM
Gold reserves increased
According to RBI data countrys foreign exchange reserves jumped by $827.4 million to $350.805 billion in the week to October 2 with rise in foreign currency assets.
Posted On :12/Oct/2015 11:54:36 AM
Highest number of tourists arrived on e-Tourist Visa from USA during Jan-Sept 2015
Government of India launched Tourist Visa on Arrival (TVoA) enabled by Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), presently known as e-Tourist Visa scheme on 27th November 2014.
Posted On :12/Oct/2015 10:00:41 AM
Central Government: electricity charges to go up gradually to reduce the losses!
The Central Minister for Electricity, Mr. Piyush Goel, has suggested that the the various electricity distribution organisations should gradually increase the electricity charges as they have been suffering & operating in huge losses.
Posted On :08/Oct/2015 5:09:44 PM
250 tons of onion imported: prospects of price reduction
The Department of the Central Ministry of Food has informed that following the sanction of the government to import 2000 tons of onion, the first consignment of 250 tons of onion has arrived in India.
Posted On :08/Oct/2015 4:22:27 PM
Hand written passports will have no validity from 25th November
In India in the year 1995-96 hand written passports were issued to the people. Later on with technological advancement printed passports were issued.
Posted On :08/Oct/2015 11:00:22 AM
World Bank - India set to overtake China in Economic Growth!
World Bank has estimated that India is all set to overtake China in Economic Growth.
Posted On :08/Oct/2015 9:13:35 AM
The prices of pulses up by 75% in the last 1 year!
The statistics released from the Central Governments Consumer Affairs Department reveals that the prices of pulses have gone up by 75% in the last 1 year period.
Posted On :07/Oct/2015 9:36:38 AM
World Bank Report: Percentage of poor in India reduced!
Though India is considered as a poor country on the basis of its population, the World Bank has reported that Indias percentage of poor is lesser as compared to many other countries.
Posted On :07/Oct/2015 9:34:22 AM
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