Gender budgeting? A failed attempt

Three years after the Centre decided to publish separately the money it spends on women in the Union Budget, experts are questioning the methodology adopted, which in most cases inflates the amount......

Gold prices may remain firm in 2nd half of 2009

The firmness in gold prices is likely to continue through rest of the current calendar year amid apprehensions that the signatories to the Central Bank Gold Agreement would continue lower sales......

Government's food subsidy bill may double

Various estimates of the extra cost to the government for an improved food security Bill are doing the rounds, but many agree the Union government's proposed food subsidy bill would double. The......

India still largest gold buyer

India continues to be the largest gold consumer in the world despite the price of yellow metal shooting through the roof. According to Gold Field Mineral Service India's demand for gold has......