Newsmakers: Jet Airways discount offer, Redmi 2 Prime launched and more

India to witness stable growth momentum: OECD
India is expected to witness stable growth momentum while mixed trends are anticipated in other major developing and developed countries, Paris-based think tank OECD said. Neighbouring China as well as Brazil are projected to see a loss in growth momentum, according to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

Govt drops plan to use gold deposits as part of CRR, SLR
The government dropped plan to use gold deposits as part of CRR, SLR in gold monetisation scheme because of opposition from RBI, sources said.

Goa resumes iron ore output after 3 years 
Vedanta, country's largest private miner, led the resumption with a ceremonial opening at its Codli mine, heralding the return of a once-big exporter just when iron ore prices are inching up after hitting a decade-low in July.

Jet Airways offers flat 30% discount
Jet Airways on Monday announced a 30 per cent flat discount on the first class, premiere and economy class from India to destinations across its network. Tickets for the 'Freedom Sale scheme' announced to celebrate the 69th Independence Day must be purchased between August 10, 2015 and August 14, 2015.

Xiaomi launches Redmi 2 Prime
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi on Monday launched the Redmi 2 Prime smartphone at Rs 6,999. The Redmi 2 Prime will be available across Mi.com/in, Amazon, Fllipkart and Snapdeal in an open sale.