India is the sixth largest producer of chemicals in the world and contributes 3.4 percent to the global chemical industry. However, per capita consumption of chemical products in India is low (1/10th of the global average)

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh says the Modi government wants to change the GDP base year only to make its second term look good after demonetisation and GST

Rajnath Singh said the Indian government is encouraging Orignal Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to make use of the 'Make in India' initiative

MOSPI is waiting for Annual Survey of Industries and Consumer Expenditure Survey before finalising the new base year, after which the proposal will be tabled before respective committees

Stakeholders continue to be pessimistic due to overall economic slowdown, slump in domestic consumption and drying credit flow to developers

While India can be found somewhere between 10 and 15 position or even further down in terms of carbon emission, it is the best among any set of countries in terms of commitment to fight against climate change: FM

Taking a dig at China while making a pitch for India, the FM said though India's court system is a bit delayed, it's a \"transparent and open society\" where rule of law works

Corporate tax cut: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw said that the move will revive growth and investment, while Uday Kotak called it a bold and progressive step forward.

At present, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is settling PF withdrawal claims at a five-year low rate of 8.55 per cent, which was approved for 2017-18