The country's second largest public sector lender Punjab National Bank aims to double its profit to Rs 7,500 crore in the next four years. "The bank has set a target to expand total business to Rs 10 lakh crore and

The government is considering a proposal to hike income-tax exemption available for interest payment on home loans to Rs 2.5 lakh a year, to boost demand and rebuild the slowdown-hit housing industry. The ministry of housing and urban development has

As listed real estate firms brace to raise about $2 billion (Rs 9,600 crore) through qualified institutional placement routes, their unlisted counterparts are not far behind. These closely-held real estate firms, which are typically family-run enterprises that build limited projects

Providing good growth potential for global retailers amid the economic slowdown, India has emerged as the most alluring market for investment in the retail sector, surpassing the likes of China, Russia and the United Arab Emirates. India has been ranked

Merger of State Bank of India's six associates with itself could be completed within six months once the Union Government extends approval for the process, SBI Chairman O P Bhatt said. "Once we get the signal (from the government), the

Foreign direct investment in China fell for the eighth straight month in May dropping by 17.8pc compared to last year.

Premier League will auction off broadcaster's 46 live matches for next season if they do not meet payment.

Amanda Andrews and Rowena Mason ask the key questions of the upcoming report.

Groups hope to take wind out of pirates' sails with unlimited download scheme.

However mining group insists it has strong support from its shareholders.

A sideways look at the Square Mile and a little bit beyond

President will attempt to avert a repeat of last year's financial crisis by overhauling the financial system.

The European Central Bank has given its starkest warning to date on growing strains in the eurozone credit markets.

Punch Taverns has attempted to tackle urgent concerns about its £4.5bn debt burden.

European planemaker and RollsRoyce rise above the gloom.

Ms Horlick once dubbed the City superwoman has taken up arms for control of the listed fund.

Cheaper prices for food is expected to have driven down inflation in May returning prices to the BoE's target.

Britain's banks lambast FSA for proposing regulation that may stifle lending.

With just two weeks to go until he is sentenced for up to 150 years in prison the impact Bernard Madoff's 65bn £40bn fraud has had on some of the thousands of his victims' lives has been laid bare in

Inflation slowed much less than expected in May to remain above the 2pc target for the 20th month in a row.