Government policies

CCEA approves sale of stake in 5 mining PSUs

08 Jan 2020

Govts silent as seed companies push GM cotton sales

07 Jan 2020

A global investment company with interests in biotech and agro-chemical companies, is reported to be pushing GM seed through Shetkari Sanghatana while simultaneously putting pressure on the Modi government for grant of Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee approval for these seeds

New energy performance standards for air-conditioners come into force

06 Jan 2020

Unlisted companies too may have to submit quarterly, half-yearly financial statements

06 Jan 2020

Rail fares up marginally from 1 January

02 Jan 2020

Govt laying $1.4 trillion infrastructure pipeline to $5 trillion economy

02 Jan 2020

India to allow Huawei to participate in 5G network trials

31 Dec 2019

The in-principle nod for the trial run, however, does not assure an approval for commercial roll out by any operator or equipment supplier

Deadline to link PAN with Aadhaar extended to 31 March 2020

31 Dec 2019

Centre launches web portal to trace stolen/lost mobiles in Delhi

31 Dec 2019

GoM to fast-track Rs69,000-cr revival plan of BSNL, MTNL

30 Dec 2019

Ministry of heavy industries sets up 3 technology development centres

27 Dec 2019

Aadhaar enrollment touches 1.25 billion

27 Dec 2019

Air India refuses to issue air tickets to govt agencies over overdue payments

27 Dec 2019

Non-filing of GST returns may lead to attachment of bank accounts

26 Dec 2019

Chemicals ministry to cede control of Assam Gas Cracker Project to petroleum ministry

24 Dec 2019

Union Bank of India, Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank to complete merger by 1 April 2020

23 Dec 2019

Govt looks at ways to raise revenue as GST, direct tax collections plummet

18 Dec 2019

Onion stays out of reach despite moves to import 30,000 tonnes

13 Dec 2019

Rajya Sabha approves Citizenship Amendment Bill 2019

12 Dec 2019

 Once signed into law by the President, the Citizenship Amendment Bill 2019 will provide a big relief to persecuted minorities who have fled from the three Muslim countries to seek refuge in India, but are still not entitled to Indian citizenship

IREDA to create a Green Window for green energy finance

12 Dec 2019

Cabinet approves guarantee scheme for PSU bank purchase of NBFC assets

11 Dec 2019

Cabinet authorises NHAI to set up infra trusts, monetise highway projects

11 Dec 2019

Cabinet approves India-Japan pact in steel sector

11 Dec 2019

Govt moves to effect 70-90% reduction in fee in private medical colleges

11 Dec 2019

Udan 4.0 opens 30 airports/airstrips, water aerodromes for bidding

10 Dec 2019