Economy - general
Govt may hike I-T exemption limit to Rs5 lakh, rework tax slabs
14 Jun 2014
The increase in tax exemption limit and reduction in tax rates is expected to raise demand for goods and services, boosting manufacturing and services
India joins global tech education alliance with membership in Washington Accord
13 Jun 2014
India’s membership in the WA will substantially increase global employment opportunities for technical and engineering graduates
Consumer price inflation lower at 8.28% in May
13 Jun 2014
Government to revive economy, provide opportunities: President Mukherjee
09 Jun 2014
President Pranab Mukherjee today said containing food inflation will be the topmost priority for the government by focusing on the supply side issues of various agro and agro-based products
Focus on `skill, scale and speed’ to compete with China: Modi
09 Jun 2014
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday outlined the vision for India’s economic progress and emphasised the need to develop the necessary “skill, scale and speed” to compete with a fast-developing China
Business leaders meet Jaitley, seek more transparent tax regime
07 Jun 2014
Corporate India, in its first direct interaction with new finance minister Arun Jaitley, on Friday made a strong pitch for a more business-friendly tax regime and bold economic reforms
Budget to give priority for skill development
06 Jun 2014
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