Government policies
Robust, vibrant industry key to achieving $400 bn FY22 merchandise export target: Piyush Goyal
24 Aug 2021
Finance minister launches Rs6,00,000-cr National Monetisation Pipeline
24 Aug 2021
The unlocking of capital or asset monetisation envisages a structured contractual partnership as against privatisation or slump sale of assets
Govt sets up committee to find ways of doubling production, quadrupling exports of handloom textiles
24 Aug 2021
PM Modi launches vehicle scrappage policy
16 Aug 2021
Those opting for the scheme will get scrap value of the old vehicle at the scrappage centre, which is about 4-6 per cent of the ex-showroom price of new vehicles and a road tax rebate of up to 25 per cent on personal vehicles and up to 15 per cent on commercial vehicles, besides a 5 per cent manufacturer discount against the scrapping certificate and also a waiver in the registration fee
Govt introduces bill to scrap retrospective tax law; to withdraw tax claims on Vodafone, Cairn
09 Aug 2021
Nirmala Sitharaman calls for maximising sustainable and inclusive US investments in India
19 Jul 2021
UP govt to reward small families, discourage large families
12 Jul 2021
The draft Population Control Bill released by the Uttar Pradesh government proposes incentives for parents with one child and prescribes disincentives for those having more than two children
Cabinet approves extension of deadline for registration under EPF support scheme to end of fiscal
01 Jul 2021
Govt announces Rs6,28,993-cr booster package for economy
30 Jun 2021
Under a new loan guarantee scheme, the government targets provision of additional credit of Rs1.1 lakh crore to businesses, besides Rs50,000 crore for health sector and Rs60,000 crore for other sectors, including tourism
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