Government policies

Drug price regulator demands Rs4,551-cr from drug firms for overcharging consumers

10 Mar 2016

Eight million surrender LPG connections; PNG being extended to other cities: minister

10 Mar 2016

Govt fixes maximum retail prices for Bt cotton seed across the country

10 Mar 2016

Govt rolls back proposal to tax EPF withdrawals

08 Mar 2016

Govt to set up panel on PSU bank consolidation

Govt to set up panel on PSU bank consolidation

07 Mar 2016

Mergers are also seen as an easy option to offsetting ballooning losses at state-run lenders that hold more than two-thirds of assets in the country’s banking industry and about 85 per cent of non-performing loans

Govt introduces 'White' industries, exempts them from eco clearance

Govt introduces 'White' industries, exempts them from eco clearance

05 Mar 2016

The new `White’ category industries consist of bio-fertilisers, bio-pesticide, organic manure, wind power and mini-hydel power projects of less than 25 mega Watt capacity, among others, and would require no prior clearances

Govt, RBI working closely to resolve banks’ NPA issues: Jayant Sinha

Govt, RBI working closely to resolve banks’ NPA issues: Jayant Sinha

05 Mar 2016

Speaking at the second Gyan Sangam, the minister said the finance ministry and the RBI have already strengthened the mechanism through which banks can resolve assets even on an interim basis

Aadhaar legislation comes as money bill to skip Rajya Sabha hurdle

04 Mar 2016

Govt to wind up defunct National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council

03 Mar 2016

Jaitley to clarify on PF taxation issue during reply to Budget debate

02 Mar 2016

Sixty per cent of EPF, NPS taxable if withdrawn, clarifies govt

02 Mar 2016

Allowing 100% FDI in marketing food produced in India a welcome move: Harsimrat Kaur

01 Mar 2016

NITI Aayog replaces disinvestment commission

01 Mar 2016

PPF is tax-free, only EPF `interest’ to attract tax: Finmin

01 Mar 2016

Govt sets up Banks Board Bureau to improve governance at PSU banks

01 Mar 2016

Promoting a tax-friendly regime through a new ‘Dispute Resolution Scheme’.

29 Feb 2016

Follow global best practices to avoid multiple regulations: DIPP panel

27 Feb 2016

Cabinet announces steps to promote cashless transactions

Cabinet announces steps to promote cashless transactions

25 Feb 2016

The union cabinet on Wednesday approved a slew of measures to promote payments through cards and other electronic means in bid to check tax evasion and transition towards a cashless economy

Only new enterprises to qualify as start-ups; govt sets Rs25-cr ceiling for sops

23 Feb 2016

Panel of state transport ministers set up to advise on road policy

23 Feb 2016

Govt asks 20 selected cities to launch smart city projects by 25 June

23 Feb 2016

Government weighs automatic route for all 49% FDI in insurance sector

22 Feb 2016

PM launches `Rurban Mission’ to bring city amenities to rural areas

22 Feb 2016

Govt’s urban livelihood mission to cover 3,250 more local bodies

20 Feb 2016

Relaxation of cabotage rules in 15 days: Gadkari

17 Feb 2016