Sunny Verma is a Senior Assistant Editor with The Indian Express and writes on economy and finance.

April 29, 2016 02:33 IST
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said that the SARFAESI Act and DRT Act are being amended to make the recovery process more efficient and expedient.
Fri, Apr 29, 2016
April 26, 2016 02:57 IST
This happened since the excise duty levied by the Centre is fixed on per litre of petrol and diesel, while the state’s levy of sales tax or value-added-tax is a percentage of the price.
Tue, Apr 26, 2016
April 26, 2016 02:52 IST
Most states, it appears, would not be able to exercise benefits of the extra fiscal borrowing space the Centre is providing, as it is likely going to be a tightrope for them, considering the conditions they need to fulfill.
Tue, Apr 26, 2016
April 25, 2016 00:44 IST
Move to ensure that heavy borrowings of states do not impact the govt’s bond issuance plan.
Mon, Apr 25, 2016
April 23, 2016 03:23 IST
Have not got any formal proposal from L&T Fin Holdings.
Sat, Apr 23, 2016
April 18, 2016 00:36 IST
Move follows opposition from domestic carriers, IATA
Mon, Apr 18, 2016
April 08, 2016 04:10 IST
Govt group to review Panama Papers holds first meeting.
Fri, Apr 08, 2016
March 09, 2016 02:37 IST
The proposed rating system will shift the focus to infrastructure projects and various credit enhancement structures from the companies which were executing them.
Wed, Mar 09, 2016
March 08, 2016 03:15 IST
The Centre has decided to lower the maximum penalty rates to reduce the high rate of tax litigation, but experts feel that discretion of assessing officer is one of the important areas that go unattended.
Tue, Mar 08, 2016
March 04, 2016 02:19 IST
Also, with the amendments planned to the RBI Act, the government expects the Monetary Policy Committee to become functional by December, Das said in an interview.
Fri, Mar 04, 2016
March 03, 2016 02:30 IST
Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia said levy of cesses will be sparingly done after the goods and services tax (GST) is rolled out.
Thu, Mar 03, 2016
March 03, 2016 02:19 IST
In his Budget speech on Monday, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said GAAR will be implemented from April 1, 2017.
Thu, Mar 03, 2016
March 02, 2016 01:44 IST
Niti Aayog has been given the responsibility of identifying state-owned companies for stake sales.
Wed, Mar 02, 2016
March 01, 2016 02:16 IST
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announces setting up of a committee to review the FRBM Act
Tue, Mar 01, 2016
March 01, 2016 02:02 IST
Relief for small businesses and professionals as this will ease tax compliance burden on them.
Tue, Mar 01, 2016
March 01, 2016 01:56 IST
100% tax exemption on profits for three years, capital gains tax relief, Fund of Funds to raise Rs 2,500 cr annually.
Tue, Mar 01, 2016
February 24, 2016 01:43 IST
Airlines are now divided into the old and the new — with the former looking for a ‘level playing field’, the latter for a revamp.
Wed, Feb 24, 2016
February 22, 2016 01:36 IST
Finance minister Arun Jaitley in the Union Budget 2014-15 proposed allowing international settlement of Indian debt securities.
Mon, Feb 22, 2016
February 12, 2016 02:26 IST
Since 2012-13, proportion of stressed assets for large and medium corporates have been on a rise and they jumped from 36 per cent in March 2013 to 50 per cent by March-end 2015.
Fri, Feb 12, 2016
February 10, 2016 02:15 IST
After toying with the idea of the proposed Civil Aviation Security Force, the civil aviation ministry has come to the conclusion that airport security will remain with CISF — with a focus on improving communication with Airports Authority of India.
Wed, Feb 10, 2016
February 09, 2016 05:25 IST
Subramanian & team back investment boost, Rajan-led economists caution
Tue, Feb 09, 2016
February 08, 2016 02:32 IST
Matter may be referred to an arbitration tribunal if not settled within 60 days.
Mon, Feb 08, 2016
January 26, 2016 02:27 IST
SDR scheme introduced to help banks reduce their debt has its own share of loopholes and is only postponing lenders’ NPAs to later years, say experts
Tue, Jan 26, 2016
January 20, 2016 01:34 IST
NPS has AUM of Rs 1.08 lakh cr and 94.68 lakh subscribers as on December 31, 2015, according to data from the National Pension System Trust.
Wed, Jan 20, 2016
January 19, 2016 02:06 IST
Lifting of sanctions on Iran is beneficial for India considering its net crude importer position.
Tue, Jan 19, 2016




