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Stake sell-off, public float key agenda for revenue stream in BudgetSubscriber Only
June 19, 2014 01:04 IST
Finance minister Arun Jaitley has also given the go ahead for residual stake sale of 29.54 per cent in Hindustan Zinc Ltd.
Thu, Jun 19, 2014
Centre to amend Minimum Wages ActSubscriber Only
June 18, 2014 01:09 IST
The planned changes also provide for enhanced penalties and imprisonment for defaulters as well a higher compensation to workers.
Wed, Jun 18, 2014Centre to amend Minimum Wages ActSubscriber Only
June 18, 2014 00:37 IST
This could result in a significant jump in salaries of unorganised sector workers, whose minimum wages are currently just about Rs 150 for some professions.
Wed, Jun 18, 2014Govt set to ban employment of children less than 14 years; regulate adolescent workersSubscriber Only
June 17, 2014 01:12 IST
The move is a significant break given that child labour accounts for nearly 8.5 per cent of the country’s 31.2-crore workforce.
Tue, Jun 17, 2014
Govt working towards liberalising labour laws to boost factory jobsSubscriber Only
June 16, 2014 00:43 IST
Accordingly, the labour ministry has proposed changes to the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, for easier retrenchment of workers in the National Investment and Manufacturing Zones (NIMZs).
Mon, Jun 16, 2014States take cue from Centre, begin monitoring projectsSubscriber Only
June 14, 2014 03:17 IST
Several states are rolling out websites to aid timely completion.
Sat, Jun 14, 2014Notes in PDF format for tech-savvy Modi CabinetSubscriber Only
June 13, 2014 00:46 IST
Prime Minister has held meetings of the Cabinet as and when required although under the previous UPA government, such meetings were held on Thursdays.
Fri, Jun 13, 2014
EPFO begins compliance review of all Sahara firmsSubscriber Only
June 13, 2014 00:25 IST
Official data reveals that five firms of the Subrata Roy promoted group has defaulted on EPF contributions amounting to Rs 7,255. 47 crore.
Fri, Jun 13, 2014FinMin calls meet on PPPs to push infra projectsSubscriber Only
June 11, 2014 02:59 IST
But private sector interest in constructing infrastructure projects through the PPP mode has progressively dwindled.
Wed, Jun 11, 2014Govt may increase FDI cap in defence, railways and e-commSubscriber Only
June 11, 2014 02:54 IST
Unlikely to move ahead with liberalisation of the insurance sector
Wed, Jun 11, 2014
Govt may ease but not shelve gold import curbsSubscriber Only
June 07, 2014 03:04 IST
The finance ministry may lower the import duty on gold to 8 per cent from the current rate of 10 per cent.
Sat, Jun 07, 2014
Eye trained on deficit, FinMin pushes for lowering LPG capSubscriber Only
June 06, 2014 01:05 IST
The move comes even as an expert committee has recommended the reinstatement of the direct benefit transfer (DBT) scheme for LPG.
Wed, Jun 18, 2014EPFO to tap multiple agencies in pursuit of PF defaultersSubscriber Only
June 05, 2014 03:58 IST
The move comes after the CAG pulled up the EPFO for delay in recovery of arrears and dues.
Thu, Jun 05, 2014
Tax on ‘super rich’ may continue for another year to aid slowing economySubscriber Only
June 03, 2014 01:18 IST
FinMin is left with few sources of revenue generation to support spending expansion.
Wed, Jun 18, 2014Coming soon: A new-look, simpler, slimmer Economic SurveySubscriber Only
June 02, 2014 02:01 IST
The official said that the survey would be much smaller than last year’s, which had around 300 pages with around 150 for the appendix.
Mon, Jun 02, 2014FinMin, DIPP ask in whose turf does FDI policy lieSubscriber Only
June 02, 2014 00:22 IST
Officials are hopeful that the matter would be resolved as Nirmala Sitharaman, minister of state for commerce and industry, also holds concurrent charge of finance.
Mon, Jun 02, 2014Jaitley to meet state finance ministers in June to push GSTSubscriber Only
May 30, 2014 01:09 IST
With limited resources, the finance ministry is also keen for banks to consider raising about Rs 8,000 crore of capital on their own and is discussing these options with the Reserve Bank of India.
Fri, May 30, 2014EPFO seeks exit from SDS, may up returnsSubscriber Only
May 30, 2014 00:27 IST
The proposal is still under discussion by the departments of economic affairs and financial services on the interest burden on the government and its impact on money market.
Fri, May 30, 2014FinMin begins review of fiscal deficit estimate for FY15Subscriber Only
May 29, 2014 00:59 IST
The plan is to get a more realistic look at government finances and chalk out fresh goals.
Thu, May 29, 2014Modi creates new ministry on skillsSubscriber Only
May 28, 2014 00:40 IST
Efforts have skill development have till now been diffused with several ministries including labour, human resource development, and finance working on the issue.
Wed, May 28, 2014
A first: Key secretaries told to give Narendra Modi powerpoints on road aheadSubscriber Only
May 24, 2014 02:14 IST
Significantly, Modi is not expected to have any aide with him from the PMO except for those meant to take notes of the meetings.
Sat, May 24, 2014
RBI set to restore $ 2-lakh limit for spending abroadSubscriber Only
May 23, 2014 01:50 IST
The earlier NDA government had raised the limit for individuals to spend abroad on any legitimate purpose including on real estate.
Fri, May 23, 2014Strategic sales in PSUs the way forwardSubscriber Only
May 23, 2014 01:12 IST
Alternatively, the presentation has suggested continuing with the current system of piecemeal stake sales in state-owned enterprises.
Fri, May 23, 2014
Given ‘free hand’, secretaries roll out power points for govtSubscriber Only
May 22, 2014 00:37 IST
Cabinet Secretary calls meeting to discuss pending issues, targets.
Thu, May 22, 2014
Modi may go for smaller team, technocratsSubscriber Only
May 21, 2014 02:18 IST
The BJP is set to retain the key portfolios of home, defence, finance and external affairs.
Wed, May 21, 2014Journalism of Courage
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