The controversial 5/20 rule required an airline to have five years of domestic operations and 20 aircraft in its fleet to be able to fly abroad.
According to the draft, in the northeastern states the threshold is at Rs 500,000.
This gains importance in the backdrop of speculation on a second term for Raghuram Rajan.
Carriers' input costs are rising due to weak rupee and rising crude oil price.
On the eve of the Modi government's two years in office, the RSS-linked Bharatiya Mazdoor Sabha leadership met Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. After the meeting, the BMS claimed the FM told its delegation 'the government has realised that labour reforms are not essential for industrial growth in the country.'
From a dismal Airport Service Quality ranking of 101 in 2006, it topped the list in 2016.
Raghuram Rajan is said to have informally written to select policymakers and experts, to curb 'unnecessary' speculation over his future at RBI.
This is the first time in the history of the airport operator that revenue crossed Rs 10,000 crore.
Dipam is conducting the selection of merchant bankers and legal advisors, and planning roadshows.
Tech giant allowed to set up fully owned shops, with 30% local sourcing like everyone else.
The finance ministry had last year notified a new investment pattern for EPFO.
'Now, we have a minimum pension of Rs 1,000 annually.'
Against FY17 target of Rs 56,500 cr, Centre plans to fetch around Rs 6,400 cr in the first half.
'Airlines will be asked to submit a detailed plan on the viability of the location.'
There is also a lobby within the bureaucracy that wants to see Rajan's influence curtailed
Incumbent airlines oppose the proposal.
BJP-ruled states push through amendments to laws, aim to get larger share of FDI pie
The government plans to start 100 centres in two years, which will also become a career counselling centre for job-seekers.
The Bill suggests an insolvency regulator.
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