Raghuram Rajan is said to have informally written to select policymakers and experts, to curb 'unnecessary' speculation over his future at RBI.
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.
Against FY17 target of Rs 56,500 cr, Centre plans to fetch around Rs 6,400 cr in the first half.
There is also a lobby within the bureaucracy that wants to see Rajan's influence curtailed
The Bill suggests an insolvency regulator.
Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar will sign the agreement on behalf of India.
Govt bosses in no hurry to exit from PSUs; many agencies, long process likely hurdles.
It should be noted that the CPC allocation is provisional.
The Bill could be introduced in Lok Sabha very soon.
The finance minister may stagger some of the recommendations.
The higher salaries and pension outgo will be equivalent to about one per cent of the GDP.
FinMin officials say an announcement could be made in the Budget.
On the revenue front, the finance ministry was expecting higher proceeds from non-tax revenue.
Budget may bring exemption for those backed by Indian securities other than shares
Capex for next year expected to be up 25% to Rs 3 lakh crore
Modi govt faces extra spending burden due to policies like 7th Pay Commission and OROP
Monetary incentives under Skill India to small entrepreneurs, capital infusion into technology fund to help businesses expand operations
Chief economic advisor Arvind Subramanian discusses the Budget, goods and services tax, Centre-state relationship and larger issues facing the economy