The BJP's win in the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls has emboldened the top leadership to pursue a pro-woman agenda.
This can mean companies like Apple, Zara can sell in India through wholly-owned subsidiaries
UP is an important state to roll out the government's agrarian reforms and job growth policies.
Those without Aadhaar can still avail of the scheme after producing proof of applying for Aadhaar
The final agriculture GDP numbers for 2016-17 are expected to be revised up, as rabi production is looking really good.
El Nino is often associated with below average warmer, dry weather across Asia Pacific region.
Crops including fruit, vegetables account for 60% of GDP in agriculture, forestry, fishing sector.
The Bharat Interface For Money app was launched on the iOS platform earlier this month. It is also available on the more popular Android platform. There have been over 17 million downloads of the BHIM app so far.
Weather watchers said it can't be known till May whether El Nio will impact the monsoon or not.
'He is positive and likes to get work done,' is how a retired bureaucrat described him. 'I assume he will push the reform agenda with strength.'
Major focus will be on adequately funding existing schemes to ensure their timely completion before the next General Elections.
A committee on digitalisation headed by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu had in an interim report recommended taxing cash transactions of at least Rs 50,000 to promote digital payments.
Government looking at cushioning slowdown due to demonetisation with sops and higher outlay for micro, small and medium enterprises, agriculture, and affordable housing.
NITI Aayog wants the prime minister's flagship initiative should focus on labour-intensive sectors and policies that impede their growth to get special attention.
The main concern among industry and market experts is that the governance in these companies needs to be strengthened and the focus on social insurance has to come down.
A projected drop in production in the 2016-17 sugar season (October-September) has kept domestic prices firm, reflecting in improved profitability and stock prices of companies.
At a time when major economies have increased spending, India will have to do the same.
Almost 3.3 million houses awaiting completion under the IAY will be built by the end of 2016-17.
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