While about 2,000 beneficiaries were transferred an amount of Rs 35 lakh (Rs 3.5 million) on the Aadhaar platform, the figure is expected to go up on Thursday.
The initial draft of the approach paper to the 12th Plan had set a target of 9-9.5 per cent growth, depending on the global economic scenario.
As the deadline for direct cash transfer for subsidies in 43 districts nears, the government has started the mapping of gram panchayats to provide banking services in remote parts of the country.
The launch of the 19-floor luxury apartment project in Gurgaon's Sector 86 is the first big project from DLF this financial year.
The government is planning to cap the term of shareholder and non-official directors on the boards of public-sector banks, insurance companies and financial institutions at six years.
Real estate players say they are in talks with companies to build their customised stores in India.
Rangarajan says there was no need to change the inflation comfort level from four-five per cent.
Deloitte's global index, 2013, for 38 nations, ranked India the fourth most competitive manufacturing nation.
As other sectors are not doing well, the industry can help to boost numbers.
Pranab Mukherjee proposed a separate entity for bank recapitalization.
Rajinder has been a key behind-the-scenes figure at Wave Inc, while Ponty was the face of the group.
Said to be considering a 2nd term for RBI deputy governor
After lower proceeds from 2G spectrum auctioning, economists question if government can meet the fiscal deficit target.
A recent public interest suit in the Supreme Court over foreign direct investment (FDI) in retail may have thrown the industry into a tizzy, but lawyers, constitutional experts and government officials indicate the multi-brand retail FDI policy is unlikely to get derailed over Fema.
Bilateral trade target is $15 billion by 2015, says Premier Stephen Harper.
The regulators have proposed changes in the norms for inclusion of mutual funds in the scheme.
According to the figures released on October 31, the deficit till September had inched down to 65.6 per cent of the budget estimate for 2012-13, compared with 65.7 per cent till August.
Since 2004, licences have been given to develop as much land in the area as in the entire state during the earlier 25-odd years.
The outstanding loan amount is Rs 7,000 cr.
Move fuels fears of consolidation among unions of some small banks; won't force unification, clarifies finance ministry.
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