Indivjal Dhasmana &Amp; Nayanima Basu

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Agriculture needs to take centre stage in Budget: Arvind Subramanian

Agriculture needs to take centre stage in Budget: Arvind Subramanian

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2016

Chief economic advisor Arvind Subramanian discusses the Budget, goods and services tax, Centre-state relationship and larger issues facing the economy

FinMin goes for reshuffle ahead of Budget

FinMin goes for reshuffle ahead of Budget

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2015

An announcement has barred the entry of journalists in the finance ministry.

'The global economy has not done well as predicted'

'The global economy has not done well as predicted'

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2015

'We need to do more to accelerate growth.'

Mixed results so far on Budget announcements

Mixed results so far on Budget announcements

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2015

Experts have started giving comments on provisions that the govt must make in Budget 2016-17.

Swaraj to Africa: 'Make in India'

Swaraj to Africa: 'Make in India'

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2015

Narendra Modi is to hold summit-level meetings with the heads of more than 50 African nations on Thursday.

Blissfully serene

Blissfully serene

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2015

A visit to the Palpung Sherabling Monastery where monks are free to choose their own paths.

How small banks will boost financial literacy

How small banks will boost financial literacy

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2015

Even today, many MFIs already distribute pension and micro insurance products to low-income households.

Govt readies 'improved' IPR policy before PM Modi's US visit

Govt readies 'improved' IPR policy before PM Modi's US visit

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2015

Under the current administration, political attitudes toward IP seem to have improved.

India hopes of a solution to WTO food security issue by 2017

India hopes of a solution to WTO food security issue by 2017

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2015

Earlier this year, the US accused India and China of exceeding the WTO limits on farm subsidies, saying these caused trade distortion.

Labour minister on what led to the nationwide strike

Labour minister on what led to the nationwide strike

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2015

Workers' attitude is changing and they want to work more and demand more wages. They want more productivity.

Indo-Pak ballet: Trade talks hit by NSA imbroglio

Indo-Pak ballet: Trade talks hit by NSA imbroglio

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2015

The talks for normalising trade had begun in November 2011.

GDP growth estimates: Grappling with new complexities

GDP growth estimates: Grappling with new complexities

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2015

It is pegged at 6.8-8% by various economists, as compared to 6.7%.

Modi's Rs 65k-cr disclosure on I-Day didn't mean black money

Modi's Rs 65k-cr disclosure on I-Day didn't mean black money

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2015

Earlier, Arun Jaitley had said 60 prosecutions had been launched on the 'HSBC list'.

'We are ready for GST rollout from April 1, 2016'

'We are ready for GST rollout from April 1, 2016'

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2015

The IMG meeting will be convened shortly.

Can Modi & co deliver? The world awaits

Can Modi & co deliver? The world awaits

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2015

Modi's visit to some developed countries such as the US, Japan, China and Australia were sprinkled with humongous investment figures. But do we have the wherewithal to absorb such big investments?

India defers FTA talks with European Union

India defers FTA talks with European Union

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2015

Negotiators from were expected to meet in New Delhi on August 28.

Nike files for FDI, as govt revisits policy

Nike files for FDI, as govt revisits policy

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2015

Nike has about 400 stores in India.

'Either RBI should have majority in monetary policy panel or governor a veto'

'Either RBI should have majority in monetary policy panel or governor a veto'

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2015

'If there is an RBI majority in the committee, there is no question of a veto.'

Is double digit growth wishful thinking or an achievable target?

Is double digit growth wishful thinking or an achievable target?

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2015

Country's economic growth at 9% requires exports to rise by around 20%, says NSC chairman Pronab Sen

Services attract highest FDI despite Make in India push

Services attract highest FDI despite Make in India push

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2015

Services attract highest foreign direct investment, despite Make in India push.