The India Meteorological Department's first monsoon forecast for this year would have gladdened many a heart with the hope of plentiful rain, after two drought years.
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.
The zones, says Panagariya, would have to be set up near deep-draft ports, capable of accommodating very large and heavily loaded ships
On the revenue front, the finance ministry was expecting higher proceeds from non-tax revenue.
The panel's recommendations will be aimed at making a predictable and non-adversarial tax regime in the economy.
The praise comes a year after Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed it a 'monument of UPA's failures'.
Budget may bring exemption for those backed by Indian securities other than shares
Changes in threshold not to have a significant revenue impact, say officials
Capex for next year expected to be up 25% to Rs 3 lakh crore
This move to make it easier for funds to avail of tax exemptions.
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
MNREGS labourers are usually engaged in irrigation projects.
Chief economic advisor Arvind Subramanian discusses the Budget, goods and services tax, Centre-state relationship and larger issues facing the economy
Finance ministry's drive is meant to meet fiscal deficit target and improve overall efficiency in government spending.
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