Govt to chalk out entry of sovereign funds from Abu Dhabi, Qatar into such projects.
"We did not abuse RBI governors," says Chidambaram.
The staggered increase in kerosene rate may not have the same impact of freeing up the fuel price as for diesel.
Inclusive of the July hike of 25 paise, a monthly increase of similar amount would result in a saving of Rs 2.25 a litre for the current financial year alone.
A smart grid is an electrical grid, which includes a variety of operational and energy measures, including smart meters, smart appliances, renewable energy resources and energy-efficiency resources.
Cong leaders speak in two voices but final stand may be decided at a meeting headed by Rahul Gandhi next week
Asked about the Congress's opposition to the GST Bill, Santosh Kumar Gangwar said no party opposes GST outside Parliament.
A panel will examine the merits and demerits of various dates for the commencement of the financial year.
The state is trying hard to improve ease of doing business by several notches.
A committee headed by Patel recommended retail inflation targeting and a monetary policy committee.
Officials cited the example of the Sixth Pay Commission.
The country had imported 5.5 million tonnes of pulses last year.
According to the draft, in the northeastern states the threshold is at Rs 500,000.
This gains importance in the backdrop of speculation on a second term for Raghuram Rajan.
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.
China tops the list with 3.5 million, followed by Brazil with 918,000.
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.
'The Centre brought down expenses by as much as Rs 12,000 crore (Rs 120 billion).'
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