Legal hurdle cited in I-T action against 32,000 entities.
Over 4 mn bank accounts could be dormant, suspects tax department.
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.
At a time when major economies have increased spending, India will have to do the same.
The move to allow payments through digital wallets could give a fillip to distribution and reach for these investment vehicles, say experts.
Market regulator also announces measures for mutual funds sector.
A key demand is to reduce the dividend distribution tax on listed firms.
Unlike the Advance Estimates which missed the impact of demonetisation, CEA's survey is likely to have a better take on Indian economy.
PM's announcement were focused on those most affected by the note ban.
IT Department asks car dealers to furnish ledgers of all customers who have booked vehicles from November 1.
Eco affairs secretary says double counting possible; cash availability to improve in three weeks.
Cash withdrawal limits likely to continue
The FRBM report, to be submitted on Tuesday, is likely to have 'excuse clauses', absolving the government of meeting its fiscal commitments under certain conditions such as war or conflict, global economic meltdowns or natural disasters.
Reports from Ludhiana, Coimbatore, Moradabad, Tirupur, Indore, Surat, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad, suggest the impact of demonetisation is worsening.
The CBI and ED are keeping a close eye on several bank accounts.
A task force will speed up the recalibration of 200,000 ATMs so these can dispense the new Rs 2,000 notes.
Money changers operating behind the RBI HQ in Mumbai said they would charge a 15% fee to convert Rs 1 crore.
The department will impose a penalty, which could be between 30 per cent and 120 per cent.
The focus is likely to be on consolidation and improvement of existing rural-centric programmes to ensure their completion ahead of the next general elections in 2019, rather than announcement of new schemes. Sanjeeb Mukherjee and Arup Roychoudhury report.
Government hits back, tells rating agency to introspect on processes.
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