It has sought the permission of the Foreign Investment Promotion Board to start single-brand retail outlets.
Group of ministers to discuss proposal to split companies into three entities, move seen as precursor to merger.
IndiGo passengers, according to travel agents, would be given the option of pre-booking the services on the internet, or just walking into the lounge with their boarding passes, to avail of the facility.
Also discuss a proposal to increase the minimum VAT rate to 6% from 5%; no decision taken yet
Merchant bankers appointed to explore options on merger or stake sale in Tata Teleservices.
The move could streamline capital flows and help finance current account deficit
The government would try to minimise layers in FDI ceilings.
Qatar, Dubai and Sharjah want 80,000 additional seats per week as part of bilateral negotiations with India.
Despite a high current account deficit (CAD) and lower interest rates abroad, the Union government will not go for a sovereign bond issue to get more dollars.
Could turn out below last year's budget estimate, with some improvement in revenue and spending
Innovative distribution, production centres that are close to the market and high-decibel promotion -- the French dairy major is trying hard to catch up with the three leaders in the space.
Prime minister's office wants OMCs to bear credit subsidy for remaining 8 subsidised units on reimbursement basis.
This is going to be the lowest price for a Coke product in the non-returnable ready-to-drink category.
April dealers with up to Rs 60-lakh (Rs 6-million) turnover could opt out with 1 per cent levy.
Clarity to help operationalise the controversial FDI policy of 2009.
Finance ministry gives bank boards the flexibility to decide whether the stipulated tenure of rural/semi-urban experience should be continuous or in parts.
Says tradability will ensure greater economic efficiency & higher revenues for the government.
In talks with BSNL, MTNL to float a firm in which it will hold 49 per cent.
As part of it, the govt may permit 26% FDI in insurance broking through the automatic route.
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