Vrishti Beniwal And Jyoti Mukul

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Chidambaram may stick to Pranab's line on DTC

Chidambaram may stick to Pranab's line on DTC

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2013

This means taxpayers might continue to enjoy exemption on maturity of their investments

RBI reverses forex relaxation for SEZs

RBI reverses forex relaxation for SEZs

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2013

Clamping down on the delays in repatriating foreign exchange earnings, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has tightened norms for special economic zones (SEZs), asking them to realise and bring back full value of goods and services to India within a year from the date of export.

DIPP likely to expand definition of 'control'

DIPP likely to expand definition of 'control'

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2013

May include 'influencing a company's major policy decisions' in the current meaning.

OMCs are bleeding now, tomorrow it may be our turn: ONGC chief

OMCs are bleeding now, tomorrow it may be our turn: ONGC chief

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2013

ONGC's chairman and managing director Sudhir Vasudeva tells Business Standard that any price for natural gas that is more than $4.2 a unit is good for the company.

OIL to pick 49% in Assam co for Rs 230 crore

OIL to pick 49% in Assam co for Rs 230 crore

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2013

A deal with the Assam government, which holds majority stake in the company through Assam Industrial Development Corporation Ltd, is likely by October.

Pace of seeding Aadhaar numbers with bank accounts still a concern

Pace of seeding Aadhaar numbers with bank accounts still a concern

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2013

The biggest problem is that those with Aadhaar numbers aren't coming forward for seeding these with bank accounts.

Shell, ONGC eye tie-up for retail

Shell, ONGC eye tie-up for retail

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2013

Business opportunity after phased diesel deregulation the main trigger.

Chidambaram asks I-T to avoid raids

Chidambaram asks I-T to avoid raids

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2013

Dept to focus on real estate, infra, mining and manufacturing to detect evasion.

R-Power's tariff earnings hinge on commission date

R-Power's tariff earnings hinge on commission date

Rediff.com   29 May 2013

R-Power had produced the test certificate claiming March 30, 2013, as the date of commissioning.

Shale gas policy: Big companies stand to lose

Shale gas policy: Big companies stand to lose

Rediff.com   15 May 2013

First right of refusal may be limited to firms working under NELP, leaving out pre-NELP blocks run by big firms such as RIL and Cairn India.

States refuse to lower duty on mobile phones

States refuse to lower duty on mobile phones

Rediff.com   12 May 2013

Also discuss a proposal to increase the minimum VAT rate to 6% from 5%; no decision taken yet

Now, railways expected to go on a slow chug

Now, railways expected to go on a slow chug

Rediff.com   11 May 2013

Railway officials said important projects at crucial stages would now be stuck for a long time.

Bansal aimed to INSULATE fares from POLITICS

Bansal aimed to INSULATE fares from POLITICS

Rediff.com   11 May 2013

Bansal's exit came at a time when some good investment and policy decisions were expected.

Coal India might opt for direct imports next year

Coal India might opt for direct imports next year

Rediff.com   2 May 2013

This year, Coal India plans to gauge the domestic market through a tie-up with MMTC and State Trading Corporation.

Govt may relax ECB norms for low-cost housing, infra

Govt may relax ECB norms for low-cost housing, infra

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2013

The move could streamline capital flows and help finance current account deficit

Rejig of FDI policy in offing

Rejig of FDI policy in offing

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2013

The government would try to minimise layers in FDI ceilings.

Ministries oppose Rangarajan panel's gas pricing formula

Ministries oppose Rangarajan panel's gas pricing formula

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2013

The finance ministry has rejected the formula and, instead, suggested an alternative that takes into account well-head prices of suppliers in Qatar, Oman, Abu Dhabi and Malaysia.

Govt not to tap sovereign bond issue now

Govt not to tap sovereign bond issue now

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2013

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.

More cheer on deficit front

More cheer on deficit front

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2013

Could turn out below last year's budget estimate, with some improvement in revenue and spending

Direct govt subsidy for 1 LPG cylinder: PMO

Direct govt subsidy for 1 LPG cylinder: PMO

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2013

Prime minister's office wants OMCs to bear credit subsidy for remaining 8 subsidised units on reimbursement basis.