The government is going all out to spread awareness about the new indirect tax regime, and training lawmakers is being seen as a necessary first step.
Grains, non-mineral water might be on the list; biscuits, butter and cheese might attract GST
Finance ministry's drive is meant to meet fiscal deficit target and improve overall efficiency in government spending.
Some initial reactions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of demonetisation of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes with effect from midnight.
The ministries and departments, where bureaucrats are parked after being moved out of key positions, reflect the priorities of the government.
Inter-ministerial programmes have run into obstacles as rules written by bureaucrats hamper rather than promote investments.
Foreign Trade Policy: More incentives for exports, focus on ease of trading
It was unclear how bankers were deciding which jewellers to support
'The new generation is looking for performance.' 'They don't want sermons, they don't want allegations, they don't want empty assurances and hollow slogans.'
Senior New Delhi-based journalist R Rajagopalan, who has been closely following the Union Budget preparations since 1977, lifts the veil off India's most secretive operation.
The way the present government has dealt with appointments of civil servants remains to be a cause for concern.
In July, IRS officers in Mumbai held an incendiary meeting where they criticised the alleged interference in 'operational matters' by the department of revenue.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold discussions with public sector banks (PSBs) and financial institutions to draw up an action plan for banking reforms
The three main regulators have different approaches to grievance redressal and different standards to stop harmful from coming pitched at the consumer.
In a Q&A with Doordarshan, Jaitley discusses how he chose the areas on which he would spend more.
In his massive election rallies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi often caught voters fancy promising that each individual would get Rs 15-20 lakh in his bank account if he came to power.
Jaitley said the Opposition has been using the zero hour to raise the issue for 'getting footage on TV'.
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