News for 'Planning Commission of India'

India to be the next country off the block: Montek

India to be the next country off the block: Montek

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

Reasserting the fact that India could easily attain a growth rate of above 7 per cent in the next financial year, Planning Commission deputy chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said on Sunday India was not extensively dependent on the global economic recovery for its own growth projections.

No move to restrict FDI in pharma: Montek

No move to restrict FDI in pharma: Montek

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Currently 100 per cent FDI is allowed in the sector.

How EC plans to hold Bihar poll amid COVID-19

How EC plans to hold Bihar poll amid COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

'How do you apply indelible ink without coming into contact?' 'There have to be options for other activities like casting of vote where you press a button and that of the signature identifying oneself.' 'None of our procedures should lead to exposure to infections.'

'There has been a decline in poverty in India'

'There has been a decline in poverty in India'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2009

"The rest of the world should pass a motion of thanks to India for keeping its emission at a level which actually is below the level required to achieve climate sustainability," says Montek Singh Ahluwalia, a key member of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's economic team.

India invites Japan to outsource business

India invites Japan to outsource business

Rediff.com8 Dec 2003

India on Monday invited Japan to outsource business to tackle the problem arising out of high percentage of aging population.\n\n\n\n

You've to pay air travel agents' commission

You've to pay air travel agents' commission

Rediff.com30 Jun 2008

Domestic and international airfares are set to rise by 5 per cent beginning October as the travel agents prepare ground to recover 5 per cent commission on the base fare: Amount parted to them by airlines for booking tickets on their distribution systems from consumers.

She's mentally disturbed, says father of Indian woman who's in Pak

She's mentally disturbed, says father of Indian woman who's in Pak

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

He also said it was wrong on her part to go to Pakistan without informing anyone. The woman, Anju (34), was born in Kailor village in Uttar Pradesh and lived in Alwar district of Rajasthan. She and Pakistani national Nasrulla (29) became friends on Facebook in 2019.

Why governments fail in delivering what they promise

Why governments fail in delivering what they promise

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Poor predictability, credibility and effectiveness of fiscal performance have been key reasons for successive governments failing to deliver on their promises.

Bain to buy 90% stake in Adani Capital and Adani Housing for Rs 1,600 cr

Bain to buy 90% stake in Adani Capital and Adani Housing for Rs 1,600 cr

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

The Adani group has exited the financial services business by selling its entire 90 per cent stake in Adani Capital and Adani Housing to private equity (PE) firm Bain Capital for Rs 1,440 crore. The total valuation of the Adani financial services business stands at Rs 1,600 crore. Gaurav Gupta, managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Adani firms will hold the rest of the stake.

India's per capita income to grow at 7.5%: Montek

India's per capita income to grow at 7.5%: Montek

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

Population growth rate would be 1.5 per cent during the period 2007-12. "The next 10 years, India will register four major changes. The economic growth will accelerate, the technology will also grow and domestic industry will experience major liberalisation," Ahluwalia said after inaugurating the 22nd Indian Engineering Congress in Udaipur.

India's GHG emission to be below global average

India's GHG emission to be below global average

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

India's per capita green house gas (GHG) emission in 2030 will be well below those in the developed countries in 2005, according to a report.

India's power generation capacity doubles to 2.34 lakh MW

India's power generation capacity doubles to 2.34 lakh MW

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Last week, Power Secretary Pradeep Kumar Sinha said that the government is confident of adding 1,18,000 MW capacity by 2017.

Tatas plan to acquire over 60% stake in BigBasket

Tatas plan to acquire over 60% stake in BigBasket

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

The Tata group has proposed to acquire more than 60 per cent stake in online grocery platform BigBasket, according to a filing, as the conglomerate seeks to expand in the fast-growing e-commerce space. The group plans to buy up to 64.3 per cent stake in Supermarket Grocery Supplies Pvt Ltd (SGS) through a combination of primary and secondary acquisitions, a filing with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) showed. The parties to the proposed deal are Tata Digital Ltd (TDL), SGS and Innovative Retail Concepts Pvt Ltd (IRC) -- which is engaged in B2C (Business to Consumer) sales through www.bigbasket.com and related mobile applications.

India likely to grow at 6%: Montek

India likely to grow at 6%: Montek

Rediff.com27 Apr 2009

India is expected to record a gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate of 6 per cent this fiscal, which will improve further in the next fiscal with likely recovery in the global economy, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said.

India may run out of capital to boost growth

India may run out of capital to boost growth

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

Calling for 'fundamental restructuring' to put India back on its growth trajectory, McKinsey said on Wednesday that the country will run out of capital to support economic expansion.

India to grow 6.5-7 per cent in FY13, says Montek

India to grow 6.5-7 per cent in FY13, says Montek

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia on Monday pegged India's growth this financial year at 6.5-7 per cent. He added the country had taken various steps to boost investment, the results of which would be seen in six months.

Pak panel for Most Favoured Nation status to India

Pak panel for Most Favoured Nation status to India

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

Pakistan government should consider granting India the 'Most Favoured Nation' status to exploit the huge trade potential as free trade relations with it will enable the country to achieve higher and more equitable GDP growth, an official panel has recommended.

Kerala assembly adopts resolution against uniform civil code

Kerala assembly adopts resolution against uniform civil code

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

The Kerala assembly on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution urging the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government to refrain from implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the country.

Stalin's Breakfast Scheme A Social Revolution

Stalin's Breakfast Scheme A Social Revolution

Rediff.com3 May 2023

'Within a short span, it increased attendance, improved children's physical fitness, and led to a rise in the enrolment ratio.'

How difficult is it to do business in India?

How difficult is it to do business in India?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Amid India slipping to 134th spot in the ease of doing business ranking of 189 nations, Planning Commission member Arun Maira on Tuesday said "merely making comparisons" is not enough to improve business conditions.

India Inc can help double agriculture growth: Mont

India Inc can help double agriculture growth: Mont

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia has said agriculture growth in the country cannot double without the involvement of the corporate sector.

If China And India Go To War At Sea...

If China And India Go To War At Sea...

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The coming together of the Quad and the Australia-UK-US grouping would be a formidable adversary, moving toward the creation of a 'thousand ship navy' that reins in the PLA navy in the Indo-Pacific.

Ram Temple And The Religion Vs Politics Debate

Ram Temple And The Religion Vs Politics Debate

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

At a time when the BJP's stars are at the top on the eve of the Lok Sabha polls, the Puri-Joshimath Sankaracharyas may have kick-started a row whose efforts might be to divide Hindus, not in the name of castes, but on what passes for greater belief, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

This is the big and truly exciting story in India

This is the big and truly exciting story in India

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

Amidst the anguish about corruption -- and, one might add, the dirty tricks unleashed against those campaigning on the issue -- people have tended to forget that the big story in India, the truly exciting story, remains rapid economic growth.

Competition Commission clears SpiceJet deal with Ajay Singh

Competition Commission clears SpiceJet deal with Ajay Singh

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

SpiceJet's original promoter is closer to taking the management reins.

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Aseem Chhabra lists his favorite 2023 films -- a healthy blend of Bollywood, Hindi indies and some of the best work that is being done in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali cinema.

Discount vs traditional brokers: Cost dynamics, challenges ahead

Discount vs traditional brokers: Cost dynamics, challenges ahead

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The equity cult has grown at a rapid pace in India in the last few years, with retail investors latching on to the stock markets like never before. At 126.6 million, the number of dematerialised (demat) accounts, where investors hold their securities in electronic form for trading purposes, are at record high levels. The growth rate, on an annualised basis, stood at 27 per cent in 2022-2023, up from barely 6 per cent a decade ago.

Buyers Can Opt Out If Builder Fails On Commitments

Buyers Can Opt Out If Builder Fails On Commitments

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Section 19(4) of the RERA Act entitles allottees to a refund if the developer doesn't comply with the terms of the sale agreement.

Is The BJP Stung By Rahul's Walk?

Is The BJP Stung By Rahul's Walk?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Nowadays, our politics is habituated to sitting on a high pedestal, hobnobbing with world leaders, generating impressions of a superpower and returning to earth for the purpose of winning elections. In contrast, the yatra never left earth, observes Shyam G Menon.

Stanford meet to discuss India's reforms

Stanford meet to discuss India's reforms

Rediff.com2 Jun 2003

India's economic reforms are the subject of a three-day conference at the Stanford University in USA from June six, with several Indian experts being among the participants.

World Bank, IMF assures India of extra loan

World Bank, IMF assures India of extra loan

Rediff.com15 Nov 2008

India can now, if required, borrow up to $30 billion a year, up from $6 billion, from the International Monetary Fund for a three-month period which can be renewed twice more in 3-month cycles.

India poised for 8% growth: Montek

India poised for 8% growth: Montek

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

More flyers: India needs 30 more airports in 5 years!

More flyers: India needs 30 more airports in 5 years!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

The growth projections for air passenger traffic suggest an additional requirement of 30 functional airports over the next five years and 180 in the next decade, according to Planning Commission estimates.

How UPA Govt Failed To Honour Sam Manekshaw

How UPA Govt Failed To Honour Sam Manekshaw

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

'We failed as a country because those who should have been there to say goodbye did not show up.'

Staff grapple with transition problems in NITI Aayog

Staff grapple with transition problems in NITI Aayog

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

On Friday, the nameplate of the erstwhile commission on the railings of the Yojana Bhawan was pulled down and replaced with NITI Aayog.

Samvat 2080: A year of hope for industrial and precious metals

Samvat 2080: A year of hope for industrial and precious metals

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

The new Samvat 2080 is viewed as a year of hope for industrial and precious metals. A key reason is the expectation of US interest rates peaking, followed by a reduction in the coming months. Regarding crude oil, its trajectory depends more on how the situation unfolds in West Asia.

Link domestic, global prices of fuel: Montek

Link domestic, global prices of fuel: Montek

Rediff.com27 May 2010

The Planning Commission has pitched for linking of domestic fuel prices with those in the international market saying it is necessary for country's global "economic reputation".

Patel wants 60 more aircraft for Air India

Patel wants 60 more aircraft for Air India

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

Unions boycott launch of new fleet to protest the merger of Indian Airlines and Air India.

The 500-billion dollar question

The 500-billion dollar question

Rediff.com5 May 2008

Can India meet the target for infrastructure spending without foreign capital?

Russia's lunar mission fails; Chandrayaan-3 only spacecraft in race for Moon

Russia's lunar mission fails; Chandrayaan-3 only spacecraft in race for Moon

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Russia's state space corporation, Roskosmos, according to the Reuters report, said it had lost contact with the spacecraft shortly after a problem occurred as it was shunted into pre-landing orbit on Saturday.