News for 'Standing Committee on Finance'

CCS meets after CDS's death

CCS meets after CDS's death

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Prime Minister Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar attended CCS meeting.

Key planners of 26/11 remain unpunished: Jaishankar

Key planners of 26/11 remain unpunished: Jaishankar

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

He also said that when it comes to proscribing some terrorists, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has 'regrettably' been unable to act in some cases because of 'political considerations'.

Private banks have failed rural India: Report

Private banks have failed rural India: Report

Rediff.com21 Mar 2004

The newer ones have not met the stipulation of opening 25 per cent of branches in rural and semi-urban areas, a parliamentary committee report has observed.

'First implement GST at central level'

'First implement GST at central level'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance Chairman Yashwant Sinha wants the government to first introduce goods and services tax (GST) at the central level and set example for states to implement the indirect tax reform.

IDBI may be converted into bank

IDBI may be converted into bank

Rediff.com21 Apr 2003

Government is considering conversion of the country's biggest financial institution, IDBI, into a bank, Minister of State for Finance Anandrao Adsul said on Monday.

New Companies Bill to fix responsibility at top

New Companies Bill to fix responsibility at top

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

The draft Companies Bill 2008 has identified the three key managerial positions as chief executive officer, chief finance officer and company secretary. By recognising these three key managerial positions, the Bill is fixing responsibility to bring out a system which is more accountable, transparent and workable, according to an official at the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

Eight notes in every million are fake: Govt

Eight notes in every million are fake: Govt

Rediff.com3 May 2010

For every one million currency notes, there are eight fake notes floating in the country. While the percentage of fake notes may still be 0.001, the government is concerned as their circulation has grown in alarming quantities over the past few years.

Women's Bill: Pranab to hold talks Lalu, Mulayam

Women's Bill: Pranab to hold talks Lalu, Mulayam

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will hold talks with the opponents of Women's Reservation Bill before the government's takes the next step on it, Minority Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said on Thursday.

Govt clears Taxation Bill

Govt clears Taxation Bill

Rediff.com29 Dec 2005

Government on Thursday approved the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill to protect the interest of donors.

SC relaxes norms for appointing consumer court presidents, members

SC relaxes norms for appointing consumer court presidents, members

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday said lawyers and professionals with 10 years of experience will be eligible for appointment as president and member of the state consumer commission and district forums.

IDBI to be merged into IDBI Bank

IDBI to be merged into IDBI Bank

Rediff.com2 Aug 2003

The Industrial Development Bank of India will be merged into its subsidiary IDBI Bank, in a reverse merger on similar lines as the merger of ICICI into its subsidiary ICICI Bank.

Govt examining merger of IDBI with IDBI Bank

Govt examining merger of IDBI with IDBI Bank

Rediff.com27 Jun 2003

The government is examining a proposal for the merger of IDBI with the IDBI Bank, Union Minister of State for Finance Anandrao Adsul said in Jaipur on Friday.

Govt seeks Cong support for Insurance Bill

Govt seeks Cong support for Insurance Bill

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

The proposed bill seeks to raise FDI cap in the sector to 49% from the present 26.5%

Leave leadership matters to me, Sonia tells Jagan

Leave leadership matters to me, Sonia tells Jagan

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, whose supporters have been campaigning for making him the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, on Thursday met Congress president Sonia Gandhi, who told him to leave the issue of leadership change in Andhra Pradesh to her.

One-time solution for IDBI, IFCI soon: FM

One-time solution for IDBI, IFCI soon: FM

Rediff.com15 Jan 2003

One-time solution for IDBI, IFCI soon: FM

Panel asks RBI to direct banks to fund industry

Panel asks RBI to direct banks to fund industry

Rediff.com24 Apr 2003

A Parliamentary committee has asked Reserve Bank of India to direct banks to channelise more funds to industry and other sectors instead of investing excessively in risk-free government papers.\n\n\n\n

Revive Dabhol project, urges Parliamentary panel

Revive Dabhol project, urges Parliamentary panel

Rediff.com8 Apr 2003

The parliamentary standing committee on energy has asked the government to take result-oriented steps to revatilise the Dabhol power project.

'Finance ministry supported NSE in fight with MCX'

'Finance ministry supported NSE in fight with MCX'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

Chary also says some government officials have played an important role in favouring organisations that MCX competes with.

Bangladesh: BNP makes changes in top leadership

Bangladesh: BNP makes changes in top leadership

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

With former prime minister Khaleda Zia in detention over graft charges, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party has made a dramatic change in the top leadership by appointing former finance minister Saifur Rahman as the party's acting chairman.

RBI may raise interest rates further

RBI may raise interest rates further

Rediff.com16 Jul 2008

The Reserve Bank of India may go in for further tightening of money supply as there is no likelihood of inflation coming to single digit in the next six months, according to indications given by the central bank governor to a parliamentary panel.

FM meets Sushma, Jaitley on Insurance, DTC Bills

FM meets Sushma, Jaitley on Insurance, DTC Bills

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

However, BJP has not given any assurance of support and conveyed to the Finance Minister that the matter will be discussed within the party and take a call, sources said.

'A strong, decisive leadership is what India needs'

'A strong, decisive leadership is what India needs'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'What matters is meeting the needs and expectations of the people who have voted to provide governance for the country.'

RBI raps banks, says no to more equity exposure

RBI raps banks, says no to more equity exposure

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

Rejects proposals by Bank of India, IndusInd, Kotak Mahindra and HDFC.

FinMin asks states to vaccinate bank, insurance staff on priority

FinMin asks states to vaccinate bank, insurance staff on priority

Rediff.com14 May 2021

The finance ministry on Friday asked state governments to accord priority to employees of banks and insurance companies for Covid-19 vaccination, saying they are exposed to high risks during these difficult times.

ED raids Chhattisgarh Cong leaders ahead of plenary

ED raids Chhattisgarh Cong leaders ahead of plenary

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday conducted raids at over a dozen locations in Chhattisgarh including at premises linked to state Congress leaders as part of an ongoing probe into the alleged coal levy scam, officials said.

Lok Sabha approves Pension Bill

Lok Sabha approves Pension Bill

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Bill, 2011, provides for market based returns and wide coverage based on several investment options in the pension sector with an aim to building confidence in the subscribers.

Modi, other prominent leaders pay tributes to Parkash Singh Badal

Modi, other prominent leaders pay tributes to Parkash Singh Badal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The Punjab government has declared a holiday on Thursday as a mark of respect to the former chief minister.

Why Raghuram Rajan Raced At RBI

Why Raghuram Rajan Raced At RBI

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The speed at which he led the central bank in different areas -- ranging from internal reorganisation to inflation fighting, stabilising the currency, taking on rogue corporations, cleaning up bank balance sheets, and opening the sector -- makes one believe that Rajan knew he had only three years to do his job. A fascinating excerpt from Tamal Bandyopadhyay's MUST-READ Roller Coaster: An Affair with Banking.

Centre hopeful of GST nod at Oct 21 meet

Centre hopeful of GST nod at Oct 21 meet

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

State finance ministers' panel to decide on latest attempt at harmonising of views on Constitution amendment.

Nagpur set to become 'bin-free'

Nagpur set to become 'bin-free'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2007

The Nagpur Municipal Corporation has cleared a proposal to award the work of collecting trash from the doorsteps of citizens to Infrastructure Leasing & Finance Services (IL&FS), New Delhi, and the Centre for Development Communication, Nagpur, for a period of ten years.

Early pension withdrawals unlikely

Early pension withdrawals unlikely

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

States told to push pension reforms

States told to push pension reforms

Rediff.com28 Jun 2005

Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday asked chief ministers to carry forward pension reform as the liabilities of both the Centre and states was expected to cross a staggering Rs 100,000 crore

Pension Bill: Govt bows to Left pressure

Pension Bill: Govt bows to Left pressure

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

Bowing to the pressure of Left parties, the government on Wednesday referred the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Bill to Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance.

ISB professor Krishnamurthy Subramanian is India's new chief economic advisor

ISB professor Krishnamurthy Subramanian is India's new chief economic advisor

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

A PhD from Chicago-Booth and a top-ranking IIT-IIM alumnus, Krishnamurthy Subramanian is one of the world's leading experts in banking, corporate governance and economic policy

Cong to launch yatra 'from Kanyakumari to Kashmir'

Cong to launch yatra 'from Kanyakumari to Kashmir'

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Speaking at the concluding day of the three-day brainstorming session, Chintan Shivir, in Udaipur, Sonia Gandhi said, "We will launch a national Kanyakumari to Kashmir Bharat Jodo Yatra beginning on Gandhi Jayanti this year. All of us will participate in it."

Highlights of RBI's 1st bi-monthly monetary policy of FY23

Highlights of RBI's 1st bi-monthly monetary policy of FY23

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Following are the highlights of the RBI's first monetary policy statement of 2022-23 unveiled by Governor Shaktikanta Das: Policy repo rate unchanged at 4%; marginal standing facility rate & bank rate too remain unchanged at 4.25%. Monetary stance to be accommodative with focus on withdrawal of accommodation to keep inflation within target. GDP growth projection for FY'23 slashed to 7.2% from 7.8%; growth projections based on assumption of crude oil (Indian basket) price at $100 a barrel during FY'23. Inflation forecast hiked to 5.7% for FY'23 from 4.5%.