Suresh Prabhu, the new railway minister, described his charge as being 'the engine of growth'.
With the Union government clearing the way for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the railways, the Railway Board is devising a plan for operations, maintenance and construction projects.
In India, many cities lack bicycle lanes and proper pavements. This, coupled with heavily congested roads, creates a danger to cyclists. Furthermore, the low costs of bicycles may make it more economical to buy than to rent.
Mudra Bank will be a Rs 20,000-crore institution, which would "primarily be responsible for refinancing all micro-finance institutions.
Most companies often subsidise the sale and the delivery, making losses on their books.
Gomes said if voted to power, the AAP's priority will be to improve the governance structure.
'We are not yet out of the woods.' 'If India sees the South African or Brazilian type of mutations, our numbers will rapidly rise.'
High return rates in the e-commerce space are making a dent in the margins of e-retailers.
Prabhu's maiden Railway budget is high on vision.
In February, Zomato had said that it had become profitable in six regions, including India, after achieving operational break-even of its businesses.
The redevelopment of stations is good news for construction companies.
If I were the BJP, I would not be celebrating quite so quickly. It can sweep its heartland in 2014, as it has shown it can do, but that heartland isn't quite big enough. And it can put up a good fight in towns and cities, too - but unless it neutralises AAP or similar political entrepreneurs, it may find itself tantalisingly short, just as has happened to it in Delhi, says Mihir Sharma.
'Although the Election Commission remains convinced about the EVM's integrity, as a fair umpire of the game it was necessary to travel the last mile to convince political players that the entire process was not only fair but transparently so.' A fascinating excerpt from former Chief Election Commissioner Navin Chawla's new book, Excerpted from Every Vote Counts: The Story Of India's Elections.
The last thing the country needs in a globalising and technologically advancing international business environment is a poorly educated workforce.
Railway Budget is the first indicator of possibly better days
The marketplace was simply not conducive to the extension and evolution of broadband networks, particularly for less dense rural markets, so connectivity and services suffered.
Against National Democratic Alliance's 75 million target, United Progressive Alliance added 61 million in 2013-14.
Andhra Pradesh now comes third in ease of doing business.
Fewer e-commerce companies hired candidates from B-schools this year.
'The biggest gainers under this scheme would be insurance companies.' 'If the government is going to route the payments through the insurance companies, these companies will be making nearly 30 per cent of the money.' 'For instance, if the government is paying Rs 100, then Rs 30 will go to these insurance companies.' 'Only Rs 70 will be available for expenditure that will be incurred by the hospitals.'
Former chairman of the UIDAI Nandan Nilekani, elucidates how Aadhaar could become the spine for alternative banking and could replace government services with cash benefits.
The govt has a lot more to do then just open bank accounts for the poor in the Jan Dhan scheme.
Lenders taking up incubator-style roles with small investments in start-ups
Experts are upbeat about developing smart cities in India.
Aadhaar now has legal backing but it still faces challenges of privacy and data sharing
'The middle class stood by the BJP, especially after demonetisation, and they expected something in return.' 'Some section of the BJP believes the middle class is condemned to vote for the BJP as they have no other choice.' 'They think they can treat them any way, still the middle class will run to vote for it.' 'That's what the Budget seems to convey.'
When it came to dealing with the media and academia, it has been a roller coaster ride for the National Democratic Alliance, observes Nitin Sethi.
India must change approach and have better access to networks to fulfil its digitisation dream.
Mihir S Sharma on the false opposition being created between 'governance' and 'vote bank politics'.
Partial dismantling of subsidies, movement towards a more transparent policy on natural resources and moves to make India more inviting for foreign investors, are some of Modi government's big achievements.
Budget proposals have set four goals to transform Indian Railways.
