A six-point comparison by Anil Chopra, Group CEO & Director, Bajaj Capital
The Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission had in a report last year proposed a unified regulator for the entire financial sector -- markets, insurance, commodities and pension. It had, however, proposed to keep banking out of its purview for now.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the nation for the seventh time from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day on Saturday and it will be his second speech of the second term in office.
EPF is the major vehicle for the long-term savings of organised private sector employees.
The defence minister clearly asserted that there will be no budgetary constraints to enhance the capability of the Army and meeting its other requirements.
The Maharashtra Kisan Sabha announced that the strike will be intensified in the coming days.
Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill, after approving more than two dozen official amendments, by voice vote, thus completing the Budgetary exercise for 2019-20 in the Lower House.
It raises three major questions - the incentive compatibility issue, the fairness issue and fiscal challenge, said Panagariya.
Highlights from PM Modi's Mathura speech to mark one year in power.
You can still save money, says Samkit Maniar
The government will work towards "restoring" the credibility of the Central Bureau of Investigation and it will be given functional autonomy to ensure complete independence in its operations, Union minister Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday.
Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
The bench said that past conduct of a delinquent employee can be taken into consideration while imposing a penalty on him.
Experts point to the bitter experience of countries including Mexico, Thailand, South Korea and Russia and desist from going forward with plans of issuance of such securities. They say rather than going abroad, the country should increase participation of foreign investor in the government securities which does not have any forex risk.
The cross-Line of Control surgical strikes, policy towards Pakistan, the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, besides One Rank, One Pension and the plight of farmers were also among issues that were raised at the meeting with parties demanding discussion on them.
Key relaxations traced in final regulations.
As many as 75 million households that do not have access to banking services will be covered and at least one bank account opened for each household, against the earlier proposal of two.
'There is no question of diverting funds. This government is pro-poor, pro-worker and pro-progressive.'
The Delhi Cabinet on Friday decided to call a special session of Assembly to take up the Jan Lokpal Bill, which seeks life term as maximum punishment for corrupt babus, on February 16 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium instead of historic Ramlila ground as announced earlier.
Some of their tactics would put a snake oil salesman to shame, says Harsh Roongta.
In an online chat with readers a few hours after the Union Budget 2015-16 proposals were announced by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Sundeep Agarwal, Director, PwC India, answered related queries to help put the announcements into perspective.
Trade unions reiterate the call for countrywide general strike on September 2 against the "anti-worker and anti-people policies" of the government.
Rural budget set to increase; likely to enhance market linkages for agri commodities
This will incentivise employers to recruit unemployed persons and also bring into books the informal employees.
To revive BSNL and MTNL, DoT is taking various initiatives.
K G Krishnamoorthy Rao, managing director and CEO, Future Generali India Insurance, answers insurance queries.
'You look with hope at a politician who comes along and promises to change all that: 10 million new jobs every year, no need to touch someone's feet to get an introduction to an employer. And fix the corrupt guys who have made the system what it is.' 'But five years later, the reality has changed little or not at all,' says T N Ninan.
Rules being drafted, to also cover unorganised sector; maternity benefit, old age pension, sickness allowance to be included
Such listings will help internationalise our currency, give us economic heft, compel best in class regulations and further develop the professional-services ecosystem., says Amit Tandon.
According to a PMO statement, Narendra Modi told banks this would be a source of immense satisfaction for them, and that he himself would recognise the achievements of the best performing branches.
With Sebi clearing the final guidelines for creation of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), assets worth around $12 billion are likely to be listed in the next 2-3 years.
With barely a week left, the session has been able to accomplish next to no legislative business, says Aditi Phadnis
The Central Bureua of Investigation sought a maximum of seven years imprisonment for the five convicted persons and imposition of heavy fine on the private firm.
Closing banks and restricting the flow of capital can build pressure for a solution as finances get squeezed.
The Prime Minister's Office has suggested that EPFO should deploy 15 per cent of its funds as loan for low cost housing saying it would generate a credit flow of Rs 70,000 crore (Rs 700 billion).
Under the party's rules, May's leadership of the party cannot be challenged for at least a year now.
Excise exemptions may be whittled in Budget to offset higher govt salaries, pensions
Experts have started giving comments on provisions that the govt must make in Budget 2016-17.
Finance ministry considers tax sops, regulation of hospitals to make health care affordable.
BJP-ruled states push through amendments to laws, aim to get larger share of FDI pie
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