Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com lists 11 Modi flagship schemes that may have been gamechangers in the Lok Sabha election.
Comparing a state like Kerala with a nation like Somalia shows disconnect unbecoming of a prime minister, says Uttaresh Venkateshwaran.
The new system would be especially beneficial for Qualified Foreign Investors.
Sentiment very bullish for 2017; prices could touch all-time peak of $1,161 soon and may double from present levels by the end of the year. Rajesh Bhayani reports.
The choice clearly is between prompt corrective action and slow but sure destruction, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
The Diaspora is no longer a mere remittance economy. It today claims dual loyalty and demands a say in Indian politics, says sociologist Shiv Visvanathan
In worldwide trade, the US dollar retreated from its recent multi-year highs to trade subdued against major rival currencies
RBI recently hiked LRS limit to $125,000 or Rs 7500,000 as on Aug 19 with $/rupee rate of 60
Draft guidelines for Small Banks and Payments Banks were issued by the RBI in July and comments were invited till August 28.
According to Subbarao, the pressure on the currency was inevitable.
It was widely expected that this time around, the government would be less likely to initiate fresh reforms and rather loosen its belt a little to give various segments of the economy, especially the multitudes that truly constitute India, something to smile about, says Sudip Bandyopadhyay.
The government in Budget 2017 has already mandated seeding of Aadhaar number with Permanent Account Number to avoid individuals using multiple PANs to evade taxes.
The capital markets regulator has incurred litigation expenditure in the range of Rs 4-5 crore (Rs 40-50 million) in each of the past three financial years, while such expenses could be even higher in the current fiscal ending this month.
Snapdeal delivers to the Dharavi centre, where buyers pick up their orders.
Most adult Indians should have access to bank deposits, credit and remittance facilities as well as insurance and mutual fund products in the next decade, and technology will play a big role in this transformation, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
The second fortnight of September saw Rs 3 lakh crore of time deposits, something unique, followed by liquidation of Rs 1.2 lakh crpre of these right after.
The probe agency sought nine days further remand of Michel for his custodial interrogation saying he was not cooperating in the investigation of the case.
Reduce frill expenses, monetise your assets and invest in professional development to negotiate the choppy phase.
In August, RBI allowed 11 business houses to start a payments bank.
The rupee appreciated further on Thursday, adding 106 paise to 66.01 against the dollar, after steps taken by new Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan to attract US currency inflows boosted market sentiment.
EPFO has recently issued Universal PF Account Numbers for 4.17 crore contributing members.
Three-four big gem and jewellery firms are showing financial weaknesses and might find it tough to withstand shocks
Activist Teesta Setalvad on Monday recorded her statement before the CBI in connection with a case against her firm for alleged violation of FCRA.
Emission norms for automobile industry should be tightened.
"For my government, engagement with the India community abroad has been a key priority," he said.
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This means individuals like Vikram Pandit, former Citibank chief, can be a promoter only if he comes back to the country permanently.
Lack of opportunities coupled with a desire to get rich quick in the West is fueling Punjab's human trafficking problem.
Licence winners are expected to be announced by the first quarter of 2014.
The S&P BSE Midcap and S&P BSE Smallcap indices hit a new lifetime high
The three hour long meeting was attended by Secretaries of departments of Revenue, Expenditure, Financial services and Disinvestment.
Countries with abundant resources are faring worse in terms of development than those with less.
The really disturbing numbers relate to inequality.
State-run Bank of Baroda and Oriental Bank of Commerce are among those facing scrutiny.
Promoters, who have a higher degree of accountability and public responsibility, should share more details about themselves.
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a fresh charge sheet, delving specifically into the role of British national and alleged middleman Christian Michel James and his few Indian associates, in connection with its money laundering probe in the Rs 3,600 crore VVIP chopper deal.
North Korea warns the US that it will soon 'suffer the greatest pain it ever experienced in its history'. Rajaram Panda looks at the latest twist in the North Korean crisis.
In a breather to social activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband, the Bombay high court on Friday granted the duo 17-day interim relief from arrest in a Central Bureau of Investigation case alleging that her company received Rs 1.8 crore from abroad without mandatory approval from Centre.
Many anticipate that by the 2021 assembly elections in West Bengal, the BJP may come to power, says Mohammad Sajjad.
Move comes after the country's monetary authority tightened credit norms
Strategic sales are tricky and were last undertaken when the Vajpayee government was in power.
