FICCI president calls for more economic reforms, tax rationalisation
The government needs to continue with economic reforms, rationalise taxes and lower cost of funds to boost investments and lay the foundation for double-digit economic growth, FICCI's new president Jyotsna Suri said.
Jan 25, 2015, 11:47 AM IST
Traction motor plant in Sushma's LS seat in the offing
The railways is firming up plans to set up a traction motor factory in Vidisha and a wagon workshop in Visakhapatnam with an aim of stepping up its manufacturing activities in line with the 'Make in India' campaign.
Jan 25, 2015, 10:46 AM IST
Arun Jaitley hints at not raising tax rates, sops for manufacturing
Hard selling India to global investors at the World Economic Forum here, Jaitley also promised a stable tax regime that will not come up with unreasonable demand and change taxes retrospectively.
Jan 23, 2015, 19:04 PM IST
Ongoing reforms much more than 'big-bang', says Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the sum-total of the reform measures and other policy initiatives already taken would be much more than "the big bang".
Jan 23, 2015, 13:03 PM IST
Won't raise even a rupee in Budget from aggressive taxation: FM
India will not stray from a plan to slash its fiscal deficit to 3 percent of gross domestic product within two years, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Thursday, despite top aides` advice to revive the economy with more infrastructure spending.
Jan 22, 2015, 19:57 PM IST
India needs quick and continuous decision-making: Kochhar
Ahead of the NDA government's first full budget, ICICI Bank chief Chanda Kochhar on Thursday said investors are looking for 'continuous and quick decision-making' as also for the capital investment plans of the government in various areas including infrastructure.
Jan 22, 2015, 12:53 PM IST
Steel Ministry seeks hiking of import duty on finished products
The Mines and Steel Ministry has sought import duty hike on finished steel products to 10 percent, besides complete withdrawal of the levy on imports of steel-making inputs such as iron ore and coking coal in the coming Budget.
Jan 22, 2015, 11:45 AM IST
Union Budget 2015 to be presented on February 28
The NDA Government will be presenting its first full-year Budget, which is expected to lay the foundation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s `Make in India` plans.
Jan 21, 2015, 13:25 PM IST
CCPA to meet today to decide on Budget Session dates
The NDA Government will be presenting its first full-year Budget, which is expected to lay the foundation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s `Make in India` plans.
Jan 21, 2015, 09:40 AM IST
Budget Session of Parliament likely from Feb 23
The Budget session of Parliament is likely to start from February 23, sources said on Tuesday.
Jan 20, 2015, 14:01 PM IST
Arun Jaitley hints at special steps to boost public spending
With one-and-a-half months left for the Budget, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said the government will take "special steps" to boost public spending on infrastructure and initiate measures to rationalise subsidies.
Jan 19, 2015, 16:26 PM IST
Need to gradually rationalise all subsidies: Jaitley
Ahead of the 2015-16 Budget, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said there was a need to rationalise all subsidies and ensure stability in policies to attract investment and drive growth.
Jan 19, 2015, 11:36 AM IST
Government will gradually rationalise all subsidies: Arun Jaitley
Speaking at a CII event in Chennai, the Finance Minister said that Prime Minister needs to have the last word for economic management of the country.
Jan 19, 2015, 11:14 AM IST
Trade union leaders meet Jaitley
Trade union leaders Sunday met Finance Minister Arun Jaitley as part of their pre-budget consultation and asked the government not to dilute its stake in PSUs through disinvestment.
Jan 18, 2015, 21:13 PM IST
Zee Business Ministerial Conclave 2015: Make in India will change country's image
The Conclave is a starting point of linking people’s aspirations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' initiative.
Jan 16, 2015, 19:08 PM IST
Zee Business Ministerial Conclave 2015 to begin today
The Conclave is a starting point for linking people’s aspirations to the whole theme of ‘Make in India’.
Jan 16, 2015, 17:03 PM IST
Budget sops likely for gems and jewellery sector
Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hinted that the sector may get some incentives soon.
Jan 16, 2015, 10:55 AM IST
Bankers ask govt to desist from measures like farm debt waiver
Bankers Thursday asked government to desist from resorting to populist measures like farm debt waivers as it affects banks' profitability.
Jan 15, 2015, 22:55 PM IST
Address tax issues, push data centre infra: Tech cos to Jaitley
Top officials from IT, BPO and eCommerce sectors today requested Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to address certain issues related to taxation in the Budget 2015-16, and provide incentives for setting up data centres in the country.
Jan 14, 2015, 21:52 PM IST
Health Ministry likely to face massive Rs 6000-cr budget cut
Nadda also noted that this was done by the Finance Ministry due to under-utilisation of funds by the agencies concerned, including the states.
Jan 14, 2015, 19:44 PM IST
