Ease of Doing Business

Three key reforms have improved transparency, says Arun Jaitley

Recapitalisation will help to redress the twin balance sheet problem and revive private investment, he added.

Nov 16, 2017, 16:26 PM IST

Economic reforms to help support long-term growth: BMI Research

India's ranking on the World Bank's 2018 Ease of Doing Business index improved significantly to 100/190 countries - a 30 notch jump from its previous position.

Nov 07, 2017, 16:38 PM IST

Those who've been part of World Bank now question its report: PM Modi's five-point attack on Opposition

 “Don't want to sleep over 30 place jump in ease of doing business ranking; want to do more.”

Nov 04, 2017, 12:25 PM IST

Ease of Doing business report proof our efforts are gaining momentum: PM Modi

Speaking at 'India's Business Reforms' event at Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra, PM Modi said that despite India's rise, some question the World Bank Report. " Collaborate, not criticise, for India's further rise," he said.

Nov 04, 2017, 11:47 AM IST

One life, one mission - to improve life of my countrymen, says PM Modi at India's Business Reforms event

On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that ease of doing business leads to ease of life. 

Nov 04, 2017, 11:21 AM IST

India scores perfect 10 in protecting shareholders' rights

India scored 10/10 for protection of shareholders' rights -- as against 4/10 for the US, 5/10 for Australia, 7/10 each for the UK, Singapore and New Zealand.

Nov 02, 2017, 19:23 PM IST

'Streamlining taxation will help India reach top 50 in ease of doing business'

Lauding the government`s efforts in attracting a record $60 billion worth of FDI in a single year, he invited the domestic and global investors to reap dividends by investing in the infrastructure and logistics sector that provide huge scope.

Nov 02, 2017, 17:52 PM IST

Ease of Doing Business: Working in Delhi more money-making than Mumbai

The Ease of Doing Business analysis is based on a survey that established a comparision between the earnings and working conditions of 19-year-old cashiers in supermarkets that employ 60 workers across 190 countries.

Nov 02, 2017, 10:50 AM IST

Ease of doing business 'extremely relevant' for investment: EAC

India has received foreign direct investment (FDI) of over USD 170 billion in the last three-and-a-half years.

Nov 01, 2017, 18:45 PM IST

When 'ease of doing business' replaces 'ease of corruption': Jaitley attacks UPA

Recent World Bank report put India at 100, up by 30 places, in the Ease of Doing Business rankings

Nov 01, 2017, 16:12 PM IST

Everyone knows the reality of 'ease of doing business': Rahul Gandhi hits out at Arun Jaitley

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi took a jibe at Finance Minister Arun Jaitley a day after the

Nov 01, 2017, 12:38 PM IST

Here's how Modi ministers and BJP leaders reacted to World Bank's 'Ease of Doing Business' report

India for the first time has moved into the top 100 in the World Banks Ease of Doing Business global rankings.

Oct 31, 2017, 23:49 PM IST

Ease of doing business: World Bank's report demonstrates PM Modi's focus on improving lives of citizens, says Amit Shah

India on Tuesday moved into the top hundred in the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business global rankings. 

Oct 31, 2017, 21:28 PM IST

GST to facilitate ease of doing business: EU

The 14th annual summit between India and the European Union (EU) was held in New Delhi.

Oct 06, 2017, 21:21 PM IST

Access to low-cost capital key to better business environment: NITI Aayog

Enhancing access to low-cost capital to businesses could serve as an important vehicle for improving the business environment, especially in poor states like Bihar, the NITI Aayog has recommended.

Aug 29, 2017, 11:08 AM IST

Huge gap between action, perception on ease of doing business: NITI Aayog

According to the report, even among the experts, only 41 per cent reported having knowledge of the existence of the facility.

Aug 28, 2017, 19:47 PM IST

Reforms with alacrity holds key to poverty eradication: Niti Aayog

Referring to the labour reforms, it said reforming labour laws and achieving greater flexibility in their implementation can greatly help enhance the ease of doing business.

Aug 28, 2017, 18:22 PM IST

Ease of doing business: India overtakes China as world's No. 1 developing countries for retail investment

India has surpassed China to secure the top position among 30 developing countries on ease of doing business, according to a study that cited India's rapidly expanding economy, relaxation of FDI rules and a consumption boom as the key drivers.

Jun 05, 2017, 14:50 PM IST

Winding up FIPB to make ease of doing business better: Nirmala Sitharaman

Disbanding FIPB will further improve ease of doing business and the respective regulators of the ministries concerned are "sufficient" to take care of investment proposals, Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today said.

Feb 06, 2017, 18:44 PM IST

Ease of doing business: Roadmap for raising India’s ranking among top 50

Aiming to break into top 50 best countries to do business in, the government has identified areas requiring doing away with complex rules and simplifying procedures to enable businesses to start in four days flat.

Dec 20, 2016, 16:01 PM IST