Performance of banking system improved as NPA ratios declined: Economic Survey 2019
However, the Survey said that financial flows to the economy remained constrained because of decline in the amount of equity finance raised from capital markets and stress in Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC) Sector.
Jul 04, 2019, 13:15 PM IST
Economic Survey 2019 outlines blueprint to achieve PM Modi's dream of $5 trillion economy
The Survey suggests that exports must form an integral part of the growth model because higher savings preclude domestic consumption as the driver of final demand.
Jul 04, 2019, 12:48 PM IST
Economic Survey 2019 to be tabled in Parliament today
The Economic Survey 2019 will be presented to both Houses of Parliament- Lok Sabha and Raya Sabha at 12 PM.
Jul 04, 2019, 10:22 AM IST
Rail Budget 2019 to focus on passenger safety, better amenities
Here is looking at the major announcements that the finance minister will make for Rail Budget 2019
Jul 03, 2019, 16:34 PM IST
Union Budget 2019: Sitharaman may announce big income tax relief on home insurance
Nirmala Sitharaman, who is the first full-time woman finance minister, will be presenting the budget for 2019-20 on July 5.
Jul 01, 2019, 10:12 AM IST
Travel & tourism industry eyes easing of tax burden in budget
Travel company Cox & Kings Group CEO Peter Kerkar urged the government to speed up tourism projects in destinations that have the carrying capacity to absorb tourists in large numbers.
Jun 28, 2019, 11:08 AM IST
Budget may address issues in strategic sectors to support growth: Report
According to Dun & Bradstreet's Economy Forecast, the moderation in domestic growth momentum has increased expectations that the government will initiate measures in the Union Budget 2019-20 to support growth.
Jun 27, 2019, 17:26 PM IST
Govt should hike public sector spending; incentivise private cos for new projs: Icra
In addition, higher budgetary allocation for key implementing agencies like National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is a necessity, it added.
Jun 25, 2019, 10:13 AM IST
Union Budget 2019: Gem and jewellery industry seeks lower customs duty on gold
The council has also urged the government to allow EMI purchases of jewellery, which the RBI currently does not allow, as gold is declared an asset class.
Jun 24, 2019, 18:12 PM IST
PM Modi meets top economists at NITI Aayog ahead of Union Budget
The meeting comes ahead of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman full Union Budget for 2019-20 on July 5 in the Lok Sabha.
Jun 22, 2019, 19:36 PM IST
Goa CM seeks central package for crisis-hit mining industry
He made the demand during the pre-budget consultation meeting held in New Delhi. Sawant, who also the Finance portfolio, represented the state during the meeting hosted by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Jun 21, 2019, 15:42 PM IST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to hold pre-budget meeting with finance ministers of states on Friday
It is learnt that states which are battling drought-like condition can seek extra budget from Sitharaman during the pre-budget meeting.
Jun 20, 2019, 21:10 PM IST
Govt invites ideas, suggestions on Union Budget; last day to submit your idea today
You can be a part of this democratic exercise by submitting your suggestions either directly in the comments box or attach a PDF document on mygov.in website.
Jun 20, 2019, 18:04 PM IST
Budget 2019: Govt should cut income tax for individuals, corporates, focus on boosting growth
Experts also hope the budget introduces friendly policies for sectors like IT, Tourism and Manufacturing.
Jun 20, 2019, 17:37 PM IST
FM Sitharaman reviews issues concerning Banking, NBFCs during 20th meeting of FSDC
The Council held consultations to obtain inputs, suggestions of the financial sector regulators for the Budget.d
Jun 20, 2019, 11:10 AM IST
Union Budget 2019: Finance Ministry starts Twitter quiz on Budget
Nirmala Sitharaman, who is the first full-time woman finance minister, will be presenting the budget for 2019-20 on July 5.
Jun 19, 2019, 10:28 AM IST
Parliament convenes for the first time after Lok Sabha election, Budget to be tabled on July 5
Ahead of the Budget session, BJP MP Virendra Kumar on Monday oath as the Protem Speaker of the 17th Lok Sabha at Rashtrapati Bhawan.
Jun 17, 2019, 10:37 AM IST
Budget 2019: Spend more on education, hygiene, woman safety, say social sector experts
Sitharaman, in her opening remarks, said that the present government is committed to improve the educational standards, skilling the youth, enhancing job opportunities, reducing disease burden, empowering women and improving human development in order to have an inclusive development.
Jun 14, 2019, 16:49 PM IST
Budget 2019: Realty sector wants industry status, more bank funds, ITC benefit in GST
From April this year, the government has withdrawn the ITC benefits, but reduced GST rate to 1 per cent from 8 per cent for affordable housing.
Jun 14, 2019, 11:49 AM IST
FM holds pre- Budget consultation representatives of Infra sector
The main areas of discussion during the meeting included issues relating to bringing in more capital to the infrastructure sector such as highways, railways, telecom and automobiles, including incentives for electric vehicles as well as for the renewable energy sector, a finance ministry statement said.
Jun 14, 2019, 10:10 AM IST
