After a dip, Indian economy bouncing back: Amitabh Kant
He was apparently referring to the core sector growth rebounding to a five-month high in August while manufacturing activity expanded for the second month running in September.
Oct 04, 2017, 21:11 PM IST
No danger from protectionism, automation: Arvind Panagariya
They still need to acquire much greater voice in these international institutions, he said, adding that these institutions themselves require necessary reform.
Oct 03, 2017, 13:52 PM IST
Economy suffering from minor cold: Bibek Debroy
Debroy, who is also Chairman of the Prime Minister`s Economic Advisory Council, said while there may be some minor problems with the economy, it was nothing to be worried about.
Sep 28, 2017, 23:07 PM IST
Niti Aayog deputy chief says no harm in busting fiscal deficit target
Government officials last week told Reuters that they were contemplating spending up to Rs 500 billion (USD 7.61 billion)more to halt the slowdown, which could widen the federal fiscal deficit for the financial year ending next March to 3.7 percent of GDP from a budgeted target of 3.2 percent.
Sep 27, 2017, 13:07 PM IST
Hybrid, e-vehicles continue to attract incentives under FAME
Niti Aayog will chalk out the implementation plan of the FAME-India programme, as the government eyes the ambitious goal of India becoming a 100 per cent electric vehicle nation by 2030.
Sep 24, 2017, 13:25 PM IST
PAC members oppose Air India divestment
Approved by the previous UPA regime in 2012, the turnaround plan provides for equity infusion of Rs 30,231 crore up to 2021 into Air India subject to the carrier achieving certain milestones.
Sep 08, 2017, 19:46 PM IST
Electric car makers seek cut in batteries' GST from 28% to 12%
At its meeting with the Department of Heavy Industry (DHI) and NITI Aayog officials, the SMEV emphasised the need for incentives and appropriate policy measures to encourage wider use of electric vehicles in the country.
Sep 08, 2017, 19:20 PM IST
GDP growth to hit 7-7.5 percent in July-Sept: Rajiv Kumar
India's GDP growth rate slid to a 3-year low of 5.7 per cent in the first quarter (April-June), mainly on account of a slump in manufacturing.
Sep 01, 2017, 18:15 PM IST
Rajiv Kumar takes charge as Niti Aayog vice-chairman
Rajiv Kumar replaced Arvind Panagariya, an Indian-American economist who left the think tank yesterday to return to academia.
Sep 01, 2017, 10:35 AM IST
Hollowed govt schools should be handed over to pvt players, suggests Niti Aayog
Non-performing or "hollowed" government schools should be handed over to private players under the public- private partnership (PPP) model, government think tank Niti Aayog has recommended.
Aug 29, 2017, 17:39 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
Reform labour laws to enhance ease of doing business: NITI Aayog
The survey covers more than 3,000 enterprises across India and makes an effort to assess ease of doing business from their perspective as opposed to the perspective of policy makers.
Aug 28, 2017, 16:29 PM IST
'India should focus more on reducing poverty than inequality'
Poverty reduction should take precedence over reducing inequality in India, outgoing Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya said on Monday, while underlining that the country needs to focus much more on providing equality of opportunities, health and education.
Aug 28, 2017, 14:17 PM IST
India facing problem of severe under-employment, says Niti Aayog
Citing examples of top manufacturing countries like South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore and China, it said, "The 'Make in India' campaign needs to succeed by manufacturing for global markets."
Aug 27, 2017, 18:04 PM IST
Centre to invite global expertise for housing scheme
The move is in line with the government's push under the 'Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana' (PMAY) (Urban) project, which aims at providing 'pucca' houses to every poor family in the country by 2022.
Aug 25, 2017, 17:19 PM IST
Bring down land prices for affordable housing: Niti Aayog
Noting that high cost of land is a key constraint in rapid expansion of affordable housing, the Niti Aayog has pitched for steps to bring down land prices to give a push to the Centre's housing scheme.
Aug 24, 2017, 23:24 PM IST
Niti Aayog suggests retaining tax exemption limit at Rs 2.5 lakh
Niti Aayog on Thursday suggested the government should retain the income tax exemption threshold at Rs 2.50 lakh, and take steps to prevent non-farm entities from declaring their earnings as agri income.
Aug 24, 2017, 23:22 PM IST
Good prospects for India to achieve over 8% growth in 2-3 years: Niti Aayog
The government think tank has come out with a detailed plan for reforms in the economy, judiciary, regulatory structure and social sectors, in its 'Three Year Action Agenda, 2017-18 to 2019-20'.
Aug 24, 2017, 19:25 PM IST
