Bibek Debroy to head PM Modi's Economic Advisory Council
Other members of the Economic Advisory Council constituted by PM Modi are Surjit Bhalla, Rathin Roy, Ashima Goyal and Ratan Watal.
Sep 25, 2017, 18:43 PM IST
Government mulls regulator for fledgling electronic payment system in India
With digital transactions gaining traction, the government is mulling setting up of a separate regulator for enabling electronic payment system in the country as well as regulate transaction charges.
Jan 23, 2017, 15:03 PM IST
Demonetisation: Charge on cash usage maybe next as govt promotes digital payments
If the government accepts recommendation of the panel established to suggest ways to promote cashless economy, charges on cash payment may be next in line.
Dec 13, 2016, 09:26 AM IST
Finmin mulling abolishing plan, non-plan expenditure
In 2011, an expert committee headed by C Rangarajan had proposed that the distinction between plan and non-plan expenditure be abolished for both the Centre and states.
Dec 08, 2015, 15:32 PM IST
Tax collection to fall short of target: Finance Ministry
Finance Ministry shared concerns that revenue collection will fall short by Rs 50,000 crore, but sounded optimistic in meeting fiscal deficit target for 2015-16.
Oct 05, 2015, 14:39 PM IST
Ratan Watal new Finance Secy, new team takes charge
Ahead of beginning of work on the Budget for 2016-17, government Monday designated Ratan P Watal as new Finance Secretary even as a new team of officials took charge at the finance ministry.
Aug 31, 2015, 22:15 PM IST
