Govt approves pact with Seychelles to curb black money

Last Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2015, 14:12

To check black money generation, the government on Thursday approved signing and ratification of the agreement between India and Seychelles for exchange of information with respect to taxes.

Govt gets proposals worth Rs 1.10 lakh crore under MSIPS

Last Updated: Friday, August 14, 2015, 18:39

The government has received investment proposals worth about Rs 1.10 lakh crore in the last 12 months under the electronics manufacturing scheme MSIPS.

GST: Session not prorogued, govt options open

Last Updated: Thursday, August 13, 2015, 18:36

Government on Thursday appeared to be keeping its options open on convening a special session of Parliament for enacting the GST law on which Finance Minister Arun Jaitley declared that it was determined to stick to the rollout deadline of April 1, 2016.

CCEA approves proposal for strengthening drug regulatory system

Last Updated: Thursday, August 13, 2015, 00:03

To facilitate domestic manufacture of quality medical products, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) Wednesday approved a proposal for strengthening and upgrading the drug regulatory system both at the Central and state level.

Govt announces Rs 300 crore relief package to farmers

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 23:24

The government Wednesday announced a relief package of Rs 300 crore to provide diesel and seed subsidy, among others, in order to save standing kharif crops in the eventuality of drought and deficit rainfall.

Cabinet may consider Coal India stake sale proposal Wednesday

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 23:01

The Cabinet may consider Wednesday 5-10 percent stake sale in Coal India that could fetch up to Rs 24,800 crore to the exchequer.

Cabinet may consider Coal India stake sale proposal on Wednesday

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 22:07

Sources said the CIL stake sale proposal may be placed before the Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Commerce Ministry moves Cabinet note on interest subvention scheme

Last Updated: Sunday, August 9, 2015, 10:53

To give a fillip to exports, the Commerce Ministry has moved a Cabinet note on a proposal to provide cheaper credit access to exporters from various sectors under the interest subvention scheme.

Cabinet clears amendments to Arbitration Act

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 5, 2015, 22:39

Seeking to ensure faster settlement of commercial disputes, Cabinet Wednesday cleared a proposal to amend the Arbitration Act which sets a fixed timeline for arbitrators to resolve cases.

Reasonable rates are key to success of GST: Government

Last Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2015, 15:50

As union cabinet approved changes to the GST Bill suggested by a Rajya Sabha committee, the government on Thursday said it is currently working on the rates to be implemented for the proposed reforms to India`s indirect tax regime.

Cabinet approves Rs 20,000-crore infra investment fund

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 21:38

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved creation of a Rs 20,000-crore National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), a sort of sovereign fund, for development of infrastructure projects, including the stalled ones.

Cabinet approves foreign investment in AIFs

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 21:31

To attract more overseas money into the country, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared a proposal allowing foreign entities to invest in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs).