Cabinet okays new Consumer Protection Bill

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 20:37

The Cabinet on Wednesday approved a new Consumer Protection Bill 2015 that seeks to replace a 29-year-old law and proposes to set up a regulatory authority which will have powers to recall products and initiate class class suit against defaulting companies, including e-tailers.

Cabinet likley to approve new Consumer Protection Bill today

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 23:37

The Cabinet is likely to approve Wednesday a new Consumer Protection Bill 2015, that seeks to replace the existing law and proposes setting up a regulatory authority to curb unfair trade practices.

Govt extends interest subvention on crop loans for farmers

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 23:14

The government on Tuesday extended the interest subvention scheme to banks to ensure availability of crop loans of up to Rs 3 lakh to farmers at 7 percent per annum.

'Composite cap on FDI to remove confusion among investors'

Last Updated: Friday, July 17, 2015, 16:40

Introduction of the composite cap concept in the FDI policy will remove confusion among investors with regard to multiple limits on various categories of overseas investments such as FII, Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Friday said.

Composite cap on FDI creates confusion over FII limit in banks

Last Updated: Thursday, July 16, 2015, 21:56

Government's decision to introduce composite caps on foreign investment has led to confusion among bankers who say overseas portfolio investments can now go up to 74 percent as against the current ceiling of 49 percent.

Cabinet approves Rs 8,548 cr power transmission project

Last Updated: Thursday, July 16, 2015, 15:10

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved a power transmission project worth Rs 8,548.68 covering seven states including Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra.

Cabinet to decide on composite foreign investment caps tomorrow

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 19:57

Seeking to streamline the foreign investment regime, the Union Cabinet is expected to take a decision Wednesday on introducing a composite cap which will include FDI, FII and other instruments in various sectors.

Amendments to arbitration law to come before Cabinet tomorrow

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 16:50

The amendments to Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 have been placed on the agenda of the Cabinet for Thursday, sources said here.

Expect Cabinet approval on spectrum sharing by month-end: Secy

Last Updated: Friday, July 3, 2015, 20:55

The Cabinet is likely to approve by month end the long-awaited guidelines on spectrum trading and sharing, that will pave way for merger and acquisitions in the telecom sector, a senior government official said today.

Cabinet approves low-cost housing scheme with interest subvention

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 11:14

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved low-cost housing scheme aiming to provide houses for all by 2022.

Higher rent, transport allowance in 29 cities

Last Updated: Saturday, May 30, 2015, 15:30

The salaried staff in 23 cities, notably employees of the government and state-run companies, stand to gain in terms of their house rent allowance after an upgrade of their places of stay based on Census 2011. Six cities have been upgraded for travel allowance.