PM Modi may announce a universal health cover scheme on Independence Day

Last Updated: Monday, August 10, 2015, 22:16

The proposed new universal health cover will not have any subsidy element but the policy has to be sold by insurers at highly subsidised premium rates.

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.

Have written to CMs for DBT in Kerosene: Govt

Last Updated: Friday, August 7, 2015, 16:48

The Centre Friday said it has written to Chief Ministers and UT Administrators for Direct Benefit Transfer for kerosene in the accounts of the beneficiaries.

FinMin moves Cabinet note on gold monetisation scheme

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 4, 2015, 19:01

The Finance Ministry has moved a Cabinet note on the proposed gold monetisation scheme that will enable depositors to earn interest on their on their gold accounts.

No decision on joining PICS yet: Govt

Last Updated: Friday, July 31, 2015, 18:14

The government on Friday said that it has not taken any decision to join the Pharmaceuticals Inspection Cooperation Scheme (PICS), an international instrument between countries and authorities for cooperation in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

Not seeking refinancing under RBI's 5/25 scheme: Hindalco

Last Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2015, 20:43

Aluminium maker Hindalco on Thursday said it is not going for refinancing under a Reserve Bank scheme even as market speculation was rife that it is looking to refinance loans up to Rs 8,000 crore.

Gold jewellery export may rise to $40 billion if quality improved

Last Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2015, 20:33

Gold jewellery exports could jump five-fold to USD 40 billion in the next five years if quality standards are improved, the World Gold Council said Thursday.

Sebi proposes joint task force to check illicit money pooling

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 18:07

To check the menace of illicit money-pooling activities of small unlisted companies, Sebi has proposed a joint task force of financial regulators and intelligence agencies to bring them under regulatory ambit.

Share-based benefit rules don't apply to notional issues: Sebi

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 23:27

Market regulator Sebi has said the notional stock appreciation right (SAR) unit issued by companies to its promoters or employees does not qualify for share-based employee benefit regulations.

Railways modifies Tatkal rules: Here's what you should know

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 20:28

Indian Railways has modified rules on identity proof of passengers travelling on tickets issued under its Tatkal Scheme, it was officially announced here today.

Govt releases Rs 11,281 crore for settling farm claims

Last Updated: Monday, July 27, 2015, 21:30

The government on Monday said it has released Rs 11,281 crore between April and July to NABARD to pay interest subvention claims to banks for short-term crop loans of up to Rs 3 lakh to farmers.

Centre to launch 'unified' insurance product for farmers

Last Updated: Monday, July 27, 2015, 18:46

Amid concerns over rising incidents of farmer suicides in the country, the Narendra Modi-led government is planning to unveil an exclusive all-in-one insurance product for the farming community as part of its ongoing social security scheme.