Indian economic reforms on right track: US

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 14, 2015, 11:43

A series of reforms unleashed by India in recent months are "important steps" around open, predictable and rules based reforms, a senior American trade official has said, but insisted that more needs to be done to attract foreign investments in particular those from the US.

Commerce Ministry to take steps to improve ease of doing biz for SEZs

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 31, 2015, 14:29

As the removal of MAT and DDT is unlikely, the Commerce Ministry has initiated the exercise to facilitate ease of doing business for special economic zones (SEZs) to revive the interest of investors.

'Ease of doing business talk must move beyond ranking'

Last Updated: Monday, March 16, 2015, 22:38

Emphasising on the need for India to achieve higher growth trajectory, a senior government official today said that ease of doing business must be ensured for the country's own sake and not just for achieving higher ranking on this index at the global level.

Govt to ease process of doing business in India: Jaitley

Last Updated: Saturday, March 14, 2015, 14:04

Jaitley stressed that the new government's priority was to improve the credibility of the Indian economy.

Ease of Doing Biz: Only 3 documents needed for imports, exports

Last Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2015, 20:50

The move will also lead to reduction in transaction cost and time. Currently, around 10 documents are needed to fulfil the official obligations.

Ease of doing biz: Exporters can use credit cards to pay fee

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 3, 2015, 13:37

To further improve the ease of doing business in India, the Commerce Ministry is taking steps that include allowing exporters and importers to make the payment of fee through debit or credit cards.

'Cos law amendments to improve ease of doing biz in India'

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 17, 2014, 21:30

The proposed changes to companies law that were cleared by the Lok Sabha Wednesday would provide relief to corporates and improve ease of doing business in India, according to experts.

Cabinet clears changes to Companies Act for ease of doing biz

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 2, 2014, 22:26

Within months of the new Companies Act coming into force, the government on Tuesday cleared a slew of changes to this law to make it easier for corporates to do business and to ensure severe punishment for those raising illegal deposits from the public.

India ranked 98th best country for business: Forbes

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 17:59

India has been ranked 98th in the Forbes list of world's best countries for doing business that has cited poverty, corruption and discrimination against girls among the challenges facing the country.

Will poor ranking on doing business index affects the FDI inflows?

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 16:35

In a scenario where P Chidambaram is working overtime to attract more FDI (foreign direct investment) inflows into the country, the recent World Bank report on ‘Doing Business’ has come as a dampener for the domestic economy

Delhi tops chart to start a biz in India: WB study

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 15:29

It is easiest to start a business in New Delhi within India, while Hyderabad is the fastest for closing an enterprise, says a World Bank study.

India better placed in protecting investor interests

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 21:04

India might have been ranked lower when it comes to overall ease of doing business, but the country is a much better place in terms of protecting investor interest and companies getting credit for their activities.