Draft base rate guidelines credit negative for banks: Moody's

Last Updated: Monday, September 7, 2015, 22:17

International rating agency Moody's Monday said the Reserve Bank's draft guidelines for base rate computation are credit negative for banks as they will reduce their loan-pricing flexibility.

Prasad to take stock of spectrum trading norms Friday

Last Updated: Thursday, September 3, 2015, 19:25

Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has called a meeting of DoT officials Friday to discuss a taxation issue related to proposed spectrum trading guidelines.

FSSAI to frame norms for product approval in 6 months

Last Updated: Monday, August 31, 2015, 22:22

To streamline its product approval process, food safety watchdog FSSAI will frame a new set of regulations in next six months, after the earlier procedures had to be scrapped following court orders, including in the Maggi noodles case.

Govt approves spectrum sharing by telcos to reduce call drops

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 22:14

In a bid to ease telecom congestion, the government Wednesday allowed companies to share airwaves in the same band so as to reduce call drops but did not allow leasing of spectrum.

Now, NRIs can invest in National Pension System

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 22, 2015, 15:15

The government will shortly come out with a clarification on FEMA guidelines to facilitate non-resident Indians to invest in National Pension System.

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.

RBI norms on corporate loan recast credit Positive for banks: Moody's

Last Updated: Monday, June 15, 2015, 14:39

The new RBI guidelines will allow banks to acquire majority equity stakes in corporates that are unable to honour their debt commitments. And acquiring a majority stake would make it easier for the banks to install new company management.

Tata Starbucks suspends use of ingredients not approved by FSSAI

Last Updated: Monday, June 15, 2015, 13:04

The company said it will use other FSSAI-approved ingredients that meet Starbucks global standards so as to enable it to continue offering its range of beverages.

Telecom Commission finalises views on spectrum sharing, trading norms

Last Updated: Thursday, June 11, 2015, 15:57

Inter-ministerial panel Telecom Commission (TC) today said it has finalised its view on the much awaited spectrum sharing and trading guidelines, which will be sent to the Cabinet for final approval by month-end.

Local industrialists get lesson on export incentives, PF rules

Last Updated: Sunday, May 24, 2015, 15:20

The event was organised by 'IamSME of India', an industry body having presence in North India.

Sebi to fix strict enforcement timelines, focus on refund

Last Updated: Sunday, May 17, 2015, 18:03

The major thrust of these policy initiatives was on enhanced investor awareness and education, spreading reach to investors and enhancing investor confidence through effective market surveillance.

'Smart cities required for sustainable urbanisation in India'

Last Updated: Friday, May 15, 2015, 23:53

Smart and planned cities are required for sustainable urbanisation and to accommodate the growing urban population in the country and it must be ensured that all constructions are earthquake-resistant, Union Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Secretary Nandita Chatterjee said.