Raghuram Rajan calls on DEA Secy, discusses macro issues

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 8, 2015, 11:37

This is the first meeting of Das as a DEA Secretary with the RBI governor. Das, who was earlier Revenue Secretary, had assumed charge of the Economic Affairs Department on August 31.

US asks China to fast-track reforms, refrain from devaluation

Last Updated: Saturday, September 5, 2015, 12:53

As the world leaders expressed concern here over slowdown in China dragging down the global economic growth, the US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew has told his Chinese counterpart to ensure that the currency is allowed to move freely as per market forces.

US tells China at G20 to avoid 'competitive devaluation'

Last Updated: Friday, September 4, 2015, 23:53

US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew on Friday told his Chinese counterpart at a G20 meeting in Ankara to avoid competitive devaluation and improve communication of Beijing`s economic policy.

Shaktikanta Das takes charge as Economic Affairs Secretary

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 23:22

Senior IAS officer Shaktikanta Das has taken charge as the Secretary for Department of Economic Affairs in the Finance Ministry.

Bad elements in tax dept to be dealt with: Revenue secy

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 15:30

Promising just and fair decision in all tax matters, the new Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia today said "bad elements" in the tax department will be identified and "taken care of" so that they don't spoil the investment climate.

Ratan Watal new Finance Secy, new team takes charge

Last Updated: Monday, August 31, 2015, 22:15

Ahead of beginning of work on the Budget for 2016-17, government Monday designated Ratan P Watal as new Finance Secretary even as a new team of officials took charge at the finance ministry.

Tapan Ray assumes office as Corporate Affairs Secretary

Last Updated: Monday, August 31, 2015, 21:02

Tapan Ray Monday took charge as Corporate Affairs Secretary, replacing Anjuly Chib Duggal who assumed office as Financial Services Secretary.

India plans to amend RBI Act by Feb to set up monetary panel: Official

Last Updated: Monday, August 31, 2015, 14:18

The government plans to change the Reserve Bank of India Act before the end of the fiscal year so it can set up a new committee to direct the country`s monetary policy, retiring Finance Secretary Rajeev Mehrishi told Reuters.

Coal scam: Court to hear arguments on charges from Sept 14

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 18:05

A special court on Wednesday decided to commence arguments next month on framing charges in a coal block allocation case in which ex-Coal Secretary H C Gupta and two others were summoned as accused.

Govt working on various fronts to push up exports: Comm Secy

Last Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2015, 19:31

Commerce Secretary Rita Teaotia said the ministry is focusing on exports sectors with a huge potential such as pharmaceuticals, ready-made garments, leather, gems and jewellery, chemicals and agro-chemicals.

No intention of banning P-Notes overnight: Rev Secy

Last Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2015, 19:30

Clearing the air on P-Notes, Revenue Secretary Shaktikanta Das Thursday said the government has no intention of banning these financial instruments overnight and it is examining how to improve the disclosures.

Loans under PMMY to double to over Rs 1 lakh cr by March

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2015, 13:16

Since the launch of the scheme in April by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, about Rs 14,000 crore worth of loans have been disbursed under the scheme to 20 lakh people.