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.

Finance Ministry knocks down PM Modi's idea of Rs 25 currency notes

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 13:20

To overcome usual shortage of coins, Union government should have coins only in denominations of rupees one and five with gradual introduction of coins of rupees ten to ultimately replace notes of this denomination.

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.

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.

Developers allowed to divest 100% equity in road projects

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 22:47

The government Wednesday allowed developers to divest 100 percent equity in projects two years after the completion of such schemes, a move that can unlock investments worth about Rs 4,500 crore in the sector.

GST: Session not prorogued, govt options open

Last Updated: Thursday, August 13, 2015, 18:36

Government on Thursday appeared to be keeping its options open on convening a special session of Parliament for enacting the GST law on which Finance Minister Arun Jaitley declared that it was determined to stick to the rollout deadline of April 1, 2016.

CCEA approves proposal for strengthening drug regulatory system

Last Updated: Thursday, August 13, 2015, 00:03

To facilitate domestic manufacture of quality medical products, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) Wednesday approved a proposal for strengthening and upgrading the drug regulatory system both at the Central and state level.

Never said Maggi will return to retail shelves soon: Ram Vilas Paswan

Last Updated: Friday, August 7, 2015, 19:15

Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Friday said he never remarked that Maggi noodles will soon return to retail shelves.

Maggi row: Maintain decorum, wait till facts come to light, says PM Modi

Last Updated: Thursday, August 6, 2015, 20:30

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has advised maintaining decorum on the Maggi row till all facts come to light, Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said Thursday.

Maggi will return to retail shelves soon: Paswan

Last Updated: Thursday, August 6, 2015, 17:13

Despite the stand taken by the food safety watchdog, Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Thursday said he was hopeful that Nestle`s Maggi will be back on the shelves soon, drawing comfort from favourable test reports for the top instant noodles brand from some accredited laboratories.

Govt names Additional Secretary to RBI board in place of Fin Secy

Last Updated: Friday, July 31, 2015, 11:53

As per the convention, Economic Affairs Secretary besides the Financial Services Secretary is part of Central Board Directors of RBI.

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.