Gujarat easiest place to do business in India: World Bank

Last Updated: Monday, September 14, 2015, 21:32

The move would also help in improving India's overall ranking in the global Doing Business Study. India has been placed at 142nd position among 182 nations.

Gujarat is best Indian state for business: World Bank

Last Updated: Monday, September 14, 2015, 18:01

Gujarat was ranked on the top Monday, among states, on the ease of doing business index prepared by the World Bank, while Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand were placed at the second and third positions, respectively.

Policymakers need to change regulatory mindset: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Saturday, September 12, 2015, 20:36

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said policymakers need to change their regulatory mindset asserting that role of state should be minimised and government monopoly must end wherever possible.

Ease of doing business is a challenge in India: Diageo CEO

Last Updated: Friday, September 11, 2015, 21:55

Stating that ease of doing business is a 'challenge' in India, world's largest spirits maker Diageo's CEO Ivan Menezes today said it has to be 'significantly' improved.

DIPP may announce states' ranking on ease of doing biz this week

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 23:26

The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) is expected to release the ranking of states on 'ease of doing business' this week.

Ease of doing biz: Cos bat for single-window clearance

Last Updated: Monday, August 31, 2015, 23:10

Top companies, including Tata Steel, Hindustan Unilever, ONGC and industry chambers have called for a single window clearance, simplification of regulatory mechanisms and tax structures, among others, to improve ease of doing business in India.

FDI reporting module to promote ease of doing business: RBI

Last Updated: Monday, August 24, 2015, 22:09

Reserve Bank Monday said the launch of a module for reporting Foreign Currency Transfer of Shares (FCTRS) is a step forward in the direction of promoting ease of doing business in India.

Bankruptcy code, litigation policy to be ready soon: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2015, 22:57

To improve ease of doing business, government will soon finalise three new important laws - the litigation policy, the bankruptcy code and an arbitration law, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said Tuesday.

Cabinet clears amendments to Arbitration Act

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 5, 2015, 22:39

Seeking to ensure faster settlement of commercial disputes, Cabinet Wednesday cleared a proposal to amend the Arbitration Act which sets a fixed timeline for arbitrators to resolve cases.

India aiming to be among top 30 in 'ease of doing biz': Sinha

Last Updated: Saturday, August 1, 2015, 21:32

India is aiming to be among the top 30 countries in the world in terms of ease of doing business, Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha has said.

Ficci writes to PMO, reels off steps to improve ease of biz

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 23:52

With an eye on improving ease of doing business in the MSME sector, industry body Ficci has written to the Prime Minister's Office suggesting ways to tackle contentious issues, including land acquisition, 'inspector raj' and regulations and their compliance.

'Traders can pay fees using credit, debit cards from this week'

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 15:21

Exporters and importers will be allowed to pay their fees and penalties through debit or credit cards from this week, a move aimed at further improving the ease of doing business in India.