Manmohan, Montek were reluctant reformers: Arun Maria

Last Updated: Friday, September 11, 2015, 14:12

Former Planning Commission member Arun Maira has revealed that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had inducted him as a change management expert but never backed any changes.

Not much of a case for RBI to lower interest rates: Montek

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 21:12

Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia on Tuesday said there is not much of a case for the Reserve Bank to lower the interest rates.

Poll outcome unlikely to hit reforms agenda: Ahluwalia

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 21:11

Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting, Ahluwalia said tapering in the US indeed poses a risk for the global markets, but well-managed economies would withstand the shock.

India's growth decline mainly due to domestic factors, says Montek

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 23:59

Ahluwalia said that India could potentially sustain a growth rate of 7 percent but "the question is, how long will it take to get there."

WEF 2014: 'India's growth story intact; investors curious about elections'

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 00:13

Indian leaders on Thursday reiterated that the country's growth story remains intact even as the rich and powerful at the WEF appeared to be curious about the outcome of upcoming polls especially with advent of Aam Aadmi Party.

Economy growing at 5%, no need to ring alarm bells: Montek

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 14:25

Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh said there is no need to ring alarm bells for the Indian economy as it was already growing at 5 percent and the rate would improve further.

Central banks should not look only at inflation target: Montek

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 21:35

Ahead of the RBI's quarterly policy review, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia Monday said controlling inflation should not be the only target of central banks.

CCI nod not leading to spurt in investments, says Montek

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 20:51

CCI has so far cleared projects worth over Rs 6 lakh crore.

Create infrastructure to boost manufacturing: Montek

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 15:54

India has not done well in manufacturing and it needs to create infrastructure for boosting industrial growth, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said Thursday.

GDP rate likely to touch 7.5-8% next year: Montek

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 22:48

The economic growth rate was expected to be at 7.5-8 percent next year, Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia said Friday.

India should cut debt in 5-6 years: Montek

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 20:05

India should reduce its debt within 5-6 years by putting fiscal policy on the right path, but "draconian changes" are not the answer, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia Thursday said.

Poor economy derails Plan Comm's 8% growth target in 12th Plan

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 11:45

Attributing lower-than-expected growth to global factors, Montek Singh Ahluwalia said 12th Plan's growth target could be lowered to around 7.5 percent.