Government policies

New science and technology policy aims at doubling R&D spend

03 Jan 2013

India bars tourists from journalistic activities

02 Jan 2013

Khemka justifies cancellation of Vadra-DLF deal

02 Jan 2013

Rangarajan panel moots parity-based gas pricing

02 Jan 2013

Villagers launch fresh protest against Jaitapur N-plant

02 Jan 2013

India looks at gold import curbs, diesel deregulation to pare deficit

India looks at gold import curbs, diesel deregulation to pare deficit

02 Jan 2013

A fifty per cent reduction in gold imports would mean a $10.5 billion increase in the country’s foreign exchange reserves, according to Chidambaram

Special task force to look into women’s safety in Delhi

01 Jan 2013

Government reduces import tariff value of gold and silver

01 Jan 2013

Government offers 17 coal blocks to PSUs

01 Jan 2013

Decision on IKEA’s India plans put off

Decision on IKEA’s India plans put off

31 Dec 2012

IKEA is reported to have sought approval to sell items such as upholstery and other accessories, consumer electronics, leather products and lifestyle products apart from food and beverages through its furniture outlets

Aakash 3 tablets to feature SIM slot, more applications

Aakash 3 tablets to feature SIM slot, more applications

31 Dec 2012

The Aakash 2 tablet is being sold to students at Rs1,130  - a 50 per cent subsidy on the government’s buying price of Rs2,263

ISPs exiting business even as internet looks for explosive growth

28 Dec 2012

Governments should not be in the business of broadcasting: TRAI

Governments should not be in the business of broadcasting: TRAI

28 Dec 2012

The recommendation comes in the backdrop of the Tamil Nadu government making a strong pitch for granting licence to state government-owned Arasu TV to run its cable network

CMs urge caution on cash transfer of subsidies

27 Dec 2012

Government to sell 12.5 per cent equity of RCF for about Rs360 crore

26 Dec 2012

India announces fresh sops to boost exports

India announces fresh sops to boost exports

26 Dec 2012

The government today announced an extension of the interest subsidy scheme as also an increase in the number of products and markets covered by the various incentive schemes

No service tax on Bima Yojana insurance schemes

26 Dec 2012

Government hikes wheat support price to Rs1,350 per quintal

26 Dec 2012

Rangarajan formula could almost double natural gas price

Rangarajan formula could almost double natural gas price

24 Dec 2012

The Rangarajan Committee on gas pricing has suggested a complex pricing formula that will lead to near doubling of the natural gas price to about $8 per mmbtu against the current price of $4.2 per mmbtu

New banking laws to make it easier for PSU banks to raise capital

21 Dec 2012

New banking bill cleared by both houses of Parliament

20 Dec 2012

Lok Sabha passes bill to amend banking regulations

Lok Sabha passes bill to amend banking regulations

18 Dec 2012

The bill proposes to increase shareholders’ voting rights to 26 per cent from the existing 10 per cent and also paves the way for issuance of new licences and consolidation in the sector

Internet broadband subscriber base falls way below target

14 Dec 2012

Cabinet clears land acquisition bill

13 Dec 2012

Election Commission slams government's move to raise LPG quota

11 Dec 2012