Finance - general
RBI keeps poliy repo rate unchanged at 4%
07 Apr 2021
RBI noted that since the MPC’s meeting in February, lingering effects of the slowdown in the global economy in Q4 of 2020 have persisted, high frequency indicators vehicle sales, railway freight traffic, toll collections, goods and services tax revenues, e-way bills, and steel consumption suggest that a gradual but uneven recovery may be forming
EPFO announces 8.5% interest rate for 2020-21
04 Mar 2021
RBI keeps rates on hold as inflation spikes; sees delay in growth revival
08 Dec 2020
On growth prospects of the economy, RBI said the signs of recovery are far from being broadbased and are dependent on sustained policy support
FM announces Rs265,000-cr fresh stimulus to Covid-hit economy
20 Nov 2020
As part of the relief package, Sitharaman also announced a new scheme to promote employment, called `AatmaNirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana, offering EPF support to EPFO-registered establishments taking in new employees or re-employing those who lost jobs earlier
Fifteenth Finance Commission submits report
12 Nov 2020
Centre announces cash stimulus to revitalise economy
15 Oct 2020
Finance minister Nirmala Sitaraman today announced a slew stimulus measures that include Rs12,000-crore 50-year interest-free loans to states for capital spending, a cash voucher scheme for government employees in lieu of LTC + 3 times ticket fare, Rs25,000 crore central sector scheme etc, which, along with private initiatives, will generate Rs1,00,000 crore of additional demand
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