Sitharaman likely to focus on poor, farm sector next
Rediff.com14 May 2020

Later, there may be some tax relief aimed at the middle class and measures to benefit...

Sitharaman takes stock of coronavirus impact on economy
Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

While the meetings on Friday were preliminary discussions, it is learnt that sectors...

Modi to review ministries' work in quest for turnaround
Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Starting today, Modi and top officials in the Prime Minister's Office will be briefed...

Modi, team to start pre-Budget consultations next week
Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

In the 2020-21 Budget, the prime minister and the finance minister are keen to stamp...

PM's economic advisory council may be rejigged
Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Among possible new members, former chief economic advisor Arvind Virmani's name is...

New fiscal year, bureaucratic reforms: Talking points for Modi's I-Day speech
Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Entry of a higher number of technocrats, an appraisal system for civil servants and the...

Govt's latest worry: double counting of deposits, RBI asked to check
Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Eco affairs secretary says double counting possible; cash availability to improve in...

Expect big rural push in Budget
Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Agri experts are meeting FinMin ministry officials on Monday to give their inputs on...