Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/budget/article/budget-2021-all-eyes-will-be-on-the-package-fm-unveils-for-state-run-banks-121013100794_1.html A status check on the consolidation of four sets of state-run banks offers clues to the hard decisions that are needed, write Abhijit
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Statsguru: Economic Survey sets the tone for most awaited Union Budget | Business Standard News
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/budget/article/statsguru-economic-survey-sets-the-tone-for-most-awaited-union-budget-121013100764_1.html The Survey batted for a bold fiscal expansion to make the economic recovery more broad-based Economists are already factoring in a fiscal deficit
The internet versus democracy – The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/the-internet-versus-democracy/2183300/ The problem, of course, lies in internet governance—namely, the absence of rules. The virtues of cyber-libertarianism have become inseparable from its vices Plenty
MSMEs, startups seek better debt access, GST relaxation, more from FM Sitharaman | –BUDGET 2021 EXPECTATIONS FOR MSMES–: The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/budget/budget-2021-expectations-msmes-startups-seek-better-debt-access-gst-relaxation-more-from-fm-sitharaman/2183147/ Union Budget 2021 Expectations for MSMEs: India’s complex tax and financial regulatory regime are one of the reasons for our low rankings across
RBI to retain key rates, maintain accommodative stance in Feb policy meet–business today
Clipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/sectors/banks/rbi-policy-meet-central-bank-to-keep-key-rates-unchanged-maintain-accommodative-stance/story/429696.html In the last MPC meet on December 4, the RBI had kept benchmark repurchase (repo) rate unchanged at 4 per cent amid concerns
GST mop-up rises 8% to Rs 1.20 lakh crore record high in Jan–business today
Clipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/current/economy-politics/gst-mop-up-rises-8-to-rs-120-crore-record-high-in-jan/story/429695.html Of the total GST collection, CGST is Rs 21,923 crore, SGST is Rs 29,014 crore, IGST is Rs 60,288 crore (including Rs 27,424
CEA bats for private sector-led bad bank to counter NPAs–business today
Clipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/sectors/banks/cea-bats-for-private-sector-led-bad-bank-to-counter-npas/story/429693.html The Economic Survey 2017 had proposed this idea, suggesting the creation of a bad bank called Public Sector Asset Rehabilitation Agency (PARA) to
Budget Dictionary: A one-stop guide for financial terms | Deccan Herald
Clipped from: https://www.deccanherald.com/business/union-budget/budget-dictionary-a-one-stop-guide-for-financial-terms-945171.html Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharman will unveil the closely-watched Union Budget on February 1 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharman will unveil the closely-watched Union Budget
Banks might be staring at a spike in retail NPAs – -COVID IMPACT: The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/covid-impact-banks-might-be-staring-at-a-spike-in-retail-npas/articleshow/80615103.cms SynopsisRBL Bank’s gross NPAs fell to 1.84% compared to 3.33% a year ago, but including loans that were not classified as NPAs due
PMLA case: Kochhars, Venugopal Dhoot told to appear in court on February 12 – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/pmla-case-kochhars-venugopal-dhoot-told-to-appear-in-court-on-february-12/articleshow/80603915.cmsSynopsis Special PMLA Judge AA Nandgoankar took cognisance of the complaint filed by ED on Saturday and directed all the accused to remain present
Power distribution could land Rs 3-lakh crore reforms scheme today – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/power-distribution-could-land-rs-3-lakh-crore-reforms-scheme-today/articleshow/80618247.cmsSynopsis The loss reduction targets would be set state-wise and money will be disbursed gradually when they are achieved. While the prepaid smart
Making structural changes can give fillip to the MSMEs in the upcoming budget – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/sme-sector/making-structural-changes-can-give-fillip-to-the-msmes-in-the-upcoming-budget/articleshow/80598173.cmsSynopsis It is critical for the government to take some bold moves that helps in revival of the sector and boosts investor confidence. Covid-19 impacted
A case for better tax-policies for MSMEs – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/sme-sector/a-case-for-better-tax-policies-for-msmes/articleshow/80609973.cmsSynopsis Tax reforms and schemes that ought to encourage trading and ease of business – including on e-commerce platforms – have seemingly complicated the
Manufacturing under Customs Bonded Warehouse – Opening up new possibilities – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/trade/exports/insights/manufacturing-under-customs-bonded-warehouse-opening-up-new-possibilities/articleshow/80609584.cmsSynopsis The manufacturing industry expects that the government, through the Budget, would bring in incentives or new schemes to infuse fresh life and to
Digital (un)democracy: Frequent internet shutdowns make a mockery of ease of doing business–times of india
Clipped from: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-editorials/digital-undemocracy-frequent-internet-shutdowns-make-a-mockery-of-ease-of-doing-business/TOI Edit Times of India’s Edit Page team comprises senior journalists with wide-ranging interests who debate and opine on the news and issues of
Spend and Grow, Borrow to Spend–the economic times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/blogs/et-editorials/spend-and-grow-borrow-to-spend/ET Edit Quick takes, analyses and macro-level views on all contemporary economic, financial and political events. Amidst unprecedented economic contraction, the Union budget needs
Revamping Monetary Policy Target–the economic times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/blogs/et-editorials/revamping-monetary-policy-target/ET Edit Quick takes, analyses and macro-level views on all contemporary economic, financial and political events. This newspaper does not believe that, in an
Think before you type: Backdoors to WhatsApp chats are open. Here’s how to shut them. – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/prime/technology-and-startups/think-before-you-type-backdoors-to-whatsapp-chats-are-open-heres-how-to-shut-them-/primearticleshow/80612266.cms SynopsisPrivate chats, group chats, and user profiles from messaging platforms getting leaked is a constant threat. While Big Tech, lawmakers, and privacy advocates
Government proposal of Rs 7,000 cr PLI for IT hardware insignificant; at least Rs 20,000 cr needed: MAIT – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/electronics/government-proposal-of-rs-7000-cr-pli-for-it-hardware-insignificant-at-least-rs-20000-cr-needed-mait/articleshow/80612437.cms?utm_source=ETTopNews&utm_medium=HPTN&utm_campaign=AL1&utm_content=23Synopsis The Manufacturers’ Association of Information Technology (MAIT), whose members include Apple, Dell, HP and Lenovo, wants the government to address various disabilities that
Power demand touches all-time high of 189.64 GW on Saturday – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/power-demand-touches-all-time-high-of-189-64-gw-on-saturday/articleshow/80613467.cms?utm_source=ETTopNews&utm_medium=HPTN&utm_campaign=AL1&utm_content=23Synopsis “Power demand galloping. All India demand: 1,89,644 MW (189.64 GW) at 10.39 hrs today (January 30) crossed the previous highest all India demand