Every deposit in banks is safe: Jaitely
ONKAR SINGH/NEW DELHI Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Thursday assured the Lok Sabha that every deposit of the people in public sector banks is safe and there should not be any…
Govt to impose 30% import duty on Chana, Masoor
AMN The Government has decided to impose 30 per cent import duty on Chana (Chickpeas) and Masoor (Lentils) with immediate effect. The Ministry of Finance said, the production of Chickpeas…
Govt approves new Bill seeking to safeguard consumer rights
AMN Union Cabinet has approved a new Consumer Protection Bill that seeks to establish an authority to safeguard consumers’ rights, has the provisions for penalty and jail terms in case…
Govt approves new skill development scheme in Textiles sector
AMN / NEW DELHI Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs Wednesday gave approval for a new skill development scheme covering the entire value chain of the textile sector excluding spinning and…
PM’s EAC discusses employment scenario in the country
Our Correspondent / NEW DELHI The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister held its third meeting at the NITI Aayog here Tuesday. The meeting was attended by Chairman Dr…
Govt approves setting up of 42 Mega Food Parks
AMN /NEW DELHI The government has approved setting up of a total 42 Mega Food Parks in the country to create modern infrastructure for food processing. Union Minister for Food…
Govt approves setting up of 42 Mega Food Parks
AMN / NEW DELHI The government has approved setting up of a total 42 Mega Food Parks in the country to create modern infrastructure for food processing. Union Minister for…
Centre for bringing petroleum products under GST: Jaitley
AMN / NEW DELHI The Government is in favour of bringing petroleum products under the ambit of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and is awaiting a consensus among the…
Govt withdraws stock holding limits on sugar dealers
AMN / NEW DELHI The government has withdrawn stock holding and turnover limits on sugar dealers with immediate effect as demand-supply situation is likely to be comfortable with the estimated…
India to host WTO meet on food security
AMN India will host a meeting of WTO member countries in February to muster support for food security and other issues. Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu informed while speaking…