Government Policy, Finance and general News and Articles

  • Sep
  • 20
  • 2012

The Bitter Diesel & The Sweet Barfi

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What a week it has been – first the Government infused a bitter pill on the citizens of the country by two non-populist steps in increasing diesel rates by five rupees a litre and substantially enhancing the prices of cooking gas over six cylinders in a year (three for the current year). This was followed by yet another bold decision of allowing foreign direct investment (FDI) in retail and aviation, which is being opposed by most political parties, besides ruling congress’s own allies and members.

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  • Sep
  • 20
  • 2012

CBI cautions Against Misleading E-Mails Purported To Be Sent By CBI

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Certain instances of some e-mails with malicious and misleading content purported to be sent from CBI have come to the notice of Central Bureau of Investigation. The Sender(s) falsely claim that Central Bureau of Investigation is monitoring financial transactions of individuals and authenticating/proposing to take action on such transactions.

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  • Sep
  • 20
  • 2012

Only High Court Judge To Be President Of CESTAT, VPs Post Abolished

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In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution of India, the President hereby makes the following rules to further amend the Customs, Excise And Service Tax Appellate Tribunal Members (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1987, namely:

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  • Sep
  • 18
  • 2012

FDI in retail to boost farmers growth

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India is sold in the hands of US and European economy. This is the new slogan which might be used across the nation from Monday 17th September 2012 onwards. Every political party will come up with various types of activities like Traffic Jam, and Violence Activities in order to protest against the reform which has been declared on last Friday by the Indian Government.

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  • Sep
  • 17
  • 2012

Foreign Direct Investment in Single-Brand Product Retail Trading (SBRT)

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CA Kamal Garg The Cabinet has vide PRESS RELEASE, DATED 14-9-2012, approved the proposal of the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion for amendment of the existing policy on Foreign Direct Investment in Single-Brand Product Retail Trading. Vide Press Note 1 (2012 Series) dated 10-1-2012, Government had permitted FDI, up to 100%, in single brand product [...]

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  • Sep
  • 14
  • 2012

Govt approves FDI in multi-brand product retail trading subject to conditions

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The Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion for permitting FDI in multi-brand retail trading, subject to specified conditions.

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  • Sep
  • 14
  • 2012

Review of the policy of Foreign Investment in Companies Operating in the Broadcasting Sector

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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the proposal of the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion for Review of the policy on Foreign Investment (FI) in companies operating in the Broadcasting Sector.

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  • Sep
  • 14
  • 2012

Govt approves foreign investment up to 49 percent, in Power Trading Exchanges

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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the proposal of the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion for permitting foreign investment up to 49 percent, in Power Trading Exchanges.

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  • Sep
  • 14
  • 2012

FDI in Civil Aviation Sector – Foreign airlines permitted to make foreign investment, up to 49 percent

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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the proposal of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion for permitting foreign airlines to make foreign investment, up to 49 percent in scheduled and non-scheduled air transport services.

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  • Sep
  • 13
  • 2012

Diesel Price hiked by Rs 5 per litre; Subsidised LPG Cylinders restricted to 6 in a year

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Diesel Price Increased by Rs 5 per litre; Subsidised Domestic LPG Cylinders restricted to 6 in a year. No increase in PDS Kerosene and Petrol Prices

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