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Centre mulling new SSP policy; to be effective July 116-JUL-09
The government is mulling over a new policy for single super phosphate fertiliser, which will be effective from the beginning of this month.
Divestment answer to India's eco concerns: Moody's16-JUL-09
The government plan to sell stakes in state-owned enterprises would help it address many of India's existing economic concerns and alleviate the current "fiscal stress", according to Moody's.
Man-made yarn prices up 2-4% on imposition of excise duty15-JUL-09
"The textile industry has raised the prices of man-made fibre and yarn up to 4 per cent as the centre has imposed central excise duty of 8 per cent on these items in the budget," traders said.
High borrowings may push up interest rates, MPs tell Govt15-JUL-09
The Centre's dependence on borrowings, which is about 40 per cent of its entire Budget, came up for debate today in the Rajya Sabha where members said high fiscal deficit would push the interest rates.
Road map for PSU disinvestment in 3-4 weeks: Finance Sec15-JUL-09
The Finance Ministry today said a road map for disinvestment in public sector units will be brought out in three-four weeks, but there would be no strategic sale.
Details on disinvestment soon: FM14-JUL-09
Firm on divesting stake in public sector undertakings, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said he has initiated talks with other ministries to identify PSUs where a portion of government equity could be sold and that details would be announced soon.
Govt's direct tax arrears at Rs 2.1 lakh cr at May-end14-JUL-09
The government's direct tax arrears, including income and corporate tax, stood at over Rs 2.1 lakh crore at the end of May this year, while about eight per cent of the total amount was collected so far.
Economy showing early signs of recovery: FM14-JUL-09
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said the economy was showing early signs of recovery and explained that the government had to increase borrowings to invest more in the absence of private investments.
Budget has not considered plight of marginal rubber farmers14-JUL-09
The Budget 2009-10 did not take into account the problems faced by the plantation sector in Kerala, especially the plight of marginal rubber farmers, an official of Cochin Rubber Merchants' Association said today.
NHPC, Oil India IPO this year; RITES divestment deferred: FM14-JUL-09
The government today said it would divest its holding in NHPC Ltd and Oil India through Initial Public Offer in the current financial year, but has deferred public issue of RITES Ltd.
No new amnesty scheme for tax evaders: Pranab14-JUL-09
Government has no plans to bring a new amnesty scheme for tax evaders and wants to amend the Indo-Mauritius tax treaty to curb its abuse by companies, the Rajya Sabha was informed today.
Fin Min-led GOM to handle 3G spectrum issues13-JUL-09
The government today constituted a Group of Ministers to look into pricing and auctioning of spectrum for 3G telephony that will revolutionise the way data is received and transferred on mobile phones.
Finance Minister allays fear of high govt borrowing11-JUL-09
The Government today allayed apprehensions that its high borrowings, pegged at about Rs 400,000 crore to fund its widening fiscal deficit, will dry up resources for the private sector, a fear that sent stock markets to a tailspin after presentation of the Union Budget.
Govt to return to FRBM target at the earliest: MoS finance10-JUL-09
The government today said it will return to the FRBM target for fiscal deficit at the earliest, as soon as the negative effects of the global economic crisis on India are overcome.
Moody's may downgrade India on worsening govt debt position10-JUL-09
Global rating agency Moody's today said that India's ratings may be downgraded if the government debt rises substantially, due to a lack of medium-term reforms and delay in privatization among others.
  
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