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Return of the smuggler
With import duty on gold raised to 8 per cent, smugglers are back at work. The author reports on the novel ways in which the yellow metal is being illegally brought into the country
 "Return of the smuggler")
Nod for sovereign bond issue by public sector banks unlikely
Public Sector Undertaking banks, financial institutions may be tapped
 "Nod for sovereign bond issue by public sector banks unlikely")
Consumer durables likely to face higher import duty
However, worries on inadequate import and issues for the FTA pacts
 "Consumer durables likely to face higher import duty")
Chidambaram hints at overseas bonds by PSUs, import curbs
Says, RBI policy hints at interest rate easing once rupee stabilises
 "Chidambaram hints at overseas bonds by PSUs, import curbs")
Govt may cut expenditure to control fiscal deficit
The Centre's fiscal deficit touched Rs 2.62 lakh cr in the first three months of FY14
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Can't leave too many people out of tax net: Parthasarathi Shome
Interview with Advisor to the finance minister
 "Can't leave too many people out of tax net: Parthasarathi Shome")
India's representatives at multilateral institutions called to meet FM
When he meets the representatives on August 20, the FM is likely to take their feedback on various macroeconomic issues
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Petroleum under GST ambit, but alcohol & tobacco out for now
FM also agrees to most of the technical demands of the states
 "Petroleum under GST ambit, but alcohol & tobacco out for now")
Seizure of smuggled gold zooms 365% in Q1
This year, revenue authorities expect this to rise 150% over last year to around Rs 250 cr
 "Seizure of smuggled gold zooms 365% in Q1")
Women's bank to get 125 officers from PSBs
Most officers to be taken one level above here; their experience would not count for promotions
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Govt looks at regular issues of sovereign bonds
Before deciding will study impact of measures by Reserve Bank of India
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It's possible to have GST by 2014: Abdul Rahim Rather
Interview with Chairman, Empowered Committee of State Finance Ministers
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Excise duty blow to firms selling goods below cost
Tax relief to be given only when market penetration is not the aim
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'My first priority will be to build consensus for GST'
Q&A with Abdul Rahim Rather, GST panel new head
 "'My first priority will be to build consensus for GST'")
J&K minister Rahim Rather new GST panel head
Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit, who also holds finance minister portfolio, proposed Rather's name and no one opposed it
 "J&K minister Rahim Rather new GST panel head")
Easier norms in offing for MSMEs
A study by CIMSME contends 90% of banks are in favour of a different credit rating scale for MSMEs
Centre plans more roadshows abroad
FM has already met investors in Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong, Europe, west Asia and the US
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Sector multipliers of new bank licences
Biz opportunities loom for IT firms, ATM providers & servicers and property developers
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PSBs could lose some good talent to new banks
The biggest exodus might be seen at middle and lower levels, due to better remuneration and career prospects
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