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'Bigger part of slowdown is due to lack of reforms'

Q&A with Ajay Chhibber, Assistant Secretary General, United Nations Development Programme

Govt cuts tax-free bonds size by Rs 7,000 cr

IIFCL issue first to hit market on Monday

Hooda woos investors to Haryana with FDI in retail, land reforms

He was speaking at the World Economic Forum

There is a method in our madness: Mayaram

India's growth must be inclusive with reforms for an equitable society

FM to meet state CMs, banks to review credit flow

Employment generation is also going to be a key focus area

Govt should make bodies like CBI, CVC independent: Rai

Moots constitutional backing for Lok Pal to enable them to function independently and effectively

Finance Ministry may soften GAAR, retro blow

Shome panel recommendations may not be accepted completely

Chidambaram not enthused by RBI's stance

Upset over RBI's decision to leave interest rates unchanged on inflation concerns despite govt unveiling 5-yr fiscal consolidation road map

FinMin for partial okay to Shome panel's retro tax suggestions

The ministry was expecting Rs 35,000 to Rs 40,000 cr by way of retrospective tax on indirect transfer of Indian assets by non-residents

11% cut in govt firms' FY13 tax-free bond issues

This is lower than the Rs 60,000 cr announced in Budget 2012-13

FM to meet state CMs, banks to review credit flow

Chidambaram will look at recovery issues with state govts, pending projects, and flow of credit to micro & small enterprises, weaker sections and minority community

ID proof may be mandatory for claiming third party insurance

Govt considering the move to combat fraudulent people who are coming forward as claimants, siphoning off money from the insurers

Interest rate cut likely in 2-3 weeks: SBI

Other banks may also pick up lead from SBI and cut rates ahead of the festive season

Like doctors, banks also should work beyond business hours: Rana Kapoor

He was speaking at a session on 'Financing Next Generation Corporations at the World' Economic Forum.

SBI gives KFA Nov 30 deadline to bring equity

However, it has not specified whether the government would liquidate Kingfisher¿s assets to recover its dues if the deadline is not met

Bodies like CBI, CVC need autonomy: CAG Vinod Rai

Says constitutional backing would enable them to function independently and effectively

Uncertainty, delay in approvals increase business cost, says industry

However, showed optimism that things had started changing in India lately

RBI, Sebi propose changes in RGESS investment norms for MFs

There might be some restrictions on participation of MFs, with only funds meeting specific conditions to be allowed

National Inv. board decision in 2-3 weeks

Mayaram expresses confidence that fiscal deficit and disinvestment targets will be met

Industry assails uncertainty

It says India needs to realise it is competing with other emerging market for investments