Met Dept has projected below normal monsoon at 93% of the long period average for this year
Trade sector grew by 4.8% to Rs 14.79 lakh crore in 2012-13
But the report didn't spell out what kind of restructuring it was recommending
It added there is an 'immediate need to simplify processes including those relating to tax policy and administration'
Jaitley said maintaining consistency in govt infrastructure policies needs to be urgently addressed
Survey says price rise remains an issue, calls for overhaul of subsidy regime
Say fiscal consolidation, inflation priority areas
Is seen moving in a 59.60 to 60.00 range during the session
According to the official, work has already begun in this direction and the health ministry has written to different states to identify land for setting up AIIMS in their respective states
It said the options before Finance Minister Arun Jaitley are limited
Says fiscal deficit has to be maintained at acceptable levels
Nasscom wants the Union govt to create a mission with initial seed capital of Rs 500 cr to promote entrepreneurship
He said it will speed up the country's development and help provide greater security and services to the people
Says subsidy saved by increasing retail price of urea can be used for development of agriculture and welfare of farmers
Q&A with the Chief Economist of RBS Wealth Division
It said the budget appears to be very well thought out and having something for all its stakeholders without being populist
PM wanted details on unmet targets and what needed to be done, in ministry presentation
The rail budget will be presented on July 8 and general budget on July 10
Spotlight likely to be on oil and gas, infrastructure, financials, real estate
Among the other likely highlights of the budget would be increasing the speed of elite Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains to 160-200 kmph