Economy & Policy Interviews
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June 05, 2021, Saturday
Do not politicise GST Council: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
The government is conscious of the intensity of the second wave of Covid-19 and is assessing its full impact before coming out ...
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June 02, 2021, Wednesday
Covid-related death claims have become a concern: Bajaj Allianz Life CEO
The experience in group term has been worsening because group term is more efficient in reporting claims, says MD Chugh
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May 30, 2021, Sunday
Stimulus package should be broad-based, like Budget: NITI Aayog chief
In a Q&A, Amitabh Kant says the package should aim to lift growth instead of picking specific sectors for assistance
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May 29, 2021, Saturday
While spearheading CoWIN, my challenge has been the scale: R S Sharma
We registered 13.7 million in a matter of eight hours-that was the scale, said Sharma
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May 27, 2021, Thursday
Time has come for fiscal stimulus to support the economy: Uday Kotak
We are working with the government and vaccine manufacturers to increase the vaccine available for Indian business and ...
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April 21, 2021, Wednesday
Do not make promises that you know you cannot keep: Suresh Prabhu
Former environment and power minister and current Sherpa on negotiations with G7 and G20, Suresh Prabhu tells Aditi Phadnis in an ...
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April 02, 2021, Friday
We remain optimistic about targets for upcoming fiscal year: Tarun Bajaj
We will have higher revenue, but also our expenditure would exceed the revised estimates in the Budget, said Bajaj
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March 26, 2021, Friday
Capacity building at appropriate time is important, says ISA's Ajay Mathur
International Solar Alliance (ISA): We don't want to land in the same situation as that of fossil fuels when it comes to waste, ...
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March 25, 2021, Thursday
Privatising small PSUs first not a good idea: NITI Aayog's Amitabh Kant
What is required is for unions to be convinced that the steps being taken are in their and the country's best interests, says
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March 19, 2021, Friday
Carmakers agreed for 1% incentive, but govt wants more: Road secretary
In an interview, Road Secretary Aramane speaks about the sops that the govt will provide and the relevance of synergy between the ...
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March 17, 2021, Wednesday
We have Covid vaccination data for any post facto verification: R S Sharma
The only problem we have now is that hospitals don't follow the system of vaccination many times, says Sharma
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March 06, 2021, Saturday
We've done heavy pruning in crop portfolio: GIC Re chairman & MD Srivastava
We will be looking to prune our portfolio to make GIC Re a healthier entity, said MD Srivastava
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February 24, 2021, Wednesday
Reducing pendency of complaints is priority: ICAI president Jambusaria
Govt has to balance between ease of doing biz and ensuring compliance, says Jambusaria
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February 10, 2021, Wednesday
Finance commission recommendations aren't a one-day match: N K Singh
In a Q&A, the chairman of the 15th Finance Commission is emphatic that cooperative federalism remains robust and dwells on the ...
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February 04, 2021, Thursday
Air India divestment expected to be closed in first qtr of FY22: DEA secy
We have taken up some big-bang disinvestments, particularly Air India and LIC on priority, said Bajaj
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February 03, 2021, Wednesday
2-6% inflation target works well, no need to tinker with it: Sanjeev Sanyal
In a Q&A, the finance ministry's Principal Economic Advisor also explains why he thinks the latest Budget is extraordinary
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February 03, 2021, Wednesday
Govt will reserve up to 10% in LIC's IPO for policyholders: DIPAM Secretary
Provisions have been added in the LIC Act to provide some reservation to policyholders as shareholders, said DIPAM secretary ...
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February 03, 2021, Wednesday
Focus on capex does not make Budget inflationary: Expenditure Secretary
We expect the cost of the vaccination to be Rs 700 per person. This includes the price of two shots at Rs 200-250 each, says ...
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February 03, 2021, Wednesday
Budget not just about raising, lowering tax: Finance secretary A B Pandey
The Budget should not be seen only as an exercise where you increase or decrease taxes, but also where you provide stability of ...
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February 03, 2021, Wednesday
21.5% growth in direct tax revenue for FY22 a realistic goal: CBDT chairman
In a Q&A, P C Mody says while income tax slabs have been left untouched, more money is being put in the hands of taxpayers with ...
