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The government will introduce direct benefit transfer (DBT) of fertiliser subsidies in five more states, including Punjab in December. (Photo: AP)

Govt to roll out direct transfer benefits of fertilisers in 5 states...

Last month, the DBT facility for fertiliser subsidies was rolled out in 14 states and Union Territories (UTs).

19 Nov 2017 12:20 PM IST

The Indian Banks Association (IBA) has questioned the UIDAIs authority in directing banks under the Aadhaar Act. (Photo: AFP)

Banks allowed to hire machines, staffers for Aadhaar enrolment

Until now, banks had to procure enrolment machines on their own and place their own employees for the job of data entry.

19 Nov 2017 11:49 AM IST

HC judges, experts brainstorm on likely GST litigations

HC judges, experts brainstorm on likely GST litigations

The conference assumes significance as litigations have already started surfacing before various courts.

19 Nov 2017 11:06 AM IST

With the public gradually using online payment platforms and online bank transactions, pimps are accepting e-payments when the customer demands it. The police suspect they also use Point of Sale machines to swipe debit cards. (Representational Image)

Card transactions soar 84 per cent in Sep 2017 to Rs 74,090 crore:...

The push to increase cards usage started with the Prime Minister Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) in August 2014, the survey...

19 Nov 2017 10:40 AM IST

While the Goods and Services Tax (GST) may have been rolled out in a grand manner a few months back, the current version still needs time to be perfect, an official said here on Friday.

Businesses can edit Aug, Sept GSTR-3B returns from Nov 20

The GoM has tasked GSTN to develop taxpayer friendly utilities so that they are interactive in nature.

18 Nov 2017 6:42 PM IST

Former Finance Minister and Congress leader P Chidambaram addresses a press conference at AICC in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Chidambaram mocks govt's sudden love for Moody's

Moody's had on Friday upgraded the sovereign ratings by a notch to Baa2 with stable outlook.

18 Nov 2017 4:36 PM IST

Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has been vocal in his opposition to note ban. (Photo: PTI)

Economy 'not out of wood' despite rating upgrade: Manmohan Singh

Moody's upped India's rating to Baa2 from Baa3 and changed its rating outlook to 'stable' from 'positive'.

18 Nov 2017 3:59 PM IST

The Centre has hiked import duty on edible oils to curb cheaper shipments and boost local prices for supporting farmers and refiners. (Photo: Pixabay)

Centre hikes import duty on edible oils to protect farmers

India imports palm oil mainly from Indonesia and Malaysia and a small quantity of crude soft oil from Latin America.

18 Nov 2017 1:59 PM IST

Indonesian coal executives brushed aside concerns about slowing sales to China, citing strong Indian demand - suggesting they have underestimated Indias ability to quickly ramp up production.

CCEA may soon decide on mines allocation for commercial mining

A discussion paper on the modalities for allocation of coal mines through auction route was earlier placed in public...

18 Nov 2017 12:28 PM IST

There are no data leakage problems from the Aadhaar servers and networking, assured Mr Rudra Murthy.

NRIs, PIOs don't need to link bank a/c, PAN with Aadhaar: UIDAI

The UIDAI is working on a mechanism 'to ascertain the genuineness of status of such NRIs/PIOs/OCIs'.

18 Nov 2017 10:59 AM IST

Moodys upgrading Indias sovereign credit rating is a recognition of a series of reforms undertaken by the government, Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu said on Friday. (Photo: AFP)

Rating upgrade recognises reforms by Modi govt, good news for industry

Moody's on Friday upgraded India's sovereign credit rating by a notch to 'Baa2' with a stable outlook.

18 Nov 2017 10:14 AM IST

Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal

Goyal vows continued good governance on Moody's rating cheer

Moody's has upgraded India's sovereign rating after a gap of 13 years to Baa2 with a stable outlook.

17 Nov 2017 5:09 PM IST