PM to meet economists, sectoral experts on June 22
5 years, 9 months ago

PM to meet economists, sectoral experts on June 22

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with leading economists and experts on Saturday to deliberate on economic policy roadmap for promoting growth and employment generation. The meeting, being organised by government think tank NITI Aayog, will be attended by various ministers, NITI Aayog functionaries, leading economists, sectoral experts and industrialists, sources said. The meeting comes against the backdrop of recent Central Statistics Office data showing that the economic growth slowed to a five-year low of 5.8 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2018-19, pushing India behind China, due to poor showing by agriculture and manufacturing sectors. It also revealed that the annual Gross Domestic Product for fiscal 2018-19 was at a five-year low of 6.8 per cent.

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PM Modi's first reaction to Budget: 'Milestone in India's development journey'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi's first reaction to Budget: 'Milestone in India's development journey'

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reacted to the Union Budget presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament today, saying the document is a milestone in India's development journey. Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the presentation of the Union Budget 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha. PM Modi described the budget as a force multiplier and said it will boost investments and …

Takeaways from India’s budget that slashes income tax on the salaried middle class to spur growth
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Takeaways from India’s budget that slashes income tax on the salaried middle class to spur growth

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government presented an annual budget to Parliament on Saturday that focused on wooing the salaried middle class with tax cuts and spurring economic growth by boosting agriculture and manufacturing. In her budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government is focused on boosting private investment to strengthen growth, increasing funding in …

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman pledges reform blueprint to propel India towards developed economy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman pledges reform blueprint to propel India towards developed economy

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Union government plans to undertake transformative reforms in six key domains to spur economic growth and accelerate the country’s journey to becoming a developed economy, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said announcing the Budget for 2025-26. “For this journey of development, our four powerful engines are agriculture, micro, small and medium enterprises, investments and exports…,” the minister said, …

Economic Survey 2025 Live Updates: PM Modi addresses media, says youth to be biggest beneiciaries of Viksit Bharat
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Economic Survey 2025 Live Updates: PM Modi addresses media, says youth to be biggest beneiciaries of Viksit Bharat

Firstpost  

Budget Economic Survey 2025 Live Updates: A day before Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the 2025 Union Budget, she will table the Economic Survey 2024-25. File image/PTI The Economic Survey of India is set to be tabled in the Lok Sabha by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The previous Economic Survey also said that India’s real GDP grew by 8.2 …

Nirmala Sitharaman to table Economic Survey in Parliament today
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nirmala Sitharaman to table Economic Survey in Parliament today

Firstpost  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Economic Survey 2024-25 in Parliament. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Economic Survey 2024-25 in Parliament at 12 PM on Friday. The Economic Survey is a pre-budget document detailing the state of the economy over the last fiscal year and is presented a day before the budget. Stage set for …

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables Economic Survey 2024-25; FY26 growth pegged at 6.3-6.8%
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables Economic Survey 2024-25; FY26 growth pegged at 6.3-6.8%

New Indian Express  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey for 2024-25 in both Houses of the Parliament on Friday, with the survey projecting the GDP growth for FY 2025-26 between 6.3% and 6.8%. The Survey said navigating global headwinds will require strategic and prudent policy management and reinforcing the domestic fundamentals. The survey, an annual report prepared by the Ministry …

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables Economic Survey 2024-25; FY26 growth pegged at 6.3-6.8%
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables Economic Survey 2024-25; FY26 growth pegged at 6.3-6.8%

New Indian Express  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey for 2024-25 in both Houses of the Parliament on Friday, with the survey projecting the GDP growth for FY 2025-26 between 6.3% and 6.8%. The Survey said navigating global headwinds will require strategic and prudent policy management and reinforcing the domestic fundamentals. The survey, an annual report prepared by the Ministry …

Nirmala Sitharaman holds pre-Budget consultation with representatives of trade unions
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Nirmala Sitharaman holds pre-Budget consultation with representatives of trade unions

The Hindu  

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, chaired the eighth Pre-Budget Consultation meeting with stakeholders and representatives from trade unions on Monday. The discussion was held in connection with the preparation of the Union Budget 2025-26.The consultations focused on understanding the perspectives of trade unions regarding the upcoming Budget. @nsitharamanchairs the eighth Pre-Budget Consultation with the stakeholders and …

Union Budget: Jobs, farm productivity, funds for infra boost figure at PM-economists meet
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget: Jobs, farm productivity, funds for infra boost figure at PM-economists meet

The Hindu  

Job creation, improving farm productivity, and mobilising public funds for infrastructure development were some of the issues that figured during the interaction between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and economists ahead of the 2025-26 Union Budget. Suggestions were also made on aligning education and training programmes with the evolving needs of the job market, enhancing agricultural productivity and creating sustainable rural …

Modi meets leading economists, sectoral experts
3 months ago

Modi meets leading economists, sectoral experts

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met leading economists and sectoral experts, ahead of the budget for the year 2025-26, and sought their views on various issues involved in the country’s economy as part of the immediate budget exercise. Besides, the Prime Minister also extensively discussed a broader long-term growth vision on ‘how India could become a developed nation …

Congress criticises PM with 'voodoo economics' jibe over slowing GDP growth
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress criticises PM with 'voodoo economics' jibe over slowing GDP growth

India Today  

Congress on Tuesday took a dig at the central government over the GDP growth slowing to a near two-year low and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "voodoo economic policies" put India in the middle of a vicious economic cycle of low growth, no jobs, low income and high prices. "Thanks to Narendra Modi and his voodoo economic policies, India …

Union Budget 2024: What politicians expect - addressing unemployment and inflation issues, increasing fund assistance
8 months ago

Union Budget 2024: What politicians expect - addressing unemployment and inflation issues, increasing fund assistance

Live Mint  

Union Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 2024-2025 in Parliament today, July 23, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Minutes before the unveiling of the Union Budget, Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi told ANI, “I hope Nirmala Sitharaman ji will provide some relief from rising inflation and unemployment and the government will talk about 'Jan ki …

PM Narendra Modi hails Economic Survey: ‘Highlights prevailing strengths of Indian economy’
8 months ago

PM Narendra Modi hails Economic Survey: ‘Highlights prevailing strengths of Indian economy’

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the Economic Survey 2023-24 tabled by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, saying that it highlights the prevailing strength of Indian economy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Economic Survey identifies areas for further growth and progress “The Economic Survey highlights the prevailing strengths of our economy and also showcases the outcomes of the …

Sitharaman to present Budget 2024: Understanding the Budget, its impact on India's economy
8 months ago

Sitharaman to present Budget 2024: Understanding the Budget, its impact on India's economy

India TV News  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2024–25 on Tuesday, marking the first budget of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third successive government. By adjusting tax policies and government spending, the budget can incentivize business investments, boost economic activity, and address public needs such as education and healthcare. The presentation of the Union Budget 2024–25 will be a critical …

PM Modi should pay attention to basic economic issues of country, says Mallikarjun Kharge
8 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi should pay attention to basic economic issues of country, says Mallikarjun Kharge

The Hindu  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on July 12 said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi "used PR" to keep the government away from basic issues but people were now demanding accountability after the June Lok Sabha poll results. In a post in Hindi on X, the Congress president said, "Narendra Modi ji, Your government has ruined the lives of crores of people …

Modi Cabinet to Meet on Economy
9 months ago

Modi Cabinet to Meet on Economy

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The new Narendra Modi government is likely to hold its first Cabinet meeting on the Indian economy on Wednesday. The meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will discuss several key issues on the country’s economic status and carry forward economic growth for the next five years. Besides, the government is likely to address major economic policies and …

Nirmala Sitharaman Interview: Policy Stability An Obsession with PM, India's Systemic Reforms Bearing Fruit, Says FM
1 year, 1 month ago

Nirmala Sitharaman Interview: Policy Stability An Obsession with PM, India's Systemic Reforms Bearing Fruit, Says FM

News 18  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Interview LIVE Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the Narendra Modi government is confident of managing inflation as well as maintaining the robustness in economic growth. In an exclusive interview with Managing Director of Network18 Rahul Joshi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the robustness of the economy has not gone down and called the interim …

Finance minister to brief MPs on \'pro-people\' Budget on Friday
2 years, 1 month ago

Finance minister to brief MPs on \'pro-people\' Budget on Friday

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will on Friday give a “crash course” to BJP MPs on the “pro-people” Budget presented by the Modi government in Parliament on Wednesday. The Modi government and the ruling BJP has been hoping to further strengthen its influence on the middle class, youth, women and the rural belt, mainly farmers, and those engaged in …

All Eyes On Nirmala Sitharaman As Modi Govt Set To Present Last Full Budget Before 2024 Polls
2 years, 1 month ago

All Eyes On Nirmala Sitharaman As Modi Govt Set To Present Last Full Budget Before 2024 Polls

ABP News  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will today present the Union Budget 2023 which will be the Modi government's last full budget before the 2024 general polls. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said amid global economic turmoil, India’s budget will attempt to meet the hopes and aspirations of common citizens and be a ray of hope for the world. Addressing the …

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present Union Budget 2023 today; 'it will be a ray of hope' says PM
2 years, 1 month ago

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present Union Budget 2023 today; 'it will be a ray of hope' says PM

India TV News  

Union Budget 2023: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is geared up for presenting her fifth budget in the Parliament on Wednesday. What India Inc expect from the Union Budget The Economic Survey 2022-23 tabled in Parliament on Tuesday presents a realistic assessment of India's economy, industry bodies said, while expressing hope for out-of-box measures to boost growth and consumption in the …

What are PM, FM hiding: Cong on Union minister\'s \'recession\' remarks
2 years, 2 months ago

What are PM, FM hiding: Cong on Union minister\'s \'recession\' remarks

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: What are the prime minister and the finance minister hiding from the country, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh asked on Tuesday after Union minister Narayan Rane indicated that India may face an economic slowdown after June. "Narayan Rane, Union Cabinet Minister of MSMEs - that have been destroyed since 2014 - forecasts recession in India after 6 months. India …

What are PM, FM hiding: Congress on Union minister\'s \'recession\' remarks
2 years, 2 months ago

What are PM, FM hiding: Congress on Union minister\'s \'recession\' remarks

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: What are the prime minister and the finance minister hiding from the country, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh asked on Tuesday after Union minister Narayan Rane's remarks indicated that India may face an economic slowdown after June. The minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises told reporters in Pune on Monday that if India faces an economic recession, it …

PM Modi holds meeting with economists at NITI Aayog ahead Union Budget
2 years, 2 months ago

PM Modi holds meeting with economists at NITI Aayog ahead Union Budget

India TV News  

Union Budget 2023: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attended a meeting at NITI Aayog with eminent economists to assess the state of the Indian economy ahead of the Union Budget. PM Modi's meeting with Sitharaman and economists The tweet of ANI reads, 'Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a meeting with economists at NITI Aayog; Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman …

PM Modi Chairs Niti Aayog Governing Council Meet, Lays Emphasis On Modernising Farm Sector
2 years, 7 months ago

PM Modi Chairs Niti Aayog Governing Council Meet, Lays Emphasis On Modernising Farm Sector

ABP News  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attended the seventh Niti Aayog governing council meeting which took place at the Rashtrapati Bhavan's cultural centre in the national capital. Following the meeting, Suman Bery, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog during a press conference said: "PM Modi made important points on India post covid, year ahead and his expectation from meeting of …

PM Modi on Union Budget 2022: ''Aatmanirbhar Bharat Ka Budget' will strengthen economy, benefit common man'
3 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi on Union Budget 2022: ''Aatmanirbhar Bharat Ka Budget' will strengthen economy, benefit common man'

Firstpost  

The Union Budget will bring scope for more infrastructure, more investment more growth and more jobs, said the prime minister Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed the Union Budget 2022 tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament saying that this Budget will strengthen India’s economy. Prime Minister Modi, speaking on ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat Ka Budget 2022’, said that this Union …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets top CEOs in run up to Budget
3 years, 3 months ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets top CEOs in run up to Budget

Firstpost  

Last week, Modi had met with leading private equity/ venture capital players to seek suggestions on making India a more attractive investment destination Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met with chief executives of leading companies across sectors ranging from banking to telecom, to health and electronics, for inputs for the next year’s Budget. #WATCH | PM Modi interacts with …

Meet Nirmala Sitharaman's Team Behind Budget 2021 That Promises to Be 'Like Never Before'
4 years, 1 month ago

Meet Nirmala Sitharaman's Team Behind Budget 2021 That Promises to Be 'Like Never Before'

News 18  

In less than a week, the Narendra Modi government will present perhaps its most important budget as the Indian economy recovers from an unprecedented global pandemic. Meet Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s team that will navigate often competing, multiple demands from various sectors, citizens, and stakeholders to provide a probable balm in these Covid times. As head of the Revenue Department, …

PM Modi to Address India Inc at Assocham Foundation Week Event on December 19
4 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi to Address India Inc at Assocham Foundation Week Event on December 19

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address captains of the industry at an Assocham Foundation Week programme on December 19 based on the theme ‘India’s resilience: Atmanirbhar roadmap towards USD 5 trillion economy’, a statement said. “Assocham will also call upon the Prime Minister of India to share his perspective about Indian and global economies with Indian industry,” the chamber said. …

PM Modi taking inputs from top 50 officials to revive economy: Report
4 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi taking inputs from top 50 officials to revive economy: Report

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is meeting top officials of the finance and commerce ministries later on Thursday to assess the impact of ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on the national economy, official sources said. They said the Prime Minister's focus will be on speedy recovery of the economy which has witnessed a slowdown in recent quarters due to falling consumer demand. According …

FM to meet PM over impact on economy
5 years ago

FM to meet PM over impact on economy

The Hindu  

Amid rising anxiety over the impact of COVID-19 outbreak on Indian economy, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday to examine possible ways to tackle the situation. Ahead of her meeting with the Prime Minister, Ms. Sitharaman will be holding back-to-back meetings with various ministers from the sectors that are worst affected as …

Union Budget 2020-21: Narendra Modi says fundamentals of Indian economy strong, has capacity to bounce back
5 years, 2 months ago

Union Budget 2020-21: Narendra Modi says fundamentals of Indian economy strong, has capacity to bounce back

Firstpost  

Unfazed by projections of GDP growth slowing to an 11-year low in the current fiscal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said fundamentals of the Indian economy are strong and it has the capacity to bounce back New Delhi: Unfazed by projections of GDP growth slowing to an 11-year low in the current fiscal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday …

After 5% growth estimates, PM seeks suggestions on Budget
5 years, 2 months ago

After 5% growth estimates, PM seeks suggestions on Budget

India TV News  

A day after the modest 5 per cent growth estimates by the government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday sought to engage with the people directly on their demands, aspirations and wishes from the Union Budget in reaching towards developmental growth. The 5 per cent growth projection is the 11-year low. Gross domestic product is estimated to grow 5.0 per …

Economic Survey 2018-19 outlines PM Modi's vision to make India $5 trillion economy
5 years, 8 months ago

Economic Survey 2018-19 outlines PM Modi's vision to make India $5 trillion economy

India TV News  

Economic Survey 2018-19 outlines PM Modi's vision to make India $5 trillion economy #Economy@5trillion: Economic Survey 2018-19 presented today by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recommends creating a virtuous cycle encompassing private investment, jobs, exports and demand. The Economic Survey lays out PM Modi’s ambitious agenda of taking India’s economy to $5 trillion. Private investment main driver to growth Learning from …

Economic Survey 2018-19 outlines PM Modi's vision to make India $5 trillion economy
5 years, 8 months ago

Economic Survey 2018-19 outlines PM Modi's vision to make India $5 trillion economy

India TV News  

Economic Survey 2018-19 outlines PM Modi's vision to make India $5 trillion economy #Economy@5trillion: Economic Survey 2018-19 presented today by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recommends creating a virtuous cycle encompassing private investment, jobs, exports and demand. The Economic Survey lays out PM Modi’s ambitious agenda of taking India’s economy to $5 trillion. Rather than viewing the national priorities of fostering …

Economic Survey 2019 highlights | 8% GDP growth needed for PM’s $5-trillion economy target
5 years, 8 months ago

Economic Survey 2019 highlights | 8% GDP growth needed for PM’s $5-trillion economy target

The Hindu  

The Economic Survey, usually presented a day before the annual Union Budget, has been tabled at noon in Parliament on July 4. Here are the highlights: Cuts in repo rate not flowing down Chief Economic Adviser Krishnamurthy Subramanian speaks at the press conference: “Today there are significant opportunities in technology available for banks to screen borrowers so that the level …

Budget 2019: Can Nirmala Sitharaman solve India's job crisis?
5 years, 8 months ago

Budget 2019: Can Nirmala Sitharaman solve India's job crisis?

India Today  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present her maiden budget on July 5 at a time when India's economic growth has slumped sharply and questions have been raised over a rise in unemployment. CURRENT JOB OUTLOOK India's unemployment rate stood at 8.1 per cent as of June 25, 2019, according to data released by Centre for Monitoring Indian …

Expert panel suggests ways to achieve $5 trillion economy target: Niti Aayog
5 years, 9 months ago

Expert panel suggests ways to achieve $5 trillion economy target: Niti Aayog

Live Mint  

Think tank Niti Aayog Sunday said that expert panel for macroeconomics and employment came out with suggestions to achieve $5 trillion economy target during an interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Expert committee for Macroeconomics & Employment presented their suggestions to PM @narendramodi for achieving the $5 Trillion economy target. A release issued by the Prime Minister's Office had said …

Ahead of Budget, PM Modi meets top economists
5 years, 9 months ago

Ahead of Budget, PM Modi meets top economists

India Today  

Almost 10 days before Union Budget 2019 is to be presented in the Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Prime Minister Narendra Modi organised a high-level meeting with 45 economists, financial experts and industrials and discussed about the current economic situation in the country, on Saturday. The meeting which lasted for an hour and a half was attended by Tata …

PM Modi-economists meet: Single-minded pursuit for growth, FDI in banking, divestment discussed
5 years, 9 months ago

PM Modi-economists meet: Single-minded pursuit for growth, FDI in banking, divestment discussed

India Today  

Further opening of banking and insurance sectors for Foreign direct investment, speeding up disinvestment process and management of water resources were among the focus areas of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's interaction with economists and industry experts on Saturday to achieve higher economic growth, sources said. During the interactive session, ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget next month, speakers …

Narendra Modi deliberates on employment, agriculture with economists and experts ahead of Union Budget
5 years, 9 months ago

Narendra Modi deliberates on employment, agriculture with economists and experts ahead of Union Budget

Firstpost  

It said the prime minister thanked participants for their suggestions and observations on various aspects of the economy. New Delhi: Days before the presentation of Union Budget, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held an interactive session with over 40 economists and experts on key issues of macro-economy, employment, agriculture, and water resources, exports, education, and health. “Prime Minister Narendra …

PM Modi interacts with economists, industry experts ahead of Budget
5 years, 9 months ago

PM Modi interacts with economists, industry experts ahead of Budget

India TV News  

Ahead of the next month's Union Budget, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with economists and industry experts on current economic situation and took note of their suggestions. "During the session, participants shared their views, in five distinct groups, on the economic themes of macro economy and employment, agriculture and water resources, exports, education and health," said a release …

PM Narendra Modi interacts with economists, industry experts ahead of Budget
5 years, 9 months ago

PM Narendra Modi interacts with economists, industry experts ahead of Budget

Live Mint  

Ahead of the next month's Union Budget, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday interacted with economists and industry experts on current economic situation and took note of their suggestions. In the interactive session organised by Niti Aayog on 'Economic Policy - The Road Ahead', over 40 economists and other experts participated. "During the session, participants shared their views, in five distinct …

Budget 2019: PM Modi discusses 'single-minded pursuit' for growth, FDI in banking, divestment | 10 points
5 years, 9 months ago

Budget 2019: PM Modi discusses 'single-minded pursuit' for growth, FDI in banking, divestment | 10 points

India Today  

Days before his newly-elected government's maiden budget, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with economists and industry experts on current economic situation and took note of their suggestions. Here are the 10 things to know about the PM Modi-economist meet ahead of budget 1) "During the session, participants shared their views, in five distinct groups, on the economic themes …

Union Budget 2019: PM Modi discusses agriculture and employment with economists
5 years, 9 months ago

Union Budget 2019: PM Modi discusses agriculture and employment with economists

India Today  

Ahead of the maiden budget of his second term in office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with top economists on Saturday to brainstorm ideas to reverse a sagging economy and create jobs. pic.twitter.com/cWb2lQbrFo NITI Aayog June 22, 2019 The high-level meeting comes days ahead of the Union Budget to be presented in parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman …

Budget Session 2019: PM Narendra Modi to chair meeting of heads of various political parties
5 years, 9 months ago

Budget Session 2019: PM Narendra Modi to chair meeting of heads of various political parties

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair meeting of heads of various political parties in both the Houses of Parliament, on the eve of the Budget Session 2019, later today. While steps to promote investments in manufacturing would be high on agenda, the Modi 2.0 government would also look at steps to address agriculture distress and improve farm income in the …

Union Budget 2019: Economists seek tax reforms, measures for jobs, investments in meeting with Nirmala Sitharaman
5 years, 9 months ago

Union Budget 2019: Economists seek tax reforms, measures for jobs, investments in meeting with Nirmala Sitharaman

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Further simplification of GST, implementation of the direct tax code, initiating job-oriented growth measures and maintaining fiscal prudence were some of the key suggestions made by economists for the ensuing Budget to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday. They touched upon a host of macroeconomic factors like economic growth, jobs, fiscal management, investments and public sector borrowings, according …

PM likely to meet FinMin officials on June 20, to discuss road map for boosting growth
5 years, 9 months ago

PM likely to meet FinMin officials on June 20, to discuss road map for boosting growth

Live Mint  

Ahead of the Budget, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to meet all five departments of the finance ministry on June 20 to discuss road map for boosting country's growth and generating jobs. Modi is likely to discuss the road map for every department and the agenda for increasing revenue mop-up and taking reform steps to push GDP growth which …

Narendra Modi tells bureaucrats to draft 5-year plan to ensure ease of living for electorate, aims to achieve 5-trillion economy goal
5 years, 9 months ago

Narendra Modi tells bureaucrats to draft 5-year plan to ensure ease of living for electorate, aims to achieve 5-trillion economy goal

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asked top bureaucrats to prepare a five-year plan for each ministry with well-defined targets and milestones in sync with the people’s mandate in the election to change the status quo and improve quality of life New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asked top bureaucrats to prepare a five-year plan for each ministry …

PM Modi forms Cabinet panels to look into unemployment, slowdown crises ahead of Budget
5 years, 9 months ago

PM Modi forms Cabinet panels to look into unemployment, slowdown crises ahead of Budget

India Today  

In order to tackle the two major crises facing the government in its second term - economic slowdown and unemployment - Prime Minister Narendra Modi has constituted two high level Cabinet Committees to look into the issues. A total of eight Cabinet Committees have been constituted, which are Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, Cabinet Committee on Accommodation, Cabinet Committee on …

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