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RBI to hold policy guidance on exchange rate and monetary policy

09 November 2011 at 12:38

In order to remove anxiety of inflation and slowdown in global economy, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee praised the Indian banking system and said the Indian banking system is strongly regulated. Finance Minister said, “The policies and

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CBEC-Chairman's Message to officers and staff

09 November 2011 at 11:37

CENTRAL BOARD EXCISE & CUSTOMS (CBEC) My dear brothers and sisters in the department, At the outset, let me express my greetings and best wishes to each one of you and to your family for success in all walks of life. I feel it a privilege

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Key reformist finance laws all set for passage

09 November 2011 at 10:36

The UPA government, shrugging aside corruption scandals and political criticism that has paralysed parliament for the better part of this year, has lined up a slew of financial sector legislations which it expects to be passed in the forthcoming

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ICWAI - President Communique for November, 2011

08 November 2011 at 18:15

Each era introduces new challenges to the humanity and society. Domain experts and Professionals with their skills and knowledge have become the champions of the key socio-economic transformations in today’s world.

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Will G-20 walk the talk?

07 November 2011 at 12:36

In the week ahead of the just-concluded meetings of the Group of Twenty (G-20) nations at Cannes, two events unfolded. First, Japan intervened in the currency market to shore up the yen, taking financial markets by surprise. Second, even more unex

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Can microfinance institutions lower their loan rates?

07 November 2011 at 12:36

India’s Parliament is expected to take up a Bill for discussion in the ensuing winter session that will govern microfinance institutions (MFIs). When it becomes law, the Micro Finance Institutions (Development and Regulation) Bill will give

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RBI relaxes norms to woo FII investments in infrastructure sector

05 November 2011 at 15:57

To attract foreign funds in infrastructure, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday made investment in infra debt papers easier. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) can now sell their investments in infrastructure bonds up to $5 bi

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RBI wants IIFCL to focus on direct lending

05 November 2011 at 15:57

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) wants India Infrastructure Finance Co. Ltd (IIFCL) to focus on direct lending and restrict the refinancing business as it raises the cost of funds for end borrowers. State-owned IIFCL provides credit for infrastru

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Union Finance Minister, Shri Pranab Mukherjee's Speech at the Ninth India today Chief Minister's Conclave

05 November 2011 at 11:27

Following is the text of the speech of Union Finance Minister, Shri Pranab Mukherjee delivered, here today at the Ninth India Today Chief Minister’s Conclave: “It gives me great pleasure to be here for the Ninth India Today Chief Min

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CBEC Observes Vigilance Awareness Week

05 November 2011 at 11:26

As a part of the Vigilance Awareness Week being observed from 31st October to 5th November, 2011, the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC),Ministry of Finance, organized an interaction with officers and staff, here today. This was presided o

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