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AA Edit | Democracy and reforms: How much is too much?
Niti Aayog CEO had recently said that 'tough reforms' were difficult in the Indian context because there was 'too much democracy' here
10 Dec 2020 12:09 AM
Dilli Ka Babu: Recipe for repatriation
Some politicians are insisting that the NRC coordinator should not be transferred until he explains how “each and every penny was spent”.
03 Nov 2019 1:30 AM
Many more structural reforms in offing to propel growth: Kant
I think many more structural reforms are in the offing. The government has pushed for disinvestment, said the Niti Aayog CEO.
03 Oct 2019 3:43 PM
Tax cuts to boost industry; now need to focus on spurring demand: India Inc
These tax cuts will have tremendous positive effect. We will soon see a turnaround, said Godrej Group Chairman Adi Godrej.
22 Sep 2019 6:17 PM
Govt doing everything possible to bring India back on high growth path: Kant
We need to think what kind of innovation we need to undertake to attain a high growth, said Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant.
18 Sep 2019 6:16 PM
States to be key drivers of growth for making India USD 5 trillion economy: Niti CEO
Niti CEO Amitabh Kant underlined sectors like agriculture and labour where structural reforms are required.
07 Sep 2019 2:40 PM
Niti CEO Amitabh Kant’s tenure extended by 2 more years
The former bureaucrat, a 1980 batch IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, has been active in Niti Aayog ever since he joined in 2016.
27 Jun 2019 3:54 AM
Amitabh Kant gets two-year extension as Niti Aayog CEO
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the extension of Kant's tenure for a further period of two years beyond June 30.
26 Jun 2019 4:40 PM
Dilli Ka Babu: ED gives gag order
There is intense speculation whether the term of principal secretary to the PM Nripendra Misra will be renewed.
02 Jun 2019 6:39 AM
High growth achieved by India not possible without job creation: Kant
The Niti Aayog CEO also pitched for opening up of mining and coal sectors for boost job creation.
18 Apr 2019 8:52 AM
Govt, RBI will have to bring new rules: Kant on SC order on NPA circular
The ruling came on a petition filed by 34 power companies which alone owe Rs 2.3 lakh crore to banks.
03 Apr 2019 2:22 PM
Changes in APEDA Act, Essential Commodities Act required to help farmers: Kant
Changes required to help farmers get better prices of their produce, said Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant.
27 Mar 2019 7:29 PM
India can't achieve 9-10 per cent GDP growth without agri-revolution: Kant
Kant also stressed on scrapping Agriculture Produce Marketing Committee and some old laws like Essential Commodites Act.
19 Mar 2019 10:56 AM
E-commerce revolutionised retail sector in India: NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant
'Driven by growth in India's retail market, country's GDP will increase and result in more job opportunities,' Amitabh Kant.
05 Mar 2019 5:13 PM
Indian delegation to Saudi Arabia pitches for trade cooperation
The bilateral trade between the countries during April-November 2018 stood at USD 23.24 billion.
18 Feb 2019 3:16 PM
Niti CEO asks realty developers to speed up delivery of homes
The Niti Aayog CEO also favoured lowering of GST on under-construction properties.
14 Feb 2019 10:54 AM
PM to interact with over 30 CEOs on FAME scheme to promote EVs in India
The Prime Minister will listen to views of CEOs of leading companies and then take a final decision.
06 Sep 2018 7:40 PM
E-mobility to be preferred mode of road transport by next decade: Kant
At present 76 per cent of all vehicles sold are 2-wheelers, which consumed 64 per cent of fuel and accounted for 30 per cent of pollution.
05 Sep 2018 7:53 PM
Modi reviews performance of key infrastructure sectors of Energy, Mining
The two-hour-long review meeting was attended by top officials from infrastructure-related Ministries, NITI Aayog.
08 Aug 2018 11:58 AM
Road length figure sees major jump
Secretaries of key ministries were also present in the meeting, official sources said.
04 Aug 2018 5:06 AM
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