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The needless controversy between the government and the RBI is a direct consequence of economists without any practical experience in administering policies at a high level being inducted to executive positions.

RBI notifies 2 pc interest subsidy scheme for short-term crop loans

Under the scheme, an additional 2 per cent interest subvention is provided to farmers repaying loans promptly.

8 March 2019 5:27 AM

Government is planning to phase out LPG susbidy by March 2018. (Photo: PTI)

LPG cylinder prices hiked for first time in 3 months

Price of a 14.2 kg subsidised LPG cylinder was hiked by Rs 2.08 and that of a non-subsidised cylinder by Rs 42.50 in New...

2 April 2019 6:01 AM

About Rs 78,000 crore has been budgeted for paying fertiliser subsidy in the current 2019-20 fiscal. (Photo: Representational Image)

Government considering rolling out second phase of fertiliser DBT

The transfer of fertiliser subsidy directly into farmers' bank accounts was to be taken up in the second phase.

6 Jun 2019 8:37 AM

The action plan deals with measures to manage the pollution from vehicles, industries and house-hold, majorly involving burning of fossil fuels.

Tripura to provide subsidy on setting up of large industries

Decision to provide subsidies on capital investment for large industries was taken in a ministers meeting recently.

5 Jun 2019 8:24 AM

Foodgrains, rice, wheat, pulses, come under Aadhaar-enabled direct benefit transfer, DBT, scheme. (Photo: PTI)

Economic Survey: Rationalisation of burgeoning food subsidy bill

Govt had pegged food subsidy bill at Rs 1,84,220 crore for 2019-20 as against Rs 1,71,298 crore last year.

4 July 2019 8:46 AM

Indias sugar output in the last marketing year (October-September 2018) was also a record of the sort at 32.5 million tonne.

WTO to set up dispute settlement panel to review India's sugar subsidy

India has stated that the measures were consistent with its WTO obligations.

17 Aug 2019 4:33 AM

The transport industry involved in LPG products has been badly affected by demonetisation.

Non-subsidised cooking gas price cut by Rs 62.50 per cylinder

Quota of 12 cylinders of 14.2-kg each at subsidised rates, will now cost Rs 574.50.

1 Aug 2019 5:33 AM

Kejriwal said that two officials are being sent to Nashik in Maharashtra to check the quality of onion. He also assured that action would be taken against those who were found to be involved in black marketing of onion. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi govt to sell onion at Rs 23.90 per kg from Saturday

'One person can get a maximum of 5-kg onion for their family,' Kejriwal said.

27 Sept 2019 12:11 PM

Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday said the Cabinet has approved increasing the subsidy amount for DAP fertiliser for the benefits of farmers. (Photo:PTI)

Cabinet approves hike in DAP fertiliser subsidy by Rs 700 per bag

The hike is part of the government's effort to ensure that farmers gets the key soil nutrient at old rates despite rise...

16 Jun 2021 7:54 PM

Two major Indian conglomerates have bid for supplying key equipment for the strategic Chabahar Port in Iran. (Representational Image)

India says it will engage with US on concerns over Indian export...

India provides exemptions from certain duties, taxes and fees that benefit numerous Indian exporters.

15 March 2018 12:47 PM

Philippines national carrier Philippines Airlines has appointed Bird Travels as its general sales agent.

Now, a government subsidy for cheaper air travel in Asia

So far, only Assam has shown an interest in supporting international flights from its capital city of Guwahati.

23 Aug 2018 3:39 AM

Sugar prices staged a smart comeback at Rs 150 per quintal.

Cabinet defers Rs 4,500 cr sugar package; proposal may come up next...

India's sugar output is set to increase further to 35 million tonnes in the next marketing year from 32 million tonnes.

19 Sept 2018 9:42 AM