Tag: public sector
Indian economy: India needs to open economy further, privatise banks: Finance Commission chairman Arvind Panagariya
India needs to open its economy further, privatise banks and introduce factor market reforms to lift its growth beyond 6.5-7% levels, 16th Finance Commission chairman…
Budget news: Union Budget 2024 should address these critical government & public sector challenges, experts say
As India anticipates its new budget announcement, there is a heightened sense of expectation, especially within the Government & Public Services (G&PS) sector. This sector…
Syrian president doubles public sector wages as national currency spirals downwards
BEIRUT: Syria‘s president early Wednesday doubled public sector wages and pensions as the war-torn country’s national currency spiraled further downwards, reaching a new low for…
Finance ministry steps up capex scrutiny on front-loading funds to states
After front-loading tax devolution and funds for capital expenditure to states, the finance ministry is keeping a close watch on the utilisation of the funds…
privatisation: Scrutiny of Indian tycoons deals a blow to Modi’s privatisation drive
Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed office nearly a decade ago with a goal of privatizing more of India’s floundering state-owned assets. For the nation’s business…
Govt plans panel to help resolve state-owned firms’ land disputes: Sources
The Centre plans to set up a panel for faster resolution of state-owned companies’ land disputes, two government officials with direct knowledge of the matter…
Govt not in ‘crazy rush’ to sell everything: FM Sitharaman
The government is not in a “crazy rush” to sell everything and it will continue to have a presence in four strategic sectors, including telecom,…