Policy

The proposal will ensure further access to state-of-the-art devices in the Indian market, according to CDSCO officials.

Clinical trials may not be needed for medical devices approved, marketed in EU

3 min read . 19 Aug 2019

The existing law permits abortions only up to 12 weeks, which can be extended up to 20 weeks in specific cases. Photo: HT

Cabinet may soon decide on bill seeking greater reproductive rights for women

2 min read . 19 Aug 2019

The new inflation indices may push up rural wages, including wages paid to workers under MGNREGS.

Govt set to release inflation indices for farm, rural labour

2 min read . 19 Aug 2019

Govt may consider amendments in RERA to make it more effective: Govt official

1 min read . 19 Aug 2019

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman (Reuters file)

Corporate tax to be cut gradually, says Nirmala Sitharaman

1 min read . 19 Aug 2019

Photo: Aniruddha Chowdhury/Mint

FinMin mulls stress fund for infra sector: Housing Secretary

1 min read . 19 Aug 2019

Japan, India and New Zealand will lose 10 per cent of their income, researchers said. (Mint)

Climate change may shrink India's economy by 10%: Study

4 min read . 19 Aug 2019

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman receives the report of the new direct tax code panel from its head Akhilesh Ranjan, a member of CBDT, and other members of the panel, in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI)

Government panel moots tax relief for companies

3 min read . 19 Aug 2019

The study, based in Brazil, finds that while political leaders display interest and willingness to incorporate research findings to design more effective policies.

Does research influence policy design?

1 min read . 19 Aug 2019

New Delhi: Home Minister Amit Shah delivers a special address on 'Abolition of Triple Talaq: Correcting a Historical Wrong'. ((PTI Photo/Vijay Verma))

Politics of appeasement was reason for continuance of triple talaq: Amit Shah

1 min read . 18 Aug 2019

FILE - The ministry is also learnt to have sought a legal opinion over the issue. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Govt mulling options to enforce ban on e-cigarettes, nicotine flavoured hookahs

4 min read . 18 Aug 2019

If a direct billing mechanism is implemented, airlines would be able to save around ₹400 crore per year. Photo: HT

Govt forms committee to rationalise additional taxes on Aviation Turbine Fuel

1 min read . 18 Aug 2019

BJP President and Home Minister Amit Shah addresses a public rally in Jind on Friday. (Photo: ANI)

BJP to make Article 370 poll plank in state polls due this year

2 min read . 17 Aug 2019

A file photo of finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman (PTI)

FinMin in talks with PMO over steps for revival of the economy

1 min read . 16 Aug 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Mint file)

India's economic stimulus decision unlikely before Monday

1 min read . 16 Aug 2019

ANZ slashes forecast for India's GDP growth in FY20 to 6.2%

ANZ slashes forecast for India's GDP growth in FY20 to 6.2%

2 min read . 16 Aug 2019

The CBDT has also specified exceptional circumstances where the communication could be issued manually. (Pradeep Gaur/ Mint)

All communication from tax dept to carry identification numbers from 1 October

1 min read . 14 Aug 2019

Numerous amendments over five decades, as well as the influence of case laws, often made it difficult to interpret the rules.

Will a new direct tax law push up compliance?

2 min read . 13 Aug 2019

Accordingly, the cost of knee implants was reduced significantly, up to 69%, resulting in a notional saving of ₹1,500 crore per annum to the consumers. (iStockphoto )

Knee implants cost won't rise beyond 10% in a year, assures govt

1 min read . 13 Aug 2019

RBI’s inflation-targeting regime and the Centre’s fiscal policies have led to the current economic slump, argues a research paper.

Does macro-stability really boost growth?

1 min read . 13 Aug 2019