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Rope in private players for boosting farm exports: Finance Commission panel
The Finance Commission said it will look into all the recommendations made by the panel for finalising its own report to the Central government for revenue sharing with states for the five years from FY22 to FY26
1 min read31 Jul 2020Government to launch 6th tranche of CPSE ETF on 18 July
The issue is likely to open on 18 July for anchor investors and on 19 July for other investorsThe government aims to raise a record ₹1.05 lakh crore through disinvestment in 2019-20
1 min read10 Jul 2019CPSE ETF further fund offer may give short-term gains, but should you invest?
A discount of 4% in the CPSE ETF can offer short term gains to investors who exit immediately after the listingThe CPSE ETF has 11 PSUs. Just four companies in the power, coal and oil sectors make up as much as 77% of the ETF—ONGC, NTPC, Coal India and IOC
3 min read20 Mar 2019How to use your frequent flyer miles for the most value while travelling abroad
The simmering debate always is about when to use your flyer miles and when to use money
3 min read27 Aug 2021Should you invest in CPSE ETF?
The CPSE ETF does not give comfort either in terms of performance or risk metrics
4 min read11 Dec 2018Why 15th Finance Commission is in the eye of a storm
The terms of reference of the FFC as decided by the centre have been criticized by various non-BJP ruled states, especially the southern ones, as being against the spirit of fiscal federalism
2 min read9 May 2018Revenue sharing: Is politics going to define economics?
Kerala finance minister Thomas Isaac is looking to expand a coalition of southern states to include non-BJP states in other parts of India, giving it a clear political hue
2 min read23 Apr 2018Sebi bans First Financial Services, 28 others from markets for 3 years
Sebi had conducted a probe and found that FFSL and its connected entities perpetrated a fraudulent scheme which included manipulative trades jacking up the price of the scrip
1 min read2 Apr 201815th finance commission’s national survey map begins with Arunachal Pradesh
The 15th finance commission starting its national survey from Arunachal Pradesh is a clear signal to China that the state is an integral part of India's territory
2 min read1 Mar 201815th finance commission to review tax devolution formula
The 15th finance commission's terms of reference will have to be addressed, which implies that a review of the tax devolution formula will be undertaken, says chairman N. K. Singh
2 min read1 Mar 2018Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared