Economy News

Incentives for solar energy sector

The Union Cabinet approved two production-linked incentive schemes for white goods (air-conditioners and LED lights) and high-efficiency solar photovoltaic modules.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 8th Apr 2021

Government asks PSU refiners to review Saudi oil deals

India has asked its state refiners to review contracts for buying crude oil from the West Asian nation and negotiate more favourable terms.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 3rd Apr 2021

Panel submits report on farm laws to SC

The Centre withdraws March 31 order, hours after notifying significant cuts in small savings instruments’ returns for this quarter.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 2nd Apr 2021

Government cuts rates on small savings instruments

The Centre has sharply slashed the rates on all small savings instruments for the first quarter of 2021-22.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 1st Apr 2021

Move health to Concurrent list: N.K. Singh

The Fifteenth Finance Commission Chairman N.K. Singh said that 'Health' should be shifted to the Concurrent list under the Constitution.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 27th Mar 2021