Articles by Kuganandhan Paramanandan

Union Budget 2015: 'India is about to take off,' Says Jaitley Delivering His Maiden Full-Year Budget Focused On Growth

The Finance Minister presented a balanced budget on Saturday aiming to go for high growth

Feb 28, 2015

Union Budget 2015: Black Money Law Violation to Attract Rigorous Imprisonment of up to 10 Yrs

The FM introduced the initiatives of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government in tackling the menace of black money.

Feb 28, 2015

Union Budget 2015: Excise Duty on Cigarettes go up, Tobacco Company Stocks Slip

The FM increased excise duties on cigarettes, which saw industry stocks slip.

Feb 28, 2015

Union Budget 2015: Boost to Infrastructure as Jaitley Announces ₹70,000 Cr Investment

The FM decided to go for growth and to slow down the rate of fiscal consolidation.

Feb 28, 2015

Union Budget 2015: Will Achieve Fiscal Deficit Mid-Term Target of 3%, Says Jaitley

The FM has confirmed that he will stick to the 3% fiscal deficit, but would spread it out over the next three years.

Feb 28, 2015

Economic Survey 2015: Adopt Direct Cash Transfer; Overhaul Food Subsidies, Says Report

The report, which acts as the basis for the Union Budget 2015-16, noted that food subsidy reforms needed more work.

Feb 27, 2015

Economic Survey 2015: India's FY2016 Growth Estimated at 8.5%; FY2015 to Grow at 7.4%

Highlights of the Economic Survey presented on Friday

Feb 27, 2015

Economic Survey 2015: Should India Focus on 'Make In India' or 'Skilling India'? Both, Says Survey

The Economic Survey's take on the direction and the strategy India will need to adopt to expand its economy.

Feb 27, 2015

Economic Survey Live: Growth to Cross 8% in FY 2015-16, Big Reforms Likely

The Economic Survey and its importance to the Common Man

Feb 27, 2015

Rail Budget 2015: Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu Aims at 'Better Services, Improved Connectivity'

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu's four major goals and five drivers entail many initiatives to improve the overall efficiency of Railways

Feb 26, 2015

Rail Budget 2015: Railways to See ₹8.5 Lakh Crore Investment over Next Five Years, Says Rail Minister

Suresh Prabhu presented his first full Railway Budget and focused his attention on the much-needed investment in Indian Railways, as he laid out a game plan to achieve it.

Feb 26, 2015

Air Vistara Records 89% On-Time Performance, Best Among Domestic Airlines

Air Vistara posted the best segment on-time performance amongst domestic carrier from its first month of flying.

Feb 26, 2015

SC Allows RBI to Initiate Action against Sahara over Diversion of Funds

The SC came down heavily on Sahara Group for alleged diversion of funds to repay investors, in direct contravention of an RBI order.

Feb 25, 2015

Budget 2015: Planned Rail Investments To Receive Boost from Low Oil Prices

The Rail Budget could see considerable increase in fund allocation helped by the fall in oil prices

Feb 25, 2015

SBI-led Consortium Initiates Kingfisher House Possession

A State Bank of India-led consortium of 17 banks has initiated the process of taking over physical possession of the famed Kingfisher House, valued at ₹100 crore.

Feb 25, 2015

Modi Government Accepts 14th Finance Commission Recommendations

The Commission has recommended to the Centre to allocate 42% of the divisible pool to states, including taxes and grants

Feb 24, 2015

Turkey Keen to Join 'Make In India' Programme; Invites Indian Investments

Turkish Finance Minister has offered Indian industries better access to European and Central Asian markets.

Feb 24, 2015

SpiceJet Offers Holi Sale; Fares Start From ₹1,699

SpiceJet announced its Holi discount, with fares starting at ₹1,699 on domestic routes and ₹3,799 on international routes

Feb 24, 2015

Budget 2015: Rail Budget Could See Slew Of Environment-Friendly Initiatives

The 2015 Rail Budget to be presented by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu could provide for solar-powered coaches, platforms and stations

Feb 24, 2015

S&P: Low Per Capita Income, High Fiscal Deficit 'Constraints' in India's Rating Upgrade

In a report released on Monday, the ratings agency said that the slow pace of fiscal consolidation will mean an upgrade is 3 to 5 years away

Feb 23, 2015