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Cabinet approves privatisation of BPCL, 4 other central PSUs

Govt to sell its entire 63.75% stake in Shipping Corporation and 30.8% holding in Container Corporation. Read more »
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GST compensation: State FMs seek early release of funds

Finance ministers of Delhi, Kerala, West Bengal, Punjab and Rajasthan say delay in payment has stalled state governments' activities. Read more »
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Air India, Pawan Hans, ITDC among 28 central PSUs cleared for strategic sale

Modi government to complete the sale of BPCL, Air India this financial year. Read more »
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Govt boosts PSU banks’ capital base by Rs 60,314 crore

Modi government had made a provision of Rs 70,000 crore in the Budget for 2019-20. Read more »
Kerala ageing faster than rest of India

Ageing Kerala is sitting on a demographic time bomb

Kerala is ageing faster than the rest of India. Its population above 60 years is close to 13% of the total. Read more »
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Slipping exports: Modi govt must remove hurdles before ‘Make in India’

India needs a robust manufacturing base to become a successful exporter. This, in turn, needs speedy reforms, a reliable power grid and a skilling programme for its young labour force. Read more »
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Hiware Bazar, a model for India’s impoverished villages to emulate

The watershed development programme has yielded rich dividends to the area in two decades. The village is among India's richest 10% Read more »
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BSNL may face staff shortage after VRS

PSU telco preparing for life after VRS; may merge circles, shuffle staff to meet a likely manpower crisis. Read more »
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Moody’s unkind cut: Govt must accept that Indian economy is in crisis

The growth figures for July-September quarter could be worse than the previous quarter's 5%. Read more »
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Govt may grant one-year extension to Finance Commission

The deadline for submitting the report was earlier extended from October 31 to November 30. Read more »