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Poll code helps FM better fiscal deficit target

Many ministries couldn't use the allocated funds since it came into force, resulting in much-needed savings

Govt might push policy for diplomats' domestic help

MEA believes, it will become easier to catch them in such cases where they dupe the government and become fugitives

Tax department to lose 'terrorism' tag

Under new government, tax office to explore ways to reduce disputes

Chidambaram's parting sweep puts tax boards in a fix

WPI inflation eases to 5.2% in April

Food articles inflation dips to 8.64% compared to 9.9% in March

Refunds, slowdown drag April direct tax mop-up

Chidambaram bids his adieu at North Block

In Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, today for counting of votes; son contesting from there

Will the next FM rise to the challenge?

The new finance minister will have to use all his resources to check prices and revive investments to pull the economy out of its stasis

FM to meet financial advisors today

Will discuss ways to cut wasteful expenditure and meet fiscal deficit target

FinMin wants review of FDI policy for LLPs, DIPP disagrees

Proposes automatic approval for small investments

In Lutyens' Delhi, change hangs in air

Ties between the Centre and states might improve as Narendra Modi, a chief minister, knows the issues of states well

FinMin for tightening banks' exposure limits

Wants review, especially for small state-run lenders in the backdrop of a rise in levels of loans turning problematic

FIPB meet to skip HDFC Bank, Sistema proposals

The FIPB usually meets once in a month and roughly 20-30 items, including one or two big-ticket ones, are on the agenda

FinMin nixes India Post's plan to set up a bank

Tells RBI this is not the time to consider such a foray, especially given the lack of funds to spare for such a venture

Govt plan to drop conciliation offer prompted Vodafone arbitration move

Focused export schemes may not be widened

Instead, govt considering non-tariff incentives to push exports

Govt may pump Rs 20k cr into PSBs

FinMin also likely to push them to tap the marketg

FM to review banks' working on May 14

Wants to discuss key issues pertaining to banking sector such as asset quality, recovery of loans, credit growth and priority lending

Move away from fixed tax targets: Shome

'Link these to changing economic scenario'

FM to discuss financial stability a day after polls

May discuss financial stability after elections