Montek calls for harmonisation of tax laws across countries
Calling for harmonisation of tax laws across national boundaries, Planning Commission Deputy chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia on Friday said India should also take steps to bring rules in line with bes
Efficiency in food distribution can save Rs 7,000 crore: Montek
Asking the states to streamline procurement, storage and distribution of foodgrains, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia on Thursday said with ten per cent improvement in effici
India to focus on fiscal consolidation in budget
The finance ministry is likely to focus on fiscal consolidation in the coming annual budget, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, deputy chairman of the Planning Commission, said in an interview to CNBC-TV18.
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Montek Singh says UID project should go on
Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Dr Montek Singh Ahluwalia on Monday defended the Unique Identification Authority of India’s (UIDAI) Adhaar project stating that it was an important national project
Budget needs to signal fiscal correction: Ahluwalia
India's budget for 2012-13 should send a credible signal on fiscal consolidation by reforming the petroleum subsidy, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, deputy chairman of India's planning commission, said in an
Reforms implementation key to turnaround growth: Montek
Expressing concern over the slump in industrial output that plunged to minus-5.1 per cent in October, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said key economic reforms need to be im
Montek Singh Ahluwalia under fire in LS on price issue
Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia on Thursday came under sharp attack in the Lok Sabha on the issue of price rise with questions being raised on the panel's affidavit in the S
Protesting farmers jump into well during Montek's visit
Much to the embarrassment of Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia, some farmers resorted to a novel way of protest against alleged irregularities in government poverty alleviatio
No case for stimulus to boost moderating growth, says Montek
Planning Commission on Friday said there is no case for providing stimulus to the industry to arrest moderating growth as the fiscal deficit is high and may exceed the Budget estimate of 4.6 per ce
Healthcare spending to go up in 12th Plan: Montek
Expressing concern over the quality of healthcare in India, Planning Commission deputy chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said on Thursday the government will increase spending on the sector from 1.3 per