Modi government's reform blitz

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Govt takes RTI to another level: All replies to be put online This basically means that anyone can now access online the replies given by each Ministry to all RTI applications it receives, rather than just the person filing the RTI. read more Swiss banks trying to avoid dodgy Indian clients The phone calls came from several marquee names in Swiss banking with operations in India and exposure to many local companies. PM Modi burnishes economic credentials with reform blitz Modi has unleashed a slew of reforms in the past week, scrapping fuel subsidies, simplifying labour rules and pledging to open coal mining to pvt players.

Editor's Pick How Flipkart's backroom boys are powering its rapid growth Armed with over a billion dollar in venture capital Flipkart is readying for the long haul, and a lot hinges on the backroom boys. How Modi & Shah helped BJP romp home in assembly polls Modi and Shah aimed for the jugular. They hit it in Haryana, missed it narrowly in Maharashtra, and ended up with a hugely impressive performance overall. Next big step: Land acquisition law on Modi government radar BJP's wins in the Haryana and Maharashtra polls have strengthened the resolve of the Modi government to send out clear signals on reforms. Buoyed by social media, homebuyers take on errant builders A decade or two ago, since the real estate industry was small, segmented and unregulated, unscrupulous builders could act with impunity.

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Story of The Week E-auction of coal blocks opens door for commercial mining by private players In the first round, blocks would be auctioned to companies that will use the coal for firing power, steel and cement plants. read more

Money Money making ideas by Raamdeo Agrawal for Samvat 2071 Leading investment gurus have turned positive on the Indian markets, and some of them of them even see it getting re-rated in the next one year. How to gain from falling crude prices Falling crude prices have already contributed to a lower consumer price index (CPI) as 'fuel, power and light' and 'transportation', two elements of the index, have considerable weight within it.

Stock Round Up Nifty ends Samvat 2071 muhurat trade above 8,000 Nifty extended its winning streak for fifth straight session as it ended the muhurat trading session of Samvat 2071 above 8,000 level.

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