Finance

The decision was motioned in a meeting lead by Central Provident Fund Commissioner on January 17, 2018.

They bill is aimed at 'economic fugitives', who defraud and then flee the country.

Thousands of PNB account holders who had left everything behind in Pakistan after Partition were repaid their deposits.

Representation of women in the Police Department, the Transport Department and the BMTC is also set to increase.

Now, you don't have to wait for a period of time to close your PPF Account.

This initiative will bring banking to millions more.

At a time when the Indian startup sector is in the midst of a revival after a tough couple of years, this year's budget is definitely a mixed bag!

Presented by the state Finance Minister Thomas Isaac over a long session of two hours and 40 minutes, the budget focuses on different welfare centric schemes for its citizens.

The government has, at various stages, clearly indicated its interest in eliminating gender gaps that have been a hindrance to the social and economic integrity of the country. This budget seems to a right step in that direction.

According to the Finance Minister, India is now a $2.5 trillion economy which will soon have 8% economic growth.