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India's road transport minister Nitin Gadkari announced a new uniform toll policy for national highways, aiming to ease the burden on commuters. The policy will address concerns regarding high toll...

India's road transport minister, Nitin Gadkari, announces a uniform toll policy to address concerns about high toll charges on National Highways. The policy aims to benefit commuters and improve...

Former RBI Governor D. Subbarao calls for structural reforms in the upcoming budget, emphasizing job creation and addressing the freebie culture.

RBI MPC member Nagesh Kumar suggests using two inflation rates, one including food prices and another excluding them, for better policy decisions.

RBI MPC member Nagesh Kumar urges Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to prioritize capex and infrastructure spending in Budget 2025-26 to boost economic growth.

India's road transport ministry shifts focus to quality construction and maintenance of National Highways in 2025, with initiatives like a rating system and corridor-based development.

India's government finalizes the detailed project report for the Rs 41,000-crore Great Nicobar transhipment port. Construction to begin in the next few months, aiming to handle 16 million...

Niti Aayog member Arvind Virmani suggests attracting Chinese firms to invest in India for manufacturing instead of relying on imports. This move could benefit India's export market and address...

NITI Aayog calls for clearer FDI guidelines for China, citing slow case-by-case review. India seeks Chinese investment but tensions persist.

Former World Bank chief economist Kaushik Basu urges Modi government to prioritize welfare of citizens and allocate more funds to manufacturing in the upcoming budget.

NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani predicts India's GDP growth to reach 7% in FY25 and remain stable for several years. Read more about his insights on economic challenges and private consumption.

NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani advocates for practical solutions to problems faced by states, highlighting examples of Rajasthan and Odisha's development without special category status.

RBI MPC member Ashima Goyal says Modi govt should focus on raising farm productivity and improving supply chain to curb food price volatility. She also highlights the importance of political...

RBI monetary policy panel member Shashanka Bhide sees India's economy on track for sustained high growth, despite global risks. He cites strong domestic demand, high investment, and normal monsoon...

RBI MPC member Jayanth R Varma says focus should shift to promoting growth as inflation nears target. He warns of long-term growth sacrifice due to tight monetary policy.

Former Niti Aayog vice chairman Rajiv Kumar cautions against hasty granting of special category status to Andhra Pradesh and Bihar, citing fiscal implications and potential for setting a precedent.

NITI Aayog member VK Saraswat says India's defence capabilities have significantly improved in the last decade, with a focus on indigenous production and reduced reliance on imports.

Duvvuri Subbarao, former RBI governor, argues for reforming and reinventing India's civil services, citing a decline in the 'steel frame' introduced by the British. He also discusses the IAS's...