Ahluwalia

9 percent growth in 12th Plan not realistic: Montek

While Ahluwalia did not hint at revision of the growth target, he said the government has to do a lot of reforms and take policy measures to achieve 8 to 8.5 percent average growth in 12th Plan.

We will be lucky to achieve 7% growth rate this year: Montek

Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Montek Singh Ahluwalia said that India's economy could be in trouble if the eurozone crisis is not contained

Govt has assured us of a level-playing field, says Vodafone

Vodafone, which faces a possible tax on its 2008 deal, on Thursday said it has been assured of a "level playing field" by the government and asked to stay invested in the country.<br /><br />

World Bank President in India to meet top policy makers

During the visit Zoellick is scheduled to meet India's top economic policy makers including Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee and Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia.

Govt to focus on reducing fiscal deficit in budget: Ahluwalia

Containing subsidies is not an easy task and the government is likely to move gradually on this issue, he said.

Voda case: New tax laws will bring Kraft-Cadbury, AT&T deals under ambit

Kraft Foods Inc's 2010 acquisition of Cadbury's Indian business and deals involving Indian assets sold by AT&T Inc and SABMiller Plc's purchase of Fosters would be at risk under the new amendment.<br /><br />

Manmohan talks tough, chides India Inc for spreading gloom

PM blamed corporate honchos for spreading despondency with their consistent criticism of govt but admitted evolving of consensus on issues has taken longer due to coalition politics.

Montek's toilet and the media's loo-natic frenzy

Was the Rs 35 lakh Planning Commission toilet the big story of Wednesday, or has the media lost its sense of proportion?

BJP to seek inclusion of PM, lower bureaucracy under Lokpal

BJP to demand inclusion of Prime Minister, lower bureaucracy and Citizens' Charter under Lokpal at the all party meet tomorrow.