Pension Bill

Okay with Pension Bill, but won't let Insurance Bill pass: Yashwant Sinha

Sinha said the party had told Finance Minister P Chidambaram he should not bring the insurance Bill in this session of Parliament, as the opposition would not let it pass.

Budget session: Govt to push for insurance, pension bills

The Budget for 2013-14, to be unveiled on 28 February by Finance Minister P Chidambaram, will itself address key issues like declining industrial output, widening fiscal deficit and decelerating economic growth.

Reform drive to be put to test in stormy parliament session

For the moment, there is no threat of the government falling. But an obstructive opposition and unreliable allies could mean there is little progress on reforms like opening up insurance and pension businesses.

Parliament will pass insurance, pension bills: Chidambaram

The minister said that he was convinced that the two amendment bills crucial for the economy bills will be passed by Parliament.

Mamata asks UPA partners to quit Manmohan govt

The Trinamool chief said that 26% FDI in pension sector will make lifelong savings of individuals totally insecure.

Thursday Thunder: Cabinet approves FDI in pension

<br /><br /> The Bill provides powers to the PFRDA to oversee multiple pension funds in the country and also paves way for being a full-time regulator for the sector.

Parliament Live: Rajya Sabha passes land bill, adjourned till tomorrow

Will the Congress-BJP war continue, or will the parties join hands on amending the RTI Act.

Lok Sabha passes long-pending Pension Bill

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Bill, 2011, provides for market based returns and wide coverage based on several investment options in the pension sector with an aim to building confidence in the subscribers.

Debate on Pension Bill marred by uproar in LS

Sanjay Nirupam (Congress) supported the measure saying it would go a long way to help the aged in their post-retirement life.

Time ripe for second stage of economic reforms: Praful Patel

Patel said that the second stage of reforms would require introduction of Direct Tax Code, Pension Bill and amendment to Insurance Act and Companies Act.