Shaktikanta Das

The Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday cleared that the Government has no plans to reintroduce Rs 1,000 notes. Shaktikanta Das said that the current focus was on 'production and supply' of Rs 500 notes. Das also…

To ensure smooth supply of inputs to farmers, the Government on Thursday allowed farmers to withdraw up to Rs 25,000 per week against crop loans from their designated bank accounts. Similarly, the registered agri-traders can withdraw Rs…

The Third Tranche of the Sovereign Gold Bonds will be kept open from 8th March 2016 (Tuesday) to 14th March, 2016 (Monday). The Bonds will be issued on 29th March, 2016. Shaktikanta Das, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry…

New Delhi, Feb 10: The Indian stock markets fall is linked to the turmoil in the global economy and measures are to taken to deal with the situation, the government said on Wednesday. "Global economy is in turmoil, markets are down. We…

New Delhi, Dec 17: The US Federal Reserve's decision to hike interest rate by 25 basis points is good news for Indian exports, Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das said on Wednesday. "The US Fed rate hike and reference to…

New Delhi, Oct 30: The bankruptcy law, a legislation for improving ease of doing business in the country, is one of the major focus areas of the government and its draft was likely to be ready in the next 10 days, Economic Affairs Secretary…