Rajiv Mehrishi

Kotak Bank gets FIPB nod to raise fgn investment limit to 55%

FIPB had deferred a decision on the proposal in the past.

Jul 03, 2015, 18:30 PM IST

GDP numbers show signs of pick up: Rajiv Mehrishi

Finance Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi on Friday said that GDP numbers are encouraging. “Data shows signs of pick up, both manufacturing and services have improved, Mehershi said.

May 29, 2015, 19:40 PM IST

FIPB to consider Kotak Bank's FDI proposal today

Inter-ministerial body FIPB will on Thursday take up Kotak Mahindra Bank's proposal for raising foreign investment limit in the bank to 55 percent, along with 47 other FDI applications.

May 28, 2015, 08:56 AM IST

'GDP to grow at 9% once structural issues addressed'

The Economic Survey had projected a growth of 8.1 to 8.5 percent in the current financial year.

May 20, 2015, 16:05 PM IST

Kamath to resign from various boards, join BRICS Bank in next 10 days

India's eminent banker K.V. Kamath will resign from various boards and join BRICS Bank in next 10 days, Finance Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi said on Thursday.

May 14, 2015, 16:10 PM IST

Strategic sale in PSUs: Govt open to divest over 51%

The government is open to selling more than 51 percent in certain public sector entities as part of its 'strategic sale' through which it aims to collect Rs 28,500 crore next fiscal, a top finance ministry official said Monday.

Mar 02, 2015, 23:45 PM IST

Govt forms panel to suggest ways on promoting card transaction

The government has formed a committee which will come out with structures that can be put in place to encourage use of credit or debit cards, Finance Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi said today.

Mar 02, 2015, 19:45 PM IST

Rajiv Mehrishi designated as Finance Secretary

The Finance Ministry has four secretaries - Economic Affairs, Expenditure, Revenue and Financial Services.

Nov 11, 2014, 14:05 PM IST

Modi replaces top finance mandarin Mayaram in first major shakeup

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transferred the top civil servant at the finance ministry, replacing him with a top official from Rajasthan, the state that has pushed dramatic free market reforms in recent months.

Oct 16, 2014, 12:00 PM IST