Deepak Kesarkar

Deepak Kesarkar, the spokesperson for the Eknath Shinde faction, said Thackeray’s ”public appearances” have increased now, referring to the party outreach programmes launched by the Sena president after the collapse of his government last month.

'VAT on petroleum products to continue, to be decided by GST Council'

Replying to a debate on the Maharashtra Goods and Service Tax Laws (levy, amendment and validation) Act 2017 in the Upper House, he said that it is not possible even for the Centre to shift the tax rate of 25 per cent on petroleum products under the new Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime in one go.

We plan to bring MFIs under State Act, says Maha minister

In an interview with CNBC-TV18 Deepak Kesarkar, Minister of State for Home, Maharashtra said that there have been several complaints from districts across the state regarding harassment of women by MFIs.

COMMENT: Demonetisation should be used to bring microfinance rates lower

Will Maharashtra and UP go the Andhra Pradesh way in handling issues relating to microfinance institutions (MFIs)?

Polling for Maharashtra Assembly elections begins

Polling began at 7 am and will conclude at 6 pm. Counting of votes will be held on October 19, poll officials said. The elections will elect members of the 13th Assembly in the state.