Pfrda Bill

Food Bill will not be a big game changer for Congress, because most states where the maximum poor live already run similar schemes. Besides, most of these states are not even run by the Congress and the chances of the Congress winning in those states are not high

Parliament deadlock: Over 90 bills pending

While the government is under fire over the CAG report and the Opposition gunning for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's resignation in the coal block allocations, UPA's reform agenda has been pushed to a corner.

Allies, Oppn murmurs defer 26% FDI clause in PFRDA Bill

In a bid to avoid yet another face-off with the Trinamool Congress (TMC), the Union Cabinet on Thursday deferred a decision on the PFRDA Bill that sought to allow 26% FDI in the pension sector.

Govt pushes for reforms; Cabinet meet on Pension Bill today

Seeking to dispel the impression of policy inaction, the government is likely to give a push to pension sector reform by approving changes in the proposed PFRDA Bill so that it can be taken up by Parliament for the passage in the Monsoon session next month.

PFRDA Bill shelved; FDI in pension won't impact funds: E&Y

Ashvin Parekh, partner, national leader-global financial services, Ernst & Young spoke to CNBC-TV18 about what the PFRDA Bill contains and what it must contain.

Parliament's Winter Session: Here is what's on the agenda

Starting on Tuesday the winter session of the Parliament begins continuing till December 21.

FDI in multi-brand retail key reform for economy: FICCI

Rajiv Kumar, Secretary General, FICCI feels that it is high time that thew government should finalise the policy on permitting FDI in multi brand retail.

Winter session:PFRDA, LIC, Lokpal Bill to take centre stage

After a washout monsoon session this year, the Parliament is all set to commence the much awaited winter session. While, the PFRDA Bill is one amongst the many crucial pieces of legislation slotted for this session, parliamentary affairs minister Pawan Bansal said that the direct taxes code is unlikely to go ahead in the winter session.

Govt oks changes in PFRDA Bill, allows 26% FDI in pension

The government today approved amendments to the PFRDA Bill 2011 while agreeing to the proposed 26% foreign investment in the pension sector but refrained from providing assured returns to subscribers in the proposed law.

Standing Committee on finance supports FM on sector reforms

In a meeting yesterday Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee assured India Inc that five key financial bills would be passed during the monsoon session. Now CNBC-TV18 learns that the FM has found support from the Standing Committee on Finance too on three of those five bills.

Ready to discuss all issues in session, says PK Bansal

PK Bansal, Parliamentary Affairs Minister and Water Resources Minister urges the government to bring forth legislations which it intends to take up for discussions.

FM to take initiatives to reduce impact of hiking energy prices

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said that he is watching West Asia situations closely in order to take apt steps with an aim to keep a track on hiking energy prices.