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Budget 2009

Govt to provide 1% interest subsidy on home loans

Getting a good deal on a house, somewhere in the suburbs? Check if it costs you less than Rs20 lakh. Because, in that case, you stand to save 1% of the interest burden on your home loan.
July 26, 2009

It's a new life for me, says Nilekani on ambitious UIAI project

The identification numbers, Nilekani said, will not only provide an identity to citizens but also help them in obtaining benefits of government schemes.
July 23, 2009

Nandan Nilekani takes over as head of UIAI

Nilekani said the first set of database will be ready in 12 to 18 months time as announced by finance minister Pranab Mukherjee in his budget speech.
July 20, 2009

Govt harps on 25% public stake

The finance ministry has floated a discussion paper on the issue, indicating the government’s intention of implementing the measure at the earliest.
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