Union Finance Minister, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has said that everything will be done to help maintain a supportive monetary policy stance for growth. The Finance Minister was reacting to the Annual Monetary Policy statement for 2012-13 announced today wherein the RBI has announced a 50 basis point reduction in the policy rates. The repo rate… Read More
The Government of India, the Government of Rajasthan and the World Bank today signed an agreement for an IDA credit of US$ 109 million for the Rajasthan Agricultural Competitiveness Project to increase agricultural productivity through sustainable and efficient use of water resources. The Project is expected to increase agricultural productivity and farmer incomes through efficient… Read More
The Government of India, the Government of Assam and the World Bank today signed an agreement for an additional IDA credit of US$ 50 million to support on-going activities under the Assam Agricultural Competitiveness Project (AACP) which aims to increase the productivity, profitability, and market access of the farming community in Assam. The additional credit… Read More
Government had banned the export of raw cotton on 5th March, 2012. This was revoked on 12th March, 2012. All Registration Certificates (RCs) were to be scrutinised before revalidation so that they could go ahead with their exports. Government directed that priority be given to such cotton that had been pending for export through Land… Read More
The Committee on Information Technology of the ICAI is organizing an Oracle Financial Accounting Training program. This is a Blended Training with a combination of 7 days Trainer Led Program and 1 Year Access to Online Oracle Finance Training modules. This Blended Training Program is an opportunity for the members to: 1. Learn about Oracle… Read More
The last date for receipt of application for Empanelment for Observers for Chartered Accountants Main Examinations scheduled to be held from 2nd to 17th May, 2012 and CPT on 17th June, 2012 has been extended upto 11th April, 2012 (Wednesday). It may be mentioned that the members who had already applied for the empanelment (even… Read More
ICSI to organise the 13th National Conference of Practising Company Secretaries on the 25th and 26th May, 2012 at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre, Chashma Shahi, Srinagar. The eminent speakers with comprehensive exposure to the practical aspects of the topics will address and interact with the participants. The Key takeaways will be: - Explore new oppurtunities… Read More
ICSI has established the Company Secretaries Benevolent Fund (CSBF) in the year 1976 which seeks to create big security umbrella to derive comfort and Security Benevolent Fund - We Care The Fund provides assistance for education/medical or for any other similar purpose in deserving cases to the ¢ Members of the ICSI ¢ Spouse and… Read More
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India to organise an interactive Workshop on Union Budget 2012-13 and Economic Survey 2011-12 with overall view of Economy at present on 3rd April, 2012 at 9.30 AM in Tagore Chamber, Scope Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi. CA. Jaydeep Narendra Shah will be the Chief Guest and the Guest… Read More
Union Finance Minister, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and the World Bank Group President, Robert B. Zoellick held talks here today, with both sides stressing the value of the Bank Group™s continued engagement with India. The talks came on the final day of Mr.Zoellick™s visit to India his last as President of the World Bank Group. Finance… Read More
A mission Mode Project for computerization of Commercial Taxes Departments of States and UTs (MMPCT) was initiated under the National e-Governance Plan. Accordingly, the Cabinet, in February, 2010 approved this project for an overall value of Rs. 1133.41 crore out of which Rs. 800 crore is the Central assistance. An amount of Rs. 433.44 crore… Read More
ICSI and Indian Merchants' Chamber is jontly organising a full day seminar on 'Investment Outlook 2012' on Friday, April 13, 2012 at Convention Hall, Bombay Stock Exchange, Mumbai. The Seminar will discuss policy makers' vision relating to development of markets in five major asset classes: Debt, Equity, Commodities, Real Estate and Currencies spread over 5… Read More
The bank audit season is around the corner. Given the fact that the banking industry is typical in terms of its geographical and customer spread, the volume and varied nature of products and services offered, coupled with the strict constraints for completing the audits, the members, many a times, face a lot of… Read More