Page 29 - Demonetisation
Your Rs 2,000 and Rs 500 notes could get new security marks every 3-4 years
The issue was discussed threadbare at a recent high-level govt meeting
 "Your Rs 2,000 and Rs 500 notes could get new security marks every 3-4 years")
Note ban: MFIs seek more time for loan repayments
In December 2016, RBI had granted additional 60 days for repayment of certain loans
 "Note ban: MFIs seek more time for loan repayments")
Demonetisation: Emotions run high outside RBI as March 31 deadline ends
The window for NRIs will, however, remain open till June 30
 "Demonetisation: Emotions run high outside RBI as March 31 deadline ends")
I-T dept gets 12 lakh responses on deposits during note ban
Gangwar said that in case explanation of sources of cash is found justified, verification will close
 "I-T dept gets 12 lakh responses on deposits during note ban")
Taxman to seek info on deposits made during demonetisation in new ITRs
Sources indicate the new column to be introduced in simplest form for those with salary income
 "Taxman to seek info on deposits made during demonetisation in new ITRs")
Digital transactions via UPI see 584% jump since demonetisation
14 lakh consumers, 77,000 merchants have been rewarded Rs 226 cr for embracing digital payments
 "Digital transactions via UPI see 584% jump since demonetisation")
FY17 gold seizures fall 60% on note ban
In the last quarter of 2016-17 the agency recovered only 171 kg of gold in the 33 operations
 "FY17 gold seizures fall 60% on note ban")
NRIs scramble to exchange money as March 31 deadline draws near
NRIs stand in long queues outside RBI offices to exchange demonetise old notes
 "NRIs scramble to exchange money as March 31 deadline draws near")
It's demonisation that won, not demonetisation: Kapil Sibal
His remarks came after he accused Jaitley of shaming the public by saying that they evade income tax
 "It's demonisation that won, not demonetisation: Kapil Sibal")
Govt may abolish payment of wages by cash under amended labour rules
Ministry of labour has issued draft rules to seek suggestions on the matter
Demonetisation: Questioning the relevance and legitimacy of note ban
The population had only 50 days to exchange their old notes
 "Demonetisation: Questioning the relevance and legitimacy of note ban")
RBI allows exchange of Rs 4,500 in old notes in Nepal
Proposal made Nepali public nervous as RBI earlier allowed them to possess up to Rs 25,000 each
CAG to audit fallout of note ban
CAG audit may look into expenditure on printing of notes, RBI dividend payout, banking data
 "CAG to audit fallout of note ban")
Why note conversion not allowed till Mar 31? RBI refuses to reply
It was decided that the window till March 31 will be kept only for Non-Resident Indians
 "Why note conversion not allowed till Mar 31? RBI refuses to reply")
Impact of demonetisation, GST on govt's tax revenue under CAG scanner
CAG audit may look into expenditure on printing of notes and the RBI dividend payout
Demonetisation may have affected CAD, says SBI Research
The upward revision in services exports is one of the main reasons in containing CAD: SBI
 "Demonetisation may have affected CAD, says SBI Research")
Be watchful of note-ban impact on farms: Report
The Global Food Policy Report says India faces a paradoxical situation
 "Be watchful of note-ban impact on farms: Report")
Orphaned siblings write to PM for exchange of Rs 96,500 in old notes
Cash was found in box during a police survey at their locked paternal house in Sarawada village
 "Orphaned siblings write to PM for exchange of Rs 96,500 in old notes")
Govt, RBI examined viability of introducing Rs 5,000 and Rs 10,000 notes
Plan has not been found suitable, MoS Finance Arjun Ram Meghwal told Lok Sabha in a written reply
We stand by demonetisation; 'shock to shadow economy' was needed: Jaitley
Jaitley also criticised the opposition for its protests against the demonetisation
 "We stand by demonetisation; 'shock to shadow economy' was needed: Jaitley")
