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A ministerial panel on GST is considering reducing rates on essential items like medicines and tractors to 5%. Health and term insurance may also see
Gold prices surge amid rising geopolitical tensions and US Fed rate cuts. Demand is driven by safe-haven buying, festive seasons, and wedding purchase
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held meetings with top US business leaders in New York, including executives from BlackRock and Systems Te
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has intensified its review of gold loans following a significant 41% year-on-year increase. The RBI identified deficie
India has emerged as a bright spot in the global economy, registering unprecedented growth, expanding its infrastructure, and fostering a dynamic star
India's palm oil imports dropped by 34% in September due to higher prices, reaching a six-month low. Increased import duties also led some refiners to
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is unlikely to cut interest rates in its upcoming meeting, given India's strong economic growth and the importance of
India's new monetary policy committee members might see at least one dissent calling for a rate cut in their upcoming meeting. With the reshuffle, the
Cigarettes, tobacco products, carbonated drinks, and high-end automobiles in the 28% GST slab might see a rise in taxation as a cess ends in March 202
The EU has proposed extending its Deforestation Regulation implementation by a year to December 2025 due to pushback from countries including India. T
Research by the RBI reveals that monetary policy transmission is more effective with increased formality in the labour market. A higher share of forma
The newly formed Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India, including three new external members, is set to hold its first meeting. The c
Raghuram Rajan warns against excluding food prices from inflation metrics, stressing that it could undermine public trust in the RBI. Countering Chief
Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan opposes excluding food prices from headline inflation, stressing it undermines public trust. He supports targeting
India's digital transformation is driving its financial ecosystem towards a USD 1 trillion digital economy by 2028. Government initiatives and technol
The Reserve Bank of India is likely to keep policy rates unchanged in October. Despite recent drops in inflation, the central bank awaits more clarity
India experienced a four-year high in Southwest monsoon rains, with 108% of the long period average. This above-normal rainfall boosted Kharif crop so
The Indian government is planning to extend its 'trusted source' mandate to tech devices like smart meters, parking sensors, drone parts, and laptops
After the Goods and Services tax collections for September showed a yearly jump of 6.5 per cent, the experts in this domain have expressed optimism fo
Climate change is causing unpredictable weather in Rayanpet, affecting traditional rice farming. Farmers are adopting climate-resilient rice varieties
