Economic Times
The Indian government's cost overruns in central government projects reached a 12-month high of 20.09% in April, with 1,838 projects with a value of R
Chicken prices have risen by over 25% in south and east India due to intense heat waves, water scarcity, and bird mortality. Demand remains high with
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its April 2024 World Economic Outlook (WEO) raised the global growth forecast for 2024 to 3.2 per cent, an im
The central government announced a quota of 25.5 lakh tonnes of sugar for June, higher by 8.5% over June 2023, as per the Department of Food and Publi
The commerce ministry recently conducted a 'Chintan Shivir' in Rajasthan's Neemrana to discuss issues related to Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). The eve
Reliance Industries has signed a one-year deal with Russia's Rosneft to purchase at least 3 million barrels of oil monthly in roubles. This agreement,
India may consider allowing sugar exports for the 2024-25 season pending final assessment of sugarcane sowing and output. The country anticipates a lo
Varanasi Ropeway project opening date and ticket price: In addition to providing breathtaking views of the city from above, the ropeway cuts the dista
Export price of basmati rice falls below government-fixed minimum export price, impacting global buyers and domestic prices. Concerns arise over MEP c
Mirae Asset Investment Managers India Pvt. predicts a potential reduction in India's borrowings this fiscal year due to the national elections narrowi
S&P Global Market Intelligence anticipates continued policy emphasis on strategic sectors post the Lok Sabha election, regardless of outcomes. Factors
The income tax department urged taxpayers to link PAN with Aadhaar by May 31 to avoid higher tax deductions, as unlinked PANs incur double TDS rates.
Former central bank Governor Raghuram Rajan addressed concerns about possible selloff in financial markets if the Bharatiya Janata Party loses support
The recovery from defaulters under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) in India decreased in 2023-24 despite 42% more cases being resolved. The r
WTO members, including the US and UK, have raised questions about India's $48 billion farm input subsidies for 2022-23, which have been attributed to
According to exporters, demand slowdown, high inflation in developed economies and increasing exports of frozen shrimp from Ecuador to America are som
“Data of such sale and purchase should be maintained and made available for audit / inspection,” the RBI said. Central bank norms allow full fledg
The transition from corporation-based dividend taxes to personal income taxes has been a major driver of the increased PIT in recent years. This shift
The geopolitical situation has reshaped India's export patterns, particularly in the engineering and machinery sectors. While opportunities in the Rus
The RBI on May 22 announced a record-high dividend transfer to the government equivalent to 0.6 per cent of GDP ( Rs 2.1 lakh) from its operations in
