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The government is expected to stick to fiscal prudence in the interim budget, with a 5-10% increase in budget line item allocations. Confidence should
Formal job creation under the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) fell 7.5% in November, with 1.59 million new employees added. This is th
The Indian education sector has faced significant disruptions due to the global pandemic, with the EdTech industry emerging as a beacon of hope for mi
The government is considering giving cash refunds to exporters instead of scrips for tax remission schemes, according to economic think tank GTRI. Thi
The upcoming Union Budget for FY2025, a vote-on-account, is expected to provide cues on fiscal consolidation and capex number. The fiscal deficit targ
India has extended lower import duty on edible oil by a year until March 2025, extending the lower duty structure on crude palm oil, crude sunflower o
Budget 2024: The government aims to limit the increase in overall spending to around 10% in the interim budget for FY25, balancing the need for sustai
Non-banking financial companies (NBFC), however, are unlikely to be provided any relief by the RBI, with industry sources saying the primary goal of t
Majority of the issues in the proposed FTA between India and the UK are either finalised or at an advanced stage of talks, according to a government o
Joint Secretary in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Sanjiv also said that the government is in the process of formu
Exporters said 95% of vessels had rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope on the southern tip of Africa, adding 4,000 to 6,000 nautical miles and 14-20
India's trade deficit narrowed to $19.8 billion in December, a three-month low, as global demand for India's electronics and engineering goods rose wh
The core inflation for December came at 3.8 per cent, the note said, adding that the annualized growth of super-core inflation has dipped below 3 per
India's potential for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) could significantly increase with another five years of a majority government, accord
The 24th annual survey, which covered over 32,000 respondents across 28 countries, showed developing countries having a lead over developed ones in te
India's Interim Budget 2024 is expected to focus on improving the quality of trade facilitative environment, fostering domestic manufacturing, and exp
India's merchandise trade deficit decreased to $19.8 billion in December from $20.6 billion in November, as reported by the government. In December 20
According to the Aayog's working paper, jointly developed with UNDP, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan registering the highest declin
Ahead of the Interim Budget, a survey was conducted on pressing questions facing the Indian economy. Participants had expectations regarding tax refor
The issues which would figure in the 13th Ministerial Conference include agriculture, food security, dispute settlement reform, e-commerce moratorium,
