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The recent drop in oil prices could allow the Indian government to increase excise duty while offering moderate fuel price cuts to consumers. This str
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India's dairy sector will not receive duty concessions under any Free Trade Agreements due to
The Asian Development Bank has maintained India's growth forecast at 7% for the current fiscal year, citing improved farm output and higher government
The Group of Ministers meeting in Goa decided against further GST exemptions on long-term land leases by private entities and sector-specific exemptio
The Indian government has identified 300 legal points for potential decriminalisation to reduce compliance burdens, aiming to boost the manufacturing
Despite a slow start, rainfall picked up pace helping farmers with sowing. Overall farm productivity is expected to be higher, which should help tame
The government is considering recommendations to promote transition finance for high carbon-emitting industries. A proposed fund by state-run financia
The weighted average call rate, reflecting banks' overnight borrowing costs, rose to 6.69%, surpassing the Reserve Bank of India's repo rate of 6.50%.
Industry experts at the Indo-US Economic Summit called for lower tariffs and harmonisation of local norms to boost India-US agricultural trade. Key co
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das highlighted the challenges posed by geopolitical disturbances and economic fragmentations, emphasizing the need for centr
The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has urged the government to extend the interest equalisation scheme for five years to boost credi
India has extended its import management system for IT hardware products like laptops and tablets until December 31, 2024. Importers must apply for ne
The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has urged the government to extend the interest subvention scheme for five years to boost credit
India's removal of the floor price for basmati rice exports is expected to boost orders from the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. This policy ch
India's growth story is gaining global attention, with JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon predicting it could become a $7-trillion economy by the decade's end.
India's working-age population has been rising since 1971 and is projected to reach 64.4% in the upcoming Census, according to SBI Research. It will f
Tax officers have detected around 10,700 fake GST registrations involving Rs 10,179 crore in evasion. Aadhaar authentication for GST registration is e
India's private sector is expected to take on more investment responsibility for the country's growth due to limited government financial support. S&P
S&P Global Ratings has maintained India's growth forecast at 6.8% for the current fiscal year and expects the RBI to start cutting interest rates in O
India's goal to become a $7-trillion economy by 2030 is achievable, says JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon. With Prime Minister Modi's strong leadership and in
