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India is emphasizing strict 'Rules of Origin' in FTA talks with the UK to protect its automobile sector. Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal stated that
The 16th Finance Commission, led by Chairman Arvind Panagariya, is open to considering states' grievances about reduced central allocations despite ec
Onion prices in New Delhi remain high at Rs 58 per kg due to tight supply. The government has started retail sales of onions at a subsidized rate of R
The Indian government is committed to reducing the budget deficit despite coalition governance challenges. Fitch Ratings noted that India prefers fisc
Nomura is forecasting India's GDP growth to slow to 6.7% in FY25, below the RBI's 7.2% prediction. The report cited mixed growth signals, with positiv
The government plans to increase credit guarantees for micro and small enterprises by Rs 5 lakh crore over the next two years. This follows Rs 4 lakh
CareEdge Ratings has highlighted that while the overall monsoon performance has improved from last year, the agriculture sector still faces risks due
Credit growth is surpassing deposit growth, posing potential liquidity challenges for banks, according to a FICCI-IBA report. Banks are focusing on ra
The WTO warns that unilateral approaches to the digital economy and low-carbon transition could cause trade tensions and distortions. It emphasizes th
The Telangana Government has urged the 16th Finance Commission to increase the states' share in Central taxes from 41% to 50%. Deputy Chief Minister B
GST Council Meeting decisions: The GST Council's meeting on Monday announced significant tax cuts to make essential goods and services more affordable
Apple prices have plummeted by nearly 50% in a month due to increased arrivals from Himachal Pradesh and the upcoming harvest in Kashmir. The duty-fre
The GST Council's 54th meeting announced significant rate cuts and policy adjustments, including GST exemptions for foreign airlines' import of servic
The UAE and India have strengthened their economic ties through the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), signed in February 2022. This
The GST Council has exempted foreign airlines from import service taxes and approved flight training courses. It reduced GST on certain cancer drugs,
India's hiring sentiment for the December quarter is the strongest among 42 countries, according to a ManpowerGroup survey. With 50% of employers plan
The World Trade Organization warns that uncoordinated unilateral actions in the digital economy and low-carbon transition could lead to trade tensions
The new National Cooperative Policy is nearing completion and will be announced within the next 2-3 months, according to Cooperation Secretary Ashish
The government will soon start registering farmers nationwide to provide them with a unique ID similar to Aadhaar. This initiative, part of the Rs 2,8
At the 54th GST Council meeting on Monday, the Centre decided to cut down on the cost of namkeen and savoury products, announced Finance Minister Nirm
