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The trade deficit with China rose to USD 85 billion, Russia to USD 57.2 billion, Korea to USD 14.71 billion and Hong Kong to USD 12.2 billion in 2023-
The Development, Monitoring, and Evaluation Office of NITI Aayog will soon conduct assessments of four key financial sector initiatives administered b
"RBI, as a regulator, will have to create that balance to ensure financial viability of road projects does not take a hit," an official said. The cent
A group of WTO member countries, including Brazil, Canada and the European Union, have urged India to submit timely notifications on sugar subsidies i
In early May, Sensex plummeted 1,100 points amid rumors of post-election tax changes. An alleged plan to overhaul tax laws and asset class treatments
The Income Tax Department has notified the Cost Inflation Index (CII) for the fiscal year 2024-25, set at 363, to calculate long-term capital gains fr
Global recession risks have diminished, but inflation concerns threaten financial stability. The IMF, World Bank, and rating agencies forecast a slowd
The idea of wealth redistribution proposed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has sparked a heated debate in India's political landscape, with Prime Mini
Indian infrastructure projects in Africa have significantly enhanced ties between the two regions, according to S Kuppuswamy, a senior executive from
A new study co-authored by economist Thomas Piketty suggests India should impose a wealth tax on the ultra-rich to tackle inequality. Anmol Somanchi,
The finance ministry's April report predicts strong economic activity in FY25, with rising industrial activity and fixed investments. Positive macro-e
Fitch Ratings emphasized the limited medium-term impact of the RBI's surplus transfer on India's fiscal consolidation and debt path. The government ta
In its review, the Finance Ministry also reiterated its faith in India's ability to deal with adverse pressures from geopolitical tensions, while cont
India's forex reserves reached an all-time high of $648.7 billion as of May 17, according to the Reserve Bank of India. This follows a surge of $2.56
India's coffee exports increased by 12.22% to USD 1.28 billion in 2023-24 due to higher demand for Robusta coffee in global markets. The country, Asia
Wheat procurement for the 2024-25 Rabi marketing season progresses smoothly, surpassing last year's total with 262.48 lakh tonnes acquired, benefiting
A World Inequality Lab study recommends India implement a wealth tax on the ultra-rich to combat wealth inequality and boost social sector investments
As India prepares for a new government by June 4, a significant Rs 2.11 lakh crore windfall awaits allocation. Options range from faster deficit reduc
The survey, which covered 22 states and Union territories, identified Jammu & Kashmir, Telangana, Rajasthan, and Odisha as other states with hig
While political analysts and strategic experts have expressed confidence that very little should change on the bilateral relationship front whatever t
