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Firms turning to AI tools to keep pace with taxman

New Delhi: As India’s tax administration increasingly relies on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital data to detect evasion, flag inconsistencies and issue automated notices, companies…

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Sweetened, general insurer privatisation gets a reboot after FDI cap hike

New Delhi: The government will restart the selection process for privatising a state-run general insurer in the next financial year, people with knowledge of the…

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India gives duty-free access to 54.11% of New Zealand exports from day one of FTA

India will give duty-free access to 54.11 per cent of New Zealand exports from day one of the implementation of the free trade agreement, and…

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GST rationalisation, festival-related spending supported domestic demand during Oct-Nov: RBI bulletin

The Reserve Bank of India’s bulletin released on Monday said that the GST rationalisation and festival-related spending supported domestic demand during October and November. “High-frequency…

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CRDA approves over Rs 1,300 crore to develop layouts in Amaravati

Allocation of over Rs 1,300 crore to develop layouts and set up a Rs 444-crore flood pumping system here are among the decisions taken at…

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India’s core sectors grow 1.8% in November; cement, steel, fertiliser and coal post gains

India’s eight core infrastructure sectors recorded a growth of 1.8% in November 2025 compared with the year-ago period, supported by higher production of cement, steel,…

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Aadhaar, digital payments cut India’s welfare leakage by 13%: BCG Report

New Delhi: India has set a global benchmark in public welfare integrity by reducing leakage in its systems by nearly 13 per cent. According to…

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India in advance stage of negotiations for trade pact with US: Piyush Goyal

India and the United States are in the advanced stages of negotiating a bilateral trade agreement, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday,…

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India–New Zealand FTA to bring $20 billion FDI commitment over 15 years

New Delhi, New Zealand has committed to invest USD 20 billion in India over the next 15 years under the free trade agreement between the…

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India, Canada to soon start talks for terms of reference for trade pact: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal

New Delhi: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India and Canada are soon to start discussions on the Terms of Reference (ToR)…

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