Category: Economy
US acknowledges “turbulence” with India but maintains positive trajectory
The United States and India are working through a period of diplomatic friction amid what appears to be a pattern of mixed signals from Washington…
GST reforms will continue, PM Modi says
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reiterated that GST reforms will continue further, highlighting the benefits of new GST rate cut. “We have increased the…
If India gets trade deal, that would be big confidence-building measure: Michael Kugelman on India-US relations
South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman has highlighted the importance of trade talks between India and the United States, stating that a potential trade deal could…
India-EU FTA talks: 13th round sees little progress on farm, auto sectors
India and the European Union did not make much progress in sensitive areas such as automotives and agricultural products in the 13th round of negotiations…
Delhi moves to ratify WTO fish pact, seeks cushion for developing nations
India is in the process of ratifying the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, it has told the multilateral trade watchdog. It has…
Tracking hidden info: Income tax to change tack
A hitherto ignored feature in corporate law will be used by tax sleuths to fish out data tucked away in servers and entities outside the…
Support farmers, promote biofuels, says Gadkari
Road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said there is a need to support farmers who are denied fair prices for their produce…
FM launches GST appellate tribunal to cut tax litigation
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday launched the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), a move aimed at reducing tax litigation and providing a…
Food security key to wheat export limits: Govt
New Delhi: The government will consider easing restrictions on the export of wheat products only after assessing this season’s planting and production outlook, food minister…
We love India, want more energy trade with it: US energy secy
The US wants to expand energy cooperation with its “awesome ally” India, including in natural gas and coal, nuclear, and clean cooking fuels, where New…