Category: Economy
FY26 budget: CBIC sets 2-year period for customs assessments
All provisional assessments under customs will have to be completed within two years as per guidelines notified by the Central Board of Indirect tax and…
Land data to be digitised with ownership rights
The government is planning to create a comprehensive, integrated electronic database of land records that clearly delineates ownership rights in both rural and urban areas…
Real-time labour market info system in the works
The government is planning to develop a labour market information system aimed at improving policy interventions related to employment and skills. The system, being jointly…
US rejects India’s request for WTO consultation on 50% copper tariffs
New Delhi: The US has rejected India’s request for consultations at the WTO on Washington’s 50% tariffs on copper and copper derivative products, arguing the…
Govt makes cybersecurity audits mandatory for crypto exchanges
Mumbai: In the wake of multiple cyber heists, the government has directed all cryptocurrency exchanges, custodians, and intermediaries to undergo cyber security audits. They would…
No tax cut, but luxury goods cos hopeful of indirect gains
Makers of luxury goods, jewellery, high-end bikes and premium chocolates, which will attract the same or slightly higher goods and service tax rates, are increasing…
Govt extends one-time option to employees to opt for UPS
The government has decided to extend a one-time option to central government employees who joined services between April 1, 2025, and August 31, 2025, and…
Modi, Danish PM discuss green partnership; Frederiksen calls for early conclusion of India-EU FTA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, during which the latter reaffirmed Denmark’s strong support for…
India calls trade talks with US ‘positive’, says both sides to intensify efforts to achieve early conclusion of agreement
The Ministry of Commerce & Industry on Tuesday stated that trade talks between India and the US were positive, with both sides agreeing to step…
silver prices: India’s silver imports to gain momentum from strong investment demand
India’s silver imports are expected to gather momentum in the coming months, supported by stronger investment and industrial demand that has already absorbed the surplus…