Category: Economy
Behind the scenes: Sitharaman chaired 3 separate meetings on GSTN preparedness for GST 2.0
To ensure a glitch-free rollout of the next-generation GST with reduced rates and lesser slabs, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired three separate meetings to assess…
Govt exploring alternative export markets to shield farmers from US tariff threats
The government is actively exploring alternative export destinations and import substitution strategies to protect farmers from the impact of US tariffs, D K Yadava, Deputy…
Trump’s tariffs could reduce India’s GDP by 0.5%, says CEA Anantha Nageswaran
US President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs could reduce India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by half a percent this year, the nation’s Chief Economic Adviser V….
Xi and Putin to join BRICS trade summit that PM Modi decided to skip
China has confirmed that President Xi Jinping will take part in a virtual BRICS summit convened by Brazil to discuss Donald Trump’s trade policy. Prime…
India plans to put large infra projects in fast lane
New Delhi: India is readying a big-ticket infrastructure push, focusing on large projects with long gestation periods. Officials said mega projects like bullet train corridors,…
ET Graphics: India, EU to hold 13th round of FTA talks in Delhi; pact likely by year-end
The 13th round of the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations will be held in New Delhi starting Monday. European Commissioner for Trade and Economic…
India cautions SCO against misuse of export measures
India has cautioned against weaponising export-related measures or misusing them to create artificial scarcity, distort markets or disrupt supply chains at a meeting of the…
GST done, advisers bat for land, labour reforms
After the big-bang Goods and Services Tax reform, experts batted for increased thrust on process reforms with focus on ease of doing business and deregulation…
With just 35,000 subscribers, govt pins hopes on new pension rules
With just about 35,000 of over 23 lakh eligible central government employees having switched so far to the Centre’s flagship Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), the…
Gold on a hot run, central banks and RBI go slow on buys as geopolitics also weighs
Mumbai: Central banks have slowed their gold purchasing, reflecting a cautious approach as they navigate geopolitical uncertainties and elevated bullion prices. However, the long-term trend…