Category: Economy
Lok Sabha approves Finance Bill, tax rules eased
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill on Wednesday, approving several key amendments, including enhanced powers for tax authorities, changes in taxation on…
Sugar prices to stay firm amid tight inventories; ethanol earnings under strain, says ratings agency Ind-Ra
Pune: The sugar prices are expected to stay firm due to tight inventories, while the ethanol profitability is also expected to remain strained due to…
Infra projects see cost overrun of Rs 5.66 lakh cr in Feb
New Delhi: Several infrastructure projects worth above Rs 150 crore each registered a cumulative cost overrun of Rs 5.66 lakh crore, according to a monthly…
India retains headline inflation target at 4% following review
NEW DELHI, – India’s federal government on Wednesday retained the target for retail inflation at 4%, within a comfort band of 2%-6%, according to an…
‘Every war has collateral impact, there are difficulties’: Union Minister Piyush Goyal
New Delhi: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday underscored the impact of the ongoing global conflict on India’s trade and economy. Goyal…
India eyes end to popcorn imports by 2030, targets Rs 810 crore forex savings: ICAR’s Jat
India is on track to become self-sufficient in popcorn production by 2030, marking a striking turnaround for a market that depended almost entirely on imports…
South tech hubs Bengaluru, Hyderabad reshape India’s urban economy: Report
Bengaluru: The two southern tech hubs–Bengaluru and Hyderabad–now power over half of India’s urban growth momentum, reshaping jobs, consumption, mobility and the future of Indian…
India must channel $10 trillion in household gold into financial system: Former minister Choudhary
New Delhi, India should unlock the vast household gold stockpiles by shifting consumers toward financial instruments, former Union Minister P P Choudhary and senior market…
S&P Global Ratings raises India’s FY27 growth forecast to 7.1%
S&P Global Ratings on Wednesday raised India’s FY27 growth forecast to 7.1%, driven by strong private consumption, modest recovery in private investment and robust export…
Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill 2026–27, advancing government’s fiscal plans
The Finance Bill has been passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, marking a key step in implementing the Central Government’s Budget proposals for the…