Accel India Fund: Accel nears close of new India fund at $650 million
Accel India, an early-stage backer of Flipkart and Swiggy, has closed its eighth fund, securing $650 million in investor commitments, people briefed on the matter…
Indian exporters See limited gains from Rupee depreciation
Indian exporters of garments, handicrafts, and engineering goods expect 5-10% gains from the rupee’s depreciation, but more import-dependent sectors such as gems and jewellery and…
India considers exempting gift vouchers from GST; Council to discuss key issues
India could spare gift vouchers, offered by companies, particularly in the retail sector, from the levy of Goods and Services Tax (GST), said people with…
Prince Harry suspects NYPD covered up Meghan Markle paparazzi chase incident
Prince Harry is reportedly dissatisfied with how the New York Police Department (NYPD) has handled its investigation into the “near-fatal” paparazzi car chase involving him…
Govt hikes MSP of Copra for 2025 by 3.76%
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has increased the minimum support price (MSP) of copra for 2025 by 3.76% for milling copra variety, which will have…
Digital Competition Law unlikely before second half of FY26
A proposed digital competition law to regulate large players is unlikely to be finalised before the second half of the next fiscal, as the government…
Pre-Budget Consultation: States seek more fiscal support for capex plans
Jaisalmer: Several states Friday asked the Centre to enhance the allocation under 50-year interest-free loans while continuing the window, provide greater flexibility for assistance under…
Inflation-growth balance ‘somewhat unsettled’: Shaktikanta Das
High inflation, especially in food items, dominated the discussions of the early December monetary policy review where two members voted for a rate cut, showed…
Single Window System grants Rs 4.81 lakh approvals
The government Friday said that till October 14, 7.1 lakh approvals have been applied and 4.81 lakh approvals have been granted via the National Single…
Funds devolved to states under 15th Finance Commission higher: Finance Minister
Funds devolved to states under the 15th Finance Commission (2021-2024) is more than what was devolved under the 14th Finance Commission (2015-20), finance minister Nirmala…