RBI allows risk-based checks in new digital payment guidelines
India’s central bank on Thursday issued final guidelines for authentication mechanisms in digital payment transactions, aiming to bolster security and encouraging innovation in fraud prevention….
SC seeks response of Centre on PIL seeking import curbs on yellow peas
The Supreme Court on Thursday sought response from the Centre on a PIL seeking import curbs on yellow peas, which is considered a substitute to…
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…
Tackling ‘drawer economy’ key to India’s $219 billion renewed phone evolution
India’s smartphone market is witnessing a seismic shift, one that has opened up a viable alternative to owning a premium device. Instead of buying new…
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…