Economists track GST rate cuts for impact on prices, inflation and festive demand
New Delhi: With GST rate cuts kicking in on Monday, economists are closely watching various aspects, from whether companies pass on the benefits to consumers…
Private companies have capital, must invest in India’s growth journey: EAC-PM S Mahendra Dev
New Delhi, Private companies have a lot of capital and now they should invest in India’s growth journey, Eonomic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister…
Govt may raise interest subvention cap beyond Rs 26 crore to promote issuance of municipal bonds
In a bid to promote issuance of municipal bonds, the government is considering a proposal to hike interest subvention from the present Rs 26 crore…
Gold prices to stay buoyant on Fed cuts, festive buying and global concerns
Gold prices are expected to remain buoyant in the coming week as a combination of global monetary easing, festive demand in Asia, central bank purchases…
Which sectors will gain from new GST reforms beginning from Monday?
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has approved wide-ranging reforms that will impact key sectors of the economy, including food, housing, automobiles, agriculture, healthcare,…
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center shifts focus to gene editing for wheat resilience as GM varieties stall
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is ramping up investments in gene editing technology to enhance wheat crop resilience, with Director General Bram…
GST rate cuts from Monday to make food, medicines, cars and electronics cheaper
Consumers can expect a broad wave of price reductions starting Monday as the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council’s decision to slash rates on about…
GST 2.0 in action: How govt is making Diwali savings real for consumers
Much like any brand’s annual sale, the government has rolled out its own version with GST 2.0, slashing rates and racing to make sure customers…
India, Oman to sign CEPA trade pact very soon: Oman’s Ambassador to India
India and Oman are set to sign the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) “very soon” with both nations eyeing diversification of their trade basket to…
Govt launches framework to derive logistics cost for India
The government on Saturday said a framework has been prepared to scientifically derive the estimate of logistics costs of the country. This initiative follows the…