Economy News

Modi 2.0 targets higher GST collection by simplifying taxpayer registration

First GST Council meeting of the second Modi government fast-tracks registration with Aadhar; postpones annual returns due date for FY18 until August 31; extends National Anti-profiteering Authority's tenure for two more years.

Jun 22, 2019

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg at F8 conference

Why is Facebook going back on plans to launch crypto Libra in India?

Facebook's crypto is not designed to be a closed system and is meant for transactions in the external economy, which concerns RBI.

Jun 20, 2019

RBI to raise cap for easy loans under Mudra to Rs 20 lakh; will it increase bad debt?

The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PPMY) was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with an aim to provide easy loans to non-corporate, non-farm small and micro-enterprises.

Jun 19, 2019

Anil Ambani's RCom owes whopping Rs 15,000 crore to three Chinese banks

According to RCom's regulatory filings, the group has paid back Rs 35,000 crore of debt in the last 14 months.

Jun 18, 2019

58,000 jobs coming: Manufacture, infra to drive job growth in key cities, says report

As per the report; manufacturing, engineering and infrastructure industries will see job growth of about 8 percent in 2019-20.

Jun 18, 2019

India tweaks export priorities as US-China trade wars shape new global order

Commerce ministry study shows potential to boost exports of 350 products to the US and China markets; China could offer a new market for 151 products helping to reduce the trade gap between the two countries.

Jun 17, 2019

50 Indians named in list of Swiss bank accounts holders, details shared with Modi govt

Switzerland had started helping India with its initiative of cracking down on black money after evidence of financial and tax-related wrongdoings were submitted by India.

Jun 17, 2019

Here's what India Inc thinks about the retaliatory tariff on 29 US goods

India will be implementing duties as high as 70 per cent on perishable items like almonds and apples as a response to Washington's denial to exempt Delhi from the taxes on steel and aluminium imports.

Jun 16, 2019

India may be one of the top 20 FDI sources in 2021, a UN report says.

World-beating India Inc may be a top-20 global FDI source by 2021: UN panel

Indian companies invested $11 billion overseas in 2018 and the figure is likely to go up this year putting India among the top-most FDI sources for the global economy, according to a UNCTAD report

Jun 14, 2019

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Digital India gets praise from UN panel for focusing on economic inclusion

UN secretary general-appointed panel co-chaired by Melinda Gates and Jack Ma mirrors PM Modi's push for an inclusive digital economy.

Jun 14, 2019

Govt's precedence must include farmers' prosperity: ICFA

Growth, sustainability and farmers income was the prime focus in the consultation meeting of ICFA in New Delhi on June 12.

Jun 13, 2019

Yes Bank's ratings under review by Moody's

There will be a possible downgrade in the ratings of Yes Bank due to its exposures in debt-ridden sectors like NBFC and HFC.

Jun 12, 2019

Will Sitharaman cross lines of control to bomb ease of doing business hurdles?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's biggest task is to bring India on par with China on ease of doing business index and Sitharaman is his best bet for the task.

Jun 12, 2019

Raghuram Rajan top contender for the post of Bank of England chief

The former RBI chief has an impeccable record while serving at multiple economic institutions during his career as an economist.

Jun 12, 2019

Does Sitharaman's 'surgical strike' show PM Modi's displeasure over Jaitley's term?

Poll-bound PM Modi's worst headaches were the departments under the finance ministry that churned out contradictory data on the state of the economy exposing the government to relentless opposition fire.

Jun 11, 2019

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Economy News

Modi 2.0 targets higher GST collection by simplifying taxpayer registration

Why is Facebook going back on plans to launch crypto Libra in India?

RBI to raise cap for easy loans under Mudra to Rs 20 lakh; will it increase bad debt?

Anil Ambani's RCom owes whopping Rs 15,000 crore to three Chinese banks

58,000 jobs coming: Manufacture, infra to drive job growth in key cities, says report

India tweaks export priorities as US-China trade wars shape new global order

50 Indians named in list of Swiss bank accounts holders, details shared with Modi govt

Here's what India Inc thinks about the retaliatory tariff on 29 US goods

World-beating India Inc may be a top-20 global FDI source by 2021: UN panel

Digital India gets praise from UN panel for focusing on economic inclusion

Govt's precedence must include farmers' prosperity: ICFA

Yes Bank's ratings under review by Moody's

Will Sitharaman cross lines of control to bomb ease of doing business hurdles?

Raghuram Rajan top contender for the post of Bank of England chief

Does Sitharaman's 'surgical strike' show PM Modi's displeasure over Jaitley's term?

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]

Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious

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