May 04, 2022 WTO’s draft text on TRIPS waiver for Covid-19 doesn’t meet India-South Africa’s objectives: CSOs
May 04, 2022 WTO’s draft text on TRIPS waiver for Covid-19 doesn’t meet India-South Africa’s objectives: CSOs
External MPC member indicates preference for 50 bps repo rate hike External MPC member indicates preference for 50 bps repo rate hike Even as all six MPC members unanimously vote to up the repo rate from 4 to 4.40 per cent at off-cycle meeting on May 2 and 4
Monsoon makes steady progress, to extend reach over Bay in next three days Monsoon makes steady progress, to extend reach over Bay in next three days Makes onset over South Myanmar, knocks at Sri Lankan doors
India aims to roll out 6G telecom network by end of decade: PM Modi India aims to roll out 6G telecom network by end of decade: PM Modi Speaking at TRAI’s silver jubilee event, the Prime Minister said 5G network rollout will add $450 billion to the economy
Bt cotton judgement sows seeds of discord Bt cotton judgement sows seeds of discord Kills innovation claim some; strikes a balance, say others
Biofuels can cut India’s fuel import bill, says Novozymes CEO Biofuels can cut India’s fuel import bill, says Novozymes CEO
As labour-intensive sectors take a hit, exports dip in March As labour-intensive sectors take a hit, exports dip in March Trade deficit widens as imports rise; exporters worried about future
GST must be extended to uncovered sectors: new CII chief Voluntary corporate governance code for large enterprises, SMEs and financial sector in the works, says Rakesh Bharti Mittal
Industrial output slips to 5-month low of 4.4% in March Poor performance due to fall in capital goods production, deceleration in mining activity
Economic revival seen as April GST mop-up crosses ₹1-lakh cr Jaitley calls it a ‘landmark achievement’; experts say better compliance, e-way bill enforcement bode well for the future
GST regime: Compliance has improved, but still has some way to go Simplification of return filing process will help small traders, say experts
Retail inflation surges to 4.58%, WPI at 4-month high in April Fallout of rise in food, crude oil prices
Lower expenditure set to prune FY18 fiscal deficit to 3.4% of GDP Analysts say revenue collections in FY19 too will stay buoyant and rein in the deficit
SEBI moves to ease corporate insolvency resolution process Regulator amends takeover code, delisting regulations to ensure time-bound resolution
India’s GDP expected to reach $5 trillion by 2025: Economic Affairs Secretary ‘GST and initiatives such as Insolvency and Bankruptcy code, recapitalisation of banks, and unclogging of infrastructure investments will support s
India to have talent surplus of 245 million workers by 2030: Study India is the only country expected to have a surplus of highly skilled labour, says study.
Good news for Modi Govt: India shows fastest jobs growth in over 7 years Nikkei India Services PMI jumps to 51.3 in April from 50.3 in March
What makes Maharashtra the manufacturing hub it is Business-friendly policies, infrastructure facilities, and the availability of large talent pool give the State its industrial oomph
More firms battling squeeze in profit margins, finds IIM-A survey BIES for Sept 2018 points at more proportion of companies facing ‘much less than normal profits’
Sugar cess: Ministerial panel to seek Law Ministry’s opinion For view on whether the GST Council has the power to impose the levy, says GoM
Rural economy to get a big boost due to elections: Mistry Historic trends shows union elections spur up rural economies and help local entrepreneurs
Economy on recovery path, investments likely to pick up: CII Industry chamber expects growth to record 7.3-7.7 per cent in 2018-19
Fitch raises India growth forecast to 7.4% for FY’19 The economy grew at 6.7 per cent in 2017-18 and 7.7 per cent in January-March quarter
LNG may fuel a boom in Gujarat’s ports The State’s ports are stepping up capacities to take advantage of the rising demand for natural gas
State finance ministers' panel not in favour of imposing sugar cess However, some consensus emerged on lowering the duty on ethanol
Rising fuel cost adds to struggling farmers’ woes Transportation and cultivation costs have shot up with diesel prices
Cabinet clears ₹7,000-cr bailout package for sugar industry Fixes minimum selling price of sugar at ₹29
India, China demand reduction in rich nations’ harmful farm subsidies from 2019 Say talks on further discipline on domestic support only after harmful subsidies go
Tourism marketing: A new pitch from God’s Own Country Kerala’s tourism revival package has new products and a unique positioning with an eye on the post-pandemic domestic traveller
‘Arbitrability’ in times of fast emerging techno-centric businesses in India The Supreme Court has presented what is called a “four-fold” test to determine the question of arbitrability of the subject matter
India spotlights green shipping Guidelines for incorporation of green initiatives across ports are in the works
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Index Outlook: How far can Sensex and Nifty 50 fall? The sell-off intensifies in the indices outlook is bearish and any bounce from current levels will be short-lived
Auroville: An utopian search for a better world Akash Kapur’s ‘Better to Have Gone’ traces what happens when we believe deeply in a quest and give up everything in its pursuit
Lady doctors and the rocky path to healing A handbook on India’s first women doctors holds up a mirror to the social and political realities of the 19th and early 20th century
Conquering Everest: A compelling account of how an impossible dream was achieved Jim Davidson dwells in detail on the failure to make it in the first attempt and the harrowing return to physically and emotionally draining climb up