Policy

Arms sales: India zeroes in on African markets

Steel ministry coordinating with other ministries to ensure availability must of coal to mills: Faggan Singh Kulaste

RBI allows exporters to settle trade transactions with Sri Lanka in INR

Centre clears appointment of three Judicial members, two Technical members at NCLAT

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May 20, 2022

Arms sales: India zeroes in on African markets

May 20, 2022

Steel ministry coordinating with other ministries to ensure availability must of coal to mills: Faggan Singh Kulaste

May 20, 2022

GST council recommendations not binding on Centre, States, says SC

May 19, 2022

RBI allows exporters to settle trade transactions with Sri Lanka in INR

May 19, 2022

Deals signed to export 85 lakh tonnes of sugar, says ISMA

May 19, 2022

Govt to launch 20% ethanol-mixed petrol in some parts from April: Source

May 19, 2022

SC dismisses review plea by SP Group against Tata Sons, Mistry remains ousted

May 19, 2022

LPG price hiked again, crosses ₹1,000-mark in Delhi

May 19, 2022

Govt may allow duty-free cotton imports beyond September 30 if bill of lading issued

May 18, 2022

GoM may veer around to levying GST on gaming revenue

May 19, 2022

LPG price hiked again, crosses ₹1,000-mark in Delhi

May 19, 2022

Govt may allow duty-free cotton imports beyond September 30 if bill of lading issued

May 18, 2022

Govt weighs selling part of BPCL instead of full stake: Sources

May 17, 2022

Why the era of low interest is rates over?

May 16, 2022

How India carried out a ‘surgical strike’ to ban wheat exports

May 12, 2022

IT Dept issues guidelines to deal with re-assessment procedure after Apex Court’s ruling

May 11, 2022

Centre moots hybrid electric boat service across Ganges and Brahmaputra

May 06, 2022

Govt directs imported coal plants to run at full capacity

May 05, 2022

PM Modi chairs meeting to review wheat supply, stocks and exports

Apr 22, 2022

Govt notifies 38 entities for Aadhaar KYC user agency license

May 20, 2022

Arms sales: India zeroes in on African markets

May 20, 2022

Steel ministry coordinating with other ministries to ensure availability must of coal to mills: Faggan Singh Kulaste

May 20, 2022

GST council recommendations not binding on Centre, States, says SC

May 19, 2022

RBI allows exporters to settle trade transactions with Sri Lanka in INR

May 19, 2022

Deals signed to export 85 lakh tonnes of sugar, says ISMA

May 19, 2022

Govt to launch 20% ethanol-mixed petrol in some parts from April: Source

May 19, 2022

SC dismisses review plea by SP Group against Tata Sons, Mistry remains ousted

May 19, 2022

LPG price hiked again, crosses ₹1,000-mark in Delhi

May 19, 2022

Govt may allow duty-free cotton imports beyond September 30 if bill of lading issued

May 18, 2022

GoM may veer around to levying GST on gaming revenue

May 19, 2022

LPG price hiked again, crosses ₹1,000-mark in Delhi

May 19, 2022

Govt may allow duty-free cotton imports beyond September 30 if bill of lading issued

May 18, 2022

Govt weighs selling part of BPCL instead of full stake: Sources

May 17, 2022

Why the era of low interest is rates over?

May 16, 2022

How India carried out a ‘surgical strike’ to ban wheat exports

May 12, 2022

IT Dept issues guidelines to deal with re-assessment procedure after Apex Court’s ruling

May 11, 2022

Centre moots hybrid electric boat service across Ganges and Brahmaputra

May 06, 2022

Govt directs imported coal plants to run at full capacity

May 05, 2022

PM Modi chairs meeting to review wheat supply, stocks and exports

Apr 22, 2022

Govt notifies 38 entities for Aadhaar KYC user agency license

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India, Russia to find way around `artificial impediments’ created by West, says Lavrov

Jaishankar said India favoured resolving differences and disputes through dialogue and diplomacy

Commercial LPG price goes up by ₹250

Price of LPG used by commercial establishments has been increased by ₹249.50 to ₹2,253 per 19-kg cylinder

CBDT notifies ITR forms for 2021-22

ITR Form 1 (Sahaj) and ITR Form 4 (Sugam) are simpler forms that cater to a large number of small and medium taxpayers

FinMin invites bids to divest stake in Ferro Scrap Nigam Ltd

With expression of interest floated today, the last date for submission is May 5

Centre increases DA, DR for government employees

Increase of 3 per cent over the existing rate of 31 per cent from January 1

Not linking PAN with Aadhaar by March 31 to attract penalty

₹500 will be levied in first 3 months, ₹1,000 thereafter: CBDT

I&B Ministry directs merger of film media units with NFDC

The merger to ensure a balanced and synergised development of the Indian cinema in all its genres

Elders discuss functioning of Labour Ministry, ask Centre to reconvene Indian Labour Conference

The Opposition members used the statements of pro-Government trade union BMS’s statements to attack the Centre

Lok Sabha passes Chartered Accountants Bill

Proposed revamp of Disciplinary Committee in line with best international practises, says FM Sitharaman

Cabinet hikes DA by 3% for central govt employees

The Union Cabinet has increased Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief by 3 per cent to 34 per cent

National Land Monetisation Corporation to have authorised capital of ₹5,000 crore

The body will be administered by a board of directors, envisaging a mix of government officials and eminent professionals, MoS Finance Bhagwat Kisanra

Odisha extends financial assistance scheme for small farmers by three years

The scheme was scheduled to expire on March 31, 2022

Government to send team of experts to probe EV fire incidents

May take one month to come to a final conclusion: Transport Secretary

Parliamentary Panel pitches for ending ICAI’s statutory monopoly

Recommends government to increase its supervision on CA Institute

Why Adani Ports’ 300 mt cargo handling mark is a crucial success story for India’s maritime sector

World-class infrastructure with a customer-centric culture, aided by digital interventions help APSEZ to rise

Centre revokes Disaster Management Act orders for Covid containment measures

However, States/UTs cautioned to stay vigilant given unpredictable nature of the virus

India’s steady economic recovery braces for Ukraine war risks

The Reserve Bank of India continues to be supportive of economic growth, Governor Shaktikanta Das said

Telecom towers, IAF planes can be powered by ethanol as an alternative: Nitin Gadkari

Gadkari says the government is talking to the Indian Air Force for using ethanol for powering its aircrafts

Power Ministry asks States to adhere to Make in India norms on public procurement

It is said that fund allocation is subject to the condition that all the provisions of Make in India orders must be complied with

Concessional tax rate: Firms get time till June30 to file statutory form

FM Sitharaman had announced concessional rate of 22 per cent in September 2019 to facilitate growth and investment

Oil PSUs queue up for discounted Russian crude; West mounts pressure

Nearly 4 million barrels of crude are likely to reach Indian shores by May-June.

Don’t politicise India’s legitimate energy transactions with Russia:govt sources

The assertion is in the backdrop of criticism against India over its openess to buy discounted Russian crude oil

Competition law: Centre extends merger notification exemption by five more years till June 2027

This would mean that companies entering into combinations need not, for five more years, notify the Competition Commission of India (CCI) of proposed

SEBI amends rules governing alternative investment funds

The regulations concerning Category III AIFs became effective from Wednesday

Road Ministry proposes to formalise movement of foreign personal vehicles

Motor vehicles registered in any country other than India shall not be permitted to transport local passengers and goods within the territory of India

AP High Court order on sanctity of PPAs will ease liquidity concerns of RE generators: Analysts

Time-bound implementation of the High Court order, a key monitorable, analysts point out

AP releases ₹708 crore towards fee reimbursement under Jagananna Vidya Deevena scheme

Govt to disburse fee reimbursement on quarterly basis, says CM Jagan Mohan Reddy

Auto PLI scheme: 75 firms offer to invest ₹74,850 cr over 5 years

Will help India to leapfrog from fossil fuel-based system to EV ecosystem

Goyal asks States to “decide” on decriminalisation of Legal Metrology Act

The Legal Metrology Act, 2009 enforces standards related to weights and measures. I

IndiaTech seeks review of GST on online travel and small businesses

Start-up industry body says GST rules directly contradict the government’s mission of Digital India

Extension of interest subsidy scheme to provide greater certainty, say exporters

Will help in better costing and pricing decisions

Government sets up NLMC for asset monetisation of CPSEs

It will be a wholly-owned Government of India company with an initial authorised share capital of ₹5,000 crore and paid-up share capital of ₹150 c

States can act against dealer and manufacturer of substandard fertilisers

Agri ministry amends Fertiliser Control Order to bring clarity on liability of dealer and manufacturer

New spacecom policy will benefit private industry’

Lt Gen Anil Bhatt, director-general of Indian Space Association, discusses how the upcoming new satellite communication policy will impact industry an

Govt may extend incentives to solar PV ancillary units to boost domestic manufacturing

MNRE recommends fast tracking of award of capacities under the PLI scheme

Chartered accountants in practice can register on GeM portal: ICAI

Information published on the portal should be in compliance with the provisions of the ‘code of ethics’

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

Four biases to avoid in today’s market conditions

Being aware of your biases will help you become a better investor. Here’s how.

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

Bullion Cues: Is gold and silver losing sheen?

Further decline in futures likely

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