Finance minister Arun Jaitley will today address a seminar to be attended by experts from BRICS, on better international taxation procedures and global best practices to attract foreign investment. The seminar titled ‘BRICS-Investment Flows’ would also discuss ways to boost foreign portfolio investments in the emerging economies.

Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal will hold a crucial meeting of officials to discuss various issues facing the food processing sector, including foreign investments. The government plans relaxations in the FDI policy for the food processing sector.

Hyderabad High Court will resume hearing of an appeal filed jointly by the Andhra Pradesh government and CRDA challenging the stay order granted by a single judge on notifications issued by the agency inviting competitive bidders to develop start-up area in Amaravati capital city under the Swiss Challenge method.

Pre-orders for Google’s new Pixel smartphone open today and sales will begin by the month-end. The Pixel will be available on Flipkart, Reliance Digital and Croma. Priced ₹57,000, the phone will be available in black, silver and blue variants.

Mercedes-Benz India plans to launch the GLA 220d Activity Edition today. Bookings for the Activity Edition have begun. The GLA 220d Activity Edition is expected to bear a price tag in excess of ₹40 lakh exshowroom. This is not a limited edition by Mercedes-Benz India.

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