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“Too early to assess economic impact on region, global economy”: IMF on West Asia conflict
The IMF also mentioned that it has "observed disruptions to trade...
FPIs dump Indian equities worth Rs 21,000 cr in first half of Aug
With this, the total outflow by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in equities reached the Rs 1.16 lakh crore mark so far in 2025, according to data with the depositories. New Delhi: Foreign investors offloaded Indian equities worth nearly Rs 21,000 crore in the first...
Used cooking oil to produce sustainable aviation fuel: Indian Oil
Agencies will collect used cooking oil from large users, such as hotel chains, restaurants, and snacks and sweets producing companies like Haldiram, and supply it to Indian Oil's Panipat refinery. Panipat refinery will use this oil to produce sustainable aviation...
‘Next Gen GST’ precursor to eventual single tax slab GST: Sources
“What we have suggested is a ‘Next Gen GST’ keeping the needs of the middle class, poor, farmers, and MSMEs in mind. Also, it has been ensured that tax on daily use items are low,” the official told PTI New Delhi: Describing the proposed GST tax reforms as ‘Next Gen...
GST revamp to see rates of 5%, 18%; 40% tax on 7 items
While essential food items, medicines and education will continue to be taxed at zero rate in the proposed revamped GST regime, 99 per cent of items in the current 12 per cent slab will move to the 5 per cent bracket. Services will continue to be charged at 18 per...
Talks for treaty on plastic pollution end without agreement
The fifth round of negotiations on the plastics treaty (INC-5.2) in Geneva was part of efforts launched in 2022 to address what the United Nations calls a "plastic pollution crisis" that threatens oceans, wildlife, human health and the climate. Scientists estimate...
FinMin proposes 2-slab GST rate structure, special rates on select goods
Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Finance minister With regard to reduction in slabs, the Centre has proposed moving towards simple tax with two slabs -- standard and merit. Special rates would apply only on select few items. Currently, GST is a 4-tier structure of 5, 12, 18...
Govt to constitute task force for next-generation reforms: PM
"We have decided to constitute a task force for next-generation reforms. This force will work within a set time-frame to align existing laws with the needs of the 21st century and prepare the nation to become 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said...
GST rates to ‘substantially’ reduce by Diwali: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the nation on 79th Independence Day in New Delhi on Friday Analysts say, Modi's statements on GST indicate that the much awaited GST reduction proposals in Health Insurance and Term life insurance policies, which is on anvil for...
Mumbai: Crypto exchange platform CoinDCX on Thursday said it has rolled out a nationwide financial literacy initiative with an investment of Rs 10 crore to empower every Indian with the knowledge to participate in the rapidly growing digital asset economy. "India is...
Swiss Re sets up task force to monitor tariff impact
Chief Executive Officer Andreas Berger said he doesn’t see the tariffs directly affecting the reinsurance industry, but the task force aims to find out how there are indirect impacts from the levies. Swiss Re AG has set up a task force to see how the tariffs installed...