"We have decided to constitute a task force for next-generation...
Category:
Policy
Latest
GST rates to ‘substantially’ reduce by Diwali: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the nation on 79th...
After 18 yrs S&P upgrades India’s sovereign rating on economic resilience, infra spending, inflation control
"India is prioritising fiscal consolidation, demonstrating the...
US to propose ‘know your customer’ requirements for cloud computing companies
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo The proposed "know your customer" regulation is set to be released as soon as next week. Top cloud providers include Amazon.com's AWS , Alphabet's Google Cloud and Microsoft's Azure unit. "We can't have non-state actors or China...
China doubles down on moves to mend its economy and fend off a financial crisis
As China's rapid rise as an economic superpower loses momentum, foreign investors and consumers are watching for signs that Beijing has a clear game plan for navigating the economy through an era of slower growth. The moves to put more money into the economy and...
Govt reaching saturation on social sector schemes for providing basic necessities to poor: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Nearly 50 per cent of the population were devoid of fundamental things 50 or 60 years post independence New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the government is close to reaching saturation in implementing...
India pips Hong Kong to become 4th-largest stock market
The combined value of shares listed on Indian exchanges reached $4.33 trillion as of Monday’s close, versus $4.29 trillion for Hong Kong, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. That makes India the fourth-biggest equity market globally. Its value crossed $4 trillion...
India Inc confident of achieving $5 trillion economy: Deloitte
ESG initiatives remain a priority with 100 per cent of respondents emphasising the importance of renewable energy. Leaders expect the government to prioritise investing in ESG strategies and initiatives followed by technological innovations, infrastructure...
Sensex tanks 1,053 pts, investors lose Rs 8 lakh crore
Selling by FIIs due to reasons like high valuation and mixed results for the earnings season so far, along with recent escalations in tensions in the Middle East and Red Sea, prompted the investors to book profit from the recent rally Mumbai: Domestic equities opened...
Govt ropes in Deloitte for evaluating new 9 EDs of PSU gen insurance industry
At the end of the programme, Deloitte will give some grades to each of the officials which will be taken into account for the selection executive directors by the FSIB at the time of final interview New Delhi: The government, for the first time, has roped in...
Australia imposes sanctions on Russian hacker over Medibank breach
This is the first time Australia has used its cyber sanctions framework since legislating it in 2021. The sanction makes it a criminal offence, punishable by up to 10 years in jail and fines Australia on Tuesday imposed cyber sanctions on a Russian man for his role in...
EVs development, adoption to play major role in India’s transition to low carbon economy: DPIIT Secy
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary,Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade As per industry estimates, the total EV sales in India stood at around 10 lakh units in 2022. On the back of increasing EV demand, the Indian government is providing fiscal...
Amid pollution crisis in Delhi informal sector workers grapple with job loss and health risks
Working in the construction industry, despite its polluting nature, has become an unavoidable necessity for these workers, exposing them to some of the most severe health repercussions New Delhi: Amid pollution crisis in Delhi, informal sector workers grapple with job...