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Rajeev Jayaswal

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According to commerce ministry data, India’s merchandise imports from China in October 2022 contracted 9.73% to $7.85 billion compared with $8.7 billion a year ago. (Mint)

Budget may seek to curb China imports

2 min read . 16 Dec 2022

Merchandise exports to the US, United Arab Emirates, the UK, Saudi Arabia, China, Bangladesh and Hong Kong contracted 26%, 18%, 47.5%, 52.5%, 22%, 20% and 23.6%, respectively. (Bloomberg)

Global headwinds impede export to 7 trading partners

2 min read . 17 Nov 2022

Cryptocurrencies follow a decentralized architecture, making their trading hard to control across jurisdictions. Istock

Crypto worries of developing world may get G20 attention

5 min read . 15 Nov 2022

Even as many countries are facing energy supply disruptions, the government, though public sector OMCs, has not only ensured uninterrupted supply of petrol and diesel but also shielded consumers from fuel rate volatility. (Bloomberg)

Auto fuel prices may not fall despite 30% decline in crude

1 min read . 04 Oct 2022

Train with 39 containers of cargo entered Iran. mint

India-bound Russian cargo enters Iran as corridor opens up

1 min read . 13 Jul 2022

India, which imports about 84% of its crude oil requirements, is staring at a rise in its oil import bill due to the recent rally in international oil prices, nearing the $100 a barrel mark on Tuesday.. Mint

India’s crude oil production misses target even as oil import bill surges

2 min read . 24 Feb 2022

The DRHP would reveal what percent of the government’s stake will be diluted in LIC through the share sale, Pandey said. (REUTERS)

LIC policyholders may get its shares at a discount: Pandey

1 min read . 07 Feb 2022

The government is mulling reducing import duties on a range of inputs, and duty cuts for sectors under PLI scheme. Bloomberg

Customs duty rejig, easier import compliance among likely budget steps

2 min read . 27 Jan 2022

The concept of exemption-free regime with lower tax rates will not work for all individuals because of various reasons, including lack of an independent social security system, increased relevance of medical insurance policies in the covid-19 era, and the burden of filing income-tax returns even under the exemption-free regime, tax consultants and experts said.

Govt may offer taxpayers incentives to shift to new income tax regime

2 min read . 19 Jan 2022

This is part of the government’s recent guidelines to implement projects expeditiously and efficiently as public expenditure is key to accelerating growth and creating jobs. (Mint)

Challenge arbitration awards carefully: Govt

2 min read . 16 Jan 2022

The apprehension about ongoing negotiations of the FTA with Australia involving imports of dairy and agriculture products is incorrect, an official said. Bloomberg

‘India will safeguard agri, dairy sectors while negotiating FTAs’

2 min read . 07 Jan 2022

There is a wave of Omicron in many European countries, including the UK that threatens restrictions and movement of goods. (REUTERS)

Omicron woes, supply chain disruptions pose risks to Indian economy, say CEOs

2 min read . 19 Dec 2021

A corpus of about ₹1.6 trillion is still available under ECLGS, a person in the know said.

Govt is likely to extend ECLGS to help small biz

2 min read . 10 Dec 2021

Brent crude plunged 6.95% to $78.89 a barrel on Friday from $84.78 10 days ago. It was the lowest since 1 October. reuters

Fuel retailers may cut prices as crude slips on covid fears

2 min read . 22 Nov 2021

The directive will help the construction sector, which is facing a liquidity crisis.

Construction sector may get ₹50,000 crore liquidity push

1 min read . 11 Nov 2021

The January 2012 circular, issued by the department of expenditure, Union finance ministry, had put a cap of ₹1 lakh to install a personal computer, including software, at the home of bureaucrats.

Senior govt bureaucrats get relief on PC use fees

1 min read . 08 Nov 2021

The finance ministry is looking to prepare a provisional budget estimate statement before the first advance estimates of gross domestic product are released

Pre-Budget talks to focus on welfare schemes, infra plans

2 min read . 06 Nov 2021

The GST Council constituted a group of ministers in May to address issues related to the online gaming sector for taxation purposes.

Govt may weigh single tax for online gaming

1 min read . 19 Oct 2021

Currently, apparels and footwear costing up to ₹1,000 attract 5% GST, while a 12% and a 18% levy is imposed on garments and footwear of higher value, respectively.ht

Clothes, footwear may get costlier from next January

3 min read . 30 Sep 2021

PMC Bank was put under moratorium on 23 September 2019.mint

Depositors of PMC, 20 other stressed banks to get up to ₹5 lakh in 90 days

1 min read . 23 Sep 2021

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