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Delhi govt completely abolishes police license requirement for THESE 7 types of business establishments | Check list

While these business establishments may not require a police license, they would still have to apply for permissions from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and the Delhi Cantonment Board, the CM said.

2 min read23 Jun 2025
Economy

FM to review backlog of income tax disputes on Monday, to push for early resolution

The meeting aims to improve tax governance, enhance taxpayer services, and address issues regarding tax refunds and grievance disposal times.

2 min read22 Jun 2025
News

Sitharaman to review ease of doing business, trade and refunds with top tax officers

Sitharaman will meet principal chief commissioners in CBIC on 20 June, and their counterparts in CBDT on 23 June

2 min read14 Jun 2025
Opinion

India’s National Manufacturing Mission is just the catalyst this sector needs

The NMM announced by the 2025-26 budget has heightened hopes for good reason. A well empowered structure with a clear set of priorities could put manufacturing on a growth trajectory that expands its contribution to India’s economy. Ficci has some proposals.

4 min read8 Jun 2025
News

Andhra Pradesh raises maximum working hours to 10 per day; CPI vows nationwide protest

The TDP-led NDA government in Andhra Pradesh has resolved to increase the maximum working hours from nine to ten per day, aiming to enhance ease of doing business and attract greater investment to the state.

1 min read7 Jun 2025
Economy

NITI Aayog’s investment friendliness index to rank states on four key pillars

Designed to strengthen cooperative federalism, the Investment Friendliness Index will help states identify and address regulatory hurdles that deter private investment, improving the overall investment climate but also spurring inter-state competition.

3 min read2 May 2025
Opinion

Rahul Jacob: Grab the chance to reset India’s industrial policy

The government’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme hasn’t done enough to boost manufacturing. India should focus on effective ways to ease business, apart from trade agreements that can yield economic gains.

4 min read26 Mar 2025
Opinion

India’s new income tax bill: It’s more concise and makes for a friendly tax law

The Income Tax Bill 2025 is a big step forward in making India’s tax system friendlier but there are areas that need review. Constructive stakeholder consultations will be key to refine its provisions and modernize the tax system to support both economic growth and the ease of doing business.

3 min read14 Feb 2025
Opinion

Rahul Jacob: Are we destined to remain tangled up in red tape?

Complying with India’s thicket of rules can be stressful. While ChatGPT might save us from the vague verbosity of government documents, untangling the country’s complex rules and regulations could defeat several iterations of AI.

4 min read13 Feb 2025
Opinion

Red-tape relief: Six things India’s regulatory reform committee must do

The announcement of a high-level panel on regulatory reforms is a breath of fresh air. Regulations should be guard-rails, not booby traps. It’s time to slash red tape, simplify laws and inject logic into governance.

3 min read6 Feb 2025