Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik hailed the launch of the goods and services tax, saying he was glad that his state had 'an important role in it'
1 min read1 Jul 2017Some business leaders are quietly hoping that the political chaos unleashed by the UK election may lead to softer terms for the UK's exit from the European Union
4 min read12 Jun 2017Boris Johnson, who is in India for the Raisina Dialogue, made a strong case for free trade which he said would help create jobs in the UK and elsewhere
2 min read19 Jan 2017The pound climbed 2.3% to $1.2318 and touched $1.2347, the strongest level since 6 January
1 min read17 Jan 2017Theresa May sets out plans for Brexit, says she is confident a deal can be reached with the EU that avoids disruption to business
2 min read17 Jan 2017The case will further complicate Theresa May's effort to begin formal Brexit talks by the end of March by triggering Article 50 of the EU's Lisbon treaty
1 min read11 Dec 2016Pound climbs more than 1% against US dollar, reaching the highest since 11 November
1 min read1 Dec 2016The British government could face a legal challenge over whether leaving the European Union would trigger a departure from the single market, says a BBC report
1 min read28 Nov 2016Top bankers say they could start moving staff abroad as early as next year if there is no clarity on whether Britain will retain access to the European single market when it leaves the EU
2 min read11 Oct 2016Currently, banks based in the UK can sell services freely across the EU under a 'passporting' system, but that is now in doubt after the Brexit vote
1 min read7 Jul 2016The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared