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NPS to include assured returns; new products likely to come in August

The NPS has offered higher returns so far than other schemes

Rajasthan govt move to replace NPS with Old Pension Scheme sparks debate

The promise by the SP and the BSP in the ongoing Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections that they will revive the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) was dismissed as a political rhetoric by many

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Restaurant searches, rail traffic: New data sets to gauge Indian economy

There are other metrics too, such as e-way bills, mobility measures and power generation, all of which are used to support the national accounts figures, not replace them

Omicron-induced curbs may pull down Q4 GDP by 10-30 bps, say some experts

Many others agree on the likelihood of damage, but don't offer numbers, saying it is too early and difficult to put estimates in such a changing environment

Over 80% families say no to big spends in 2022: LocalCircles survey

Six per cent families were planning to buy an electric vehicle, slightly behind those interested in buying a petrol car at seven per cent

At Rs 1.31 trn, India's Nov GST collection second-highest in a month yet

The finance ministry said the April figures were linked to year-end revenues

PMI manufacturing rises to 10-month high in Nov on high domestic demand

PMI rose to 57.6 in November from 55.9 in the previous month, the highest figure since January this year

Private sector investments yet to gather pace despite finmin optimism

Private sector prefers to be in wait-and-watch to see sustainability of demand and how markets play out as tapering sets in with most central banks

GDP grows 8.4% in Q2; demand, services drag down economic activities

GDP remained almost flat, barely managing to expand 0.3% over the pre-Covid period of Q2 FY20

Laminate industry approaches NITI Aayog, DPIIT for inclusion in PLI scheme

Providing benefits to the laminate sector will not only cement its position in the world market, but also expand its horizon to newer shores

Gujarat retains pole position in logistics index: Commerce ministry report

Haryana gains four places to come second in 2021, Punjab sheds one to figure in third compared to 2019

Inflation cools in September, but inflationary pressure is building up

Crop damage, import constraints may cause vegetable inflation to spike; global commodity scenario is taking a toll on raw materials

Excise duty cut on petrol, diesel could reduce inflation by 30 bps

Petrol's price rise remained elevated even as it moderated to 22.26 per cent in September from 24.01 per cent in the previous month

Services PMI rises to over a decade high of 58.4 in October

Inflation at six-month high keeps business confidence muted but companies generate highest employment since pre-Covid period of February 2020

Tax dispute: Cairn gives undertakings to withdraw all cases against India

This will enable company to get Rs 7,900 crore from govt

Diwali cheer: Centre cuts excise duty on petrol by Rs 5, diesel by Rs 10

Experts said the increase in consumption and tax buoyancy will help offset excise duty cuts on fuels to an extent

Swiggy isn't the only company complaining about forced GST payment

Tax consultants allege many others face coercion from field officers

Services PMI rises to over a decade high in Oct even as input costs rise

Unlike their manufacturing counterparts, service companies hired more hands even as the rate of employment generation remained modest

Appellate Authority overrules AAR to bring Fryum papad under GST exemption

Holds that Fryum is a brand, not a generic product, and that it is similar to traditional round papad in all respects; normal papad attracts 0% GST