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India's FY26 growth forecast likely to be revised upwards: Harald Finger

Finger talks about the task ahead for the 16th Finance Commission, impact of artificial intelligence (AI), and more

Govt's fiscal deficit touches 52.6% of BE till Oct, capex increases 32%

Experts said meeting the gross tax revenue budget target of ₹42.7 trillion would be difficult as it would require a Y-o-Y expansion of 22 per cent in the November-March FY26 period.

FY26 GDP growth likely to be 7% or more: CEA V Anantha Nageswaran

India's GDP growth saw a six-quarter high of 8.2% in Q2 FY2026, increasing over the 7.8% growth seen in the first quarter of this fiscal

'Zombie firms' reflect inefficient insolvency resolution, says IMF report

'IBC Amendment Bill does not provide for the participation of operational creditors'

GST 2.0 bolstered momentum, economy on stable footing: FinMin review

While trade policy uncertainty remains elevated, the ministry felt that global pressures have moderated relative to earlier peaks

IMF reclassifies India's forex regime as 'crawl-like arrangement'

The Fund cites declining RBI interventions but warns that India's FX restrictions and slow structural reforms could hinder long-term growth

Review medium-term debt target, make it more ambitious: IMF to Centre

In its Article 4 review, the Fund called for broader debt anchors, stronger state-level reforms and careful monitoring of tax cuts as India continues fiscal consolidation

India rejects IMF view that US tariffs will stay indefinitely, hit growth

The IMF identified further escalation of trade tensions and deepening geoeconomic fragmentation as a significant near-term risk for India

India on track to surpass $4 trn GDP in FY26: CEA Anantha Nageswaran

Nageswaran noted that the country should register growth and progress with the environment taken into account

MCA should strive to be futuristic to serve stakeholders: FM Sitharaman

FM asked the Corporate Affairs Ministry to modernise systems, enhance transparency and ensure time-bound services as she reviewed Regional Directorates and the Registrar of Companies

Haircuts touch 67% under IBC as creditor recovery stays low till Sep 2025

Creditor recoveries under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code remained at about 33% till September 2025, with steep haircuts, long resolution timelines and a high share of older BIFR cases

CAs on a par with advocates for ITAT appointment, rules Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that chartered accountants with ten years' experience can qualify for ITAT membership, striking down the earlier 25-year requirement as unconstitutional

Confident of good trade deal with US, says RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra

RBI Guv Malhotra said the BTA will relieve pressure on the rupee

IBBI proposes uniform, detailed formats for valuation of assets under IBC

IBBI proposes uniform valuation norms, broader fair value definition and single-valuer option for smaller debtors to cut disputes, streamline IBC processes and maximise creditor recoveries

IBBI asks resolution professionals to file detailed 29A notes before CoC

IBBI has asked resolution professionals to place detailed Section 29A compliance notes before CoCs, stressing due diligence and transparency to reduce legal challenges in insolvency cases

Investment rate of 32% needed to achieve over 7% growth: EAC-PM chief Dev

PM EAC Chair Mahendra Dev said India must lift investment to 34-35% and raise savings to sustain 7%+ growth, stressing private investment, labour-intensive manufacturing and stronger exports

MCA finalises cabinet note on Companies Amendment Bill, eyes winter session

MCA finalises cabinet note; Bill to streamline rules, permit multi-disciplinary firms and widen NFRA's powers

The Sixteenth Finance Commission submits its five-year fiscal blueprint

Panel's recommendations sent to PM and finance minister; report to be tabled in Parliament

Finance Ministry's Chintan Shivir discusses use of AI in govt processes

At a two-day Chintan Shivir in Rajasthan, the finance ministry discussed AI adoption in government processes

Tax and tariff disruptions reshape supply chains as strategic engines: PwC

PwC India's survey says shifting tariffs, uncertainty are testing supply chain resilience, even as firms underuse AI, face rising ESG pressures and struggle to give supply chains strategic influence