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Housing, road, railways lead capex spend in Apr-July period, shows data

Transfers to states for capex also slowed to 12 per cent of the budget estimate for the same period, compared to 24 per cent in the corresponding period last year

Govt, pvt sector should think of mid-term AI consequences: CEA Nageswaran

He said that labour should be treated as a resource and asset since it involves humans with emotions

Digital firms with Rs 500 crore turnover must seek CCI approval for M&As

Any transaction where the "deal value" exceeds Rs 2,000 crore would be notifiable for the CCI's approval, provided that the target entity has "substantial business operations" in India

M&A deal value of over Rs 2,000 crore comes under Competition Act

The government aims to scrutinise mergers that might escape under the traditional "asset" or turnover-based thresholds

Spending lag, capacity issues behind govt's capital expenditure push

The growth slowed to a five-quarter low of 6.7 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in the April-June quarter

ISA 600 dispute: NFRA, ICAI can find common ground, says official

The senior official said that ICAI is not opposed to implementing the revised ISA 600 but is trying to figure out the path to do so. ICAI would be taking up this issue in its next council meeting

E-gaming, cryptos add little in terms of social value: CEA Nageswaran

The CEA said that imposing these costs on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) before they can stand on their own feet would be counterproductive

World Bank urges India to reconsider RCEP stance for $1 trn export goal

On the issue of the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), World Bank economist Nora Dihel said that it was a big export potential for India

FM Sitharaman meets road, telecom ministries to review budgeted capex plans

This was the first, in a series of meetings by the FM, to take stock of the progress being made by ministries with significant capital outlays in the coming days, the press statement added

World Bank raises India's FY25 GDP growth forecast to 7% from 6.6% earlier

Country has made success despite adversity, says report

Economy in medium term could grow at 7%: CEA V Anantha Nageswaran

CEA cites GDP growth data for Q1FY25, which showed continued pickup in rural consumption

Govt lowers minimum public shareholding rule to 10% for GIFT City listing

Experts believe these revised thresholds will enable Indian companies to access global capital and will be a step in cementing the country's position in the global financial landscape

Moody's raises India's growth projection; Fitch affirms 'BBB-' rating

The government has set a lower fiscal deficit target of 4.9 per cent in the union budget presented on July 23 compared with 5.1 per cent set in the interim budget in February

Draft Digital Competition Bill: Kirana vs quick commerce likely on table

Issue of potential threat to local stores from Q-com raised with corporate ministry

Financial regulators back ISA 600 for auditors of listed companies

Auditors of PSBs, their branches, and PSUs will not be covered by ISA 600

UPS: Central staffers may get to keep higher returns from riskier bets

Employees could choose the investment plan of their choice based on their contribution and 10% contribution by the government

How can the road ahead for lateral entry in bureaucracy be smoother?

The govt's biggest lateral hiring initiative came undone in three days, but the issue remains alive

Cabinet nod to assured 50% of salary as pension for central govt employees

Existing as well as future employees will also have an option of joining the New Pension Scheme (NPS) or UPS

Ibbi guidelines for CoC need monitoring mechanism, say IBC experts

Earlier this month, the insolvency regulator introduced guidelines for CoC that steer the insolvency resolution process to stem the value erosion that occurs due to delays and bring more transparency

Proposed digital antitrust law likely to cover 'killer acquisitions'

Killer acquisitions are deals where a dominant company acquires a smaller innovative firm to prevent competition