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Mandatory QR codes at commercial establishments to boost mobile wallets

Shopkeepers would have to put at least two or more different QR codes of various payments platforms

At G20, Piyush Goyal set to push for open trade, less protectionism

FM Nirmala Sitharaman will attend the 2-day meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors

Industry demands fiscal stimulus in Budget to spur economic growth

Ficci batted for income tax slabs for individuals be revised with the highest tax rate of 30 per cent applicable to incomes above Rs 20 lakh as opposed to Rs 10 lakh, currently

Startup India initiative created over 560,000 jobs since 2016, says govt

More than Rs 2,500 crore has been disbursed for investments into start-ups

US move 'unfortunate', says India as Trump ends GSP trade privileges

Traders say exports to become costlier, less competitive in specific sectors, but overall impact minimal

Commerce Ministry gearing up to boost exports through e-commerce

Demands were also raised for the central bank to allow realisation of exports proceeds up to a period of 24 months from the date of export

Textiles continue to gasp for growth with sliding production, low exports

Barring few months, apparel exports are continuously declining since October 2017

PM Modi's first cabinet meeting rolls out funds for farmers, traders

PM-Kisan extended to all farmers; pension scheme cleared for both

Growth of core sector slumps to 2.6% in April on sluggish infra performance

The fall in April was broad-based as three sectors contracted while three others saw rate of growth slow down

541 start-ups got angel tax exemption so far, says industry secretary

The angel tax is levied on start-ups that have received equity infusion in excess of their fair valuation, with the premium being paid by investors as their income

Land reforms, tax reduction: How Modi govt plans to spur economic growth

A raft of measures is being readied, including cutting land, labour and capital costs

Modi 2.0: Credit access, easing costs remain on exports to-do list

India's exports had a disappointing start to FY20 as growth crashed to a four-month low

Trade growth slowdown likely to worsen amid tariff war, says WTO

The WTO brings out its quarterly forecast of global trade growth through the World Trade Outlook Indicator index

For some voters, being online doesn't mean being aware of key schemes

While political parties of all hues have pumped in crores to push online campaign material, government agencies continue to struggle in spreading awareness about crucial schemes

Tech giants put India plans on hold, seek clarity on e-commerce policies

The proposed e-commerce policy is expected to dominate the headlines after May 23

WTO meeting ends with demand for breaking dispute settlement system logjam

The mini-ministerial held by India saw nations commit to multilateralism, and bat for special trade rule provisions for developing and least developed countries

Iran may offer the Farzad-B gas block to India on easier terms

But Iran's plans may come to nought as Indian officials are now not keen on the block because of the viability factor

Iranian Foreign Minister to meet Sushma Swaraj, likely to offer gas block

Crucial visit expected to see Iran offer easier terms for Farzad-B gas block in return for more crude imports

Protect special benefits for developing nations at WTO: Industry

These rules allow poor and developing nations to enjoy special provisions such as a longer time period to implement agreements and commitments, and clauses to safeguard their trade interests

Tariffs unjustifiably high, need level playing field: US Commerce Secretary

The US has indicated that it will not cut off India's duty-free access to its markets under GSP trade scheme until May 23