Page 3 - Economy Interviews

Electronic components PLI received over ₹50K cr proposals: Vaishnaw

Today, the world trusts India's electronics manufacturing capabilities, says Vaishnaw

GST reforms: Taxation can't be an emotional decision, says FM Sitharaman

Days after the big-bang GST reform announcement, FM Nirmala Sitharaman, at her North Block office on Saturday, spoke at length on a range of issues in an hourlong interaction with Business Standard

Will talk to industry bodies if lower rates not passed on: CBIC Chairman

Sanjay Agarwal says CBIC will flag cases with industry bodies if firms fail to pass on GST relief

India on track to enter top 5 semicon league by 2032: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The government has more or less committed $10 billion for the first phase of India's Semiconductor Mission (ISM)

BS Infra Summit: Open more sectors to private investment, say experts

Experts warn India's infra push risks delays without better planning, funding models, and PPP reforms to match rapid growth

We're creating a system for shipbuilding in India, says Sarbananda Sonowal

First phase [of Vadhavan port] is expected to be completed by 2029 and second by 2037, says Sonowal

BS Infra Summit: Need a virtuous cycle of investments, says Gadkari

Financing and technology can overcome execution and road safety challenges to achieve national targets, says Nitin Gadkari

Chhattisgarh govt clears way for aluminium park project in Korba district

The government has decided to hand over 105 hectares of land belonging to the Korba Thermal Power Station (KTPS) to the industries department, paving the way for the state's first aluminium park

Hopeful of achieving some fine-tuning of DTAA soon: Mauritius minister

Mauritius minister Jyoti Jeetun says fine-tuning of tax treaty with India is underway, stressing partnership in Africa and scope for local currency trade

Bihar needs private investment to sustain growth, says Nitish Mishra

Bihar Industry Minister Nitish Mishra outlines new land, policy, and startup initiatives to drive investment, job creation, and transform the state's economic landscape

Draft rules for new I-T Act expected by year-end, says CBDT member

When the new law was introduced in Parliament on February 13, the government also set up a committee to draft the accompanying rules and forms

With 100 fab plants globally, India needs a bigger share: SEMI's Manocha

The industry is going through a massive inflection point. Over the past decade, we saw strong growth in this industry because of the IoT (internet of things)

Funding cuts will push millions towards starvation, says UNWFP's Carl Skau

India should scale up funding to supplement the fund crunch, says Carl Skau

Future policy actions dependent on growth-inflation dynamics: Nagesh Kumar

Hopefully, the penal tariffs for Russian oil purchase will be withdrawn, and the ongoing bilateral trade negotiations will succeed in eventually bringing down the US tariffs on Indian exports to more

'If 50% tariffs continue, near-term adverse impact on growth very likely'

The importance of domestic savings is likely to increase, given the uncertainties on our external balance

Online gaming Bill puts no liability on gamers: Union Minister Vaishnaw

The online gaming sector comprises three segments, namely e-sports, online social gaming, and real-money games, said Ashwini Vaishnaw

Have right to label content when it enters public domain: Priyank Kharge

The fake news bill is under review, with an expert-only panel and public consultation planned before finalising provisions, says Karnataka IT minister Priyank Kharge

Rating upgrade shows reforms paying off, says S&P's Yee Farn Phua

S&P upgrades India's sovereign rating citing strong growth, fiscal discipline, and infrastructure push, while warning against policy reversals and subsidy-heavy spending

India can turn US tariff tensions into a trade win, says Raghuram Rajan

US tariffs on Indian goods are a pressure tactic, says Raghuram Rajan, who outlines how India should play smart on trade, FDI, car tariffs, and dairy safeguards

FTA with UK adds strength to India's hand in other deals: Sunil Mittal

It's a win win for both sides with a balanced outcome after a very long and hard negotiation, says Mittal