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Government extends facility of fixed term employment for all sectors

The fixed term employment was introduced in apparel manufacturing sector in Industrial Employment (Standing Order ) Act in October, 2016

Sebi liberalises spread margin benefit in commodity futures contracts

Currently, margin benefit of 75 per cent in initial margins is given in spread trading

WTO Summit: India to take up trade protectionism issue with US, says Prabhu

The minister had earlier said that India is a strong supporter and believer in the WTO framework and is strongly committed to see the organisation is strengthened.

Reforms unlikely till next general elections; 7.5% growth not enough: Rajan

The next general elections are scheduled in early 2019

FinMin shoots down proposal for 'non-lapsable defence modernisation fund'

The Finance Ministry has offered several reasons for turning down the proposal for a non-lapsable DMF

India's apparel exports fall by 10.25% to Rs 93 bn in February 2018

Industry body AEPC raises concerns over downward trend

Government scraps sugar export tax, trade sees marginal long-term impact

Traders said abolition would help push out just 100,000-150,000 tonnes mostly to Bangladesh and Nepal as everywhere else global prices are weak

Pricey Indian pulses make open-export policy unfruitful in global market

Experts say difficult to meet both ends - farmers' welfare and promoting agricultural trade

PwC urges govt to pare 28% GST bracket to 20-22%, merge middle slabs

In its new report, the audit firm urges policymakers to rework definition of 'luxury items' in sync with current standards of living

Govt hopes to bring new telecom policy in next session of Parliament

Telecos will have an "option" to either go for the new payment schedule for spectrum or continue under the existing arrangement

India set to pitch for global framework to tax digital companies

The panel under BEPS - Taskforce on Digital Taxation - is expected to come up with a final report by 2020

Delhi HC asks DGCA to file affidavit on airworthiness of A320 Neos

While issuing the direction, the bench observed that it was a matter of public knowledge that several A320 Neos were grounded, one as recent as March 18

UGC grants 62 higher educational institutions full autonomy: Javadekar

The institutions granted full autonomy will be free to decide their admission procedure, fee structure and curriculum

Indian employees need to re-skill multiple times to upgrade skills: Survey

Time and cost factor liability is also the other major factor which hinders companies from reskilling/upskilling their staff

Aadhaar helps govt save over Rs 1.5 bn in subsidy payment to khadi artisans

KVIC said the government's 'Digital India' initiative has ensured that the correct number of artisans is provided by using their Aadhaar cards

New India Assurance to offer medical covers for outside India treatment

King's College Hospital in London, John Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore, and Cedar-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles are among the 99 hospitals under the cover

35 blocks of iron ore among other minerals to be auctioned in April, May

35 mineral blocks including that of iron ore, bauxite and limestone, among others have been auctioned as on March 12, 2018

Suresh Prabhu appeals for strengthening WTO by identifying 'common ground'

The meeting is being attended by delegates from 52 countries, including Director General of WTO Roberto Azevedo, who are participating in the discussions

Govt to meet primary dealers to discuss Rs 6.06-trn bond sale plan: Report

The yield on the benchmark 10-year government bond was trading little changed at 7.61 per cent, paring an earlier advance of two basis points

Scrappage policy may not increase new vehicle demand significantly:Crisil

The much-awaited policy has received a go-ahead from the Prime Minister's Office and is awaiting approval from the GST Council