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Economists call on MoSPI to reduce time lag for release of GDP data

Nilesh Shah, Member, EAC-PM, MD Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Ltd suggested that MoSPI should look for avenues of improvement to ensure data accuracy and reduce time lag of release

Infosys GST demand notices: Relief in sight, 2 options on the table

Finance ministry may declare notices null and void or reduce tax liability

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan holds first meeting with farmers

Delegation raises stray cattle menace, fair price for crops with minister

13 candidates in fray for PNB top job; FSIB may hold interviews next month

Among the contenders are two executive directors (EDs) from Bank of Baroda, one ED each from Union Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, and Canara Bank, and several deputy MDs from SBI

Private banks' employee strength grows 2.8 times in over a decade

During this period, the number of state-owned banks has decreased to 12 due to mergers, while the total number of private sector banks stands at 21

Slowing Indian economy to drag APAC's growth in 2025: Moody's Analytics

S&P expects RBI to cut rates next month

GoM meeting in Goa: No consensus on GST proposals for real estate sector

Meeting favours States that declare tourism as infra to facilitate exemptions

Strong fundamentals crucial amid global unrest: RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das

Have larger responsibility of maintaining financial stability'

India known as best place to invest and manufacture in: Piyush Goyal

''PLI has been a big boost to manufacturing in India, and we can hope to see a lot of activity and creation of jobs in the days to come"

Govt extends import regime for IT hardware products till December 31

Asks companies to seek fresh approvals based on new guidelines from January 1

Need collaborations in areas of strength for IPEF's full potential: Goyal

Piyush Goyal added that peer learning, knowledge sharing and capacity building initiatives under the fair economy agreement will remain key to achieving its objectives

S&P retains India's FY25 growth forecast at 6.8%, expects rate cut in Oct

S&P expects inflation to average 4.5 per cent in the current financial year

Future bright for manufacturing as Make in India celebrates 10 yrs: Goyal

Internationally, the image of the country was down and the country was categorised as a 'fragile five' economy, Piyush Goyal said, adding, it took this government some time to earn trust of investors

FIEO urges Centre to extend interest subvention scheme for 5 years

The scheme helps exporters from identified sectors and all MSME manufacturer exporters to avail of rupee export credit at competitive rates at a time when the global economy is facing headwinds

India's basmati rice exports surge after decision to remove floor price

India and Pakistan are the only growers of premium-grade basmati rice, and the Indian restrictions helped Pakistan gain market share in some categories

Turning leftovers into mileage: How potatoes could soon power your vehicle

The Central Potato Research Institute is expected to start a plant to convert potato waste into ethanol by targeting peels and the starch from potato washing water as key components for conversion

S&P retains India's growth forecast at 6.8%; expects rate cut in October

S&P maintained India's growth forecast at 6.8% and said that it expected the RBI to cut rates in October. The US Fed rate cuts last week have sparked speculation about a potential spillover effect

Fresh formal hirings increase in July by 2.5% to 1.05 million: EPFO data

The EPFO data is considered crucial as only the formal workforce enjoys social security benefits and is protected by labour laws

Two-day GST Summit in Goa: GoM to review tax rates for 100+ products

The recommendations from this panel will serve as the foundation for a report to be presented at the 55th GST Council meeting in November

Jobless rate stagnates at 3.2% in July 2023-June 2024, shows PLFS data

PLFS data for the period suggests share of self-employed, wage-jobbers up