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Public sector industries must prioritise MSMEs in buying raw materials: MoS

Union Minister of State for MSMEs Shobha Karandlaje on Friday emphasised that public sector industries must prioritise MSMEs when purchasing spare parts and raw materials. A memorandum to that effect will be submitted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said Karandlaje. The minister inaugurated a two-day conclave on MSME, organised by the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FKCCI) at Palace Grounds in Bengaluru. Karandlaje said small, micro, and medium sector industries play a vital role in the industrial development of the country. These MSMEs create jobs for our youth. The Centre has evolved many schemes to encourage MSMEs, she added. She also highlighted that there has been an increased allocation for MSMEs in the Union budget, emphasising that MSMEs are playing a vital role in realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a "Vikasit Bharat." According to Karandlaje, there is a need to improve the skill development of youth in MSMEs to better align with .

India spends more than 3% of GDP on govt pensions, states' burden growing

Centre last week proposed new policy for its staff to manage costs

India likely to plan raising vegetable oils import taxes, govt sources say

A proposal has been made by the farm ministry and a final decision will be made by the Department of Revenue, which falls under the finance ministry, said another government official

Economic momentum intact, set to achieve 6.5-7% growth: FinMin report

India's economic momentum remains intact despite a somewhat erratic monsoon, and real GDP growth of 6.5-7 per cent projected in the Economic Survey seems appropriate, a finance ministry report said on Thursday. According to the Monthly Economic Review for July, the Indian economy has sustained its momentum in the first four months of FY25. Goods and Services Tax collections in the first four months of FY25 underwent a level shift pushed up by the widening of the tax base and heightened economic activity, the report released by the finance ministry said. "The resilience of domestic activity is also reflected in the strong performance of the manufacturing and services sector purchasing managers' indices. The manufacturing growth has been driven by expansion in demand conditions, a rise in new export orders and growth in output prices," it said. On the fiscal front, it said, the Union Budget FY25 has laid out a glide path of fiscal consolidation. Supported by strong revenue collection

India presents an unprecedented chance for investments: Ankur Capital MD

Ankur Capital secures key commitments for Rs 1,200 crore fund

India can become a $55 tn economy by 2047 with 8% growth: IMF exec director

IMF Executive Director Krishnamurthy V Subramanian noted the remarkable progress being made in financial inclusion through initiatives like the 'Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana'

RBI MPC proposes process to speed up clearance of cheques in a few hours

Cheques will be scanned, presented, and passed in a few hours and on a continuous basis during business hours, says RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

Govt committed to fairness, simplicity, equity in tax system: Revenue secy

Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra on Saturday said the government remains committed to fairness, simplicity and equity in the tax system. He said the government's ongoing efforts are to simplify tax laws, improve tax compliance, and support economic growth through prudent fiscal policies and the Union budget was in that direction. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had said a comprehensive review would be done on direct taxes over the next six months aiming at making direct taxes simpler to reduce disputes. "Tax growth had reached 14 per cent, outpacing GDP growth due to better compliance and collection efficiency," Malhotra said in a post-budget interactive session with stakeholders. He commended both tax administrators and taxpayers for their efforts and asked for continued cooperation to further enhance tax compliance and administration. Malhotra assured taxpayers that the government aims to simplify and make it easier to understand and make the process as hassle-free as

Financial bids for IDBI Bank by FY25-end: DIPAM Secy Tuhin Kanta Pandey

He said that the government is more for a calibrated strategy rather than setting a big-bang target

GST amnesty scheme: A step forward or a missed opportunity?

While the GST amnesty scheme is a positive step towards improving taxpayer relations, its current form falls short of its potential

Amid geopolitical tensions, growing exports to be stiffer challenge: Survey

Cites risks of geopolitical tensions, rise in protectionism, higher trade cost because of the Red Sea crisis, and commodity price volatility as reasons

Economic Survey primer: Here are short notes on key economic policy issues

The Survey says the idea of economic globalisation has run its course and it may not be reversed fully

Digitisation, diversification reshaping India's services sector: Eco Survey

The Survey also talked about positive transformations in the regulatory landscape of the service sector which have helped in creating a conducive business environment

Govts should renounce some powers to help improve governance: Eco Survey

The finance ministry's Economic Survey on Monday suggested that governments renounce some of their powers as it would be good for 'both the governed and the governing'. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2023-24 a day before the Union Budget in the Lok Sabha. While contemplating the challenges that lie ahead, one should not be daunted because the social and economic transformation of democratic India is a remarkable success story, the document, authored by a team lead by Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran, stated. "We have come a long way. The economy has grown from around USD 288 billion in FY93 (1992-93) to USD 3.6 trillion in FY23," it said. India has generated more growth per dollar of debt than other comparable nations and abject poverty has all but been eliminated. Human development indicators have improved, and more Indians, especially women, are getting educated, the 476-page document said. "However, it would be a missed opportunity --

Eco Survey updates: FM Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday presented Economic Survey 2023-24 in Lok Sabha

Economic Survey 2024 LIVE news: The Economic Survey stated that short-term inflation outlook benign, but India faces persistent deficit in pulses

Pvt sector's offering to 'toxic mix of habits' substantial: Eco Survey

The private sector's contribution to the 'toxic mix of habits' like social media, screen time and unhealthy food that can undermine public health, productivity and diminish India's economic potential is substantial, the Economic Survey said on Monday. The survey, tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament, also pointed out that 'privileging capital over labour is inimical to long-term corporate growth prospects', referring to reluctance shown by businesses to make investments citing lack of demand visibility. "For India's working-age population to be gainfully employed, they need skills and good health. Social media, screen time, sedentary habits, and unhealthy food are a lethal mix that can undermine public health and productivity and diminish India's economic potential," it said. Further, it said, "The private sector's contribution to this toxic mix of habits is substantial, and that is myopic." Stating that the emerging food consumption habits of Indians are not

Increased education budget led to rise in enrolment rates: Economic Survey

The survey states a rise in enrolment in higher education has been witnessed between FY15 and FY22, driven by underprivileged sections such as SC, ST, and OBC

Remove food from inflation-targeting framework, explore options: Eco Survey

The Reserve Bank should stop looking at food inflation in deciding interest rates and the government should explore giving coupons or direct cash transfer to poor to deal with higher food prices, the pre-Budget economic survey said on Monday. While the inflation rate has moderated in recent months, the RBI has refrained from cutting benchmark interest rates -- which decide the rate at which home, personal and corporate loans are given by banks -- citing elevated food inflation. India introduced the inflation-targeting framework in 2016 under which the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is mandated to keep retail inflation at 4 per cent, with a margin of 2 per cent on either side. The benchmark policy rates are decided bi-monthly by the RBI on the basis of movement in consumer price index, which includes food, fuel, manufactured goods and select services. "India's inflation targeting framework should consider targeting inflation, excluding food. Higher food prices are, more often, not ...

Remittances to India may grow 3.7% in 2024 to $124 bn: Economic Survey

Remittances to India -- the second largest source of external financing after service exports -- are projected to grow at 3.7 per cent to USD 124 billion in 2024 and at 4 per cent to reach USD 129 billion in 2025, the Economic Survey said on Monday. India's primary source of remittances is oil-exporting countries. According to the World Bank, India has the largest emigrant population and is the top remittance recipient country. In 2023, remittances to India had hit USD 120 billion. "The outlook for remittance in India for 2024 is strong, with the expectation that remittance growth will moderate to 3.7 per cent, taking... levels to USD 124 billion in 2024," the Economic Survey tabled in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said. The diversification of India's migrant pool -- between a large share of highly skilled workers employed mostly in high-income OECD markets, and the less-skilled migrants employed in the GCC markets -- is likely to lend stability to their ...

Increased FDI inflows from China can help India push exports: Eco Survey

Increased foreign direct investment inflows from China can help increase India's global supply chain participation and push exports, says the Economic Survey. The Survey said as India looks to deepen its involvement in global value chains (GVCs), it needs to look at the successes and strategies of East Asian economies. These economies have typically pursued two main strategies - reducing trade costs and facilitating foreign investment. It added that India faces two choices to benefit from 'China plus one' strategy and that is either to integrate into China's supply chain or promote FDI from China. "Among these choices, focusing on FDI from China seems more promising for boosting India's exports to the US, similar to how East Asian economies did in the past," the Survey, tabled in Parliament by Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday, said. Moreover, choosing FDI as a strategy to benefit from the China plus one approach appears more advantageous than relying on trade. "This is because China