India to Grow 6.6% Next Fiscal, Says IMF Report
BIZ DESK The International Monetary Fund said that India’s economy is estimated to grow at 6.6 per cent in 2025-26. It noted that the Goods and Services Tax reforms are…
FM Sitharaman Holds Pre-Budget Meeting on Urbanisation
A R DAS Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today chaired the 12th Pre-Budget Consultation with the experts and stakeholders from the Urbanisation sector in New Delhi. The meeting was held in…
CBDT Modernises Capital Gains Scheme with Digital Overhaul
R. Suryamurthy The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has overhauled the Capital Gains Accounts Scheme (CGAS), 1988, in a sweeping push to modernise one of the tax system’s most…
FM Nirmala Sitharaman chairs Pre-Budget Consultation with Banking sector experts
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Wednesday chaired the 7th Pre-Budget Consultation with the experts from Banking, Financial Services and Insurance in connection with the forthcoming Union Budget 2026-27 in New…
FM Sitharaman Chairs Pre-Budget Consultation with Startup Sector Ahead of Union Budget 2026-27
A R DAS Union Finance Minister Nimala Sitharaman chaired the 5th Pre-Budget Consultation with the stakeholders from the startups ecosystem in connection with the forthcoming Union Budget 2026-27 in New…
Despite global challenges, Indian economy growing at faster rate: PM Modi
VINIT WAHI / NEW DELHI Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that despite global challenges, the Indian economy is growing at a faster rate. He said, India is heading towards…
Retail Inflation Hits Historic Low of 0.25% in as Food Prices Plunge
By R. Suryamurthy India’s retail inflation has plummeted to an unprecedented low of 0.25 per cent in October, marking the slowest pace since the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was introduced…
India’s Forex Reserves Fall by $5.6 Billion to $690 Billion
BIZ DESK India’s foreign exchange reserves dropped by 5.6 billion US dollars to 690 billion USD for the week ending on the 31st of last month, mainly driven by a…
India stands strong on robust economic foundation: FM Sitharaman
STAFF REPORTER Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that India stands strong on the strength of its robust economy. Delivering the Diamond Jubilee Valedictory Lecture at Delhi School of Economics…
GST Collections Rise 4.6% to Over ₹1.95 Lakh Crore in October Despite Rate Cuts
Staff Reporter The total gross Goods and Services Tax, GST collections grew 4.6 per cent to over 1.95 lakh crore rupees last month as compared to October 2024, despite GST…