According to SBI Research, the US government’s plan to impose reciprocal tariffs is expected to have only a small impact on India, with exports likely to decline by just 3-3.5%. However, this effect could be offset by India’s efforts to boost exports in manufacturing and services. The country is focusing on increasing value-added exports, expanding …
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is reviewing the cash management practices of AGS Transact Technologies, a key player in ATM cash handling. This comes after concerns emerged over untraceable funds, prompting a crucial meeting with banks that rely on AGS Transact’s services. Concerns Over Missing Funds Since mid-January, banks have struggled to track cash …
Gurugram, Mar 18 (PTI) Air India, which has embarked on a transformation path, expects to complete the upgradation of all legacy wide body aircraft by mid 2027, its chief Campbell Wilson said on Tuesday and mentioned that the aviation market worldwide is likely to remain “supply constrained” for another four to five years. The Air …
New Delhi, Mar 18 (PTI) Parliament on Tuesday approved the supplementary demands for grants, which entails Rs 51,463 crore additional spending in the current fiscal and the Manipur Budget for 2025-26 with the Rajya Sabha returning four bills to the Lok Sabha. Parliament also approved the Rs 1,291 crore demands for excess grants for 2021-22 …
India’s mobile phone export industry has achieved a remarkable milestone, with exports crossing ₹1,82,448 crore (US$ 21 billion) in the first 11 months of FY25. This exceeds the forecast made by Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Information Technology, Mr Ashwini Vaishnaw, who had estimated exports to reach ₹1,73,760 crore (US$ 20 billion) …
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has revised India’s growth projections downward for the coming years, citing economic uncertainty and global challenges. While the country is expected to maintain its position as the fastest-growing major economy, the latest estimates reflect a more cautious outlook compared to previous forecasts. India’s Growth Outlook Revised Downward …
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, has implemented significant measures to simplify and expedite the claim settlement process. These steps aim to enhance the efficiency of service delivery, reduce the time taken for claim processing, and minimise the need for physical intervention, ultimately benefiting millions of EPFO members …
India’s net direct tax collections have demonstrated robust growth, reaching ₹21.26 lakh crore by March 15, marking a 13.13% increase compared to the previous year. This surge is largely driven by strong advance tax collections, which have totalled ₹10.44 lakh crore, as per news reports. Advance Tax Contributions According to official data released on Monday, …
Mumbai, Mar 17 (PTI) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Monday asked banks to avoid calling customers repeatedly for “know your customer” (KYC) documents. Speaking at the annual conference of RBI Ombudsmen here, Malhotra made it clear that submitting the documents to an entity overseen by any financial regulator makes it possible …
Chandigarh, Mar 17 (PTI) An Urban Drainage Fund with Rs 100 crore corpus will be set up to improve drainage infrastructure in all cities of Haryana, said Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini while presenting his government’s Budget for the 2025-26 fiscal on Monday. This dedicated fund will launch projects to ensure sustainable flood management and …
