Economy
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Budget 2020: Tax tweaks but little else as govt wishes for a revival
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a giant water scheme and boost spending in the agriculture sector as she unveiled...
Economy
Economic Survey takes a cue from Temasek to push disinvestment
The Indian government should weigh the possibility of creating a corporate entity akin to Singapore state investment firm Temasek...
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GDP growth to pick up, numbers not overstated: Economic Survey
The Indian economy is likely to grow between 6% and 6.5% in the coming financial year, said the Economic Survey, ......
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US Fed holds rates, warns coronavirus outbreak makes outlook uncertain
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday at its first policy meeting of the year, with the head ......
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India faces first fall in direct taxes in at least two decades
India's corporate and income tax collection for the current year is likely to fall for the first time in at ......
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Govt may fund $28 bn of FY21 spending via off-budget borrowings
India is likely to fund roughly $28 billion of its expenditure outlay in its upcoming budget for the fiscal year ......
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IMF sharply cuts India growth forecast, upgrades China outlook
The International Monetary Fund on Monday trimmed back its 2020 global growth forecasts due to sharper-than-expected slowdowns...
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Slowing growth, widening deficit hint at tough choices for upcoming Budget
As she gets ready to present her second full Budget, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will have more than just fiscal ......
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Govt plans new law to protect foreign investment
India is planning a new law to safeguard foreign investment by speeding up dispute resolution, aiming to attract more capital...
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Govt to seek more dividend from RBI amid revenue shortfall
India’s government plans to push the central bank for a fiscal lifeline in the form of another interim dividend, as ......