BUSINESS
India-UK FTA: The devil is in the details
India’s historic deal with UK will require significant reforms on gender representation, labour competitiveness to capitalize on the FTA opportunity
BUSINESS
New I-T Bill intended to simplify language, law remains same on search, seizure, says tax panel chief Panda
BJP vice president and chair of select committee on new I-T bill Baijayant Panda explained the new tax law has tweaked the language to adjust to the digital era, but the law remains the same
INDIA
'EC timeline for a special intensive revision requires a review': Ashok Lavasa, Former Election Commissioner
The last special intensive revision of electoral rolls happened in 2003, the method used then was very different than what is being used now. A special intensive revision needs more time - Ashok Lavasa on the special intensive revision of electoral rolls ahead of Bihar elections.
BUSINESS
Andhra Pradesh launches Space Policy 4.0, Eyes Rs 25,000 cr investment with twin space cities
The two space cities proposed under the scheme—Lepakshi and Tirupati— will focus on innovation and manufacturing, respectively,
BUSINESS
India-US trade deal: '91 reforms should be a lesson for us in agriculture,' says Ashok Gulati, Agri Economist
BUSINESS
India-US mini trade deal likely finalised, announcement expected later today
The customs component of the trade deal has been finalised, while discussions on agriculture and dairy are still ongoing and may be excluded from the upcoming announcement
BUSINESS
As July 9 deadline nears, India-US mini-trade deal may include limited tariff cuts on American cars
The mini-agreement between India and US is 'awaiting final nods' and may focus on securing exemptions from the 26% percent reciprocal ariff, along with concessions on limited goods
BUSINESS
Cabinet approves Rs 1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation scheme for private sector
The purpose of the fund is to enable the private sector to carry out research, especially in the 'deep tech' space.
BUSINESS
Cognizant to get land for less than a rupee to set up Rs 1,500-crore campus in Visakhapatnam
The investment is expected to create 8,000 jobs over eight years, sources said. The campus will come up at Kapulauppada
PODCAST
Giriraj Singh on the India opportunity in textiles | Political Economy
Can the Indian textile story stage a comeback? Giriraj Singh, Minister of Textiles in conversation with Shweta Punj speaks about the opportunities and challenges
PODCAST
New-age leadership lessons with Shashwat Goenka
How is AI disrupting RPSG group? The challenge of leading a legacy business and the thrill of building in today’s India. Shashwat Goenka of RPSG group on leadership, AI and the future.
INDIA
PM Modi presses reset button on India-Pak, says 'talks and terror can't work together'
India strikes a sharp note in its dealings with Pakistan. Calls out Islamabad for its support to terror, rules out talks unless about PoK and terror
BUSINESS
LG Electronics to invest Rs 5,000 crore in Andhra's Sri City
The investment is expected to create 1,495 direct jobs and about 10,000 indirect jobs
PODCAST
India should not fall for American tricks- Jeffery Sachs| MC Political Economy
India should not fall into the US trap of China is the enemy , says Economist and Professor, Jeffrey Sachs. In this conversation, Jeffrey Sachs explains the reasons behind the tariff wars and the new world order.
INDIA
India to take up slashing of funding to Pakistan with World Bank, ADB, IMF: Source
India is expected to make a case for cutting or slashing of funds to Pakistan from multilateral institutions such as the World Bank, ADB, IMF
INDIA
'State-sponsored terror is a red line for India': Former union minister Suresh Prabhu
Ten-time minister Suresh Prabhu, referred to as India’s reforms man, in a conversation with Shweta Punj said that India’s actions against Pakistan are a reaction.
INDIA
Why ending the Indus Water Treaty is easier said than done
Signed by the two sides in 1960 to share the water of the Indus and its tributaries, the treaty has survived wars, the ups and down of bilateral ties and is seen as one of the most enduring global water-sharing agreements.
BUSINESS
India Inc pushes for zero-to-zero tariffs on steel, aluminum, auto via BTA with US
Indian Industry is pushing for a zero-to-zero tariff regime on products that attract sectoral duties from the United States such as steel, aluminium, automobile and auto parts.
BUSINESS
MC Exclusive: Suzlon Energy, Inox jump as Govt proposes mandatory manufacturing of wind turbines in India
The Ministry of New and Renewable energy has proposed that foreign wind turbine manufacturers should manufacture blade, tower, gearbox and generator in India. The proposal has been floated for comments.
BUSINESS
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet to allot 21 acres to TCS for 99 paisa as Nara Lokesh takes leaf out of Modi playbook
Over the following months, the state government held continuous discussions with TCS, ultimately leading to Monday’s cabinet approval.
BUSINESS
Don't let US use India, instead work with China: American economist Jeffrey Sachs
'Trump is not going to do what India wants, which is to make India the replacement for China. It's not going to happen,' says Economist and Professor Jeffrey Sachs.
BUSINESS
We do not believe in doing hand-to-hand reciprocal action: NK Singh
The Trump tariffs make the WTO more and more dysfunctional, says the economist and former MP
BUSINESS
India likely to negotiate more with US under Section 4C and not retaliate
27% tariffs were levied on India as part of Trump’s reciprocal plan, lowest amongst its Asian peers. The government intends to negotiate further and reduce tariffs for US imports into India under section 4 C of the executive order.
BUSINESS
Govt unlikely to go ahead with privatisation of banks: Official
Government’s ambitious bank privatisation agenda is off the table with an overarching view that public sector banks are profitable and evoke greater trust. The Modi government had announced privatisation of two public sector banks in 2021-22
