MCA wants probe in 130 pending cases to be completed by month-end
The western region, which includes Mumbai and Pune, have the highest number of the pending cases
16th Finance Commission may recommend on harmonisation of urban local body accounts: Panagariya
"Some progress was made by the 15th Finance Commission, and hopefully, we will try and make more progress. It is a recognised problem."
India’s $9.5 trillion future within reach: Finance Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya
The growth rate needed for per capita income growth is 7.3 percent to achieve $14,000 by 2047. With India’s per capita income in 2023-24 standing at $2,570, Panagariya emphasised that there is substantial room for further increase.
Govt to leverage Digital India databases for improved data collection, processing, says Sitharaman
The move signals a broader effort to enhance the collection, processing, and management of statistics for improved fiscal transparency and governance.
Meet the new Sebi Chief who was instrumental in Air India sale, LIC IPO
Tuhin Kanta Pandey, a seasoned bureaucrat, takes over as SEBI Chairperson, succeeding Madhabi Puri Buch.
Investment demand slows slightly to 5.7% in Q3 FY25
The share of investment in GDP slowed marginally to 33.4 percent in 2024-25 so far.
Power play: Govt unlikely to ask thermal plants to blend imported coal this summer
This will be the first time in more than three years when the government will not impose such a mandate on domestic coal based power plants. The coal ministry has enough stock for power plants
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Payday for buyout firms
In February 25 edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Gold stocks rise, economic momentum across major nations fade, the stock market fall is not over yet, exporting skills will fetch India forex, and more
Govt moves Calcutta HC to revive Bengal Chemicals' strategic sale
In the past, court rulings have stalled privatisation efforts despite the PSU’s return to profitability.
India may push for more farm, textile exports in trade deal with US
The bilateral trade deal is expected to protect agriculture, textiles, aluminium and steel industries from ‘reciprocal’ tariffs threatened by Donald Trump
AI enhancing tax fraud detection in India, says Nandan Nilekani
Government has been employing AI to analyse vast data sets, detect anomalies, and flag potential cases of tax evasion. AI-driven systems have been used to scrutinise GST registrations and prevent fraudulent claims for input tax credits.
Use Artificial Intelligence to improve safety of railway network, says Nandan Nilekani
Nilekani envisions integrating AI into railway’s modernisation efforts to improve safety, prevent accidents, and ensure a more secure travel for passengers across the extensive network.
Tesla’s India entry: Govt. may prioritise role in global EV supply chain
Tesla will commence its India rollout in the next couple of months with imported EVs, and is unlikely to have any local manufacturing component to begin with. Instead, the government may seek to integrate India into Tesla’s global value chain.
After the big Income Tax Act overhaul, the grunt work begins by CBDT
The CBDT has begun the work of redoing all forms, the rule book will be simplified, redundancies done away with.
Turbulent markets, tepid earnings -- Time to remain fearful or should you be greedy?
Investments made in times of all-round pessimism seldom fail to generate positive returns
Federal Reserve officials see risks of higher inflation ahead, support pause in rate cuts
All of the Fed's policymakers supported keeping its key rate unchanged last month, the minutes said.
Higher personal income tax collections could bolster direct tax collections by Rs 13,000 cr for FY25
The stronger-than-anticipated direct tax inflows provide the government with additional fiscal room.
Scheme for first-time entrepreneurs expected to generate 25 lakh jobs: Govt
The scheme will provide term loans ranging from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 2 crore for greenfield enterprises, enabling first-time entrepreneurs to access formal credit through banks.
Power Grid raises capex to Rs 23,000 crore citing soaring electricity demand
For FY26, the capex will be in the range of about Rs 28,000-30,000 crore, up from Rs 20,000 crore as previously planned. For FY27, the Capex will be Rs 35,000 crore, instead of Rs 20,000 crore.
Insurance FDI: Guardrails being put in place to ensure investments, profits stay in India, says FM
The finance minister has said the government’s focus has not shifted from capital expenditure to consumption expenditure
Personal Finance | Panic selling is the enemy of retail investors
The amount invested in large caps, in fixed income and in gold will determine your portfolio’s ability to cushion volatile shocks from the portion invested in small caps
Will Trump oblige as Modi dials M for India-US trade momentum?
US President’s tariff tantrums prompt New Delhi to line up initiatives to pacify Washington and blunt the impact of any retaliatory step
Explained: How President Trump can help fuel India’s nuclear power dream
Post Modi-Trump meet, India and the US will work towards a more detailed bilateral agreement for nuclear reactors, after the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLNDA) is amended in the Parliament, senior government officials told Moneycontrol.
Lower January inflation opens door to an April rate cut
The sharp fall in inflation, particularly food inflation dropping to 6% from over 8% in previous months, provides the RBI with much-needed policy space.
