Andhra govt has set up WhatsApp groups for every investment project to fast-track clearances: Nara Lokesh
WhatsApp groups with company chairmen, ministers and officials have been institutionalised to ensure weekly project reviews and real-time coordination, as part of the state’s ‘Naidu 4.0’ governance model.
ICAI document to tighten corporate fraud detection norms by Nov-end; may propose Companies Act changes
The research paper, expected by end-November, will focus on early detection of corporate and IPO-related frauds, fix accountability gaps, and plug legal loopholes, drawing on analysis of 64 SEBI orders to identify systemic red flags.
Net direct tax revenue jumps 6.3% to Rs 11.89 lakh crore till Oct 12
Non-corporate tax, which includes individuals and HUFs, mop-up so far this fiscal stood at about Rs 6.55 lakh crore, up from over Rs 5.93 lakh crore in the same period of the last year
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Silver: A market in turmoil
In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama October 13 edition: Escalating US-China trade war poses major risks to world, some trade tips for India amid weak WTO forecast, earnings downgrades loom large over chemical companies, and more
The AI trade: Do geopolitics matter?
Plus, scepticism on the dealmaking rebound
Foster sub-national autonomy, strengthen local revenue base: OECD suggestion to 16th Finance Commission
OECD Senior Advisor Sean Dougherty says India, with its strong growth rate and relatively lower debt levels, is better-positioned than many OECD economies, but strengthening local public finance remains key.
Should dip in FMCG sales due to GST cuts be a concern for investors?
Consumers and trade channels both deferred purchases for different reasons, say FMCG companies, hurting their September quarter sales growth. Will it cast a shadow on FY26 performance?
Centre weighs a downgrade clause in PSU Ratna status if state-run firms fail to perform for three years
Officials said the government is also weighing the potential flip side of such downgrades, including how a lower classification could affect a PSU’s market valuation, investor confidence and the ability to raise funds.
Direct cash transfers effective in poverty alleviation, says J-PAL's Iqbal Singh Dhaliwal
Hardware is hard but software is harder — India has built the hardware. Now the country must focus on the software – the people, their skills, their health and education, the economist tells Moneycontrol
Before the ASEAN Summit: India's rush to fix a broken trade agreement and $45 billion deficit
The review of the AITIGA must be hastened to help India consolidate its position in world trade in the face of US tariffs and geopolitical flux
India’s 8% growth hinges on private investment revival, says Michael Patra
Government’s capital expenditure has played its part and consumption now holds the key to sustaining growth, the former RBI deputy Governor tells Moneycontrol
RSS calls for adoption of Bharatiya model of development that does away with consumerism
RSSFACTS: At RSS Centenary Address, Mohan Bhagwat unveils RSS’ global outlook on development models and urges people to adapt traditional ways to contemporary needs
Govt extends deadline to opt for Unified Pension Scheme till November 30
Extension comes after stakeholders sought more time in light of recent changes including switch option, retirement benefits, and tax exemptions
ED attaches Rs 15.41-crore worth of properties in GST fraud case
According to ED, the accused issued bogus GST invoices, fraudulently generating and passing on fake Input Tax Credit valued at over Rs 734 crore.The fraud spans three states and involves 135 shell companies
Government may invoke Legal Metrology Act to check profiteering on GST rate cuts
CBIC is collecting pre and post-rationalisation GST data to identify instances where the benefits of the tax cut are not being passed on.
Nearly 90% of finance ministry files go digital as officials shift to new Central Vista building
Legacy files have been scanned and shredded; officials are citing storage constraints and shift to a new paperless regime
Next GST Council may fix notebook paper tax mismatch to lower cost of study material
Senior government source said anomaly of tax-free notebooks and 18 percent levy on paper inputs will be corrected in next GST Council meeting.
How can states further energise the RE drive?
The Centre must suggest steps to make PPAs more acceptable to states that are reluctant to raise clean power off-take
Flat STT mop-up raises doubts over ambitious Rs 78,000-crore target, say experts
The STT collections this year, so far, are approximately Rs 26,300 crore, similar to previous year’s collections around the same time.
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Trump’s war on multilateralism is a mistake
In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama September 24 edition: By mocking climate change and rubbishing institutions like the UN, Trump is dismantling the very system that keeps global order intact
Reopening of PLI for ACs and LEDs to drive self-reliance
The current window for select white goods offers mid-sized firms to tap into a growing market as supply chains get localized and entry barriers have become lower. While the intention is commendable, implementation is not without challenges
India must harness AI potential to boost trade
The huge potential of AI in catalysing trade and economic growth, globally and locally, was highlighted in two separate reports recently
GST 2.0 is a multi-dimensional reform, first of its scale since independence: Amit Shah
Home Minister says unprecedented rate cuts will boost investment, consumption, and public trust in the tax system
CEA Nageswaran sees India-US tariff dispute being resolved in '8-10 weeks'
It may also be the case that the reciprocal tariff may come down to the level, which we were earlier anticipating, somewhere between 10-15 percent, he said.
