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Chart of the Day | The US-India tariffs equation: Who wins, who loses?
While US exports to India have gone up 25 times in the last 30 years, imports have gone up 38 times
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MCA probe clears Hero MotoCorp of governance, fund diversion allegations
In June 2023, the ministry of corporate affairs ordered an investigation against Hero MotoCorp to look into allegations of fund diversion and corporate governance violations
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Widening the lens on the Hoysala temples, a legacy at risk
The Hoysala dynasty's architectural wonders, beyond those in Belur, Halebid and Somnathpur, face neglect and theft. Despite being listed as ‘protected’, many lesser-known sites remain vulnerable. Experts stress the need for wider preservation efforts beyond the iconic landmarks
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US tariff war may impact India’s pharma, textile, autocomp exports: Crisil
Higher tariffs on Chinese goods may lead to an influx of cheaper Chinese imports into India, which could disrupt Indian businesses.
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Stock markets go down for different reasons, nothing to do with taxation: DEA Secy
Amid recent market fluctuations, Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth reaffirmed the government's commitment to uniform tax treatment across asset classes.
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Centre may extend March 2026 deadline to install 25 crore smart meters
Only half of India’s 36 states and union territories have initiated smart meter installations so far. A government official said smart meters being a new concept, there were delays in issue of tenders and establishment of direct debit facility.
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Tax department's compliance nudge results in 30,161 taxpayers declaring foreign assets worth Rs 29,000 crore
The declarations came as part of the Central Board of Direct Taxes’ (CBDT) Compliance-Cum-Awareness Campaign, aimed at encouraging voluntary disclosures of offshore wealth and income.
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Equity market correction may weigh on consumption in FY26: Economists
Slowing bank credit growth, sustained FII outflows, and elevation valuations of Indian equities add to the cautious outlook. As investor sentiment weakens, household spending patterns could shift, affecting demand across key sectors in FY26, say economists.
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New I-T bill allows officials to access emails, WhatsApp chats to unearth undisclosed crypto assets
Tax officials can access communication platforms like emails, WhatsAapp and Telegram if they have a reason to believe that a person has concealed cryptocurrency or other taxable income.
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SFIO probing 33 firms with Chinese investments for financial irregularities
Crackdown on financial misconduct intensifies as SFIO investigates fund diversion, regulatory breaches in companies with Chinese investment.
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India can lead the world in leather, footwear exports, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls for focus on export opportunities, R&D and modernisation to give a boost to the manufacturing sector
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India to revamp bilateral investment treaty framework: CEA
The government plans to update its model Bilateral Investment Treaty framework to attract foreign investments while safeguarding regulatory interests
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FDI flows could be impacted due to rising risk aversion, says CEA
V Anantha Nageswaran has said it is vital for India to sustain growth over the next few years as the world economy faces pressure
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Centre to limit borrowing to fund effective capex from FY27; prods states to reduce revenue expenditure
These efforts come amid plans to bring down the overall debt-to-GDP ratio of the Centre and states by improving the quality of expenditure and by tempering Centre’s borrowings from the market. Meanwhile, several Indian states are increasing their expenditure on subsidies and welfare schemes, potentially at the expense of capital expenditure.
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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
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
