Economy News

GST reduced tax incidence on common man, to be expanded to remaining sectors

GST Council meet to focus on medical insurance premium, rate rationalization

With an aim to ensure less burden on the taxpayers, the 54th GST Council meeting is likely to deliberate on a slew of issues.

Sep 9, 2024

Number of unorganised workers registered on eShram portal rises to 29.79 crore

Govt to Set up 'eShram' portal as One-Stop Solution for Unorganized Workers

The eShram portal, a government initiative, has registered 30 crore unorganised workers in India within three years. The government plans to integrate the eShram portal with other government websites to facilitate seamless access to various schemes.

Sep 9, 2024

Centre sanctions Rs 576 crore for 4-laning highway in Karnataka

Cost of EVs to match petrol, diesel vehicles by 2026: Nitin Gadkari

Adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) increase in the country, the cost of EVs will almost match petrol and diesel vehicles within the next two years

Sep 9, 2024

India's position set to rise in global supply chains with huge chip investments

India Poised to Become Global Semiconductor Hub; $30 billion investment in 3 years

India is set to become a global hub for semiconductor manufacturing, with an expected investment of up to $30 billion in the next three to five years. The Maharashtra government approved a semiconductor manufacturing project by Israel's Tower Semiconductor and the Adani Group, expected to create at least 15,000 jobs.

Sep 8, 2024

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IIT Bombay secures record Rs 700 crore fund for research and development

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay secured a record Rs 700 crore as an annual grant for research and development in 2023-24.

Sep 7, 2024

Need to invest in air pollution solutions for global prosperity: UN

The world marked the fifth annual International Day of Clean Air for blue skies on Saturday, with calls for investment in clean air solutions as air pollution is increasingly causing public health, environmental, and economic problems.

Sep 7, 2024

India's forex reserves rise to 4-month high

India's forex reserves up $2.3 billion to touch new high of $683.9 billion

India's forex reserves increased by $2.299 billion to a new high of $683.98 billion for the week ended August 30, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data showed on Friday

Sep 7, 2024

Sensex falls 885 points, investors lose over Rs 4 lakh crore

Sensex tanks 1,017 points; investors lose over Rs 5 lakh crore

Indian benchmark indices closed in the deep red on Friday as investors remained jittery ahead of an important US jobs report that could determine the speed and size of US Fed rate cut in the coming days.

Sep 6, 2024

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Demat accounts rise to 171 million in August, up 4 million

India's total demat accounts continue to rise, with over four million new ones added in August, as per the depositories' data.

Sep 6, 2024

India pips China to become largest weight in MSCI Emerging Market IMI

Sep 6, 2024

Robots can lie and deceive like humans: Study

Just like humans, robots can lie and deceive, according to a study on Thursday that shows how emerging technologies like generative AI can be used to manipulate users

Sep 5, 2024

Centre sets 500 million tonnes domestic steel production by 2034

The Centre on Thursday set the target of achieving 500 million tonnes of steel production by 2034, urging the industry to find new ways towards low emission, high productivity, high quality and the use of artificial intelligence (AI)

Sep 5, 2024

Financial services sector must grow 20 times towards $30 trillion GDP goal by 2047: Report

In order to achieve a $30 trillion GDP by 2047, India will require a 20 times growth in the financial services sector, with banks playing a pivotal role, a report showed on Thursday.

Sep 5, 2024

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IT Ministry to nurture 125 early-stage startups with funding, mentorship

The IT Ministry on Thursday announced the second cohort of its startup accelerator where 125 early-age startups, selected and supported through potential accelerators, will be provided funding support and mentorship.

Sep 5, 2024

Sitharaman Announces Three New Railway Economic Corridors

Indian women leading 18pc of 111 unicorns in India: FM

Indian women are rising the corporate ladder as they are leading about 18 per cent of 111 unicorns (valued at $1 billion) in the startup and financial technology space.

Sep 5, 2024

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Economy News

GST Council meet to focus on medical insurance premium, rate rationalization

Govt to Set up 'eShram' portal as One-Stop Solution for Unorganized Workers

Cost of EVs to match petrol, diesel vehicles by 2026: Nitin Gadkari

India Poised to Become Global Semiconductor Hub; $30 billion investment in 3 years

IIT Bombay secures record Rs 700 crore fund for research and development

Need to invest in air pollution solutions for global prosperity: UN

India's forex reserves up $2.3 billion to touch new high of $683.9 billion

Sensex tanks 1,017 points; investors lose over Rs 5 lakh crore

Demat accounts rise to 171 million in August, up 4 million

India pips China to become largest weight in MSCI Emerging Market IMI

Robots can lie and deceive like humans: Study

Centre sets 500 million tonnes domestic steel production by 2034

Financial services sector must grow 20 times towards $30 trillion GDP goal by 2047: Report

IT Ministry to nurture 125 early-stage startups with funding, mentorship

Indian women leading 18pc of 111 unicorns in India: FM

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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