Economy - general
India loses edge due to failure to build industrial base
16 Oct 2017
With outsourcing, and not manufacturing, emerging as the core sector of the economy, the slowdown in GDP growth is worrying for the government as it has no control over the economy now, which is dependent on external demand
World Bank chief hails PM Modi's reforms; says GDP blip is transient
13 Oct 2017
Kim highlighted the importance of the reforms in the long run as significant and said growth in the medium and long term will reflect the seriousness of Prime Minister Modi's government in making those reforms
GST Council cuts tax rates for oil and gas firms
13 Oct 2017
Seventh Pay Commission benefits extended to university teachers
12 Oct 2017
The decision will benefit about 8 lakh teachers and other similarly placed staff in higher educational institutions under the purview of the University Grants Commission and centrally-funded technical institutions
GST rate relief on 27 items
07 Oct 2017
GST refunds to exporters in 2 weeks, rate relief on 27 items
07 Oct 2017
The GST Council has decided that exporters’ tax refunds, which have been pending, will be cleared over the next two weeks — those for July by 10 October, and for August by 18 October
GST refunds to exporters in 2 weeks, rate relief on 27 items
07 Oct 2017
The GST Council has decided that exporters’ tax refunds, which have been pending, will be cleared over the next two weeks — those for July by 10 October, and for August by 18 October