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Crude oil processing volumes remain steady in Feb at 20.9 MMT: PPAC
Crude imports fell 6.5 percent in February to 18.01 Million Metric Tonnes. says data released by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell
Govt should create centralised authority for gig workers, says report
The report consulted with 10 platforms having nearly 4.5 million workers and a total revenue of Rs 56,400 crore along with two workforce providing platforms
Switzerland, UAE, China lead double digit imports growth in February
After growth in merchandise imports remained in negative territory for most of 2023, inbound shipments have turned positive for two consecutive months since January
A developed India by 2047: Churning of ideas at Business Standard Manthan
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, and Railways & Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw along with other thought leaders will discuss the road ahead at summit next week
Centre issues guidelines on solid waste management in aquaculture units
The regulations impose a ban on burning of plastic
Rupee slumps to over 2 month low against Dollar, weakened 1.2% in FY24
Market participants speculated that the Reserve Bank of India has been intervening in the foreign exchange market via dollar buys
India needs to grow at 8% to create sufficient jobs: IMF's KV Subramanian
India needs to grow at 8 per cent on sustained basis to create sufficient jobs to reduce poverty and inequality, India's executive director at International Monetary Fund (IMF) Krishnamurthy Venkata Subramanian said on Wednesday.
India's economy grew by better-than-expected 8.4 per cent in the final three months of 2023 - the fastest pace in one-and-half years.
"We should be impatient even if we grow at 7 per cent. We should be looking to grow at 8 per cent and above, as the country needs to create a lot of infrastructure," Subramanian said, addressing an event organised by OMI Foundation.
"By growing at 8 per cent, we have the potential to create a lot of jobs, thereby reducing poverty and inequality," the former CEA said.
The growth rate in October-December was higher than the growth rate of 7.6 per cent in the previous three years, and it helped take the estimate for the current fiscal (April 2023 to March 2024) to 7.6 per cent, according to the data released by the National ...
Sponge iron producers urge govt to impose duties to curb iron ore exports
India, the world's biggest sponge iron producer, has about 336 sponge iron plants spread across the country
India prepares to start new LNG import terminal as demand increases
India currently imports LNG via seven terminals. Along with the Chhara facility, Swan Energy Ltd.'s Jafrabad import facility is also expected to begin operations this year, according to BloombergNEF
Annual climate finance requirement estimated to cross $10 trn by 2050: CAG
The annual climate finance requirements are estimated to cross USD 10 trillion by 2050, and failure to meet the funding demands will intensify socio-economic consequences related to climate-linked disasters, Comptroller and Auditor General of India Girish Chandra Murmu on Tuesday.
Climate financing is key to collective efforts to move towards a more resilient and sustainable future, he said while addressing a one-day seminar on Climate Financing here.
"As climate change intensifies, so does the urgency for robust climate finance mechanisms to fund adaptation, mitigation, and resilience-building efforts worldwide," he said.
The CAG further stated that annual climate finance needs are estimated to increase substantially, reaching well beyond USD 10 trillion annually by 2050.
"Failing to meet these financial demands will exacerbate the rise in global temperatures, simultaneously intensifying socio-economic consequences of climate-related disasters. Unfortunately, despite the stark ...
Yield on state government securities rises on record supply, shows data
Next week, states will participate in the final auction for the current financial year and as per the indicative calendar, they are expected to raise Rs 29,399 crore from the market
Net direct tax collections rise 20% at Rs 18.9 trillion till March 17
At Rs 18.9 trillion, collection accounted for over 97 per cent of the revised estimates at Rs 19.45 trillion
New-age, standardised courses in skill ministry's first 100-day plan
The new-age courses being planned may prominently feature in the fields of sunrise sectors, such as green technologies, fitness, wellness, hospitality and healthcare
Direct tax collection grows 20% to Rs 18.90 trillion till March 17
The net direct tax collection grew 19.88 per cent to over Rs 18.90 lakh crore till March 17, the income tax department said on Tuesday.
The net direct tax collection of Rs 18,90,259 crore(as of March 17) includes Corporation Tax (CIT) at Rs 9,14,469 crore (net of refund) and Personal Income Tax (PIT), including Securities Transaction Tax (STT) at Rs 9,72,224 crore (net of refund).
Refunds amounting to about Rs 3.37 lakh crore have also been issued in the current fiscal till March 17.
On a gross basis, before adjusting refunds, the direct tax collection stood at Rs 22.27 lakh crore, an 18.74 per cent growth over the year-ago period.
"The provisional figures of Direct Tax collections for the Financial Year 2023-24 (as of March 17, 2024) show that net collections are at Rs 18,90,259 crore, compared to Rs 15,76,776 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding Financial Year (FY 2022-23), representing an increase of 19.88 per cent," the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said in
Inflation elevated, focus on minimising risk: RBI's state of economy report
On the demand side, the report observed that private final consumption expenditure remained low, despite the third quarter coinciding with the festival season
Outward remittances under Reserve Bank of India's LRS up 27% in Apr-Jan
Overseas remittances in January 2024 stood at $2.62 billion, nearly 9 per cent higher than $2.40 billion in December 2023
Rupee falls to 1-month low ahead of US Federal Reserve meeting outcome
The rupee settled at Rs 83.04 per Dollar on Tuesday, against the previous close of Rs 82.90 per Dollar. The last time the rupee touched Rs 83 per Dollar was on February 16
Flows into NRI deposits up 70.35% in April 2023-January 2024: RBI report
Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) deposits reached a level of $26.74 billion in January 2024, up from $26.40 billion in December 2023 and $23.12 billion a year ago
NHAI completes InvIT monetisation of Rs 16,000 crore through 'Round 3'
Fundraise includes 7,200 crore equity commitments from existing investors
Net FDI in India down to $15.41 bn in Apr 2023-Jan 2024: RBI bulletin
FDI into India is expected to receive a boost from the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) signed with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) on 10 March 2024