GST rate cuts pull down October inflation by 85 bps, declining trend to continue: ExpertsRetail inflation hit a record low in October, thanks to GST rate cuts. Experts expect this trend to continue. This development presents a s...
13 Nov, 2025, 06.50 PM IST
Diwali cheer comes early for Indian middle class as Sitharaman announces GST 2.0Diwali arrives early for the Indian middle class. The GST Council reduces tax slabs to 5% and 18%. Food, essentials, and durables become ch...
03 Sep, 2025, 11.38 PM IST
Trump tariffs hit! US' 26% import duty on India kicks in amid geopolitical and market turmoilPresident Trump's 26% tariffs on Indian goods have taken effect, impacting various sectors. While India anticipates a minor GDP hit and emp...
10 Apr, 2025, 12.02 AM IST
Food processing industry to reach USD 700 bn by 2030: PHDCCIIndia's food processing sector is poised to more than double its market size to USD 700 billion by 2030, driven by increased demand for pro...
21 Feb, 2025, 09.33 PM IST
Income tax rate cut in Budget: Top economists urge Modi to lessen burden for IndiansUnion Budget 2025: Economists recommend reducing income tax rates, rationalizing customs tariffs, and supporting exports in Budget 2025. Th...
25 Dec, 2024, 02.30 PM IST
17 states achieved over 9% and 25 states over 7% GSDP growth post-COVID: PHDCCI reportIndia's states have shown strong economic recovery post-COVID-19, with 25 states achieving over 7% growth in Gross State Domestic Product (...
12 Dec, 2024, 12.24 PM IST
Budget FY26: Nirmala Sitharaman holds consultation; Economists suggest new industrial policy and moreEconomists advised the Indian government on the upcoming 2025-26 budget, suggesting an industrial policy to boost manufacturing and potenti...
06 Dec, 2024, 08.10 PM IST
India's economy to grow at 8-8.3 pc in current fiscal: PHDCCIPHDCCI predicts India's economy to grow at 8-8.3% this fiscal year, reaching a GDP of USD 34.7 trillion by 2047. Emphasis on key enablers l...
17 Apr, 2024, 08.08 PM IST
India's GDP to surpass $4 trillion in 2024-25: PHDCCI report"The Indian economy is showing evidence of strong growth...It is imperative that there is a need to remain watchful and adaptable in the co...
10 Jan, 2024, 06.56 PM IST
Budget 2023: What is the industry expecting & what should you expect?Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Union Budget come February 1. THe expectations and hopes are aplenty, be it t...
06 Jan, 2023, 11.54 AM IST
Indian economy may grow at 6-7% in FY23 : PHDCCIChamber's new president Saket Dalmia said production has bounced back and there is a "big" demand in the country. The statement comes a day...
12 Oct, 2022, 03.18 PM IST
India’s food processing exports are caught in a farming jamPoor farming practices are a major reason why Indian food products often don’t make it to foreign shores, despite great potential. Experts ...
09 Nov, 2021, 08.36 AM IST
PHDCCI identifies 75 potential products, markets to take exports to $750 bn by 2027Sanjay Aggarwal, President, PHDCII, said that the US, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Japan, UAE, China, Mexico, Australia, among others would...
12 Sep, 2021, 11.26 AM IST
Great commodities boom: China is hungry. What should India do?Prices of industrial commodities have shot up, and this has had a significant impact on many export-centric sectors. However, it may not be...
28 Jul, 2021, 09.02 AM IST
- Contingency plan for 320 drought-affected districts ready: Government
Rain deficiency could be around 20 percent in August and September with about 80-85 per cent rainfall expected in August.
30 Jul, 2012, 08.29 PM IST
- Contingency plan for 320 drought affected districts ready: Government
The government today said it has prepared contingency plans for 320 districts where monsoon rains have been poor, amidst fears of a 20% sho...
30 Jul, 2012, 04.57 PM IST
- India Inc needs to layoff in order to survive: PHDCCI
India Inc must resort to layoffs in order to survive in the present circumstances and the textile sector has already given pink slips to 5,...
24 Dec, 2008, 05.10 PM IST