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UDAN flights discontinued on 50% of routes launched so farIndia's ambitious plan to boost regional air travel is struggling, with nearly half of UDAN routes now inactive. Despite significant govern...
Regional carriers demand slots, aircraft and simpler rules as India relaunches faltering connectivity schemeOf the 669 routes made operational since the Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) scheme started in 2017, commercial flights are currently operati...
SC halts Delhi government's CAG audit of private discomsThe Supreme Court has put a hold on a CAG audit of three private power discoms in Delhi, a move initiated by the Delhi government concernin...
Sitharaman urges French firms to invest in India's AI, clean energy pushUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged French businesses to boost investments in India, highlighting vast opportunities in AI, cle...
New rules simplify drug launches, reduce manufacturer liability for overchargingNew rules now allow drug manufacturers to launch similar medicines without prior price approval, streamlining market entry. Companies can s...
GST on subscription ride-hailing platforms like Rapido and Bharat Taxi may hit driver earnings: ReportA new report warns that extending GST to subscription-based ride-hailing platforms like Rapido could significantly impact drivers and passe...
China used foreign tech to rise, but now it's slamming the doorChina, once a keen learner of Western technology, is now shifting gears to protect its own innovations. New outbound investment rules, effe...
Beyond refunds: Why GST 2.0 is a growth enabler for MSME exportersLiquidity alone won’t close the credit gap that most Indian MSME exporters face. This is where GST 2.0 has its most underappreciated impact...
NITI report calls for streamlining visa approval processes to boost tourismA NITI Aayog report highlights that India's visa system needs significant upgrades to match global tourism leaders, hindering repeat and hi...
India's startup engine at risk? Rs 91,500 crore, 2.45 lakh jobs under threat from digital rules, says reportA new report warns that stricter digital regulations in India could cost the startup ecosystem Rs 91,500 cr in annual venture capital and l...
Foreign investments in your portfolio? Follow this ITR checklist to avoid tax scrutinyResident and Ordinarily Resident (ROR) taxpayers with foreign assets or income must carefully disclose overseas investments, dividends and ...
Sridhar Vembu on why Chennai and Bengaluru land prices rival New YorkZoho founder Sridhar Vembu blames corruption for soaring land prices in Indian cities like Chennai and Bengaluru, comparing them to New Yor...
Treat internal financial controls as business necessity, not as compliance burden: ICAI officialStrong internal financial controls are crucial for businesses, not just for compliance, according to the ICAI President. He emphasized that...
Trade disruptions, API dependence, compliance costs: Pharma MSMEs spell out policy priorities on World MSME DayIndian pharmaceutical MSMEs are facing immense pressure from rising costs, supply chain woes, and stringent regulations. Industry represent...
MSMEs and GST@9: Journey so far and next phase of reformsFor India Inc., including MSMEs, the focus appears to have shifted from stabilisation to optimisation, as confidence grows on account of di...
West Bengal to scrap urban land ceiling act, finance minister Dasgupta saysWest Bengal's new BJP government is set to abolish the Urban Land Ceiling Act, a move long demanded by industries. This legislation, which ...
World MSME Day: What India’s recent FTAs and trade deals mean for MSMEsWhile FTAs have opened global markets for MSMEs, experts say future deals should be designed more carefully to help small firms compete at ...
Stainless steel sector MSMEs flag import surge, urges govt to reintroduce quality control orderIndian stainless steel MSMEs are urging the government to reinstate a quality control order after its suspension led to a surge in cheap Ch...
Sebi introduces lighter certification framework for non-core staff in investment advisory rolesThe Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has launched a new certification, 'NISM Series-XXV-B', specifically designed for investme...
Regulating charity without stifling it: The case for clearer rulesIndia's charity sector, vital for social needs, faces evolving regulations aimed at transparency. While scrutiny is accepted, current rules...