Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/visit/indians-to-soon-get-e-passports-ministry-of-external-affairs/articleshow/88726807.cmsSynopsis The microchip embedded in the passport will hold all vital information related to the passport holder’s biometric data, as well as security features
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Industrial, warehousing space absorption over 44 million sq ft in 2021: Report – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/property-/-cstruction/industrial-warehousing-space-absorption-over-44-million-sq-ft-in-2021-report/articleshow/88728133.cmsSynopsis In spite of Covid restrictions and lockdowns impacting construction activities, India witnessed a fresh supply of 45 million sq ft during the year
The infrastructure push | Business Standard Editorials
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/the-infrastructure-push-122010501647_1.html Higher expenditure will be needed to sustain recovery The surge in new infections has increased risks for the ongoing economic recovery. A rapid rise in
Great Resignation hits record high with 4.5 million exits in November | Business Standard News
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/international/great-resignation-hits-record-high-with-4-5-million-exits-in-november-122010600046_1.html The Labor Department also reported that employers posted 10.6 million job openings in November A record 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in November while
I don’t think we are a media company: Meta, India’s vice president & MD | Business Standard News
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/i-don-t-think-we-are-a-media-company-meta-india-s-vice-president-md-122010501535_1.html In the last 18 months, a lot of what we have been talking about has been put in place, said Mohan Ajit Mohan,
Micro lenders seek extension of credit guarantee scheme in Union Budget | Business Standard News
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/micro-lenders-seek-extension-of-credit-guarantee-scheme-in-union-budget-122010500794_1.html Seek allocation of Rs 15,000 cr for FY23, of which at least 75% should be earmarked for small and mid-size MFIs Sa-Dhan, the
Preventing pyramids – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/the-centre-regulating-direct-selling-is-welcome-but-it-should-refrain-from-micromanaging-the-sector/article38134563.ece The Centre regulating direct selling is welcome but it should refrain from micromanaging the sector After seven years on the drawing board (the
More entities can tap into info with Credit Information Companies – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/more-entities-can-tap-into-info-with-credit-information-companies/article38133288.ece RBI spells out eligibility criteria More entities will become eligible to tap into information with Credit Information Companies (CICs), going by the eligibility
Finance Ministry frees FPIs from 10-day time rule for reporting about new clients – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/govt-exempts-fpi-from-10-day-time-condition-for-reporting-about-new-client/article38130518.ece?homepage=true The notification to provide a much-needed breather to foreign portfolio investors. The Finance Ministry has exempted Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) from providing information
Delhi HC dismisses Future Group’s plea for termination of Amazon arbitration – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/retail/india-court-dismisses-futures-plea-to-declare-arbitration-with-amazon-illegal/articleshow/88690498.cmsSynopsis The ruling came after Future urged a New Delhi judge that given India’s antitrust agency had suspended a 2019 deal used by Amazon
Why are so many vaccinated people getting infected with Covid-19 lately? These factors could be at play – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/omicron-threat-why-are-so-many-vaccinated-people-getting-infected-with-covid-19-lately/articleshow/88685625.cmsSynopsis Omicron appears to replicate much more efficiently than previous variants. A couple of factors are at play, starting with the emergence of the
india gold import: India’s spends record $55.7 billion on gold imports in 2021: Govt source – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/indias-spends-record-55-7-billion-on-gold-imports-in-2021-govt-source/articleshow/88684634.cmsSynopsis The 2021 gold import bill easily doubled the $22 billion spent in 2020, and surpassed the previous high, set in 2011, of $53.9
Indian pharma industry estimated to grow 9-11% in 2021-22: ICRA – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/healthcare/biotech/pharmaceuticals/indian-pharma-industry-estimated-to-grow-9-11-in-2021-22-icra/articleshow/88691254.cmsSynopsis “Revenue growth for ICRA sample set is estimated at 9-11 per cent in FY2022 and in FY2023, supported by gradual recovery post the
Apparel exports shrug off pandemic blues to grow 35% in first 3 quarters – The Hindu BusinessLine
lipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/garment-exports-grow-35-per-cent-to-113-billion-in-first-three-quarters/article38106720.ece India’s monthly garment exports touched a record high of $37.29 billion in December 2021, posting a growth of 37 per cent year-on-year. India’s
Digital loan sharks face crackdown as complaints mount – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/digital-loan-sharks-face-crackdown-as-complaints-mount/article38104973.ece The RBI has received complaints against 1,509 digital lending applications courtneyk The RBI has received complaints against 1,509 digital lending applications courtneyk× RBI
Ensuring the safety of insurance sector – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/business-laws/ensuring-the-safety-of-insurance-sector/article38044088.ece Their close inter-relationship with banks causes opaque monopolies and risks The RBI recently proposed to reduce the ownership by banks over insurance companies
No thing called free electricity – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/et-editorial/no-thing-called-free-electricity/articleshow/88697000.cmsSynopsis The ground reality is that nearly a fifth of the power supplied nationally is simply not billed. State power utilities remain financially moribund.
Is GDP data a reliable way to measure the health of the economy?Rajeswari Sengupta writes: INDIAN EXPRESS
Clipped from: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/gdp-data-indian-economic-recovery-7704719/ Rajeswari Sengupta writes: There are serious problems with India’s GDP data. Any analysis of recovery or growth forecast based on this data must
Crypto platforms lack clarity on tax provisions: Industry – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/crypto-platforms-lack-clarity-on-tax-provisions-industry/articleshow/88677521.cms SynopsisAfter the Goods and Services Department, which slapped a ₹40 crore GST demand on crypto exchange WazirX last month, the Directorate General of
The limits of MSP | Business Standard Editorials
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/the-limits-of-msp-122010401570_1.html Farm sector needs intervention at multiple levels The year-long farm protests ended last month after the government got the three contentious farm laws