https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/msme-helpdesk-will-ensure-sustainability-of-new-ventures-in-kochi-minister-rajeev/article67215802.ece The ‘MSME Helpdesk’ provides expert assistance on various aspects, including taxation, loans, and fostering entrepreneurship Minister for Industries P. Rajeev speaks at the State-level inauguration
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Private balance sheets are better in few major economies, while governments are on a weak wicket. India an exception
The aftermath of excessive money printing during the Covid era is causing high government debt and interest rates. The collateral damage needs to be monitored
Ashwin Mahesh. Social technologist and entrepreneur, founder of Mapunity and co-founder, Lithium, wakes up with hope for the city and society, goes to bed with a sigh, repeats cycle  @ashwinmahesh
Immediately after the state Assembly elections, the new Congress government moved to implement the party’s pre-poll promises. Free power to most homes, monthly payments to
Does Brics exist only because a good acronym cannot be allowed to die?
https://www.business-standard.com/opinion/columns/does-brics-exist-only-because-a-good-acronym-cannot-be-allowed-to-die-123081800644_1.html There is nothing like a good acronym to give currency to a dodgy idea, and so it has been with Brics. Coined by economists
Indian PC market declined for fourth consecutive quarter, shows IDC data
https://www.business-standard.com/industry/news/india-s-traditional-pc-market-shipment-decline-15-3-shows-idc-data-123081700587_1.html excerpts Market share HP led the market with a share of 31.1 per cent in Q2CY23 and a strong growth in both the consumer
Rupee ends at record closing low as US Treasury yields hit 15-year high
https://www.business-standard.com/finance/news/rupee-falls-to-near-10-month-intraday-low-in-early-trade-appreciates-later-123081700226_1.html excerpts The rupee hit an all-time closing low and the yield on the benchmark 10-year Indian government bond rose to a four-month high on
From HDFC Bank to Bharti Airtel: Top ten holdings of various mutual funds
https://www.business-standard.com/finance/personal-finance/from-hdfc-bank-to-bharti-airtel-top-ten-holdings-of-various-mutual-funds-123081500106_1.html 1x ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Infosys, SBI, Bharti Airtel, NTPC, Larsen and Toubro, Reliance Industries are among the hot favourites of the most popular
Protectionist backsliding: Don’t forget that India’s licence raj started with good intentions but soon paved the road to economic hell
https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/protectionist-backsliding-dont-forget-that-indias-licence-raj-started-with-good-intentions-but-soon-paved-the-road-to-economic-hell/3210617/ Just four years after India’s independence, Gulzarilal Nanda, then minister for planning, had declared in Parliament that “there should be absolutely no apprehension that
Goods exports fall 16% in July, imports shrink 17%
https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/goods-exports-fall-16-in-july-imports-shrink-17/3210666/ India’s merchandise exports declined for the sixth straight month in July with outbound shipments down 15.9% on year $ 32.25 billion. The decline in
India raises windfall gain tax on diesel and jet fuel
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/commodities/india-raises-windfall-gain-tax-on-diesel-and-jet-fuel/article67195539.ece According to a notification issued by the Ministry, Special Additional Tax Duty (SAED), better known as windfall gain tax, on domestically produced crude petroleum
India-Australia trade pact utilisation at average 90% in first six months
https://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/india-australia-trade-pact-sees-90-utilisation-rate-in-first-six-months-123081300397_1.html excerpts The utilisation rate of the India-Australia trade pact is estimated at an average of 90 per cent during the first six-months since implementation
Rising competition, valuations of paint majors on palette of worry
https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/rising-competition-valuations-of-paint-majors-on-street-s-palette-of-worry-123081300321_1.html Excerpts In terms of profitability, all paint companies experienced an expansion in margins, attributed to lower raw material costs and an improved product mix.
Mcap of 7 of top 10 firms falls by Rs 74,603 cr, HDFC Bank biggest laggard
https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/mcap-of-7-of-top-10-firms-falls-by-rs-74-603-cr-hdfc-bank-biggest-laggard-123081300131_1.html ICICI Bank, Hindustan Unilever, Infosys and ITC saw erosion in their market valuation while Reliance Industries, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and State Bank of
Rising pace of exports led to ban on export of white rice, says Centre
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/rising-pace-of-exports-led-to-ban-on-export-of-white-rice-says-centre/article67175966.ece Explaining the reasons behind the ban on the export of non-Basmati white (raw) rice from July 20, the Centre has said the export of
Give local production plan, Govt tells IT firms seeking deferral of import licensing regime
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/centre-asks-it-hardware-firms-to-ramp-up-local-production-in-lieu-of-pushing-back-import-licence-deadline/article67176670.ece The Centre has countered the IT hardware industry’s request seeking a 9–12 month deferral of the new import licensing norms by asking players to submit a
Indian IT to become more attractive after data law: Ashwini Vaishnaw
https://www.business-standard.com/economy/interviews/indian-it-to-become-more-attractive-after-data-bill-ashwini-vaishnaw-123081100886_1.html The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, recently cleared the test of parliamentary approval. Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union minister for communications, electronics and information technology,
