Tag: economy
Farmers' Protest May Impact Economic Recovery: CII
The disruptions in supply chains caused by the current agitation by farmers in many parts of India will have a bearing on the economy over the coming days and may impinge upon the ongoing recovery from the economic contraction due to COVID, industry body CII said on Monday.....
Congress Seeks Cash Transfers, Reduced GST In Budget
Ahead of the Budget Session, the Congress on Thursday demanded that the government initiate cash transfers and reduce taxes. ....
US Economy Suffers Worst Contraction In 74 Years
The US economy contracted 3.5 per cent in 2020 amid the raging Covid-19 pandemic, the worst annual decline of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) since 1946, according to data released by the Commerce Department. ....
No Rise In Retail Petrol/diesel Prices Despite New Cess In Budget
The government on Monday imposed agriculture and infrastructure development cess at the rate of Rs 2.5 per litre on petrol and Rs 4 per litre on diesel to mobilise additional resources required for massive investment required in these two key segments of the economy that hold the key to bringing back the country on the path of growth. ....
No New Tax For The Rich, FPIs Lead To 2,300-point Sensex Salute For Budget
The stock markets have saluted the Union Budget with a massive gain of 2,300 points as the fears of a Covid cess or increase in capital gains tax did not materialise while withholding tax for FPIs found no mention. ....
Amul Chief Says New Farm Laws Are Good, Only Doubts Need To Be Put To Rest
Communication, flexibility and adequate tweaking of the law to ensure that the big corporates do not reap the benefits and monopolise the situation are the need of the hour to end the impasse over the three farm laws, R.S, Sodhi, Managing Director of Amul said, adding that farm reforms are critical for the economy. ....
Extortion To Cover Up Economic Mismanagement: Sonia Gandhi To PM On Fuel Hike
Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi on Sunday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to blame previous governments for rising prices but find a "solution" as she termed the fuel price hike a "brazen act of profiteering" and "extortion" to cover up economic mismanagement. ....
Cyber Security Key To Achieve PM Modi's Dream Of USD 5 Trillion-dollar Economy: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that to achieve Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dream of India becoming a five-trillion-dollar economy, cyber security was very important. ....
Chinese Currency Declining Rapidly As Economy Falters
The Chinese currency is declining rapidly as the world's second largest economy falters under the weight of Covid restrictions, CNN reported. ....
Life Becomes Miserable In Pakistan As Inflation At 13-year High
Around a hundred essential items, ranging from flour to fuel and from housing to health care, have collectively become 21.3 per cent expensive for Pakistanis in one year, according to CPI data compiled and released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.....
