Economy

A large number of taxpayers would benefit from the double the exemption threshold limit for registration under GST from Rs.20 lakh to Rs.40 lakh, believes the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has welcomed the proactive measures taken by the GST Council in its 32nd meeting held on 10th January 2019.

India and Iran are set to expand their economic relations at a fast pace with a proposal to set up a joint chamber of commerce between the two countries following on to the investment in Chabahar port and approval for...

The government’s initiatives and reforms have helped India achieve 11th rank in the Global FDI confidence index 2018, said Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, while citing a USB report projecting US$75 billion a year FDI inflow over the next five...

India's major ports have recorded a growth of 3.77% and together handled 518.6 million tonnes of cargo during the period April to December 2018 as against 499.7 million tonnes handled during the corresponding period of previous year.

After much anticipation, the GST Council has failed to deliver a final verdict on GST applicable on real estate - but how much would it really have mattered?

A goal has been set for Container Corporation of India Ltd (CONCOR) to operate 100 terminals next year, adding 19 more, according to Railway Minister Piyush Goyal.

The Cabinet has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Maritime issues between India and Denmark, which will also boost shipbuilding capacity and bilateral trade.

India and Japan have agreed on a US$75 billion mutual economic cooperation and special strategic and global partnership which would also open foreign capital access to Indian companies.

Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu wants banks to encourage credit flow to export sector, especially micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).