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Sangeetha G is Assistant Editor with Deccan Chronicle and has worked for over 20 years in visual media, news agencies and newspapers. She writes about economy, business and finance-related topics
    As Trump starts trade war, India lowers tariffs to facilitate US exportsCurrent Affairs
    As Trump starts trade war, India lowers tariffs to facilitate US...

    India lowered the duty on fish hydrolysate for the manufacture of aquatic feed from 15 per cent to 5 per cent, a move...

    2 Feb 2025 5:04 PM IST

    Interest payments up 11 pc to 25.6 pc of total expenditureCurrent Affairs
    Interest payments up 11 pc to 25.6 pc of total expenditure

    The Budget finds that the interest payments are estimated to be Rs 13.15 lakh crore, having gone up from Rs 11.85 lakh...

    2 Feb 2025 4:55 PM IST

    Customs Duty to Promote Lithium-Ion Battery, Electronics ProductionTamil Nadu
    Customs Duty to Promote Lithium-Ion Battery, Electronics Production

    Finance Minister announced that seven tariff rates were removed, leaving only eight rates.

    1 Feb 2025 8:26 PM IST

    Budget 2025: Govt mulls Export Promotion MissionEconomy
    Budget 2025: Govt mulls Export Promotion Mission

    Budget 2025 to launch Export Promotion Mission, Bharat Trade Net, and revamp Bilateral Investment Treaty

    1 Feb 2025 7:22 PM IST

    Budget 2025: High-level committee to review laws affecting businessesEconomy
    Budget 2025: High-level committee to review laws affecting businesses

    Budget 2025 to form committee for reviewing non-financial sector regulations and decriminalise 100+ provisions

    1 Feb 2025 7:18 PM IST

    Budget 2025: MSME classification revision to increase investment, FoF for startupsEconomy
    Budget 2025: MSME classification revision to increase investment, FoF...

    Union Budget 2025 enhances MSME limits, introduces Rs 10,000 crore startup fund, and proposes DeepTech Fund for AI

    1 Feb 2025 7:09 PM IST

    Budget sticks to glide path with 4.4 pc fiscal deficitEconomy
    Budget sticks to glide path with 4.4 pc fiscal deficit

    Union Budget 2025 projects 4.4% fiscal deficit for FY26, with Rs 11.21 lakh crore allocated for capital expenditure

    1 Feb 2025 7:02 PM IST

    Indias net direct tax collection surged over 19 per cent to Rs 14.71 lakh crore till January 11, reaching about 81 per cent of the full-year target.(Representational Image)Economy
    Despite hike in exemption limit, income tax receipts to go up by 13 p

    Govt estimates 13.4% rise in tax receipts despite raising exemptions, with direct tax share hitting 60% in FY26

    1 Feb 2025 6:42 PM IST

    Disparity Between Corporate Profits and Wages Bad for Economic GrowthTamil Nadu
    Disparity Between Corporate Profits and Wages Bad for Economic Growth

    Economic Survey calls for revision of wages

    31 Jan 2025 8:19 PM IST

    Inflation probably exceeded the RBI medium-term target of 4 per cent in October for the first time in 15 months.Economy
    Economic Survey Flags Food Inflation Risks

    Economic Survey warns of food inflation risks & urges investment in climate-resilient crops & better supply chains

    31 Jan 2025 6:50 PM IST

    The government had to balance the socio-economic growth agenda, digital connectivity, enlarging the tax base and easing the process of doing business in India.Economy
    Deregulate to drive industrial and economic growth

    The Economic Survey urges deregulation, reforms & skilling to boost industrial growth & enhance India's competitiveness

    31 Jan 2025 6:42 PM IST

    To tackle AI advancement, invest in skilling: Economic surveyEconomy
    To tackle AI advancement, invest in skilling: Economic survey

    AI poses opportunities & challenges for jobs. The Economic Survey urges investment in education & workforce skilling

    31 Jan 2025 6:38 PM IST

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