U.S. trade report flags challenges from ‘Make in India’ policy

The campaign epitomises the challenges facing bilateral trade ties, U.S. Congress told The U.S. tried to resolve “long-standing market access impediments affecting U.S. exporters” with India during 2020, says the 2021 President’s Trade Agenda and 2020 Annual Report — an annual report submitted by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to Congress. The report terms India’s … Read more

Better times await fixed-income seekers

With interest rates bottoming out and the economy picking up, opportunities for higher returns may open up The spotlight has been on stock markets since the Budget presentation and subsequent stock swings have given palpitations to the adventurous. But this Budget had some significant signals for fixed income investors too, which have flown under the … Read more

Retail inflation at 16-month low, factory output up 1%

Retail inflation slowed to a 16-month low in January on the back of cooling of some food items, while industrial output growth clawed back into positive territory in December, bringing some cheer for an economy battling a record slump due to the impact of the deadly pandemic. Data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) … Read more

Unease of doing business in India

Entrepreneurial intention cannot reach actualization in the absence of a proper industrial and business atmosphere. The society and policymakers have to ensure that the environment for investment is conducive in terms of (1) socio-cultural and political supports, labour and industrial laws; (2) ease of processing and no harassment in registration and certification; (3) helping attitude … Read more

DLF sells 90 independent floors for Rs 300 cr, plans more such projects

In Gurugram and plans to launch more such projects as demand for premium residential properties has revived in last few months. The company plans to launch independent floors in DLF Phase I-IV at Gurugram, New Gurugram and Panchkula among others. “Recently we launched 88 residences in form of premium independent floors (at a price point … Read more

Finance Commission to meet its economic advisory panel on September 4

The topic of the meeting is ‘Final discussion on GDP growth, tax buoyancy of the Centre and the States, GST compensation, revenue deficit grant and fiscal consolidation’ The 15th Finance Commission will hold a meeting with its economic advisory panel on Friday to discuss issues of GDP growth, GST compensation and fiscal consolidation. Chairman N.K. … Read more