In an interview with BW Businessworld, Zorawar Kalra of Massive Restaurants speaks about how his father, Jiggs Kalra, inspired him throughout his journey and requests the government to restore input tax credit for GST in the restaurant industry What are your expectations from this budget, considering it’s an interim budget with elections around the corner? […]
With the grand Ram Temple set to be inaugurated on 22 January 2024, the entire country is echoing the spirit of enthusiasm and looking forward to the celebrations. Lakhs of devotees are expected to participate in the Pran Pratishtha ceremony and Kirana owners see this as a great opportunity to enhance their sales, according to […]
The Indian government has imposed a 50 per cent export duty on molasses and extended lower import duties on edible oils for another year. Aimed at bolstering domestic ethanol production and ensuring edible oil affordability. This high export tax will apply to molasses, a crucial component in the production of ethanol. According to a notification […]
Apart from constant issues such as delayed payments and debt on the domestic front, complex challenges in banking and trade regulations are hampering Indian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) participation in exports, according to a report by India SME Forum. The report which talks about navigating global markets and the potential Of USD 300 […]
India’s trade performance in December witnessed a nuanced pattern, with the overall exports, encompassing both merchandise and services, declining to USD 66.33 billion compared to USD 69.29 billion in December 2022, as per data released by the Commerce Ministry. However, a closer look at the sector-wise breakdown reveals divergent trends. Merchandise exports in December demonstrated […]
Wholesale inflation in India, based on the Wholesale Price Index, remained in positive territory for the second month after remaining in the negative zone for the seventh straight month until October. Data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Monday afternoon showed India’s wholesale inflation in December stood at 0.73 per cent, against […]
The government will judge the current import control system for specific IT hardware goods like laptops and tablets after assessing the import data it is monitoring after September, the news agency PTI reported. In October of last year, India implemented an import management system that requires importers of certain items to get government authorisation. The […]
To address challenges and enhance the country’s export performance, the Centre, state governments, and industry representatives are set to convene on 16 January for a crucial meeting chaired by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. The meeting, organised by the Board of Trade (BoT), will focus on pressing issues, including challenges related to rupee payments, […]
Data released on Friday unveils a challenging economic scenario for India as the year concluded, with a simultaneous slowdown in industrial output and a notable spike in inflation. The statistics, revealed by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, indicate that industrial output growth plummeted to an eight-month low of 2.4 per cent in November. […]
As the much-anticipated consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya approaches on January 22, bullion experts predict a significant surge in gold prices fueled by heightened demand in the market. The temple’s grandeur is expected to elevate the positive sentiments around gold, especially in North India, with its predominantly Hindu population. The ceremonial doors […]
