Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated on Thursday that the government intends to convert India into a developed country by 2047. During the interim Budget 2024-25 presentation, she stated that minimum support prices for ‘Annadata’ (farmers) had been raised frequently and properly. Sitharaman emphasised the government’s commitment to social justice as an effective and necessary model, […]
Indian electronics players seek tax reductions and export opportunities to sustain the ‘Made in India’ momentum and compete with challenges posed by Chinese brands The spike in ‘Made in India’ items seen in the Indian sector last year, combined with the exit of numerous Chinese brands, has created opportunities for local players. However, competing directly […]
Zero-duty import of Gold by a large PSU company has come under the scanner, sources told BW. India levies a 14.35 per cent duty on the import of Gold Dores (unrefined gold) but some refiners like MMTC, a public sector entity and PAMP, a Switzerland company, were importing dores from least developed countries (LCDs) on […]
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is preparing to present her sixth consecutive budget on 1 February. The budget’s focus is expected to be on putting more money in the hands of the people, with probable tweaks to tax slabs or an increase in basic deductions as possible avenues for achieving this goal. Another recommendation is to increase finances for the […]
Zomato has obtained a licence from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for its subsidiary, Zomato Payments, allowing the company to function as an online payment aggregator. This milestone positions Zomato alongside industry leaders like Tata Pay and Razorpay, expanding its role in the burgeoning digital payment landscape. Zomato Payments was established to conduct business […]
In a bid to curb tax advantages exploited by jewellers, the government considers raising taxes on imported ‘Gold Findings’ used as connectors, following revelations of surging imports The government has moved to hike taxes on the imports of ‘gold findings’ after a report in BW Businessworld on 31 December 2023 revealed that its imports had […]
Retailers gear up for Budget 2024, seeking tax cuts, green push and digital boost. With the expected growth rate in mind, retailers are looking forward to specific measures in the Interim Budget 2024. They are expecting government support in terms of taxes and incentives to boost the sector’s growth. “Reducing gross and services tax (GST) […]
In a move aimed at further incentivising fresh investments in the manufacturing sector and promoting ease of compliance, the Indian government is reportedly considering extending the lower tax rate of 15 per cent for companies establishing new manufacturing units. As per reports, this extension is likely to be announced in the upcoming Interim Budget scheduled […]
The government should not reduce import charges on electronic components used in smartphone manufacture in the next Budget since the present tariff system has proven successful and altering it might affect local manufacturing, according to a GTRI report released on Monday. The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) stated that keeping existing rates will assist in […]
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 […]
