Policy

The Profit Conclave brings together some of the country's most influential policy makers and industry leaders to unpack the implications of the newly-forged India-US trade framework.

The Smart Cities Mission project aims to improve the quality of life in 100 cities by providing efficient services, robust infrastructure, and sustainable solutions.According to the information shared by the ministry, among these 31 smart cities, the cities on which the maximum amount has been spent include Indore, Tripura, Surat, Varanasi, Bhopal and Rajkot.

The minister said the government will continue to work on setting up semiconductor manufacturing plants and target to produce chips as small as 2 nanometer node size.

Indias sale of treasuries followed a broader shift by some major economies out of the worlds biggest bond market as concerns rose around US exceptionalism.

RBI introduces compensation of up to Rs 25,000 for victims of small-value fraudulent digital transactions to boost trust in digital payments amid rising fraud.

The decision was largely anticipated, with 34 out of 39 economists polled by Bloomberg correctly predicting the hold.

CREDAI West Bengal president Sushil Mohta said the government's plan to modernise district towns was a positive step and would support balanced urban growth.

The structure of hiring in Indias IT sector is changing. As automation and new delivery models gain ground, companies are reassessing how many people they need — and what kind of skills matter most in the next phase of growth.

The Economic Survey had said age-based access to online platforms should be considered while also cutting down online teaching to avoid digital addiction.

The Economic Survey last week said that the next wave of GST reforms could focus on reimagining the e-way bill system as a facilitator of smooth logistics rather than only as a tool for enforcement and control.

Bharat Taxi prioritises social security for drivers also called as 'Sarathis' through health insurance, accident insurance, retirement savings, and a dedicated driver support system. Support centres are being operated at seven key locations in Delhi.

Economists see RBI keeping the repo rate unchanged as inflation rises from recent lows, growth holds up and the impact of earlier easing continues to filter through the economy.

The government will conduct caste enumeration in the second phase of Census 2027, with questions finalised before Population Enumeration begins.

RBI reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points in the December monetary policy review.

BMRCL has approved a 5% metro fare hike pending Karnataka government approval, aligning with the Fare Fixation Committee's annual adjustment recommendations.

India's budget offers a five-year tax exemption on foreign income for non-resident professionals in approved schemes, aiming to attract global talent in electronics and semiconductors.

As the post gained traction, many people agreed with Kacholia’s sentiment, noting that the market may have gotten its final “trigger”.

The exemption is subject to four conditions, according to the sources. The development came after the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in the Budget speech on Sunday, announced a tax holiday for foreign companies that provide global cloud services using data centres located in India.

Sources said India's oil imports from Russia have been on the decline since the US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil came into effect.

The highlights of the new changes include allowing enhanced general free allowance; transfer of residence benefits; special allowances for jewellery; new provisions for temporary import/re-import; duty-free import of one laptop (for passengers above 18 years) and pets; and enhanced passenger facilitation.