Investments in country rose by 65?tween 2014-15 and 2022-23

New Delhi (IANS) Investments in the country have risen by 65 per cent between 2014-15 and 2022-23, from Rs 32,78,096 crore to Rs 54, 34,691 crore.

The government and private sector together invest in the economy, which is indicated by Gross…

Centre defers import curbs on laptops, PCs till Nov 1

New Delhi (IANS) The Central government has deferred its decision to restrict the import of certain category of laptops and computers until November 1, allowing companies three-months time to import these devices.

In a notification, issued…

With a hawkish undertone, RBI-MPC may continue to retain the repo rate: Experts

Chennai (IANS) With food inflation being their major food for thought this time around, the members of Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) may not tinker with the repo rate at their upcoming meeting but the pause would be…

Bulk drug imports from China to stay at alarming 65%

New Delhi (IANS) The contribution of bulk drug imports from China has increased in terms of value and volume from 64 per cent and 62 dper centuring FY14 to 71 per cent and 75 per cent during FY23, respectively, CareEdge Ratings said.

In terms…

Cabinet clears telecom bill, likely to be introduced in Parliament next week

New Delhi (IANS) The Union Cabinet is learnt to have cleared the Telecommunication Bill during its meeting which took place on Friday, sources aware of the developments said.

With the cabinet having cleared the proposed legislation, it is likely…

SC dismisses OPPO’s challenge to HC order directing it to pay 23% of India sales to Nokia

New Delhi (IANS) In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court on Friday dismissed Chinese smartphone brand OPPO’s plea against a Delhi High Court order which directed the company to deposit 23 per cent of the amount generated from its sales in the country…

Government likely to come out with draft e-commerce policy soon

New Delhi (IANS) The government is likely to come out with the draft of the much awaited e-commerce policy soon.

The prospects of the policy being unveiled soon looked brighter as Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday held final round…

Rupee under pressure as stock markets selloff

New Delhi (IANS) Rupee weakness continued further below 82.75 down by another 18 paisa as dollar index rising above 102.50 kept added pressure on rupee fall as risky assets showed sell off, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst at LKP Securities.

India, Canada likely to sign FTA soon

Toronto (IANS) India and Canada are likely to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) soon.

Although the two countries have held multiple rounds of talks for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) since 2010, the prospects brightened…

Excess IT spend is likely reversing leading to demand weakness

New Delhi (IANS) Aggregate incremental revenues (QoQ) of top-5 IT Services players declined in 1QFY24 by USD 68mn, a first since 1QFY20, a report by JM Financial Institutional Securities said.

Adjusting for higher working days (+3% QoQ), the…