India economy down by 23.9% in the April-June quarter 

India economy down by 23.9% in the April-June quarter 

New Delhi: The Indian economy seems to have taken a major hit due to the lockdown, imposed for control of the Coronavirus pandemic. The Indian GDP has declined by 23.9% in the April-June quarter. This is the biggest slide in the history of Indian economy. The economists and analysts have warned that the decline will continue for the next two quarters too, and therefore […]

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Indian retaliation on the economic level will cost very dearly to China, American columnist Gordon Chang

Indian retaliation on the economic level will cost very dearly to China, American columnist Gordon Chang

Washington: – US writer Gordon Chang claimed ‘Chinese President Xi Jinping is receiving severe jolts from around the world, because of the Coronavirus pandemic. The Chinese economy is under threat because of this and President Jinping fears the loss of power. Therefore, President Jinping has started conflicts on multiple fronts like India, the United States, […]

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Europe draws out a recovery plan of 750 billion Euros to tide over Coronavirus crisis

Europe draws out a recovery plan of 750 billion Euros to tide over Coronavirus crisis

Brussels: – Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, while announcing a recovery plan of 750 billion Euros for Europe, to tide over the crisis created due to the Coronavirus pandemic, said that this is a decisive moment for Europe. This announcement by the European Commission is the biggest ever economic package in […]

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Foreign investment limit set to 74% for the defence sector: Ordnance factories to be corporatised

Foreign investment limit set to 74% for the defence sector: Ordnance factories to be corporatised

New Delhi: The Union government has taken a major decision of increasing the cap on foreign investment, in the defence equipment manufacturing sector, from 49% to 74%. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced an economic package of ₹20 trillion to provide an impetus to the country’s economy. While revealing the details of the package, Finance […]

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Union Finance Minister announces additional benefits for the agricultural sector

Union Finance Minister announces additional benefits for the agricultural sector

New Delhi: On Friday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman declared additional benefits for the joint ventures of farmers and agriculture businesses. The Finance Minister also shared information regarding the new plans to be implemented for businesses such as fishery and pisciculture. Besides, vaccination programmes will be held for 53 crore cattle too. Most importantly, the Finance […]

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TDS reduced by 25%, period for filing tax returns extended- announces Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman

TDS reduced by 25%, period for filing tax returns extended- announces Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has reduced the TDS by 25% on non-salaried payment. Furthermore, the due of filing tax returns has been extended until November. On Wednesday, the Finance Minister made this announcement while giving information about some portion of the total package worth 20 lakh crores. This decision regarding TDS and TCS […]

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Government announces significant package for MSME sector, loan assistance of ₹3 lakh crores

Government announces significant package for MSME sector, loan assistance of ₹3 lakh crores

New Delhi: The details of the economic package of ₹ 20 lakh crores, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, were given by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday. The Prime Minister had said that the cottage, home, micro, small and medium industries, employing millions of people, are the firm foundation of the ‘Self-reliant India Campaign’. […]

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