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The Economic Times India's exports to cross USD 800 bn this fiscal: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that despite global economic uncertainties, India's exports of goods and services are anticipated to surpass USD 800 billion this fiscal, setting a new record. The previous fiscal year saw exports at USD 778 billion. India's export basket is large, and services exports are growing rapidly, indicating a resilient economic performance amidst global challenges.

The Economic Times Refinancing on agenda, Reliance raises dual currency loan of $3 billion

Bloomberg data show that RIL has repayments worth about $2.9 billion, including interest payments, due in 2025.

The Economic Times India eyes stronger US ties under Trump 2.0 as ‘abuser’ tag triggers tariff tensions

India US trade: India aims to enhance economic ties with the U.S. amid renewed trade tensions, as Trade Minister Piyush Goyal comments on engaging with the Trump administration. Trump has criticised India's tariffs, warning of reciprocal measures. This holds both challenges and opportunities, especially if Trump increases tariffs on Chinese imports.

The Economic Times NFRA inspection report slams MSKA & Associates for audit quality lapses, firm vows to improve

NFRA has raised concerns over MSKA & Associates’ audit practices, highlighting deficiencies in governance and procedures, while the firm pledges immediate corrective actions to address the issues and provided clarifications on a few selected areas.

The Economic Times MeitY releases draft rules for DPDP Act; seeks comments from stakeholders

The government has released the draft executive rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act and is seeking stakeholder comments by February 18. The rules require data fiduciaries to obtain verifiable parental consent before processing children's personal data and conduct annual Data Protection Impact Assessments.

The Economic Times Govt amends FTP to make stakeholder consultation mandatory for inclusive decision-making process

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) mandates stakeholder consultations for drafting Foreign Trade Policy to ensure inclusive participation. Amendments reflect the commitment to ease of doing business, but the government reserves final decision-making power to handle conflicting opinions.

The Economic Times Zepto plans IPO filing by March-April; Singapore nod in for moving domicile

Zepto is preparing to file for an IPO by March-April 2025 and has received approval to move its holding entity from Singapore to India. The company is also finalising independent directors and deliberating on IPO size and bankers. It aims to become the first independent quick commerce firm to go public amid scrutiny over local FDI compliance.

The Economic Times US cases against Adanis to be heard by a single judge

Civil and criminal cases against Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani, and others have been assigned to a single judge in the US court over allegations of bribery and securities fraud. The cases will be heard separately. Adani Green Energy previously denied violations of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

The Economic Times Budget 2025: ICAI seeks special tax regime for firms, simplifies charitable trust taxation, and reduced compliance burden in Income-Tax overhaul

Ahead of Budget 2025, the ICAI has submitted crucial proposals to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, suggesting a special tax regime for firms, simplified charitable trust taxation, and reduced litigation and compliance burdens.

The Economic Times Driving Profitable Growth in Challenging Times: A CFO's Perspective

Pawan Agrawal, CFO of Marico Limited, explores the evolving role of CFOs in today's dynamic business landscape, highlighting how financial leadership drives innovation, resilience, and organizational transformation.

The Economic Times India's NSE leads China with most number of IPOs in Asia, beats US in capital raised

NSE witnessed the highest number of IPOs in Asia in 2024, with 268 IPOs raising over Rs 1.6 lakh crore. This surpasses other major exchanges like Japan, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. NSE also facilitated the highest equity capital raised globally through IPOs in 2024.

The Economic Times DFS Secretary launches revamped 'BAANKNET' portal for e-auction of properties as one-stop destination

Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju launches revamped 'Baanknet' portal for e-auctions. The platform consolidates assets from PSBs, simplifying property discovery for buyers and investors. It features enhanced user experiences, integrated payment systems, and training for effective use, aiding PSB recovery and economic improvement.

The Economic Times New RBI rule: Getting multiple personal loans set to get tougher

Retail borrowers will be less likely to over-leverage loans in the new year. Lenders must now update credit bureau records every 15 days instead of one month. This allows lenders to better assess borrower risk and prevent multiple loans. Sharper and more reliable data improves decision-making and fosters a healthier lending ecosystem.

The Economic Times GDP growth in Q3FY25 at 5.5-5.7%, short of RBI’s 6.3% forecast: Motilal Oswal

Motilal Oswal's report highlights divergent economic indicators for India in late 2024, with modest real GDP growth, strong industrial sector performance, and declining fiscal spending. Weaker consumption and external trade contributed to an uneven growth trajectory, while investment and certain credit measures showed resilience.

The Economic Times RBI may reduce policy rates by 50 basis points in the first half of 2025: Jefferies

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to cut policy rates by 50 basis points (bps) in the first half of 2025, says a report by Jefferies.

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