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The Economic Times India Budget: GTRI calls for simplified customs duty structure in Union Budget 2025
The Global Trade Research Initiative suggests the government simplify the customs duty structure in the upcoming Budget. They recommend reducing slabs to five, taxing raw materials lower than finished goods, and aligning tariffs with national goals. The reforms aim to reduce import bills, boost manufacturing, and promote exports.
The Economic Times Foreign capital inflows return in Dec, RBI's easing cycle likely to begin in Feb
The conditions are turning favourable for rate cuts in India and the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) easing cycle is likely to begin from February, according to a report on Monday.
The Economic Times India will face over USD 14.6 bn in additional duties, if US imposes 20 per cent tariff: BCG Report
Nishant Gupta, Managing Director and Partner at BCG India, highlighted India's growing appeal as a global manufacturing hub, stating, "India is poised to redefine its role in global trade, with a projected annual growth rate of 6.4 per cent in both GDP and trade over the next decade."
The Economic Times Digital platforms lay groundwork to cash in on Maha Kumbh
Ahead of the Maha Kumbh, travel and hospitality firms have reported an increase in bookings for Prayagraj from those who want to attend the festival physically. However, online spiritual and devotional platforms are also expecting a surge in traffic coming from devotees wanting to be a part of the Maha Kumbh virtually.
The Economic Times India Budget: Can the Budget provide a delta to the China plus one effort?
Union Budget 2025: The China plus one strategy involves leveraging opportunities beyond China for global supply chains. To succeed, India needs to focus on enhancing final and intermediate exports with supportive government policies, particularly for MSMEs. Challenges include global competition, shifting US import policies, and post-pandemic self-reliant trends among nations.
The Economic Times From smartphones to laptops: India powers ahead in electronics manufacturing
Syrma SGS has partnered with Micro-Star International (MSI), a leading Taiwanese technology company, to manufacture high-quality laptops in India, catering to both domestic and global markets.
The Economic Times WeWork India raises Rs 500 cr via rights issue to cut debt, drive growth
WeWork India has raised Rs 500 crore through a rights issue to reduce debt and support growth. Major shareholders Embassy Group and WeWork Global have invested, aiming to make the company debt-free. WeWork India has expanded to 8 cities with 63 operational centers since its 2016 inception.
The Economic Times Govt expenditure on big infra projects to drive growth in 2025-26: Report
The Centre's capital expenditure in big-ticket infrastructure projects such as highways, railways and power development and investments in critical sectors such as defence are expected to propel India's economic growth in the financial year 2025- 2026 and beyond, according to a report by financial services firm Prabhudas Lilladher (PL).
The Economic Times KPMG India Appoints Sunil Badala as Head of Tax
With a tenure spanning over 27 years at KPMG, Badala succeeds Rajeev Dimri who led the office for five years.
The Economic Times What the real estate sector is expecting from Union Budget 2025
India Budget 2025: The Indian real estate sector's growth is driven by GCC influx, stable residential demand, and supportive interim budget policies. Key expectations include tax reforms, input tax credits, affordable housing definition revision, and incentives for alternative sectors, sustainable development, and infrastructure to boost the market.
The Economic Times Indian fintech sector 3rd largest globally-funded ecosystem, raises $1.9 bn in 2024
The Indian fintech sector raised $1.9 billion in 2024, keeping its position as one of the top three globally-funded fintech ecosystems last year, behind the US and the UK, a report showed on Monday.
The Economic Times In the rough: India’s Gem and Jewellery industry loses shine, pins hope on budget
Industry experts seek initiatives that can uplift the sector, elevate exports and position India as a global trading hub for diamonds and coloured gemstones.
The Economic Times India's inflation likely to stabilize around 4.3-4.7 pc in FY26: Report
Inflation in the country is likely to stabilize at an average of 4.3-4.7 per cent in the financial year 2025-26 (FY26), according to a report by PL Capital.
The Economic Times Budget 2025: Plan afoot to decarbonise power, steel
India is developing a national CCUS mission to decarbonize sectors like thermal power and cement. The mission, expected to be announced in the February budget, aims to halve carbon emissions by 2050 and achieve net-zero by 2070, with incentives for CCUS technology and lower emissions.
The Economic Times Bumper Apple crop! India’s iPhone exports pass Rs 1 lk cr
Apple has reached over ₹1 lakh crore in iPhone exports from India in 2024. Exports hit a record $12.8 billion, up 42% from the previous year. Local value addition increased to 15-20%, and domestic production surged nearly 46%. Apple secured $9 billion in exports in 2023, benefiting from the PLI scheme for smartphones.