Economy
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1.6KGovernment of India seeks hefty dividends from reluctant state firms as its revenues falter
India is demanding billions of rupees in dividends from 12 reluctant state companies to make up for an expected tax revenue shortfall...
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1.9KGovt seized of local industry’s problems, says Mehbooba, appreciates Kashmir Inc. for braving tough situations
Says would do whatever is required for growth of local businesses. Industry leaders hail Govt for extending industry benefits to tourism, allied...
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1.9KWe expect cut in GST on carpet industry: CEPC Chairman
‘Carpet industry needs Govt intervention’ Srinagar: The carpet traders are expecting slashing down of Good and Services Tax (GST) as the GST...
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3.1KGold demand seen falling to lowest in 8 years in 2017: World Gold Council
Strict regulations and changing tax regime in India has led to a decline in overall demand for gold globally. India’s gold consumption...
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1.9KStone-pelting in Kashmir and flesh trade in India has taken a hit because of demonetisation, says Ravi Shankar Prasad
Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday stressed that incidents of stone-pelting have come down in Kashmir and flesh trade across India...
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2.1KParadise Papers Leak: Firms linked to tax havens, Amitabh Bachchan, Jayant Sinha, Jindal, among 714 Indians
The Paradise Papers is the fourth collaborative investigation into offshore and banking assets done by The Indian Express with the ICIJ. Among...
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3.2KCouncil to consider slashing GST on common use goods
The all-powerful GST Council may consider lowering tax rates on a host of goods such as handmade furniture, plastic products and daily...
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3.0KClimate change in Indo-Pak Himalayas ripe not just for conflict but also for devastation: US Senator
Referring to a study, he said even an optimistic scenario on climate change would cut the Himalayan glacier mass more than a...
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5.5KFarmers feel the heat as fodder turns scarce, resulting in distress sale of cattle
JK short of 57.5 lac litres milk, 1.5 lac kgs mutton per day Srinagar: With the government failing to frame a comprehensive...
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1.9KJob creation at its lowest as India ranks 100 out of 190 countries on ‘ease of doing business’ list
Modi Government has set target of breaking into the top 50. Rank improvement can be attached to lesser regulation for registering and...
