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Surabhi

Surabhi

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Economy Editor at Business Today. A journalist for nearly two decades, I write on government policy and economy on a wide array of issues ranging from taxation and economic affairs, commerce and industry, statistics and labour markets. A large part of the focus of my reporting is on breaking down complex government policies and jargon into simple concepts that everyone can understand. How these policies, whether they are tax cuts or hikes, changes in PF formalities or interest rate announcements by the RBI, impact ...

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Informal sector enterprises have been slowly recovering from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown which led to closure of many small businesses and left a large number of workers without jobs.

ASUSE 2025: Number of unincorporated sector firms up 8% in 2025

by Surabhi |Mar 24, 2026

Gross value added and number of workers employed also rises in 2025 from 2023-24

There have been calls for reforms of the WTO, which is also a key agenda of the upcoming MC14, with a plenary session on March 26 to discuss issues around reforms and dispute settlement.

BT Explainer: Why the WTO is facing a moment of reckoning amidst calls for reform

by Surabhi |Mar 24, 2026

The global trade body’s role is under scrutiny as multilateralism comes under pressure. The US has circulated a second report calling for reforms of the WTO

The Bill was tabled in Lok Sabha on Monday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill to improve ease of doing business, greater transparency on ops of companies

by Surabhi |Mar 23, 2026

Tabled in Lok Sabha on Monday, referred to Joint Parliamentary Committee.

Rupee depreciation accelerates: MoS Finance links fall to crude prices, trade gap

Why the rupee is falling faster now: MoS Finance flags crude surge, trade deficit as key drivers

by Surabhi |Mar 23, 2026

In CY25, RBI net sold $51,714 million as part of its exchange market interventions, the rupee depreciated to 92 against the USD from 90 in 60 working days

The WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) will take place from March 26 to 29 at Yaoundé, Cameroon

MC14: India to continue focus on food security, fisheries at WTO ministerial conference

by Surabhi |Mar 23, 2026

To be held from March 26-29 in Cameroon, agenda includes update on dispute settlement reform, Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement, the E-commerce Work Programme

These rules will come into effect from April 1.

Simplified income tax law to be effective from April 1: 50% HRA to go beyond 4 metros, what all will you get

by Surabhi |Mar 20, 2026

New Income Tax Act to be effective from April 1 introduces concept of tax year, enhanced perquisite limits. It will also include EVs in perquisite valuation

The consensus remains that despite the current turbulence, the bank continues to function smoothly with strong financials, which was also underlined by the RBI in a statement on March 19.

HDFC Bank part-time chair Atanu Chakrabotry's abrupt exit turns the spotlight on Sashidhar Jagdishan, Keki Mistry, other key execs

by Nachiket Kelkar |Mar 20, 2026

Near-term transition, appointment of new chairman being monitored by investors and shareholders, bank remains financially strong

In Dire Straits

How the War in West Asia is affecting the Indian economy

by Surabhi |Mar 19, 2026

The West Asia conflict has disrupted oil and gas supplies and brought the rupee under more pressure. A prolonged war could have wider economic ramifications.

For the report, the authors used the monthly CPI inflation data for 355 items (food and non-food) from May 2025 to January 2026.

Price adjustment under GST 2.0 varied across commodities, says new report

by Surabhi |Mar 18, 2026

Study by NIPFP shows consumer durables, motor vehicles saw a decline in CPI values under GST 2.0, most food items, household, and personal care products recorded increases.

A New Dawn: Income Tax Revamp

What the new and simpler Income Tax Act means for individual taxpayers

by Surabhi |Mar 18, 2026

The simpler Income Tax Act comes into effect this April, bringing in new forms and rules. here is what it means for individual taxpayers.