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 o...

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Bilateral investment treaties are reciprocal agreements between two countries that set rules for private foreign direct investment into each other’s territories.

Cabinet set to clear revamped Bilateral Investment Treaty as India woos foreign capital

by Surabhi |Sep 25, 2026

New framework likely to retain provisions on taxation and exhaustion of local remedies; negotiations underway with four to five countries

Bank unions have been demanding a five-day work week

Five-day banking week never up for negotiation, say govt sources

by Surabhi |Sep 25, 2026

Banks set to go on a three day strike, finance ministry has agreed to key demand of keeping PLI in abeyance.

GST at the rate of 18% is levied on MDR charges but merchants can adjust it as input tax credit

GST Council to take up proposal of MDR on UPI

by Surabhi |Sep 24, 2026

Sources underline MDR is not a tax or cess levied by govt, to be used by payment ecosystem

Launched in 2017 as an annual survey, the PLFS now provides quarterly and monthly data on India’s job market.

Here’s why the PLFS may capture the gig and platform workforce

by Surabhi |Sep 24, 2026

Exercise likely as part of a relook at PLFS methodology; will help in better policy formulation.

Why crypto is a favourite investing option in India despite the lack of clear regulations

by Surabhi |Sep 22, 2026

Despite regulatory uncertainty and stiff taxes, virtual digital assets continue to see a steady inflow of investors. As widespread adoption continues, is it time for India to introduce regulations?

Between April and July 2026, the Centre’s fiscal deficit amounted to 26.8% of the BE to Rs 16.95 lakh crore.

Here’s why the Centre is hopeful of keeping the FY27 fiscal deficit in check

by Surabhi |Sep 22, 2026

Marginal slippage seen as crude oil prices surge but buffer from disinvestment, dividends, easing fertiliser prices

Bank unions have called for a three-day nationwide strike from September 28 to 30.

Bank strike next week: Five-day disruption may hit your salary credits

by Surabhi |Sep 21, 2026

The nationwide strike, combined with the weekend, could affect salary credits, branch services, cheque clearing and other month-end banking transactions.

ICAI provides The move would also require an amendment to the Chartered Accountants’ Act.to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on the scheme

ICAI plans further reforms to scale up homegrown accounting firms

by Surabhi |Sep 20, 2026

Proposal likely to be finalised in the next two months, require more government support to unlock scale.

The move will help establish a comprehensive and consistent approach for sustainability assurance across the country.

ICAI working out assurance standards for sustainability reporting by India Inc

by Surabhi |Sep 20, 2026

SSA 5000 likely to come into effect from April 1, 2027, to be used for top listed 1,000 companies, and for voluntary compliance.

TTD, which is the richest Hindu temple trust in the country, has vast amounts of land holdings and real estate.

ICAI working with TTD to overhaul accounting, gold valuation norms and REITs

by Surabhi |Sep 20, 2026

The aim is to integrate ERP- based accounting processes to ensure uniformity and strengthen financial management systems across all institutions under TTD. The ICAI is working on a timeline of 100 day...