Farm bills have potential to represent important measure for agri reforms in India: IMF The International Monetary Fund (IMF) believes the farm bills passed by the Indian government have the potential to represent a significant step forward for agricultural reforms, a spokesperson of the organisation said here. There is, however, a need to strengthen the social safety net for those who might be adversely affected by the transition to the new system, Gerry Rice, Director of Communications at...

\"We believe the farm bills do have the potential to represent a significant step forward for agricultural reforms in India,\" Gerry Rice, Director of Communications at IMF said

The report by domestic rating agency Brickwork Ratings said economic activities are slowly reaching pre-COVID levels following the relaxation of the lockdown, except in sectors that remain affected by social distancing norms

It is an unending saga of gross negligence despite the services sector being the main driver of India's growth story; contributes the most to GDP and is arguably the largest employer too

The Monday hearing on the pleas by a bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde assumes significance as the Centre and the farmer leaders are scheduled to hold their next meeting on January 15

Despite continuous and comprehensive attention to industry, its contribution to income (GDP) and employment didn't touch 25% and 14%, respectively. It is time to give equal, if not more, attention to services and agriculture that consistently contribute the most to income and employment, respectively

In a letter petition sent to the apex court, Consortium of Indian Farmers Associations (CIFA) has urged the top court to also give opportunity to other farmer associations representing various crops to present their views in the matter

While the overall vacancy level of less than 10 per cent has helped this segment weather the challenges of 2020, vacancy levels are expected to rise to 14 per cent

While India's per capita GDP is estimated to fall 10.5 per cent to $1,877, lowest in five years, Bangladesh will see it going up 4 per cent to $1,888 in 2020. Our neighbouring nation Pakistan's per capita GDP in dollar terms will fall from $1,625 to $1,349 in 2020

Gross fixed capital formation (GFCF), which reflects the investment demand in the country, will probably collapse by 14.5 per cent (at constant prices) in absence of any capital formation by corporates this year owing to uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus

\"The best thing about choosing to grow my food is that I have full control of what I sow, what I reap, and what I cook,\" says Agrawal

Most successful, industrialised and fast-growing Asian economies like Japan, South Korea, China, and Vietnam followed this model, as did Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Why can't India?

How the FM can make it a 'never before' Budget. Top experts weigh in

President-elect Joe Biden, a Democrat, has promised to lift the suspension on H-1B visas, saying Trump's immigration policies are cruel

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These organisations face multiple challenges ranging from low capital base, poor credit facility, lack of business know-how and skilled manpower but with government handholding they have the potential to change the fortunes of small and marginal farmers

Domestic tractor sales during last month stood at 7,230 units as against 3,806 units in December 2019, up 90 per cent, Escorts said in a BSE filing

Escorts stock opened with a gain of 2.41% at Rs 1,290 today. Later, it touched an intraday high of Rs 1,310, rising 4% against the previous close of Rs 1,259.65 on BSE

Exporters' community is hopeful that outbound shipments would start recording healthy growth rates from April 2021, helped by growth in demand in developed as well as developing countries

Coronavirus impact: Govt extends deadline for income tax filing, GST compliance The government has extended various tax compliance deadlines, including Income Tax Returns, tax audit reports and declaration under 'Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme, in view of the challenges faced by taxpayers in meeting the statutory and regulatory compliances due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. Farmers protest: Consensus between unions, govt on 2 issues, next talks on Jan 4 The sixth round of talks between t...