Business, Economy, 25th Aug 2017, News & Stories from India

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Business Economy 25 Aug 2017

Business, Economy, 25 Aug 2017

Deadline for filing GST returns for month of July expires at midnight on August 25.

29 lakh biz paid GST so far; deadline for filing returns at midnight today

An estimated 15-20 lakh more businesses are expected to file returns by the end of the deadline.

25 Aug 2017 9:14 PM

Foreign exchange reserves declined marginally, by USD 211.1 million in August.

India's foreign exchange reserves slip to USD 393.401 billion

Gold reserves remained unchanged at USD 19.943 billion.

25 Aug 2017 8:21 PM

EESL on Friday said it has floated a tender for procurement of 50 lakh smart meters in July.

EESL to get 50 lakh smart meters for smart-grid projects in Haryana, UP

The interest shown by the smart meter fraternity is also evident from the participation of about 100 companies in the pre-bid meeting.

25 Aug 2017 7:37 PM

The government has approved nine FDI proposals, including that of Amazon Retail India, envisaging foreign investments of about Rs 5,000 crore.

DIPP clears 9 FDI proposals worth about Rs 5,000 crore including Amazon Retail

Supermarket Grocery also proposes investment of Rs 105 crore in food retail business.

25 Aug 2017 6:59 PM

Nandan Nilekani has come back to board to steer Infosys out of mess. (Photo: File)

Privacy debate: Aadhaar will come out with flying colours: Nilekani

Nilekani adds Aadhaar addresses design principles laid down by Supreme Court with regard to privacy.

25 Aug 2017 6:21 PM

Post 2014 general election, FDI inflows saw a compound annual growth rate of 11 per cent. (Photo: File)

FDI inflows will rise to 2.5 per cent of GDP in 5 years: UBS

FDI into India nearly doubled over past decade to $42 billion, which was 1.9 per cent of GDP in FY17.

25 Aug 2017 6:18 PM

Minister of State for Finance Arjun Ram Meghwal. (Photo: File)

5, 12, 18 and 28 pc GST rates may change: Meghwal

In Kochi, entrepreneurs in startup business expressed concern over service tax shifting from 13-15 to 18 per cent.

25 Aug 2017 5:27 PM

Tax payers will have to link their PAN with Aadhaar by the stipulated deadline of August 31. Photo: PTI

Aadhaar-PAN linkage deadline of August 31 to stay: UIDAI CEO

Pandey's clarification assumes significance in light of a landmark verdict by SC that privacy is a fundamental right.

25 Aug 2017 2:31 PM

The new Rs 50 and Rs 200 notes. Photo: RBI website

RBI issues Rs 200, Rs 50 notes today! Will you get it at ATMs?

The new Rs 200 and Rs 50 notes are expected to better currency situation in the country.

25 Aug 2017 2:12 PM

Niti Aayog on Thursday backed use of genetically modified (GM) seeds in India and called for reforms in MSP mechanism.

Niti Aayog pushes for GM seeds, suggests reforms in MSP mechanism

It said one measure that can help remove distortion in MSP system is the introduction of 'Price Deficiency Payment'.

25 Aug 2017 12:38 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday said Niti Aayog's three year action agenda has set stiff economic targets, sticking to which would benefit the economy.

Niti's 3-year agenda sets stiff economic targets, predicts 8 per cent growth

Niti Aayog has come out with a detailed plan for reforms in the economy, judiciary, regulatory structure and social sectors.

25 Aug 2017 12:20 PM

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