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Earlier, the government had fixed August 20 as the last date for filing GSTR-3B forms for July. (Photo: File/Representational)

India's GST is the world's most complex tax, says World Bank

GST has the second highest tax rate in the world, the World Bank has concluded after studying 115 countries.

16 March 2018 12:47 PM IST

According to the last World Bank report 2017, Indias ranking improved by just one notch to 130 from a revised rank of 131 previous year.

World Bank projects India's FY19 GDP growth at 7.3 pc

The economy is expected to grow at 6.6 per cent in the current fiscal ending March 31.

14 March 2018 3:53 PM IST

The magnitude 6.7 quake on Hokkaidos southern coast knocked out power to nearly all 3 million households on the island. (Representational image)

Growing power demand a challange: World Bank

With growing population and rapid urbanisation, the demand for electricity in India will almost triple between 2018 and...

20 Dec 2018 11:41 AM IST

Government has formed an inter-ministerial task force to look into all the strategic aspects of Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan. (Representational image)

World Bank listens to Pakistan's grievances on Indus Waters Treaty

Monday's meeting took place days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 330 MW Kishanganga hydroelectric...

22 May 2018 3:42 PM IST

Maharashtra has fared better in the power sector, with faster electricity connections.

WB sets higher ease of doing biz goals for Maha

The World Bank ranks countries on 10 parameters through a stringent process of surveys and grassroots interactions.

20 May 2018 12:54 AM IST

India has the potential to innovate on the lines of Silicon Valley but it needs to do more for expanding the innovation ecosystem as it aspires to become a middle income country, World Bank India head Junaid Kamal Ahmad said today.

India, World Bank sign USD 500 mn loan pact for rural roads

It has built and improved about 35,000 km of rural roads and benefited about eight million people with access to...

31 May 2018 6:39 PM IST

In many ways, money does not necessarily buy you happiness. (Photo: Pixabay)

India to retain top position in remittances with USD 80 billion: World...

India is followed by China (USD 67 bn), Mexico and the Philippines (USD 34 bn each) and Egypt (USD 26 bn), according to...

8 Dec 2018 5:03 PM IST

The Asian Development Bank lifted its outlook for growth in developing Asia this year thanks to a pick-up in the global export demand but it warned of risks from a potential China-US trade war.

ADB enters an arrangement with World Bank for co-financed projects

In 2017, ADB operations totalled USD 32.2 billion, including USD 11.9 billion in co-financing.

6 Dec 2018 2:33 PM IST

India has the potential to innovate on the lines of Silicon Valley but it needs to do more for expanding the innovation ecosystem as it aspires to become a middle income country, World Bank India head Junaid Kamal Ahmad said today.

Why competitive federalism' could help to boost India's eco rankings

Most of the time countries with low ranks are criticised at domestic as well as international levels.

5 Dec 2018 12:49 AM IST

Of the four nations assessed by HSBC to be most vulnerable, India has said climate change could cut agricultural incomes, particularly unirrigated areas that would be hit hardest by rising temperatures and decline in rainfall. (Photo: AP | Representational)

World Bank promises USD 200 billion in 2021-25 to fight climate change

Unless we reduce emissions and build adaptation now, we'll have 100 million more living in poverty by 2030, a World Bank...

3 Dec 2018 10:24 AM IST

Smriti Irani asks Rahul to read on GST after latter's 'coronation...

Cong is holding a 3-day plenary session in Delhi, wherein AICC members have gathered to ratify Gandhi's appointment as...

18 March 2018 6:44 PM IST

The Rs 13,000-crore PNB scam and fiscal slippage are among factors that have led to a sharp decline in business optimism for the June quarter, a report said on Monday.

India slips in business optimismn

Redtape, lack of skilled workers, credit crunch cited as reasons: Study.

9 May 2018 1:53 AM IST