Parliament panel seeks higher investment rate & sets 8% growth target; urges reforms in energy and farm sectors

A parliamentary panel has pitched for raising India’s investment rate from 31% of GDP to 35% in order to sustain an ambitious annual growth target of 8% over the next decade. The Standing Committee on Finance, chaired by BJP leader Bhartruhari Mahtab, said a higher investment push, coupled with structural reforms and digital initiatives, is…

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Airline-style baggage charges in trains? Indian Railways to implement new strict luggage rules; here’s what passengers should know

Indian Railways passengers will soon need to have their luggage weighed using electronic machines. Soon, your baggage on the train may have to undergo a weight check! Indian Railways is rolling out stringent baggage rules for train passengers, in line with the practices adopted by airlines.According to the proposed regulations, railway passengers will soon need…

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GST reforms to boost stock markets; Nifty50 could reach 28,000 by September 2026: Report

The stock markets could have significant advancement in the upcoming year, driven by the government’s GST rationalisation initiative, which is anticipated to enhance economic growth and market sentiment.Emkay Research’s analysis, cited by news agency ANI, suggests the Nifty 50 index could reach 28,000 by September 2026, leading the brokerage firm to revise its market outlook…

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Trump’s 50% tariffs loom: What steps is government looking at to cushion impact on key export sectors? Check details

The United States continues to be India’s biggest trading partner. (AI image) As India faces the threat of 50% US tariffs from August 27, the government is looking at sector-specific measures to cushion impact on exporters and small and medium enterprises. Indian goods exported to the US have been facing 25% tariffs from August 7,…

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Tax dept builds case on Jane Street: Authorities seek to determine actual ‘decision-makers’; summon Jane’s Indian arm auditor EY

Tax authorities have called upon EY, the auditor of Jane Street’s Indian subsidiary, as they build a case against the US investor. The department has also obtained sworn statements from two staff members and a director of Jane’s local entity, as reported by Economic Times.Following a six-day investigation that yielded limited information from offshore servers,…

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Air Canada strike: Government ends flight attendants’ walkout, services to resume but cancellations linger

Air Canada will restart flights on Sunday evening after the Canadian government intervened to end a strike by its 10,000 flight attendants that left more than 100,000 travellers stranded during the peak summer season.The airline, Canada’s largest, said it will take several days before operations return to normal and warned that some flights would remain…

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