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CAG flags Rs.74,766 crore tax impact from deductions claimed by banks, NBFCs

New Delhi, April 2 -- The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has flagged a potential tax implication of Rs.74,766.39 crore arising from exemptions and deductions claimed by banks and non-b... Read More


Govt eases fund release rules for centrally sponsored schemes

New Delhi, April 2 -- In a move aimed at speeding up fund releases under centrally sponsored schemes and reducing delays in utilization, the government has introduced a new fund flow mechanism, allowi... Read More


Gold hallmarking rules to be tightened to curb misuse

New Delhi, April 2 -- The Centre plans to tighten gold hallmarking norms by mandating stricter, item-level use of unique identification numbers, aiming to curb duplication and improve traceability, tw... Read More


India tightens footwear rules to curb toxic chemicals, aid exports push

New Delhi, April 1 -- India has tightened chemical safety norms in the footwear sector, with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) issuing voluntary standards to detect hazardous substances in footwear... Read More


Govt spent Rs.54,067 crore more than Parliament approved in FY23 to repay debt, says panel

New Delhi, April 1 -- The Union government spent Rs.54,067.45 crore more than what was approved by Parliament in 2022-23, mainly due to higher debt repayments. Of this amount, about Rs.53,871 crore o... Read More


Govt extends support for textile exporters as global uncertainty persists

New Delhi, April 1 -- The government on Wednesday extended a key export incentive scheme for apparel, garments, and made-ups till 30 September, aiming to support the labour-intensive textile sector am... Read More


India plans tighter gold tagging rules to curb hallmarking misuse

New Delhi, April 1 -- The Centre plans to tighten gold hallmarking norms by mandating stricter, item-level use of unique identification numbers, aiming to curb duplication and improve traceability, tw... Read More


Centre releases over Rs.1,500 cr in 15th Finance Commission grants to boost rural governance across six states

New Delhi, March 31 -- New Delhi: The Union government has released over Rs.1,500 crore as Fifteenth Finance Commission grants for FY26 to strengthen grassroots governance across six states-Telangana,... Read More


Mint Explainer | Why India is revisiting fluoride rules for drinking water

New Delhi, March 26 -- New Delhi: The Centre launched a study earlier this month to evaluate existing and emerging technologies for removing fluoride from drinking water, part of a broader effort to u... Read More


Cabinet clears Rs.28,840 crore for regional connectivity scheme revamp, Rs.1,800 crore to upgrade immigration system

New Delhi, March 25 -- The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs.28,840 crore project to revamp India's regional air connectivity scheme and cleared a Rs.1,800 crore upgrade of the country's immigr... Read More