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CBDT directs AOs not to use coercive measures against start-ups

CBDT directs AOs not to use coercive…

New Delhi, Dec 26 (KNN) In a relief for start-ups and angel investors, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), working under the Union Finance Ministry,…

Around 10 lakh bank employees on a day-long strike today; say merger not in interest of banks or their customers

Around 10 lakh bank employees on a…

New Delhi, Dec 26 (KNN) As many as 10 lakh employees of various public sector and some of the private and foreign banks are on a day-long strike today…

DGFT extends ban on import of milk and milk products from China till April 23 next year

DGFT extends ban on import of milk…

New Delhi, Dec 26 (KNN) The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has further extended the ban on import of milk and its products (including…

North Bengal to get 15 industrial parks in next financial year: Mitra

North Bengal to get 15 industrial parks…

New Delhi, Dec 26 (KNN) In the coming year, North Bengal is going to get 15 industrial parks of which the work for six have already started, said Amit…

Lack of adequate finance key reason for closing of MSME units: GCCI

Lack of adequate finance key reason for…

New Delhi, Dec 26 (KNN) Lack of adequate finance is one of the main reasons for closing of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) units,  said…

CPCB recommends closure of factories, ban on construction activities till Dec 26

CPCB recommends closure of factories, ban on…

New Delhi, Dec 24 (KNN) The rising level of air quality index has prompted Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)-led task force to recommend a closure…

Draft IT rules issued for public consultation

Draft IT rules issued for public consultation

New Delhi, Dec 24 (KNN) The Information Technology Act (IT Act), 2000 was enacted with a view to give a fillip to electronic transactions, to provide…

RBI cancels certificate of 32 NBFCs

RBI cancels certificate of 32 NBFCs

New Delhi, Dec 24 (KNN) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the certificates of as many as 32 Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) today.

Year 2018- a mixed bag for MSMEs: Expert

Year 2018- a mixed bag for MSMEs:…

New Delhi, Dec 24 (KNN) Recounting the journey for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) so far in the year 2018, Founder & CEO, Power2SME,…

Indian leadership should resolve issues related to tax, customs, financial & capital regulations: Japan Ambassador

Indian leadership should resolve issues related to…

New Delhi, Dec 24 (KNN) In a communication to Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu, the Ambassador of Japan to India Kenji Hiramatsu said he would…

Traders demand loan waiver in line with waivers to corporates & farmers

Traders demand loan waiver in line with…

New Delhi, Dec 24 (KNN) Prompted by continuous loan waiver of corporate sector and big Industry and now of farmers, the Confederation of All India…

Policy level improvement required to reduce transaction cost involved in logistics: AIMTC

Policy level improvement required to reduce transaction…

New Delhi, Dec 24 (KNN) The Commerce Department is developing a ‘National Logistics Portal’ to bring all stakeholders in the logistics…

K Subramanian takes charge as India's Chief Economic Adviser

K Subramanian takes charge as India's Chief…

New Delhi, Dec 24 (KNN) Krishnamurthy Subramanian today took charge as India's Chief Economic Adviser (CEA).

He was appointed as CEA on December 7 by the…

MoMSME’s Strategy Action Plan on Unlocking the Potential of MSME exports proposes formulation of Governing Council

MoMSME’s Strategy Action Plan on Unlocking the…

New Delhi, Dec 24 (KNN) Despite a reasonable growth story and substantial share in overall exports, MSMEs are often faced with these challenges that restrict…

RBI to set up PCR to capture details of all borrowers and willful defaulters

RBI to set up PCR to capture…

New Delhi, Dec 24 (KNN) In order to capture details of all borrowers and willful defaulters, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will set up a wide-based…

Formation of GoM as recommended by the GST Council

Formation of GoM as recommended by the…

New Delhi, Dec 24 (KNN) The GST Council has approved the proposal to form a 7 Member Group of Ministers (GoM) to study the revenue trend including analyzing…

Maharashtra Govt organizing ‘Uniform, Garment and Fabric Manufacturers Fair’ in B'luru; invites investors from southern states

Maharashtra Govt organizing ‘Uniform, Garment and Fabric…

New Delhi, Dec 24 (KNN) Maharashtra government is organizing a three-day Uniform, Garment and Fabric Manufacturers Fair in Bengaluru between January…

FOIJ seeks inclusion of locally-made industrial items in cross-LOC trade

FOIJ seeks inclusion of locally-made industrial items…

Jammu, Dec 24 (KNN) The Federation of Industries Jammu (FOIJ) has asked to include locally-made industrial items in the cross-LOC trade during their meeting…

Proposed central industrial package for J&K is merely eyewash: AOI

Proposed central industrial package for J&K is…

New Delhi, Dec 24 (KNN) The entrepreneurs of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) are alleging that the proposed central industrial package for J&K is merely…

CAIT hails reduction of GST tax rates

CAIT hails reduction of GST tax rates

New Delhi,  Dec 22 (KNN) The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has welcome the reduction of  GST tax rates on various items…