Economy News

India’s high government debt

The Moody’s Investors Service noted that India’s high government debt could limit its ability to give a fiscal stimulus to the economy.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 28th Jan 2021

Overseas investment by Indian firms dipped

According to Reserve Bank data, overseas investment by domestic firms fell by over 42% to $1.45 billion in December 2020.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 27th Jan 2021

India set to grow 11.5% in 2021: IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected an 11.5% growth rate for India in 2021.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 27th Jan 2021

Green’ tax mooted

The Union Ministry for Road Transport and Highway approved a proposal to levy a ‘green tax’ on old vehicles.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 26th Jan 2021

Draft policy for Nano and Micro enterprises

A draft for nano and micro enterprises was jointly put together by the Azim Premji University, the FICCI and the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS).

posted by Jawwad Kazi 24th Jan 2021