Economy News
A model tender document for public procurement
The Finance Ministry has drafted a model tender document for public procurement by all central government departments.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 10th Jan 2021
GDP likely to contract by 7.7% this fiscal
According to advance estimates released by the National Statistical Office, India’s real GDP is estimated to contract by 7.7% in 2020-21.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 8th Jan 2021
USTR slams India’s digital tax
The U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) office said that digital services taxes adopted by India, Italy and Turkey discriminate against U.S. companies.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 8th Jan 2021
World food price index
According to Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) food price index, world food prices rose for a seventh consecutive month in December.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 8th Jan 2021
FM reviews National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP)
Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister reviewed the progress of the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) as the government seeks to accelerate infrastructure spending in the economy.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 7th Jan 2021