Economy News

India acts to stub out tobacco industry rights

The Indian government is pushing the Supreme Court to apply a rarely used doctrine that would strip the $11 billion tobacco industry’s legal right to trade, an effort aimed at deterring tobacco companies from challenging tough new regulations.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 31st Jan 2018

Skill development seeking special support

The skill development with its poor employment generation being a major concern is keen to have adequate allocation from the Budget.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 31st Jan 2018

Economic Survey out : Economy is set to grow 7-7.5%

The pre-Budget Economic Survey tabled in parliament predicts that India's GDP growth will accelerate from 6.75% this year to 7-7.5% in 2019.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 30th Jan 2018

‘Climate change may hit farm income’

The Economic Survey 2017-18, said farmer income losses from climate change could be between 15% and 18% on an average, rising to anywhere between 20%-25% in unirrigated areas of the country.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 30th Jan 2018

Renewable sector seek policy boost

Renewable sector players submitted that there are a number of policy decisions related to import duties and domestic manufacturing, which, if taken, could further boost the sector.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 27th Jan 2018