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Independent tax policy research should enter public discourse: FM Sitharaman
Tax professionals must look beyond sectoral interests and put the national interest first, said the Finance Minister
The Hindu - Economy·16 Sep 2026
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Who has to pay MDR on UPI and who stands to gain the most? | Explained
What is the new UPI MDR system? Who will have to pay the charges? Which transactions will remain free? How much could banks and payment platforms earn?
The Hindu - Economy·16 Sep 2026
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'Narendra’s Ongoing Trump Appeasement': Congress's dig at PM on UPI move
Jairam Ramesh asked whether the government's move on MDR was done to enable U.S. card companies to compete with UPI
The Hindu - Economy·16 Sep 2026
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Decoding India’s GDP base revision
A major driver of the revision in nominal GDP in the case of India is the improved measurement of India’s unincorporated services sector
The Hindu - Economy·16 Sep 2026
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August retail inflation raises chances of RBI rate hike in October, say economists
Inflation in August as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to a 20-month-high of 4.8%, driven up by rising food prices
The Hindu - Economy·15 Sep 2026
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Expect EU to sign FTA and India-Canada negotiations to be completed by year-end, govt says
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will also be travelling to the U.S. at the end of September, during which he will likely hold a bilateral meeting with his U.S. counterpart to discuss trade issues,…
The Hindu - Economy·15 Sep 2026
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India’s 26% goods exports surge lowers August 2026 trade deficit
According to Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal, this was the first time that merchandise export growth surpassed growth in imports in percentage as well as absolute value terms
The Hindu - Economy·15 Sep 2026
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After winning the exam battle, youth now have to face the jobs war
India’s skilling effort is largely supply-led: training happens where the people are, not where the jobs are
The Hindu - Economy·15 Sep 2026
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India approves expedited export of electricity to flood-hit Nepal
“The approval will help Nepal meet its power requirements during this difficult period and further strengthen the close and longstanding energy cooperation between India and Nepal,” stated India’s…
The Hindu - Economy·14 Sep 2026
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India, Canada begin next round of talks on proposed trade pact: Official
The negotiations are important as the two sides have targeted to increase bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030.
The Hindu - Economy·14 Sep 2026
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WPI inflation rises to 9.92% in August on rising prices of food, fuel, manufactured items
In manufactured items, WPI inflation was at a series high of 8.37%, higher than 8.29% in July
The Hindu - Economy·14 Sep 2026
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The evidence gap in dole politics
Governments often attach lofty social purposes such as dignity and empowerment to cash transfers, but rarely publish the model that links payments to outcomes
The Hindu - Economy·14 Sep 2026
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A roof overhead and then, some
A new service industry has come up across manufacturing corridors in the country, including in Sriperumbudur, seeking to build a business around accommodation for workers and related services, even…
The Hindu - Economy·12 Sep 2026
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Why do GDP figures face a controversy in India?
Frequent revisions and claims and counter-claims by the government and the Opposition lead to disputes
The Hindu - Economy·12 Sep 2026
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BRICS treads carefully on de-dollarisation: Finance track talks payments, not a common currency
Statements made by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the BRICS Business Forumshow why the issue of de-dollarisation remains central to the BRICS debate
The Hindu - Economy·12 Sep 2026
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DFCs: The backbone of India’s logistics push
The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) is now fully operational, giving India a 2,843-km freight backbone and a template for the next phase of its logistics overhaul
The Hindu - Economy·12 Sep 2026
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PM Modi highlights trade barriers, sea route disruptions at BRICS Business Forum
Also speaking at the forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin talked about the ongoing shift in global economic power, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke about the need to move trade away…
The Hindu - Economy·11 Sep 2026
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Banking services impacted as unions go on nationwide strike to press for 5-day workweek
Most branches of public sector banks across the country were either completely or partially closed as both employees and officers observed the strike
The Hindu - Economy·11 Sep 2026
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BRICS nations should link payment systems, trade in local currencies: Piyush Goyal at BRICS Business Forum
Speaking at the inaugural session of the BRICS Business Forum 2026, the Union Commerce Minister highlighted that BRICS cooperation would create jobs, wealth and prosperity for countries that…
The Hindu - Economy·11 Sep 2026
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Xi's India visit to help diplomatic thaw, but business ties bound by suspicion | Analysis
Businesses in both countries continue to face hurdles, including investments stalled by regulations, visa delays and restrictions on industrial equipment, underlining the gap between diplomatic…
The Hindu - Economy·11 Sep 2026
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