Prasanta Sahu

The government is closely watching the escalating differences within the Tata group and is “perturbed” that disagreements over governance and

The second-generation Goods and Services Tax ( GST ) reforms, launched a year ago with sweeping rate cuts across a wide range of goods and taxpayers, are

The GST is evolving towards a more institutionalised and predictable regime with second-generation reforms, introducing structured rate changes and automated processes for easier compliance and greater stability.

The Union Cabinet approved the Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority to create a unified framework for planning, monitoring, and assessing major transport and infrastructure projects across India, enhancing efficiency and coordination.

India plans to sign Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) with Switzerland, Oman, and the Maldives by December to boost long-term foreign capital inflows and simplify dispute resolution.

The GST administrative structure may see key changes with the creation of a permanent 12-member Standing Committee to simplify processes, enhance compliance, and expand the tax base after recent reforms.

Aggregate subsidy expenditure by 20 major states is estimated at Rs 5.39 lakh crore in FY27, only marginally higher than the Rs 5.31 lakh crore spent in FY26.

The Centre plans to offer Chennai and Kolkata airports for development under the PPP model to enhance facilities and match major metro airports, boosting service quality and infrastructure in key Indian cities.

Tax revenues of the states remained buoyant

A 32-member Japanese delegation led by JCCI and Mitsubishi adviser Ken Kobayashi plans investments of Rs 8-10 lakh crore in India's infrastructure and manufacturing sectors, seeking faster project clearances and skilled manpower.