Nageswaran gets 2 more years as CEA

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Govt has extended the tenure of chief economic adviser V Anantha Nageswaran up to March 2027, ruling him out of the race for Reserve Bank of India deputy governor and opening the doors for outside economists to take up the assignment after Michael Patra’s departure from Mint Road.Nageswaran, who joined the finance…

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Delhi to Mumbai in 12 hours? Delhi-Mumbai Expressway completion delayed by 2 years – here’s why

[ad_1] Delhi-Mumbai expressway promises Delhi-Mumbai travel in 12 hours upon completion. Delhi-Mumbai Expressway latest news: Commuters’ wait for travelling between Delhi and Mumbai in just 12 hours has gotten longer! The completion of the entire Delhi-Mumbai Expressway faces a two-year delay due to slow progress in several sections, particularly three segments totalling 87 km in…

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UPI users take note! Google Pay introduces convenience fee for these transactions

[ad_1] Introduction of platform fees for bill payments by Google Pay indicates a wider movement towards monetising UPI transactions. Google Pay, a prominent UPI (Unified Payments Interface) platform, has begun implementing a convenience fee for utility bill payments, including electricity and cooking gas bills. Previously free for low-value transactions, the service now charges between 0.5%…

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Why India may raise GST on cigarettes and other tobacco products

[ad_1] Tobacco products, including cigarettes and pan masala, contribute substantially to government tax collections. (AI image) India may explore increasing the goods and service tax (GST) on tobacco products, including cigarettes, after it stops levying the compensation cess on them.Tobacco products, including cigarettes and pan masala, contribute substantially to government tax collections, with revenue reaching…

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