Govt May Seek Parliament Nod For Higher Spending Amid Subsidy Pressures

New Delhi, Jul 20 (KNN) The Centre may seek Parliament’s approval for additional expenditure as rising subsidy commitments and new policy initiatives put pressure on government finances.  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to balance the need for higher spending with the government’s commitment to fiscal discipline, TOI reported. RisingContinue Reading

India Accelerates Industrial Strategy Across Semiconductors, Electronics, Space And EVs

New Delhi, Jul 31 (KNN) India is accelerating its industrial strategy across semiconductors, electronics, commercial space, green mobility, rare earths, shipbuilding and coal gasification to reduce import dependence, strengthen domestic manufacturing and build resilient supply chains, according to the July Monthly Economic Review. The review said strategic manufacturing initiatives gainedContinue Reading

Govt Eases FDI Norms For Border Countries With Safeguards

New Delhi, Mar 16 (KNN) The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has eased foreign direct investment (FDI) norms for investors from countries sharing land borders with India while tightening oversight of ownership structures. Under Press Note 2 (2026) issued on March 15, investors from neighbouring countriesContinue Reading

Companies Act Amendments Aim To Decriminalise Offences, Ease Compliance

New Delhi, Mar 24 (KNN) Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday introduced amendments to the Companies Act aimed at decriminalising procedural defaults, improving ease of doing business, and strengthening regulatory oversight. The proposed legislation, which has been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for further examination,Continue Reading