India has seen lowest-ever inflation, forex reserves continue to be strong: Piyush Goyal

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Responding to questions about the rupee breaching 90 against the US dollar, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said India’s 8.2% second-quarter GDP growth had exceeded all projections, supported by…

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Lok Sabha passes Excise Amendment Bill; Sitharaman denies new tax, defends GST cess use and state support

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The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman issuing a sharp rebuttal to opposition allegations that the legislation introduces a new…

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CII sees case for rate cut; says rupee-dollar volatility a bigger worry than levels, weak currency boosting export competitiveness

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As the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy review approaches, industry is firmly in favour of a rate cut, argues Rajiv Memani, President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (2025–26)…

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8th Pay Panel may impose ₹9 lakh crore burden; new debt-GDP target a ‘tricky task’, says Neelkanth Mishra

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The rollout of the 8th Pay Panel in FY28 is likely to weigh heavily on the country’s finances, with the combined payout for the Centre and states expected to exceed…

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CII’s Rajiv Memani says rupee volatility worries industry, calls for faster dispute resolution and lower rates

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CII President Rajiv Memani on Wednesday said Indian industry is increasingly concerned about the rupee’s sharp slide past 90 to the dollar, emphasising that while businesses can adjust to market-driven…

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