Category: Economy
Kalanamak Rice
Context: Swati Nayak (scientist, International Rice Research Institute South Asia Regional Centre), known for her research on climate-resilient and nutritious…
Social Impact Bonds (SIBs)
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development has issued India’s first ‘AAA’ rated Indian Rupee denominated Social Bonds aggregating ₹1,040.50 crores
Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme
The government has extended support to outbound shipments by stretching the applicability of the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme for nine more months till June 30, 2024.
International Coffee Organization (ICO)
5th World Coffee Conference was inaugurated in India by ICO, in association with Coffee Board of India which is being held for the first time in an Asian coffee-producing country.
Angel Tax Mechanism
Finance Ministry has notified final rules outlining valuation methods for non-resident and resident investors under the new angel tax mechanism in the Finance Act 2023.
SARFAESI Act, 2002
RBI has asked Regulated Entities (REs) to display information regarding borrowers whose secured assets have been taken into possession under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest (SARFAESI) Act, 2002.
BASEL-III Norms
Exercising power under Section 45L of the RBI Act 1934 RBI has mandated All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs) to maintain a capital adequacy ratio (CAR) of 9% by April 2024 (July 2024 for NHB).
Government Securities (G-Secs)
The inclusion of Indian government bonds (G-Secs) in JP Morgan’s bond indices could draw foreign fund inflows in the range of $30-$40 billion.
Major Ports of India
Liquidity Deficit
Liquidity deficit surges to a 4-year high of ₹1.47 lakh crore on tax outflows.
Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
India Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) has released its annual survey on MSMEs, focusing on the leverage of E-commerce for the growth of MSMEs.
Tea in India
Small tea farmers in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiris district have been hit by a drop in tea leaf prices over the last few months.