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How Japan Is Surging the Tourism Industry with New Visa-Free Entry Policy for 71 Countries

Japan boosts its tourism industry by implementing a visa-free entry policy for 71 countries, including Schengen nations, USA, Canada, UK, and Turkey. Japan’s decision to implement visa-free entry for citizens of 71 countries, including those in the Schengen area, has given a significant boost to its travel and tourism industry. This policy change has made Japan […]

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UK overtakes China as India’s fourth-largest export market in May

The United Kingdom (UK) has overtaken China to become India’s fourth-largest export market in May. The UK was India’s sixth-largest export destination in May last year. While exports to the UK grew by a third to $1.37 billion in May, the shipments to China saw 3 per cent growth at $1.33 billion last month. The […]

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How to invest in India, the world’s fastest-growing major economy

India has been dubbed the “perfect” emerging market to invest in, but it can be tricky for those outside the country to gain access. CNBC Pro assesses the case for buying into this booming economy, the risks to consider and how global investors can get involved. India’s stock market has been making headlines this year […]

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Banks to request RBI to incentivize green financing

Call to consider this category of lending, irrespective of loan limit, as priority sector lending. Banks plan to request the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to incentivise green financing, including considering this category of lending, irrespective of loan limit, as priority sector lending (PSL) or excluding infrastructure sector exposure from overall credit for the purpose […]

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India to remain fastest growing Asia-Pacific economy, predicts Moody’s

Moody’s Ratings on Thursday said India will remain the Asia-Pacific region’s fastest-growing economy in 2024, sustaining last year’s domestically driven momentum. In a report titled Credit Conditions Asia-Pacific H2 2024 Credit Outlook, Moody’s Ratings said Indonesia, the Philippines and India led the way in terms of growth in first half of 2024 and should continue […]

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India Inc. looking for credit to fund capex, corporate loan worth Rs 5 lakh crs. in pipeline: SBI Chief

State Bank of India Chairman, Mr. Dinesh Kumar Khara has said that there is a growing demand for credit from the corporate sector and loans worth Rs 5 lakh crores are in the pipeline. Unlike the past few years, when the corporates had sufficient cash surplus on their balance sheet, they have started looking for […]

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New incentive scheme for toy manufacturing soon

This year’s interim budget provided a token amount for PLI for toys but details will be spelt out when cabinet approval is in place. The Government is considering launching an incentive scheme to boost domestic manufacturing of toys, keeping in view the high employment potential of the sector. This follows a series of steps taken […]

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DGFT wants interest equalization scheme for exporters to continue

In a move set to bring relief to exporters, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has concluded that there is merit in continuing the interest equalisation scheme for the export sector and is in discussions with the Finance Ministry on the terms of its extension beyond the month-end. The scheme, which allows exporters of […]

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Curb on unfair GST demand recovery proceedings: GST official needs prior approval from higher authority to act within 3 months of demand

If you receive a GST demand order, you have the option to either file an appeal against it or pay the demand amount. However, if GST officials believe that it is necessary to ask for payment before the stipulated time (three months) for the ‘interest of revenue’, they can do so. Unfortunately, this provision has […]

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Goods exports increase 9%, imports 8% in May

Goods exports rose 9% to $38 billion in May, while imports were 7.7% higher at nearly $62 billion, pushing up India’s trade deficit to $23.8 billion, highest in seven months. Exports growth has been uneven and the latest numbers pegged the growth at the highest in three months, with Govt hopeful of the trend continuing & feels that this positive trend will continue. The […]

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