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4th Session of India-Ghana Joint Trade Committee held in Accra

India, Ghana agree to operationalise UPI on Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems in six months Both sides explore possibility of MoUs on Digital transformation Solutions and Local Currency Settlement System; opportunities under African Continental Free Trade Agreement also discussed Digital economy, textiles, renewable energy and healthcare sectors identified as focus areas A seven-member delegation […]

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Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman administers Oath

Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman administers Oath of Office to Justice (Retd.) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra as the first President of GST Appellate Tribunal in New Delhi Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman administered the oath of integrity and secrecy to Justice (Retd.) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra as the President of the […]

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SME MANUFACTURERS and EXPORTERS MEET – THANE

Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe, Founder & President – SME Chamber of India and Maharashtra Industry Development Association (MIDA) addressing the delegates on Supporting SMEs and manufacturing industries for better business growth Mr. BhalchandraSinh RaoRane, Chairman – Federation of Industries of India addressing the delegates on Exploring emerging business opportunities in the global markets Mr. Prashant Nagre, […]

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SME MANUFACTURERS and EXPORTERS MEET – KOLHAPUR

Mr. Maheshkumar, Director – SME Chamber of India delivering the Welcome & Introductory Address Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe – Founder & President – SME Chamber of India and Maharashtra Industry Development Association (MIDA) addressing the delegates virtually Mr. Surendra Jain – Chairman, Shiroli Manufacturer’s Association, Kolhapur addressing the delegates Mr. Rohan Ramesh Shelar – Sales Head […]

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Council of Scientific &Industrial Research(CSIR)-Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP)celebrated its 65th Foundation Day

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research(CSIR)-Indian Institute of Petroleum(IIP), Dehradun,celebrated its 65th Foundation Day on its campus today. It is a premier R&D organization established on 14th April 1960. Padma Bhushan DrV K Saraswat, Hon’ble Member NITIAayog and Mentor CSIR-IIP, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The celebration marked the institute’srich history of pioneering research, innovative […]

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CBDT signs record number of 125 Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) in FY 2023-24

Total 641 APAs done since inception of the APA programme The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into a record 125 Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) in FY 2023-24 with Indian taxpayers. This includes 86 Unilateral APAs (UAPAs) and 39 Bilateral APAs (BAPAs). This marks the highest ever APA signings in any financial year […]

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7th round of the India-Peru Trade Agreement Negotiations concludes in New Delhi

The seventh round of negotiations for the India-Peru Trade Agreement took place in New Delhi, India from April 8 to April 11, 2024. The discussions involved understanding priorities and concerns of each other and ensuring that the negotiations are rooted in mutual respect and benefit. At the start of the seventh-round negotiations, Mr. Sunil Barthwal, […]

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Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) to organise Clean Economy Investor Forum in Singapore

IPEF Forum aims to mobilize investments into sustainable infrastructure, climate technology and renewable energy projects IPEF Forum calls for applications from tech companies, startups; to showcase Indian investible sustainable infra projects on EV, solar The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) was launched in May 2022 and currently includes 14 partners – Australia, Brunei Darussalam, […]

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CBDT clarifies on media reports claiming special drive to reopen cases with reference to HRA claims

There is no special drive to re-open cases of mismatch, and media reports alleging that large-scale re-opening is being undertaken by the CBDT are completely misplaced Apprehensions are about retrospective taxation in this matter and re-opening of cases on issues pertaining to HRA claims is completely baseless Certain instances of mismatch of information as filed […]

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