Business

Prices of everyday goods and services could start to come down in the coming days, as recent cuts in indirect taxes by the government begin to show their effect, according to a report by Bank of Baroda (BoB).

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved sweeping changes to public offer norms, IPO allocations, related party transactions and foreign investor access, aimed at easing compliance and broadening market participation.

Shivanshu Gupta, Senior Partner at global management consulting firm McKinsey on Friday said he believes the disruption in global trade flow can come as a shot in the arm for Indian auto component makers - both on the ICE and EV front.

Huge coal reserves are a great business opportunity and the industry should join hands to leverage resources, said Additional Secretary and Nominated Authority, Ministry of Coal, Rupinder Brar.

India and the European Union are working with sincerity and commitment to finalise a comprehensive and balanced Free Trade Agreement that will benefit businesses and consumers on both sides, said Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, addressing the 65th Annual Session of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA) on Friday.

After hosting the IEC General meeting in 1960, 1997 and 2013, BIS is all set to host the meeting from September 15 to 19 this year, to be attended by around 2,000 experts from about 100 countries, Pramod Kumar Tiwari, Director General Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) said Friday.