Richard McCallum, CEO, UKIBC said, "Based on industry member feedback, we hope the Budget sets out a vision for manufacturing that is based on a level-playing field, allowing international companies to access the full benefits of FDI liberalisation, and for a research and innovation landscap
Gujarat has solidified its position as a leader in promoting business-friendly practices by securing the top spot in the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) rankings, according to a statement by the Industry Department.
The industry players in the infrastructure sector -- from construction to real estate, transportation, and urban development -- also emphasised the need for fiscal reforms and policies that would ease the burden on infrastructure projects.
BJP MP Yaduveer Wadiyar defended India's royal families, including the Wadiyars, for their historical contributions to social reform and development after Rahul Gandhi claimed that poor had no rights before independence.
Bangladesh's interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, faces mounting pressure to implement structural reforms after the ousting of Sheikh Hasina's authoritarian regime. Human Rights Watch urges systemic changes in governance, law enforcement, and judiciary to ensure lasting democracy an
Phillip Capital projects the fiscal deficit for FY26 to range between 4.5 per cent and 4.6 per cent of GDP, while FY25 is expected to close slightly higher at 4.6 per cent-4.7 per cent.
Days ahead of the Union Budget 2025-26 on February 1, the industry players in the manufacturing sector have called for favourable policies boosting local manufacturing, reducing GST on consumer durables, and tax reforms to increase disposable incomes and stimulate consumer spending.
The focus would be on creating job opportunities and upskilling the workforce to maximize the country's economic potential.
Reforms in agriculture are anticipated to address long-standing structural inefficiencies in the value chain. To minimize delivery costs and ensure affordability, long-
As the Union government gears for the Union Budget 2025-26, players in electric Vehicles (EVs) have urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to introduce transformative reforms that enhance affordability, infrastructure, and innovation in the sector to tackle both manufacturing and consumer
Thune emphasised the importance of these confirmations for advancing President Trump's agenda, noting that both Hegseth and Noem hold crucial positions in managing the nation's defence and security.
President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday expressed her support for the move on 'One Nation, One Election' saying it can prevent policy paralysis, promote consistency in governance, prevent policy paralysis and mitigate resource diversion.